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An #english #quiz to check basic #knowledge for the #german #english #abitur
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Did Shakespeare share the common Elizabethan world view?
False
True
2
September 2001, September 2004, January 2015 and November 2015 must be remembered as:
Demonstrations for world peace (London, Paris and Berlin)
Projects against Global Warming (Munich and Stockholm)
Major terrorist attacks (NY, Beslan, Utoya and Paris).
Strikes against Globalisation (Mumbai, Bangladesh, Bali)
3
The largest immigrant communities in the UK are....
... French, Irish and Scots.
... Chinese, Russians and Poles.
... Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis.
... Indians, Poles and Russians.
4
What is
true
for the social security system in the US?
There are no social security taxes.
Unemployement is covered by social security taxes.
There is no national health insurance system.
People have to have a health insurance.
5
Shakespeare sometimes didn't follow the Elizabethan world view in his plays, because he...
made fun of God
used different languages (German/ French...)
made fun of the Queen
created strong female characters (against natural hierarchy)
6
Which is
not true
concerning the role of the British monarch?
Opens parliament after summer break.
Holds weekly meetings with the Prime Minister.
Holds no real political power.
Is appointed by the Prime Minister.
7
Did Shakespeare invent words?
Yes
No
8
Dystopia comes from the Greek and means…
not a good place.
no place.
a dream.
a good place.
9
What is the correct order of the Elizabethan World View?
God, Humanity, Angels, Animals, Minerals, Plants
none of these
Angels, God, Humanity, Animals, Plants, Minerals
God, Angels, Humanity, Animals, Plants, Minerals
10
Which famous film industry is associated with Nigeria?
Lollywood
Bollywood
Hollywood
Nollywood
11
In what year did the first Africans move to North America?
1719
1919
1819
1619
12
Which factors did
not
fuel economic growth in the 19th c., sparking the "American Dream"?
The gold rush in California.
The introduction of mass production.
New inventions and their commercial use of electricity.
Growing agriculture.
13
When did nations start to cope with global warming?
1971 - Singapore Declaration
2005 - The Kyoto Protocol
2008 - Financial crisis in the USA
1945 - Founding of the United Nations
14
Shakespeare's works remain with us in the 21st Century because:
They are free of plot holes
They are timeless and universal
Their humor transcends time periods
The language is easy to understand
15
What is the name of Shakespeare's theater?
The Apollo
TPAC
The Rose
The Globe
16
What is
no
reason why the British Empire started to crumble?
Demands for the right to self-government
First World War
Second World War
passive resistance under Ghandi
17
In the Elizabethan World View, what were "The Four Elements"?
Oxygen, Water, Food, Shelter
Food, Wind, Fire, Water
Gold, Silver, Calcium, Water
Fire, Air, Water, Earth
18
Which religions are mainly represented in Nigeria?
Shintoism and animism
Islam and Christianity
Buddhism and Hinduism
Judaism and Sikhism
19
Which country consumes almost 90% fossil fuels to meet its demands?
USA
Russia
India
China
20
In 1947, which speech allowed the US to intervene in the politics of other countries?
Truman Doctrine
Manifest Destiny
Ford Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
21
The
widest
application for genetically modified organisms is:
agriculture
experimental medicine
production of pharmaceutical drugs
crops resistant to herbicides
22
This document guarantees unalienable rights for every American citizen.
Manifest Destiny
American Constitution
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
23
What resources are present in Nigeria?
Copper and tin
Gold and diamonds
Crude oil and natural gas
Silver and platinum
24
The danger of a single story
comes from the way it presents people as stereotypes
comes from the way it allows us to see both sides of a person's life
comes from the way it shows people as complex and fully human individuals
comes from only having one perspective on a person (or even continent)
25
Which is
correct
with regards to the Statue of Liberty?
Has a poem inside.
Located on Ellis Island.
There's a snake underneath her right foot.
Celebrates the end of the Civil War.
26
Who was one of the leading figures during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA?
Donald Trump
Martin Luther King
Nelson Mandela
Barack Obama
27
The ship that took the first settlers known as the Pilgrims to the New World was called…
The Mayflower
The Puritan
The Santa Maria
The Independence
28
What was the Elizabethan world view based on?
Enlightenment philosophy
Modern science
Medieval superstitions
Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy
29
In this war, almost as many Americans were killed as in all the nation's other wars combined:
Vietnam War
Civil War
First Gulf War
First World War
30
Three main aims of the UN are...
...political turmoil, pollution and poverty.
...prosperity, progress and promotion.
...participation, plurality and the people.
...peacekeeping, peacemaking and peace-building.
31
How old is the knowledge about CO2 in the atmosphere, absorbing the sun's heat?
about 100 years
about 10 years
about 50 years
about 20 years
32
What's the translation of "naturalization" in regards to US immigration?
