Test 4 Flashcards
When did people learn to make bronze?
Around 4,000 years ago
Who was Boudicca?
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans
Which TWO of the following water sports are popular in the UK?
Rowing
Sailing
True or False: Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence
True
Where do UK residents need to register their car or motorcycle?
At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Muslim?
4.8%
Who was the British Minister after Margaret Thatcher?
John Major
What name is given to the person appointed by local authorities to be the ceremonial leader of a particular council?
Mayor
What is the meaning of the term ‘first past the post’?
In each constituency, the candidate who gets the most votes is elected
Who defeated Emperor Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
The Duke of Wellington
Which court deals with the MOST serious cases in Scotland, such as murder?
The High Court
What was the symbol of the House of Tudor?
A red rose with a white rose inside it
Which famous economist developed ideas about economics during the 18th century and which are still referred to today?
Adam Smith
