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1. In which period did the people begin to create Britain's first coins and trading economy? Mark one answer
A The Bronze Age
B The Industrial Age
C The Iron Age
D The New Age
Correct Answer: C The Iron Age
2. When the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms were established around 600AD, which parts of Britain remained mostly free of Anglo-Saxon rule? Mark one answer
A England and Northern Ireland
B Wales and Scotland
Correct Answer: B Wales and Scotland
3. Who was the most famous Christian missionary who influenced the Anglo- Saxons? Mark one answer
A St. George
B St. James
C St. Mary
D St. Patrick, who became the Patron Saint of Ireland
Correct Answer: D St. Patrick, who became the Patron Saint of Ireland
Explanation: St. Patrick became the Patron Saint of Ireland.
4. True or False: The plague led to excess labour and falling wages. Mark one answer
A False.
B True..
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: It in fact led to labour shortages and larger wage demands.
5. What was introduced in the legal system by the Judges in England at this time? Mark one answer
A Anti-Trust Law
B Common Law
C Gay Rights
D Women's Rights
Correct Answer: B Common Law
6. During the Middle Ages, England was heavily involved in trading with other countries. Which of the following was a famous export from England? Mark one answer
A Coal
B Gold
C Oil
D Wool
Correct Answer: D Wool
7. The end of the Wars of the Roses was in which year, signified by the Battle of Bosworth Field? Mark one answer
A 1428
B 1479
C 1485
D 1499
Correct Answer: C 1485
8. Shakespeare was one of the first poets to do what? Mark one answer
A Have a book printed on the printing press
B Include ordinary English men and women
C Portray same-sex romance
D Portray women
Correct Answer: B Include ordinary English men and women
9. True or False: This time, Charles II would get on better with Parliament and start to make deals with them and the Church of England again became the official Church. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
10. During these years, Britain also colonised many complete or parts of countries including Canada, India, Africa and others. Which countries did Britain import textiles, tea, and spices from? Mark one answer
A India and Indonesia
B North America and The West Indies
Correct Answer: A India and Indonesia
11. Why did people begin to question the expansion of the British Empire? Mark one answer
A They felt guilt for being in other's countries Answer - Both A and B are correct answers
B They missed the old times
C They thought it was a drain on resources / The Boer War of 1899 to 1902 was unsuccessful
Correct Answer: C They thought it was a drain on resources / The Boer War of 1899 to 1902 was unsuccessful
12. True or False: Allied forces (including the U SA and others) helped to secure victory on the beaches of Normandy, France - referred to as D-day - and defeated Germany in May 1945. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
13. What is the correct abbreviation for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation? Mark one answer
A ATO
B NAT
C NATO
D NTO
Correct Answer: C NATO
14. Roald Dahl is most well-known for writing which books? Mark one answer
A Adults' stories
B Children's stories
C Poems
D Sci-fi books
Correct Answer: B Children's stories
15. Which language is also commonly spoken alongside English, in Northern Ireland? Mark one answer
A French
B Gaelic
C Irish Gaelic
D Welsh
Correct Answer: C Irish Gaelic
16. Which is the Patron Saint Day of Scotland? Mark one answer
A St. Andrew's Day, on the 30th of November
B St. David's Day, on the 1st of March
C St. George's Day, on the 2 3rd of April
D St. Patrick's Day, on the 17th of March
Correct Answer: A St. Andrew's Day, on the 30th of November
17. Which is the Patron Saint Day of Northern Ireland? Mark one answer
A St. Andrew's Day, on the 30th of November
B St. David's Day, on the 1st of March
C St. George's Day, on the 2 3rd of April
D St. Patrick's Day, on the 17th of March
Correct Answer: D St. Patrick's Day, on the 17th of March
18. True or False: Playing darts, pool, drinking beer, and quizzes are traditional activities that British people do at public houses, or pubs as they are more widely known. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
19. Where is the Eden Project found? Mark one answer
A Bath
B Brighton
C Cornwall
D Cromwell
Correct Answer: C Cornwall
20. Loch Lomond is the largest body of fresh water in mainland Britain, which country is it located in? Mark one answer
A England
B Northern Ireland
C Scotland
D Wales
Correct Answer: C Scotland
21. True or False: New citizens have to affirm loyalty to the Queen as part of the citizenship ceremony. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
22. True or False: At present, do people who inherit the title of Lord automatically get to attend the House of Lords. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: This was only allowed before 1999.
23. True or False: Anyone over 18 can stand for an election, even if they are not representing one of the major political parties. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
24. In which month do most local authority elections take place? Mark one answer
A June
B May
Correct Answer: B May