Einbürgerung
Einverleibung
Eingliederung
Einwanderung
33
What did the 2010 Census in the US forecast?
Most people in the US will be of Hispanic or Asian descent.
There will no longer be a gap between rich and poor.
An even greater increase in population than ever before.
A tension between culture and society.
34
Which former colonial power ruled Nigeria until 1960?
France
Portugal
UK
Spain
35
The American president does
not
have the power to…
suggest legislation.
drink beer.
deploy troops.
control the budget.
36
Genetic screening is the process of…
exchanging certain genes in embryos.
producing clones.
idk!
examining DNA for specific qualities.
37
Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?
Theresa May
Boris Johnson
Rishi Sunak
Liz Truss
38
Who were allowed to perform in the plays during Shakespeare's period?
trained actors and actresses
men and boys
women and men
only the wealthy
39
What role does the House of Lords play today?
It has little power but checks the work of the government.
It holds the legislation.
Holds lots of power and can stop a bill from becoming law.
No role. It was abolished in 1999.
40
After our Abitur, Mr Wieland will get ....... for creating this quiz.
...flowers
…our eternal gratitude
...nothing
...a warm handshake
41
In the 18/19th century, the
correct order
of countries from which immigrants came from to the US is:
Mexican - English - Africans - Chinese
English - Irish - Chinese - Russians
English - Chinese - Polish - Mexican
English - Irish - German - Chinese
42
What was Shakespeare's first name?
Gregory
William
Timothy
John
43
Which of the following aspects is
not
associated with "American Dream"?
often referred to in US politics
opportunity for each
the same for every individual
life should be better and richer and fuller for every man
44
Globalization is often seen as synonymous with…
nationalism.
terrorism.
westernisation.
protectionism.
45
From the turn until the middle of the 20th century, this group suffered racism the most:
Italians
Mexicans
Asians
Afro-Americans
46
What do critics argument against Shakespeare’s relevance today?
There should me more updating of his language.
It is difficult to understand.
His topics are obsolete.
His plays are made to be read and not played out.
47
Who is Head of State and Head of the Church of England?
The Prime Minister
The House of Lords
Parliament
The monarch
48
"Sweatshops" is a term for factories which...
... produce cheap textiles like sweatshirts.
...sell low quality products to end-use customers.
... produce high-end candy for multinational companies.
...pay minimum wages and offer inhumane working conditions
49
Many experts believe English will be taken over by:
Chinese
German
Spanish
Esperanto
50
Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18:Shall I compare thee to a ________ day?
Bitter
Lovely
Spring’s
Summer’s
51
What speaks against Shakespeare's relevance today?
Outdated topics
His influence on current literature
Language barrier
Cultural impact
52
The House of Commons....
... inherit their seats.
... are appointed by the monarch.
.... are elected Members of Parliament.
... are members of the Church of England.
53
The sheep that was cloned in 1996 was called
Sheep No 1996
Dolly
Parker
Molly
54
What's the danger of a single story?
Assumption
Ignorance
Stupidity
Being bored
55
The fourth of July is a federal holiday celebrating …
St. Patrick's Day.
the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
thanksgiving.
the end of the American Civil war.
56
The worldwide integration of financial, economic and communications systems is called...
...diversity.
...democracy.
...globalisation.
...global village.
57
War, poverty, unemployment and a lack of security are...
...pull factors for immigration.
...push factors for immigration.
... a sign for a pluralist society.
... a reason for terrorism.
58
This law's goals are to strengthen US security and law-enforcement agencies to stop terrorism.
Homestead Act
Patriot Act
Racial Profiling
New Defence Policy
59
What has been a factor in the renewed tension in Northern Ireland following Brexit?
A potential violation of the Good Friday Agreement
EU membership
Immigration checks
Post-Brexit trading rules
60
How many guns are in the US per 100 people?
88
22
44
66
61
Shakespearean sonnets are divided into
There is no division
Three quatrains and a couplet
Two sestets and a couplet
Two quatrains and a sestet
62
What is the official language in Nigeria?
Haussa
Igbo
English
Yoruba
63
More fertile land, low risk for natural hazards, less crime and political security are...
...pull factors for immigration.
...an explanation for terrorism.
...push factors for immigration
...signs of a democracy.
64
Shakespeare invented over 1,500 words that we still use today.
True
False
65
Was kann man mit dem Abitur machen?
eine Lehre machen
Notizen nehmen
den Bus nehmen
an die Universität gehen
66
In 1795, people who were allowed to achieve naturalized citizenship in America ...
... had been living in the country for at least 2 years.
... had to be free white persons of good moral character.
... had to be native speakers of English.
... had to have European roots.
67
How many sonnets (poems) did Shakespeare write?
