Test 20 Flashcards
Who defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415?
King Henry V
Which is the most famous tennis tournament hosted in Britain and where does it take place?
The Wimbledon Championships, which take place every year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Who makes sure that the opposition has a guaranteed amount of time to debate issues which it chooses during political debates?
The Speaker
Which British Prime Minister nationalised major industries including coal and steel?
Clement Attlee
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
St. Augustine
What is the money raised from Income Tax used for?
Education
Police & Armed Forces
Roads
Dates of:
1. Forced Marriage Protection Orders
2. Forced Marriage Civil Protection Act
- Forced Marriage Protection Orders - 2008
- Forced Marriage Civil Protection Act - 2007
Official reports where Parliament’s proceedings are published are called
Hansard
Number of Senedd members the Welsh Government has
60
True or False: Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII, was a cousin of Anne Boleyn
False, Catherine HOWARD was Anne’s cousin
Who deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in Scotland?
The Sheriff Court
What was the symbol of York during the Wars of the Roses?
White Rose
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Jewish?
Less than 0.5%
During which movement the Parliament passed laws giving women the right to equal pay and made it illegal for employees to discriminate against women because of their gender
The Swinging Sixties
Name given to members of House of Lords
Peers
During which movement the Parliament passed laws giving women the right to equal pay and made it illegal for employees to discriminate against women because of their gender
At Westminster Bridge
Which castle is located in Scotland?
Crathes Castle
For how long was Britain a republic under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell?
11 years
Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of:
The local community
