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1. True or False: The languages of the Jutes, Angles, and Saxons (who invaded Britain) formed the basis of the modern English language. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
2. Scotland fought England and again was not conquered in the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Who was the battle led by on the Scotland side? Mark one answer
A James the Bruce
B Richard the Bruce
C Robert the Bruce
D Vivienne the Bruce
Correct Answer: C Robert the Bruce
3. Who was the first wife of Henry VIII? Mark one answer
A Anne Boleyn
B Anne of Cleves
C Catherine Parr
D Catherine of Aragon
Correct Answer: D Catherine of Aragon
4. Which book was written during Edward V i's rule in Britain? Mark one answer
A The Bible
B The Book of Common Prayer
C The Canterbury Tales
D The Prince
Correct Answer: B The Book of Common Prayer
5. What was Queen Elizabeth I's religious preference? Mark one answer
A Atheist
B Jewish
C Protestant
D Roman Catholic
Correct Answer: C Protestant
6. True or False: Queen Elizabeth I re-established the Church of England as the official Church in England Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
7. After the Civil War began in 1642, the country split into which two sets of people - The Cavaliers and the Roundheads. Who did the Cavaliers support? Mark one answer
A The Kings
B The Parliament
Correct Answer: A The Kings
8. At the coronation of William and Mary, which bill was written in 1689? Mark one answer
A The Bill of Rights
B The Privacy Act
C The Slave's Act
D The Women's Act
Correct Answer: A The Bill of Rights
9. True or False: Working conditions and trading laws improved during the 1800s, including women and children's working hours, which were limited to 10 hours each day Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
10. In which year did the UK join the European Union? Mark one answer
A 1993
B 1994
C 1997
D 1999
Correct Answer: A 1993
11. Which two factors have NOT led to population growth increasing during more recent years? Mark one answer
A Couples being offered government money to have children / Basketball players having more children
B Longer life expectancy
C Migration from other countries
Correct Answer: A Couples being offered government money to have children / Basketball players having more children
12. True or False: Many sports such as football, cricket, rugby, tennis, and golf started in Britain. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
13. Steve Redgrave won gold medals in which sport? Mark one answer
A Cricket
B Football
C Rowing
D Rugby
Correct Answer: C Rowing
14. Andy Murray is the first British man to win what since 1936? Mark one answer
A A Tennis Grand Slam
B An Olympic tennis gold medal
Correct Answer: A A Tennis Grand Slam
15. True or False: Many towns and cities in the British Isles have their own teams which they support and there are fierce rivalries between them. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
16. Some of the best regarded poets are buried or remembered where in London? Mark one answer
A Poets Corner
B Poets Factory
C Poets Gardens
D Poets Towers
Correct Answer: A Poets Corner
17. True or False: The House of Commons actually has the strength to overpower the House of Lords. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
Explanation: But it is not often needed.
18. What is the more accurate word for the Welsh Assembly? Mark one answer
A None of the above
B The Glycoled
C The Senatt
D The Senedd
Correct Answer: D The Senedd
19. What time are polling stations open on Election Day? Mark one answer
A 7 am to midnight
B 7am to 10pm
C 8 am to 10pm
D 8am to 6pm
Correct Answer: B 7am to 10pm
20. True or False: The Jury decides on the penalty given to a criminal. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: The Judge makes this decision.
21. True or False: People aged 18 and under are also allowed to volunteer. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
Explanation: They can for example volunteer with the National Citizen Service at 16 /17.
22. Which of the following is a good way to help local businesses? Mark one answer
A Shop online and buy product from overseas
B Shopping at global corporate chains
C Shopping at local shops
D Window shopping (just looking, not buying)
Correct Answer: C Shopping at local shops
23. Which means of transport will help the environment more than driving? Mark one answer
A All of the above
B Car sharing
C Cycling
D Walking
Correct Answer: A All of the above
24. What did the Glorious Revolution achieve? Mark one answer
A It led to many peasants leaving the country
B It meant there was no threat of the Monarchy having total control
Correct Answer: B It meant there was no threat of the Monarchy having total control

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