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A #english #quiz to check basic #knowledge for the #german #english #abitur
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1
What was so revolutionary about the Declaration of Independence?
First mentioning of the term "American Dream"
Allowed the people to kill their monarch.
Stated the equality of everyone.
Defines "Manifest Destiny".
2
The American president does
not
have the power to…
deploy troops.
control the budget.
drink beer.
suggest legislation.
3
September 2001, September 2004, January 2015 and November 2015 must be remembered as:
Major terrorist attacks (NY, Beslan, Utoya and Paris).
Demonstrations for world peace (London, Paris and Berlin)
Strikes against Globalisation (Mumbai, Bangladesh, Bali)
Projects against Global Warming (Munich and Stockholm)
4
The English word for “Nachhaltigkeit” is…
attainability.
probability.
availability.
sustainability.
5
The term "devolution" with regards to the UK means....
... transfer of legislative power to national parliaments.
... breaking up the structure of the British Parliament.
... the summer break in Parliament.
... the aboliton of the monarchy.
6
Three main aims of the UN are...
...prosperity, progress and promotion.
...participation, plurality and the people.
...political turmoil, pollution and poverty.
...peacekeeping, peacemaking and peace-building.
7
Dystopia comes from the Greek and means…
not a good place.
a good place.
no place.
a dream.
8
When did the EU as we know it came into existence?
1957 - Treaty of Rome
2007 - Lisbon Treaty
1993 - Maastricht Treaty
1945 - End of World War II
9
How old is the knowledge about CO2 in the atmosphere, absorbing the sun's heat?
about 20 years
about 10 years
about 50 years
about 100 years
10
What role does the House of Lords play today?
It has little power but checks the work of the government.
No role. It was abolished in 1999.
It holds the legislation.
Holds lots of power and can stop a bill from becoming law.
11
What is the House of Commons?
It constitutes the executive branch of government.
It is the judicial branch of government.
It is the legislative branch of government.
idk!
12
From the turn until the middle of the 20th century, this group suffered racism the most:
Asians
Italians
Afro-Americans
Mexicans
13
The worldwide integration of financial, economic and communications systems is called...
...diversity.
...global village.
...democracy.
...globalisation.
14
War, poverty, unemployment and a lack of security are...
... a sign for a pluralist society.
... a reason for terrorism.
...pull factors for immigration.
...push factors for immigration.
15
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.
16
In genetic engineering…
the DNA sequence of genes cannot be mapped but altered.
the DNA sequence of genes plays no specific role.
the DNA sequence of genes can be mapped but not altered.
the DNA sequence of genes can be mapped and changed.
17
More fertile land, low risk for natural hazards, less crime and political security are...
...an explanation for terrorism.
...push factors for immigration
...pull factors for immigration.
...signs of a democracy.
18
Which of the following aspects is
not
associated with "American Dream"?
life should be better and richer and fuller for every man
the same for every individual
often referred to in US politics
opportunity for each
19
What is the legal justification for the possession of guns in the US?
The NRA.
The Declaration of Independence.
The 2nd Amendment.
The Homestead Act.
20
The largest immigrant communities in the UK are....
... Indians, Poles and Russians.
... Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis.
... French, Irish and Scots.
... Chinese, Russians and Poles.
21
In this war, almost as many Americans were killed as in all the nation's other wars combined:
First Gulf War
First World War
Civil War
Vietnam War
22
In which year allowed the Secure Fence Act to build fences along the US-Mexican border?
2010 under President Obama
2006 under President George W. Bush
1976 under President Ford
2017 under President Trump
23
What did the 2010 Census in the US forecast?
There will no longer be a gap between rich and poor.
A tension between culture and society.
Most people in the US will be of Hispanic or Asian descent.
An even greater increase in population than ever before.
24
Lingua franca refers to…
speaking frankly and openly during negotiations.
the language spoken in France.
the language spoken by Franka.
English as a global means of communication.
25
Why were 5 million Mexicans brought into the US in 1943?
To translate for the immigrants at the border.
To fight in the Second World War.
To raise the number of children born.
To work on farms and railroads.
26
In 1795, people who were allowed to achieve naturalized citizenship in America ...
... had to be free white persons of good moral character.
... had to have European roots.
... had been living in the country for at least 2 years.
... had to be native speakers of English.
27
Many experts believe English will be taken over by:
Esperanto
Chinese
Spanish
German
28
Which symbol is
not
associated with America?
The Star-Spangled banner
The bald eagle
The Union Jack
Uncle Sam
29
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.
Growing agriculture.
New inventions and their commercial use of electricity.
30
"Multicultural Society", "Salad Bowl", and "Melting Pot" are keywords for:
The Cold War
Cultural Assimilation
The American Dream
Manifest Destiny
31
When did India gain its independence from GB?
