Life in the UK Test 2 Flashcards
What is the system that automatically deducts tax called?
PAYE
What did the “Bill of Rights” confirm?
When was the Bill of Rights introduced?
- confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the king’s power.
- 1689
What is the monarch’s ceremonial role?
opening of the new parliamentary session each year.
How old is the Elizabeth Tower (sometimes called Big Ben)?
“Elizabeth Tower”, is over 150 years of age.
Who was Henry Purcell?
A musician
When do pubs usually open?
Public Houses, also known as Pubs, usually open at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM on Sundays.
Where in Scotland is known as the home of golf?
St Andrews
Who mapped the coast of Australia?
James Cook
Where does the Fringe take place?
Edinburgh
What was the population of the UK in 1901?
40 million
What does the TV licence money pay for?
The BBC
What is the Church of England known as in Scotland and the US?
The Episcopal Church
Who invented the World Wide Web?
When?
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
Information was successfully transferred via the web for the first time on 25 December 1990
What is the money limit for the small claims procedure in England and Wales?
£10,000
When did people learn how to make bronze?
4,000 years ago
Who won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games?
Sir Steve Redgrave
What percentage of the population has a grandparent born outside of the UK?
10%
Who was one of the founders of England’s naval tradition?
Sir Francis Drake, one of the commanders in the defeat of the Spanish Armada
Where did the ancestors of the first farmers come from?
South-East Europe
Who developed important Human Nature ideas?
David Hume
Under which king did the people unite to defeat the Vikings?
King Alfred the Great
What proportion of the population died because of the Black Death?
One third
Which countries are in Great Britain?
England, Wales and Scotland
Who became one of the most popular monarchs in the 16th century?
And why?
Queen Elizabeth I became one of the most popular monarchs in English history,
after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada.
Who designed the new St Paul Cathedral?
Sir Christopher Wren
Where was Florence Nightingale born?
Italy
Which style of architecture became popular in the 19th century?
the medieval ‘gothic’ style
When did the Roman army leave Britain?
AD 410
Who won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?
Dame Kelly Holmes for running
Where did the engineers come from in the middle ages?
Germany
Who was one of the founders of England’s naval tradition?
Sir Francis Drake
Which of these gardens is located in Wales?
Bodnant Garden
Where did the ancestors of the first farmers come from?
South-East Europe
What proportion of the population died because of the Black Death?
One third
Who is the head of the Church of England?
The Monarch
What marked the beginning of “constitutional monarchy”?
The Glorious Revolution -
What percentage of the population has a grandparent born outside of the UK?
10%
What is the judiciary responsible for?
Interpreting the law
What did Henry VII do?
Reduced the power of the nobles - to make sure that England remained peaceful and that his position as king was secure. He deliberately strengthened the central administration of England and reduced the power of the nobles.
For how long did England remain a republic?
been a republic for 11 years.
Who sat in the House of Lords in the middle ages?
The nobility and great landowners
Which of these charities works with children?
NSPCC
Where can you find the ship HMS Victory now?
Portsmouth
Where are the most serious civil cases heard in England and Wales?
High Court
When did Ireland split into 2 countries?
two countries in 1922.
Who was the first woman Prime Minister?
Margaret Thatcher
Who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo?
The Duke of Wellington
When did the Enlightenment happen?
What is enlightenment?
18th century - is when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed.
Who is responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence?
Secretary of State
Which operas were written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
HMS Pinafore and The Mikado
What did the first farmers build in Britain?
Houses and Monuments
What does the UK offer to its residents?
Freedom of belief and religion
What is the official report that contains everything said in Parliament called?
called Hansard.
Where is Loch Lomond located?
Scotland
Which of these are ‘Crown Dependencies’?
The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
Who can get a 50% discount on their TV licence?
Who can get a free TV license?
People over 75 can apply for a free TV licence
Blind people can get a 50% discount.
What did the Statute of Rhuddlan do?
Annexed Wales to England
What is the Turner Prize given for?
Art
What’s the age requirement to drink wine with a meal with someone over 18?
16 year olds can drink wine or beer with a meal in a hotel or restaurant
Who established the Church of England?
Why did he do that?
Henry VIII
To divorce his first wife, Henry VIII needed the approval of the Pope. When the Pope refused, Henry established the Church of England. In this new Church, the king, not the Pope, would have the power to appoint bishops and order how people should worship
How often do the ministers meet to discuss important issues?
Weekly
When were films first shown in the UK?
Films were first shown publicly in the UK in 1896
Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
When did the UK join the EEC?
1973
When was the first coin in Britain made?
The Iron age
Where did the supporters of Charles Edward Stuart come from?
Highlands
What helped the progress of the industrial revolution?
Steam Power
Where was one of the Anglo Saxon kings buried with treasure and armour?
Sutton Hoo in modern Suffolk
Who was the Prime Minister during 1945-1951?
Clement Attlee - Prime Minister from 1945 to 1951 and led the Labour Party for 20 years.
How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776?
13 American colonies declared their independence
Which languages were the basis of modern English?
Norman French and Anglo Saxon
Which of the events is the bombing of English cities by the Germans?
The Blitz
When did the Habeas Corpus Act become law?
- This was a very important piece of legislation which remains relevant today. Habeas corpus is Latin for ‘you must present the person in court’. The Act guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully
How many members does The Northern Ireland Assembly have?
108
When did the “Battle of Agincourt” take place?
1415
Who was the first man to be called the ‘Prime Minister’?
