Exam 9 Flashcards

1
Q

Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?

A

The Shamrock

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2
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The last battle between Britain and France was the battle of Waterloo.

A

True

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3
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£100 is the highest value note in circulation in the UK.

A

False (50£)

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4
Q

Where is the Lake District National Park located?

A

England

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5
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Which two responsibilities will you have as a British citizen?

A

To look after yourself and your family

To respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions

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6
Q

Who was born in Stratford-upon-Avon?

A

William Shakespeare

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7
Q

Why is 1928 an important year in women’s voting history?

A

Women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.

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8
Q

What does Hogmanay refer to?

A

New Year’s Eve in Scotland

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9
Q

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

A

Belfast

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10
Q

Which of the following wars took place between 1899 and 1902 in South Africa?

A

The Boers War (against settlers from Netherlands)

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11
Q

Northern Ireland uses a system called ‘individual registration’ and all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.

A

True

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12
Q

Which two of the following policies are not controlled by the devolved administrations?

A

Defence

Immigration

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13
Q

How old do citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth have to be to stand for public office?

A

18

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14
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How did the Government promote policies of free trade during the Victorian Age?

A

Abolishing a number of taxes on imported goods

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15
Q

Who was Admiral Nelson?

A

A British officer in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar against the Spanish fleet

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16
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During the Middle Ages, who were the serfs?

A

Peasants who had a small area of their lord’s agricultural land

17
Q

Which invention lead to the rapid development of the industry in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries?

A

The steam power

18
Q

MPs can only be contacted by post.

A

False

19
Q

What movement challenged the authority of the Pope?

A

The Reformation (by Henry VIII)

20
Q

What English King introduced the Domesday Book?

A

William the Conqueror

21
Q

What did ‘the Butler Act’ introduce in 1944?

A

Free secondary education in England and Wales

The then education minister- brought Education act 1944

22
Q

What is the small claims procedure?

A

An informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes without spending a lot of time and money using a lawyer

Claims Up to 10,000£ in England and Wales
3000£ in Scotland and Northern Ireland

23
Q

What building was constructed in Hyde Park to hold the Great Exhibition of 1851?

A

The Crystal Palace (build with glass and steel )

24
Q

Who was Florence Nightingale?

A

A nurse