Which two of the following are key roles of school governors?

Monitoring evaluating performance &Setting strategic direction of school

As a British citizen what are your responsibilities (choose two answers)?

To respect and obey the law & To look after yourself and your family

What led the American colonies to want their independence from Britain?

The British government wanted to tax them

In 1913, the British government promised ‘Home Rule’ for Ireland, why were changes in Ireland delayed until 1921?

Due to the outbreak of the First World War

Which of the following statements is true:

1.Elizabeth I was a Protestant and she succeeded in finding balance between, 1.the views of the Catholics and the more extreme Protestants.

If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should (choose TWO answers):

Respect the rights of others, including own opinions & Look after yourself

Which two political parties formed a coalition in 2010?

The Conservative Party &The Liberal Democrats Party

What is the period of the 1960s known for?

A growth in British fashion and pop music

Which two of the following records give us information about England during the reign of William I?

The Domesday Book &The Bayeux Tapestry

Which two documents do you need to apply for a National Insurance number?

Documents that prove that you have permission to work in the UK, Documents that prove your identity

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1
How often are ‘Prime Minister’s Questions’ held in the parliament?
Every two weeks
Every day
Once a month
Every week
2
Who was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar?
Oliver Cromwell
Robert the Bruce
Admiral Nelson
The Duke of Wellington
3
What is the most famous tennis tournament played in the UK?
Wimbledon
The Aegon Championships
Roland Garros
The Queen's Club Championships
4
Which two of the following are key roles of school governors?
Monitoring student's behaviour &Giving awards best students of the school
Setting strategic direction of the school &Monitoring student's behaviour
Monitoring evaluating performance &Setting strategic direction of school
Giving awards to the best students & Setting strategic direction school
5
What sort of event is the Grand National?
Golf
Tennis
Rugby
Horse Racing
6
Northern Ireland has its own established church.
-
False
-
True
7
Who established the Church of England?
Oliver Cromwell
Winston Churchill
Henry VIII
William of Orange
8
Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came to England, which country did they come from?
Pakistan
Germany
India
France
9
As a British citizen what are your responsibilities (choose two answers)?
To walk your dog only during the day &To respect and obey the law
To respect and obey the law & To go to church on Sunday
To go to church on Sunday & To walk your dog only during the day
To respect and obey the law & To look after yourself and your family
10
What do you need to drive in the UK?
An ‘L’ plate
A National Insurance Number
An ‘R’ plate
A valid driving licence
11
What is the name of the area in London where famous theatres are located?
Theatreland
Hyde Park
Westminster
Soho
12
On what day is the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated?
New Year
Father’s Day
Boxing Day
Christmas Day
13
How is New Year’s Eve called in Scotland?
Vaisakhi
Diwali
Hannukah
Hogmanay
14
Which flower is associated with Wales?
Daffodil
Rose
Shamrock
Thistle
15
Which of the following is not a British banknote?
£25
£20
£5
£50
16
Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by government appointed officials.
TRUE
FALSE
-
-
17
What led the American colonies to want their independence from Britain?
The British government wanted to control their borders
The British government wanted to tax them
There were not enough jobs for the local people
They were running out of resources
18
Scotland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
TRUE
-
-
FALSE
19
Scotland and Wales use system ‘individual registration’ where all those entitled to vote must complete own registration
-
False
-
True
20
When did the Black Death take place?
The Golden Age
The Stone Age
The Iron Age
The Middle Ages
21
Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?
The Justice of the Peace Court
The Crown Court
The Sheriff Court
The Magistrates' Court
22
In 1913, the British government promised ‘Home Rule’ for Ireland, why were changes in Ireland delayed until 1921?
Due to the outbreak of the Second World War
Due to the outbreak of the Black Death
Because there was not a king on the British throne
Due to the outbreak of the First World War
23
Which of the following statements is true:
2.the views of the Catholics and the more extreme Protestants.
1.Elizabeth I was a Protestant and she succeeded in finding balance between
2.ElizabethI was a Catholic and she succeeded finding a balance between
1.the views of the Catholics and the more extreme Protestants.
24
If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should (choose TWO answers):
Buy a house in the UK & Look after yourself and your family
Look after yourself and your family &Buy a house in the UK
Respect the rights of others, including own opinions & Look after yourself
Respect rights others including own opinions &Buy a house in the UK
25
How many members does the Welsh government have?
150
60
120
90
26
