Test 3 Flashcards
Who is the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed?
Dame Ellen MacArthur
When did the First World War end?
11th of November 1918
What are Welsh cakes made of?
Flour, dried fruits and spices
Where is the London Eye situated?
On the southern bank of the River Thames
What is the relationship between the monarch and the government?
Advise, warn and encourage the government’s decisions
True or False: The UK is a ‘constitutional monarchy’
True
Who established the Church of England?
Henry VIII
Which of the following national galleries is NOT located in London?
The National Museum
How old is the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London, also known as ‘Big Ben’?
150 years old
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is a group of European and North American countries that was created with which TWO purposes:
Help each other if they come under attack
Maintain peace between all its members
The small claims procedure is used in England and Wales for minor disputes for
Claims of less than £10,000
What name is given to the period in the 18th century when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed?
The Enlightenment
What is the meaning of ‘Magna Carta’?
The Great Charter
Which of the following is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer?
Economy
Who invaded England after the Romans?
The Anglo-Saxons
