Exam 6 Flashcards
As a British citizen what are your responsibilities (choose two answers)?
To respect and obey the law
To look after yourself and your family
Who made the first coins to be minted in Britain?
The people of iron ages
Who built the Tower of London?
William the Conqueror
There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. What are national parks?
Areas of protected countryside
Northern Ireland has its own established church.
False
Which three territories form Great Britain?
Wales
England
Scotland
How often are ‘Prime Minister’s Questions’ held in the parliament?
Every week
Which king was executed in 1649?
Charles I
Where was William Shakespeare born?
Stafford-upon-Avon
Which two of the following are famous British Paralympians?
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
Ellie Simmonds
Who was reigning in England when English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America?
Elizabeth I
Scotland and Wales use a system called ‘individual registration’ where all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.
False (Northern Ireland)
On what day is the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated?
The Christmas Day
What sort of battle was the ‘Battle of Britain’, fought between Germany and Britain in the summer of 1940?
The aerial battle
Where is Swansea located?
Wales
Which two political parties formed a coalition in 2010?
The Liberal Democrats Party
The Conservatives party
Who established the Church of England?
Henry VIII
In 1348, one third of the population in England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which disease?
The Black Death
Haggis is a traditional food from which area?
Scotland
Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?
The Justice of Peace court
Which two of the following records give us information about England during the reign of William I?
The Domesday Book
The Bayeux Tapestry
In 1913, the British government promised ‘Home Rule’ for Ireland, why were changes in Ireland delayed until 1921?
Due to the outbreak of the First World War
Which of the following statements is true:
Elizabeth I was a Protestant and she succeeded in finding a balance between the views of the Catholics and the more extreme Protestants
Which two documents do you need to apply for a National Insurance number?
Documents that prove that you have permission to work in the UK
Documents that prove your identity
