You have to be ____ to go into betting shops or gambling clubs
Answer:
D
There are 9 National Parks in the UK
Answer:
B — The UK has a large network of public footpaths in the countryside. There are also many opportunities for mountain biking, mountaineering and hill walking. There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. They are areas of protected countryside that everyone can visit, and where people live, work and look after the landscape.
Wales united with England during the reign of Henry VIII.
Answer:
A — By the Act for the Government of Wales during the reign of King Henry VIII, Wales united with England.
Which river banks the London eye?
Answer:
A — The London Eye is situated on the southern bank of the River Thames and is a Ferris wheel that is 443 feet (135 metres) tall. It was originally built as part of the UK’s celebration of the new millennium and continues to be an important part of New Year celebrations.
Which of the following is associated with the Elizabethan period in England?
Answer:
A — The Elizabethan period in England was a time of growing patriotism: a feeling of pride in being English. The Elizabethan period is also remembered for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially the plays and poems of William Shakespeare.
All dogs in public places must wear ______
Answer:
A
Which flower is associated with Scotland?
Answer:
D
In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, ______ of people identified themselves as Christian
Answer:
D
In the mid-17th century, the Civil War between Charles I and Parliament led to Oliver Cromwell becoming king of England
Answer:
B — At the end of the Civil War, England became a republic and Oliver Cromwell was made Lord Protector
The UK was one of the first countries to sign the European Convention in ______
Answer:
D
The best-known work of ______ is probably the song Auld Lang Syne, which is sung by people in the UK and other countries when they are celebrating the New Year
Answer:
B
Protestant Christian groups include Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians and Quakers
Answer:
A — Protestant Christian groups in the UK are Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians and Quakers. There are also other denominations of Christianity, the biggest of which is Roman Catholic.
Which TWO are notable British artists?
Answer:
A, B — Joseph Turner (1775-1851) was an influential landscape painter in a modern style. He is considered the artist who raised the profile of landscape painting. John Constable (1776-1837) was a landscape painter most famous for his works of Dedham Vale on the Suffolk, Essex border in the east of England.
An aim of the United Nations is
Answer:
D
It is compulsory to join National Citizen Service programme for 16 and 17 year olds
Answer:
B — There are many opportunities for young people to volunteer and receive accreditation which will help them to develop their skills. These include the National Citizen Service programme, which gives 16- and 17-year-olds the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, develop their skills and take part in a community project.
Some of the principles included in the European Convention on Human Rights are
Answer:
A, C, F
In May 1660, Parliament invited Charles II to come back from exile in the Netherlands. He was crowned King Charles II of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
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A — In May 1660, Parliament invited Charles II to come back from exile in the Netherlands. He was crowned King Charles II of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
By which year did the English rule an area around Dublin called the Pale?
Answer:
D — At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was an independent country. The English first went to Ireland as troops to help the Irish king and remained to build their own settlements. By 1200, the English ruled an area of Ireland known as the Pale, around Dublin. Some of the important lords in other parts of Ireland accepted the authority of the English king.
On which date is St Patrick's Day celebrated?
Answer:
B — St Patrick, the patron saint of Northern Ireland (and the Republic of Ireland), has a special day on 17 March.
Which of the following actions is known as 'canvassing'?
Answer:
D
Which two houses fought in the Wars of the Roses?
Answer:
B — It was fought between the supporters of two families: the House of Lancaster and the House of York. This war was called the Wars of the Roses, because the symbol of Lancaster was a red rose and the symbol of York was a white rose.
When were women given the right to vote at the same age as men?
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C — In 1918, women over the age of 30 were given voting rights and the right to stand for Parliament, partly in recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the First World War. Shortly before Emmeline's death in 1928, women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
Answer:
A — Missionaries from Ireland spread the religion in the north. The most famous of these were St Patrick, who would become the patron saint of Ireland, and St Columba, who founded a monastery on the island of Iona, off the coast of what is now Scotland. St Augustine led missionaries from Rome, who spread Christianity in the south. St Augustine became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.
Which of these government bodies were not established in 1999?
Answer:
B — Since 1997, some powers have been devolved from the central government to give people in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland more control over matters that directly affect them. There has been a Welsh Assembly and a Scottish Parliament since 1999.
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