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