1997
1847
1947
They have not gained their independence yet.
32
This document guarantees unalienable rights for every American citizen.
Manifest Destiny
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
American Constitution
33
What is the name of a worldwide agreement to lower greenhouse gas emissions?
Tokyo Protocol
Paris Treaties
Kyoto Protocol
American First Energy Plan
34
When did nations start to cope with global warming?
2005 - The Kyoto Protocol
1945 - Founding of the United Nations
1971 - Singapore Declaration
2008 - Financial crisis in the USA
35
Which is
not true
concerning the role of the British monarch?
Holds no real political power.
Is appointed by the Prime Minister.
Opens parliament after summer break.
Holds weekly meetings with the Prime Minister.
36
The
widest
application for genetically modified organisms is:
agriculture
experimental medicine
production of pharmaceutical drugs
crops resistant to herbicides
37
In 1947, which speech allowed the US to intervene in the politics of other countries?
Manifest Destiny
Ford Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
Truman Doctrine
38
Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?
Rishi Sunak
Theresa May
Liz Truss
Boris Johnson
39
The ship that took the first settlers known as the Pilgrims to the New World was called…
The Independence
The Santa Maria
The Mayflower
The Puritan
40
Genetic screening is the process of…
producing clones.
examining DNA for specific qualities.
idk!
exchanging certain genes in embryos.
41
Who is Head of State and Head of the Church of England?
The Prime Minister
The House of Lords
The monarch
Parliament
42
What's the translation of "naturalization" in regards to US immigration?
Einverleibung
Eingliederung
Einwanderung
Einbürgerung
43
The fourth of July is a federal holiday celebrating …
thanksgiving.
the end of the American Civil war.
the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
St. Patrick's Day.
44
Which country consumes almost 90% fossil fuels to meet its demands?
USA
Russia
China
India
45
English…
is my favourite language.
is only used on the internet in English speaking countries.
has been superseded by Chinese as the top language.
is the top language used on the internet.
46
In the 18/19th century, the
correct order
of countries were immigrants came from to the US is:
English - Chinese - Polish - Mexican
English - Irish - Chinese - Russians
English - Irish - German - Chinese
Mexican - English - Africans - Chinese
47
"Sweatshops" is a term for factories which...
...pay minimum wages and offer inhumane working conditions
...sell low quality products to end-use customers.
... produce cheap textiles like sweatshirts.
... produce high-end candy for multinational companies.
48
How many guns are in the US per 100 people?
44
66
22
88
49
This law's goals are to strengthen US security and law-enforcement agencies to stop terrorism.
Patriot Act
Homestead Act
New Defence Policy
Racial Profiling
50
Why did the Puritans had an impact on US early society?
They moved the Native Americans to reservations.
They were a Catholic sect and had influence on laws.
Were from Holland and built New York.
Their beliefs and values can still be seen today.
51
In what year did the first Africans move to North America?
1819
1719
1919
1619
52
What is
no
reason why the British Empire started to crumble?
First World War
Second World War
passive resistance under Ghandi
Demands for the right to self-government
53
Overgrazing, over-extraction of groundwater and the unwise use of water leads to....
...desertification.
...greenhouse gases.
...deforestation.
...sustainability.
54
What is meant by ‘Commonwealth of Nations’?
I have no idea!!!
Countries that are in the EU but have not joined the UN.
Wealthy nations.
An association of nations, with former colonies.
55
The House of Commons....
.... are elected Members of Parliament.
... are appointed by the monarch.
... inherit their seats.
... are members of the Church of England.
56
Which is
correct
with regards to the Statue of Liberty?
Celebrates the end of the Civil War.
There's a snake underneath her right foot.
Located on Ellis Island.
Has a poem inside.
57
Uncle Sam is a personification of…
the American government or the United States
the FBI
illegal immigrants
the wealthy American citizen
58
Globalization is often seen as synonymous with…
nationalism.
westernisation.
terrorism.
protectionism.
59
The sheep that was cloned in 1996 was called
Dolly
Molly
Parker
Sheep No 1996
60
What is
true
for the social security system in the US?
There are no social security taxes.
There is no national health insurance system.
Unemployement is covered by social security taxes.
People have to have a health insurance.
61
A rejection of genetically modified food was one of the reasons for…
protests against Brexit
protests against the Human Genetics Commission
protests against the EU
protests against a trade agreement between Germany and USA
62
Who was one of the leading figures during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA?
Donald Trump
Martin Luther King
Nelson Mandela
Barack Obama
63
Field of study dealing with the way living organisms inherit features from their ancestors.
In-vitro fertilization
genetic engineering
GMO
genetics
64
After our Abitur, Ms Just will get ....... at our Abi celebrations.
...gin
... coffee
...red wine
... Scottish whisky (12 years and older)