Sir Robert Walpole
When were women given the right to vote at the same age as men?
1928
When did English become the official language for documents?
1400
What was the estimated population of the British Empire?
400 million
What percentage of the total population lives in Wales?
5%
Who was the first Danish King?
Cnut also ‘Canute’
Which party did Margaret Thatcher belong to?
Conservative
How many member states does the Commonwealth have?
currently has 53 member states.
What is the period after the Norman Conquest up until 1485 called?
The Middle Ages
Where is the Millennium Stadium located?
Cardiff
Who set up the first formal anti-slavery campaigns?
The Quakers
When did the BBC start the first radio broadcast?
1922
What does the Turner Prize celebrate?
Contemporary Art
When did England win the World Cup?
1966
Who wrote “The Lord of the Rings”?
JRR Tolkien
What is the responsibility that you have as a UK citizen?
Look after yourself and your family
What did the Romans introduce to Britain?
New plants and animals
Who won the Wars of the Roses?
House of Lancaster
When did the BBC start the first radio broadcast?
1922
Who ordered to write the Book of Common Prayer?
Edward VI
When did the Parliament begin developing into the institution it is now?
During the Middle Ages
Who is a Patron St of Scotland?
St Andrew
When did English become the official language for documents?
1400
What happens if an MP dies or resigns?
A byelection is held
When did England win the World Cup?
1966
When were the women given the right to vote at the same age as men?
1928
Where can you get help if you can’t afford to pay a vet?
Charities
Where is the best preserved prehistoric village “Skara Brae on Orkney” located?
Scotland
Where did Charles II hide to escape from Cromwell’s army?
In an oak tree
What is known as the Bessemer process?
Production of steel
Who invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982?
Argentina
What can schools do to raise money?
Organise events
Which clan was killed because of not taking an oath?
The MacDonalds of Glencoe
Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
London
How long is the Bayeux Tapestry?
70m
Who is able to change the Prime Minister during his/her term?
The Governing Party
How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic Games?
three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012
Which organization looks after the Edinburgh Castle?
Historic Scotland
How many members does a jury have in Scotland?
15
Who discovered Insulin?
John MacLeod
What does the “R” Plate stand for?
Restricted Driver
What was the purpose of the Corn Laws in 1846?
To prevent the import of cheap grain
Why was Mary known as “Bloody Mary”?
She persecuted Protestants
When did the Glorious Revolution happen?
1688
How many Houses did the Scottish Parliament have in the middle ages?
3
What is the British Constitution often described as?
British constitution is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as ‘unwritten’
How long does it take to give blood?
1 hour
How long is Hannukah celebrated for?
8 days - remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom
How long is the Bayeux Tapestry?
70m
How long is the Bayeux Tapestry?
70m
Who designed the Cenotaph?
Sir Edwin Lutyens
Which party formed the government in 2010?
It was a coalition
When did the English Civil war begin?
1642
Which venue is located in Greenwich?
The O2
Which country(s) did Britain fight against during the Battle of Trafalgar?
Spain and France
Who lost a lot of their power after the Battle of Culloden in 1746?
The Clans
What organisations try to influence government policy?
Pressure and lobby groups
Who is responsible for crime and immigration?
Home Secretary
Where did the Vikings come from?
Norway and Denmark
What is the day before Lent called?
Pancake Day
What medal was introduced during the Crimean War?
The Victoria Cross
What is the Church of England usually known as in other countries?
The Anglican Church
When did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?
1588
What did the Chartists campaign for?
Every man to have a vote
Why is it called ‘The Glorious Revolution’?
Because there was no fighting
What event is known as the evacuation of 300,000 people from the beaches?
The Dunkirk spirit
Which country invented Cricket?
England
Who were the first people to start living in Britain?
Hunter-gatherers
What is the “King James” Bible?
A new translation into English
Which Scottish poet wrote “The Bruce”?
John Barbour
What celebrates the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr
Who led the Labour Government from 2007 to 2010?
Gordon Brown
Who tried to arrest 5 parliamentary leaders from the House of Commons?
Charles I
Where are the youth cases heard in Scotland?
There is a Children’s Hearings System
What are examples of civil laws?
Housing law: this includes disputes between landlords and tenants over issues such as repairs and eviction.
Consumer rights: an example of this is a dispute about faulty goods or services.
Employment law: these cases include disputes over wages and cases of unfair dismissal or discrimination in the workplace.
Debt: people might be taken to court if they owe money to someone.
Who first introduced James Bond?
Ian Fleming
Where does the Scottish Grand National take place?
Ayr
What type of painter was Joseph Turner?
Landscape
Who developed a radar?
Sir Robert Watson-Watt
What treaty was signed in 1707?
The Act of Union
When did the UK join the EU?
1973
When did Scotland abolish the authority of the Pope?
1560
What UK landmark was voted as Britain’s favourite view?
The Lake District
Who became the first Briton to win the Tour de France?
Bradley Wiggins
Which tribes invaded Britain after the Romans had left?
The Jutes and the Anglo-Saxons
Who is known as William the Conqueror?
William, the Duke of Normandy
Which one of these countries in the UK requires you to complete your own registration form to get entitled to vote?
Northern Ireland
Which Admiral’s Column is in Trafalgar Square, London?
Nelson
What did the Queen celebrate in 2012?
Diamond Jubilee
Which of the following traditional heavy industries were badly affected during the great depression?
Shipbuilding
Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by civil servants who are appointed by the Government? TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
