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Exam 8 Flashcards

1
Q

World War II started as a result of Germany invading which country?

A

Poland (1939)

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2
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Which flower is associated with Scotland?

A

Thistle

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3
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Police complaints can only be made by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.

A

False

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4
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Which of the following is a responsibility of the Home Secretary?

A

Crime (policing, immigration)

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5
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When is St David’s day celebrated?

A

St David’s day, patron of Wales, is celebrated on the 1st of March.

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6
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What happened to ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ after she spent 20 years in prison?

A

She was executed

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7
Q

Which of the following lines are from the National Anthem (choose two options)?

A

God save our gracious Queen!

Send her victorious

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8
Q

Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.

A

True

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9
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How many national parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland?

A

15

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10
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Is Northern Ireland part of Great Britain?

A

No

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11
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If you are a dog owner, which two things should your dog’s collar have when you go out for a walk?

A

Owner’s name and address

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12
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What day relates to the death of Jesus Christ?

A

Good Friday

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13
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Who is the heir to the throne of Britain?

A

The Prince of Wales

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14
Q

What was achieved with the Carta Magna?

A

It restricted the king’s power

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15
Q

Female genital mutilation (FGM) or taking a girl or woman abroad for FGM is illegal in the UK and it is a criminal offence.

A

True

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16
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What year were women given the right to vote?

A

1918 (For contribution in the First World War)

17
Q

Which two of the following are British overseas territories?

A

St Helena

Falkland Islands

18
Q

Who did the English defeat in 1588?

A

The Spanish Armada

19
Q

Who designed the Cenotaph?

A

Sir Edwin Lutyens

20
Q

How often are the members of the Welsh government elected?

A

Every 4 years

21
Q

During which period did the Beatles become popular and social laws were liberalised?

A

1960s (Swinging sixties - also The Rolling Stones)

22
Q

The Man Booker Prize is awarded in which of the following categories?

A

Literature

23
Q

What sort of election takes place when a member of the Parliament (MP) dies or resigns?

A

By-elections

24
Q

What is the Turner Prize?

A

A contemporary art award

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