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