It is compulsory for 16 and 17-year-olds to join the National Citizen Service programme.
True
-
-
False
27
Which two political parties formed a coalition in 2010?
The Labour Party &The Liberal Democrats Party
The Liberal Democrats Party &The Labour Party
The Liberal Democrats Party&The Labour Party
The Conservative Party &The Liberal Democrats Party
28
Who was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised and army in 1745?
Kenneth MacAlpin
Oliver Cromwell
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Robert Burns
29
Which country was invaded by Germany in 1939?
Austria
Poland
Russia
Italy
30
What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?
The names of Iron Age Gods
The names of Iron Age kings
The names of animals
The names of trees
31
If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist activity, who should you contact?
Your local police force
Your family
Your local MP
The Home Office
32
What is the day when jokes are published in newspapers and telecast on TV?
Valentine’s Day
Boxing Day
Halloween
April Fool’s Day
33
Where is Swansea located?
Scotland
England
Wales
Northern Ireland
34
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
Communism
Intolerance
Individual liberty
Inequity
35
Haggis is a traditional food from which area?
Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
England
36
Which king was executed in 1649?
Charles I
James I
James VII
Charles II
37
How many members does the Northern Ireland Assembly have?
105
90
60
12
38
What is the period of the 1960s known for?
A growth in British fashion and pop music
A downgrade in manufacturing
A blockage of social laws
A shortage of water
39
Charles I believed in the ‘Divine Right of Kings’ so he tried:
To rule with the approval of the Parliament
To rule without the Parliament
To raise money for the Parliament
To restore Catholicism in Britain
40
What did Emmeline Pankhurst fight for?
The right for women to vote
The right to a fair trial
The right to liberty and security
Freedom of expression
41
What is the name of the holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day?
Credit Holidays
Business Holidays
Bank Holidays
Branch Holidays
42
Which two of the following records give us information about England during the reign of William I?
The Canterbury Tales &The Magna Carta
The Bayeux Tapestry &The Canterbury Tales
The Magna Carta &The Domesday Book
The Domesday Book &The Bayeux Tapestry
43
Who invented the World Wide Web?
Sir Ian Wilmot
Sir Peter Mansfield
Sir Robert Edwards
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
44
Elizabeth I, a large fleet ships was sent England to conquer country restore Catholicism where did fleet come from?
Italy
Spain
France
Portugal
45
Where was William Shakespeare born?
Manchester
Stratford-upon-Avon
Oldham
Lincolnshire
46
Where is Snowdonia located?
England
Northern Ireland
Wales
Scotland
47
The version of the Bible created by King James I is known as:
Reformed version
Approved version
Authorised version
Unique version
48
Which two documents do you need to apply for a National Insurance number?
A contract from your employer
A document with your address on it, such as a tenancy agreement
Documents that prove that you have permission to work in the UK
Documents that prove your identity
49
Which of the following is a Crown Dependency but not part of the UK?
Isle of Man
Shetland
Anglesey
Isle of Wight
50
Is the BBC controlled by the government?
-
YES
-
NO
51
You have to be at least 21 years old to serve on a jury.
-
FALSE
-
TRUE
52
Where is the Tate Art Gallery located?
London
Glasgow
Cardiff
Belfast
53
Which two of the following are famous British Paralympians?
Ellie Simmonds
Dame Kelly Holmes
Jayne Torvill
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
54
There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. What are national parks?
Land formations of columns made from volcanic lava
Medieval buildings
Areas of protected countryside
Giant greenhouses
55
Which two universities participate in an annual rowing race that takes place on the River Thames?
The University of Oxford&The University of Cambridge
The University of Manchester &The University of Warwick
The University of Cambridge &The University of Manchester
The University of Oxford &The University of Warwick
56
What is the Union Jack?
The Flag of the Commonwealth
A trade union to protect workers rights
The Flag of the United Kingdom
The shield used by British Knights
57
Why did Henry VIII establish the church of England?
To celebrate his wedding with Anne of Cleves
To have control over religious people
To establish a unique religion in England
To divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon
58
When did the WWI come to an end?
In 1922
In 1945
In 1943
In 1918
59
In 1348, one third of the population in England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which disease?
The Black Death
Leprosy
Smallpox
Measles
60
What is the name of the tour guides that tell visitors stories about the Tower of London’s history?
Suffragettes
Knights
Chartists
Beefeaters
61
What sort of battle was the ‘Battle of Britain’, fought between Germany and Britain in the summer of 1940?
A battle without rifles
A battle in the sea
An aerial battle
A battle in the mountains
62
Who is the patron Saint of England?
St Andrew
St Patrick
St David
St George
63
Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
England
