Exam 3 Flashcards
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
Individual liberty
Wales has its own established church.
False
How is New Year’s Eve called in Scotland?
Hogmanay
Why did Henry VIII establish the church of England?
To divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon
What is the name of the long war that English kings fought with France in the middle ages?
The Hundred Years of war
Who was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised and army in 1745?
Bonnie Prince Charlie
If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist activity, who should you contact?
Your local police force
It is compulsory for 16 and 17-year-olds to join the National Citizen Service programme.
False
What is the name of the tour guides that tell visitors stories about the Tower of London’s history?
Beefeaters
Which two countries developed the Concorde, the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner?
Britain
France
W here is Snowdonia located?
Wales
Who wrote Sherlock Holmes?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Which country was invaded by Germany in 1939?
Poland
Who is the patron Saint of Wales?
ST David
Lake District is the largest national park of England
True
What is the name of the area in London where famous theatres are located?
Theatreland
Which two of the following are key roles of school governors?
Monitoring and evaluating school performance
Setting the strategic direction of the school
What led the American colonies to want their independence from Britain?
The British government wanted to tax them
When did the Black Death take place?
The Middle Ages
Who was the leader of the suffragettes, the group that campaigned for women’s rights to vote?
Emmeline Pankhurst
Cardiff is the capital city of which country?
Wales
During the Great Depression in the 1930s which industry was badly affected?
Shipbuilding
Who was the first man in the world to run 1 mile in under 4 minutes?
Sir Roger Bannister
Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?
Diamond Jubilee
