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