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Wales
64
The names or photographs of young people found guilty of a crime can be published in newspapers or used by the media.
False
-
-
True
65
What is the name of the long war that English kings fought with France in the middle ages?
The Hundred Years War
The First World War
The Crimean War
The Boer War
66
Where does “the Fringe” festival take place?
Edinburgh
St Andrews
Inverness
Fraserburgh
67
What did the Habeas Corpus Act introduce?
That every prisoner has a right to a court hearing
A salary for members of Parliament (MPs)
Financial help for the unemployed, old-age pensions and free school meals
Measures to improve the conditions of workers
68
Lake District is the largest national park of England.
-
False
True
-
69
Who is the patron Saint of Wales?
St Andrew
St Patrick
St George
St David
70
Who wrote Sherlock Holmes?
Evelyn Waugh
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Kingsley Amis
Graham Greene
71
During the Great Depression in the 1930s which industry was badly affected?
Shipbuilding
Housing construction
Automobile
Aviation
72
MPs can only be contacted at their office in the House of Commons.
-
FALSE
-
TRUE
73
Does Britain have a written constitution?
-
No
Yes
-
74
What battle is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry?
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Hastings
75
Who was reigning in England when English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America?
Henry VIII
Queen Victoria
Elizabeth I
Charles II
76
What was Edward Elgar famous for?
He was a musician
He was a tennis player
He was an actor
He was a comedian
77
Who was the leader of the suffragettes, the group that campaigned for women’s rights to vote?
Queen Victoria
Oliver Cromwell
Florence Nightingale
Emmeline Pankhurst
78
What is “the Proms”?
An eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts
annual cultural festival music dance, art original performances largely
An annual event gives awards ange categories, such best British group best
Light-hearted plays with music and comedy
79
The laws passed after the Glorious Revolution marked the beginning of the ______.
Constitutional monarchy
Constitutional republic
-
-
80
How are civil servants appointed and what political party do they belong to?
They are chosen on merit and form part of the Liberal Democrats party
They are chosen randomly and form part of the Conservative party
They are chosen randomly and are politically neutral
They are chosen on merit and are politically neutral
81
Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?
Clement Adam
Mo Farah
Clement Attlee
Winston Churchill
82
Cardiff is the capital city of which country?
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
83
Which two countries developed the Concorde, the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner?
Germany &Italy
Britain & Germany
Italy & Britain
France & Britain
84
Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?
Winston Churchill
Mo Farat
Alexander Fleming
Isaac Newton
85
Which festival celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month?
Hannukah
Vaisakhi
Eid ul Adha
Eid al-Fitr
86
Who built a wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people)?
Emperor Claudius
Emperor Hadrian
Julius Caesar
Boudicca
87
Why were women given the right to vote?
In recognition contribution women made war effort during Second World War
In recognition contribution women made war effort during the Civil War
In recognition contribution women made war effort the First World War
In recognition contribution women made war effort during the Crimean War
88
What is known as the “Dunkirk spirit”?
The evacuation of Allied soldiers from France during World War II
The period when many refugees called Huguenots came from France
When new social classes appeared after the Black Death
When German air force bombed London and other British cities at night-time
89
Who made the first coins to be minted in Britain?
The people of the Iron Age
The Romans
The Anglo-saxons
The people of the Stone Age
90
Who was the first man in the world to run 1 mile in under 4 minutes?
David Weir
Mo Farah
Sir Roger Bannister
Sir Chris Hoy
91
Which one is not territories form Great Britain?
Wales
Scotland
England
Northern Ireland
92
Which of the following major sports event took place in the UK in 2012?
The Football World Cup
The Olympic games
The Rugby World Cup
The Eurocup Basketball
93
When is Boxing Day celebrated?
31st October
26th December
01st January
24th December
94
What stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?
The London Tales
The Canterbury Tales
The Eastbourne Tales
The Cambridge Tales
95
Wales has its own established church.
True
-
False
-
96
What was Isaac Newton known for?
The discovery of gravity
The discovery of penicillin
The discovery of steam power
The discovery of insulin
97
Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn?
Robert the Bruce
Admiral Nelson
King James I
King Charles I
98
Wales has its own established church.
-
-
False
True
99
Which of the following statements is true:
Women in Britain today make up about half of the workforce.
-
Women in Britain today make up about one quarter of the workforce.
-
100
Who built the Tower of London?
Oliver Cromwell
William the Conqueror
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Victoria

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