Exam 8 Flashcards
World War II started as a result of Germany invading which country?
Poland (1939)
Which flower is associated with Scotland?
Thistle
Police complaints can only be made by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.
False
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Home Secretary?
Crime (policing, immigration)
When is St David’s day celebrated?
St David’s day, patron of Wales, is celebrated on the 1st of March.
What happened to ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ after she spent 20 years in prison?
She was executed
Which of the following lines are from the National Anthem (choose two options)?
God save our gracious Queen!
Send her victorious
Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
True
How many national parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland?
15
Is Northern Ireland part of Great Britain?
No
If you are a dog owner, which two things should your dog’s collar have when you go out for a walk?
Owner’s name and address
What day relates to the death of Jesus Christ?
Good Friday
Who is the heir to the throne of Britain?
The Prince of Wales
What was achieved with the Carta Magna?
It restricted the king’s power
Female genital mutilation (FGM) or taking a girl or woman abroad for FGM is illegal in the UK and it is a criminal offence.
True
What year were women given the right to vote?
1918 (For contribution in the First World War)
Which two of the following are British overseas territories?
St Helena
Falkland Islands
Who did the English defeat in 1588?
The Spanish Armada
Who designed the Cenotaph?
Sir Edwin Lutyens
How often are the members of the Welsh government elected?
Every 4 years
During which period did the Beatles become popular and social laws were liberalised?
1960s (Swinging sixties - also The Rolling Stones)
The Man Booker Prize is awarded in which of the following categories?
Literature
What sort of election takes place when a member of the Parliament (MP) dies or resigns?
By-elections
What is the Turner Prize?
A contemporary art award