137
254
54
154
68
Abschlussfrage: "Wie viele Punkte braucht man in den Prüfungen um das Abitur zu bestehen?"
200
300
100
1000
69
English…
is my favourite language.
has been superseded by Chinese as the top language.
is only used on the internet in English speaking countries.
is the top language used on the internet.
70
The English word for “Nachhaltigkeit” is…
attainability.
availability.
probability.
sustainability.
71
Which river in Nigeria is also called the “Oil Rivers” and is the longest river in the country?
Niger
Senegal
Volta
Benue
72
Why were 5 million Mexicans brought into the US in 1943?
To work on farms and railroads.
To fight in the Second World War.
To translate for the immigrants at the border.
To raise the number of children born.
73
"Multicultural Society", "Salad Bowl", and "Melting Pot" are keywords for:
The Cold War
The American Dream
Cultural Assimilation
Manifest Destiny
74
Uncle Sam is a personification of…
the FBI
the American government or the United States
illegal immigrants
the wealthy American citizen
75
In the year 1808...
...Native Americans are exempted from naturalization.
... foreign slave trade becomes illegal.
...the Mexican-American war ended.
... Irish immigration to the US begins.
76
Men and women were equal in the Elizabethan world view.
False
True
77
In which year allowed the Secure Fence Act to build fences along the US-Mexican border?
1976 under President Ford
2010 under President Obama
2017 under President Trump
2006 under President George W. Bush
78
Elizabethan world view strengthened the monarchy
False
True
79
What is the legal justification for the possession of guns in the US?
The 2nd Amendment.
The Homestead Act.
The NRA.
The Declaration of Independence.
80
Kunst Abitur: Wer schuf dieses Bild?
Leonardo da Vinci
Sandro Botticelli
Raffael
Michelangelo
81
Which symbol is
not
associated with America?
The bald eagle
The Star-Spangled banner
The Union Jack
Uncle Sam
82
The term "devolution" with regards to the UK means....
... the summer break in Parliament.
... breaking up the structure of the British Parliament.
... the aboliton of the monarchy.
... transfer of legislative power to national parliaments.
83
What speaks for Shakespeare's relevance today?
Relevant topics
His jokes
Diversity
Shaped British national consciousness
84
Which country of the UK had the strongest remain vote, at 62%?
Wales
England
Scotland
Northern Ireland
85
What is the House of Commons?
idk!
It is the legislative branch of government.
It is the judicial branch of government.
It constitutes the executive branch of government.
86
In genetic engineering…
the DNA sequence of genes can be mapped but not altered.
the DNA sequence of genes can be mapped and changed.
the DNA sequence of genes cannot be mapped but altered.
the DNA sequence of genes plays no specific role.
87
How many countries are part of the United Kingdom?
6
3
4
5
88
Poets like Shakespeare wrote using a strict one of these. Shakespeare's was ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
Rhyme scheme
Pattern
Rhyme
Vocabulary
89
What is the name of a worldwide agreement to lower greenhouse gas emissions?
Tokyo Protocol
American First Energy Plan
Paris Treaties
Kyoto Protocol
90
According to the Elizabethan world view...
... plants and minerals were at the bottom.
... the universe was structured in a hierarchy.
...God was at the top of the universe.
... chaos ruled the world.
91
Field of study dealing with the way living organisms inherit features from their ancestors.
GMO
In-vitro fertilization
genetic engineering
genetics
92
Why did the Puritans had an impact on US early society?
Were from Holland and built New York.
They were a Catholic sect and had influence on laws.
They moved the Native Americans to reservations.
Their beliefs and values can still be seen today.
93
What was so revolutionary about the Declaration of Independence?
Defines "Manifest Destiny".
First mentioning of the term "American Dream"
Stated the equality of everyone.
Allowed the people to kill their monarch.
94
Overgrazing, over-extraction of groundwater and the unwise use of water leads to....
...deforestation.
...desertification.
...sustainability.
...greenhouse gases.
95
A rejection of genetically modified food was one of the reasons for…
protests against a trade agreement between Germany and USA
protests against Brexit
protests against the Human Genetics Commission
protests against the EU
96
What is meant by ‘Commonwealth of Nations’?
Countries that are in the EU but have not joined the UN.
An association of nations, with former colonies.
I have no idea!!!
Wealthy nations.
97
Lingua franca refers to…
the language spoken in France.
the language spoken by Franka.
speaking frankly and openly during negotiations.
English as a global means of communication.
98
Which year did the UK hold a referendum to leave the European Union?
2015
2014
2016
2017
99
When did the EU as we know it came into existence?
1957 - Treaty of Rome
1993 - Maastricht Treaty
2007 - Lisbon Treaty
1945 - End of World War II
