Exam 7 Flashcards
As a British citizen, you should:
Respect and obey the law
Look after the area in which you live and the environment
When is Halloween celebrated?
31st of October
The Bill of Rights in 1689 gave women the right to vote.
False
What is the name of the most famous cricket competition played between England and Australia?
The Ashes
What was the biggest source of employment during the 18th century?
Manufacturing
In 1314 the Scottish, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English at the battle of Bannockburn, and Scotland remained unconquered by the English.
True
Which of the following is an example of criminal offence?
Smoking in public places where it is not allowed
Which Scottish clan was killed for not taking the oath?
The MacDonalds of Glencoe
Which two issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on?
Health and Education
The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914 led to which of the following wars?
The First World War
What is the capital city of Scotland?
Edinburgh
In 1833 the Emancipation Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire
True
What is the name of the process by which many Scottish landlords destroyed individual small farms (known as ‘crofts’) to make space for large flocks of sheep and cattle?
The Highland Clearances
The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory and are part of the United Kingdom.
False
Which two of the following are Civil War Battles?
The Battle of Marston Moor
The Battle of Naseby
What was the name of the activist group who fought for the women’s right to vote?
Suffragette
What UK landmark was voted as Britain’s favourite view in 2007?
Lake District
Who were the first people to live in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?
Hunters-Gatherers
What is the name of the movement against the authority of the Pope and the ideas of the Catholic Church that took place during the reign of Henry VIII?
Reformation
What do you need to do to apply for a National Insurance Number?
Contact the DWP
Which of the following is a major horse-racing event in England?
Royal Ascot
How many members form a jury in Scotland?
15
What is known as Lent?
The 40 days before Easter
When was the last successful foreign invasion of England?
1066
