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True or false.Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
In the Middle Ages, most of the population could vote for members of the House of Commons.
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Question 1. True or false. In the Middle Ages, most of the population could vote for members of the House of Commons.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: B. False
False. Only a small share of people could help elect members of the Commons.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The Middle Ages)
Question 2. Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
- A. St David
- B. St George
- C. St Patrick
- D. St Andrew
Answer: D. St Andrew
Scotland's patron saint is St Andrew, and his day is a holiday there.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Religion)
Question 3. A new citizen who does not want to swear by God can make which pledge instead?
- A. An affirmation
- B. A promise to the Prime Minister
Answer: A. An affirmation
Instead of the oath, they can solemnly affirm their allegiance.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (The British constitution)
Question 4. True or false. No tennis tournament in the world is older than Wimbledon.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: A. True
True. The Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Club, are the oldest tennis tournament anywhere.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Sport)
Question 5. Who has to pay National Insurance Contributions?
- A. Only the self-employed
- B. People over the age of 60
- C. Almost everyone in paid work
- D. Company owners and no one else
Answer: C. Almost everyone in paid work
Nearly everyone in paid work, including the self-employed, pays them.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (Fundamental principles)
Question 6. What title was Oliver Cromwell given as leader of the republic?
- A. King
- B. Lord Protector
- C. Prime Minister
- D. Lord Chancellor
Answer: B. Lord Protector
Cromwell became leader of the republic with the title of Lord Protector.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The Tudors and Stuarts)
Question 7. How are local authorities paid for?
- A. Central government money and local taxes
- B. The National Lottery and charities
- C. Fees paid by people who use services
- D. Money from the European Union
Answer: A. Central government money and local taxes
Councils are funded partly by central government and partly by local taxation.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (The government)
Question 8. In which year did the BBC start radio broadcasts?
- A. 1912
- B. 1922
- C. 1936
- D. 1945
Answer: B. 1922
The BBC began broadcasting on the radio in 1922.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The 20th century)
Question 9. Choose two. Which TWO are local services where people can volunteer?
- A. Hospitals
- B. Youth projects
- C. The Bank of England
- D. The armed forces
Answer: A and B. Hospitals; Youth projects
Many local services, such as hospitals and youth projects, welcome volunteers.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (Your role in the community)
Question 10. Who led the Scots to victory over the English at the Battle of Bannockburn?
- A. Kenneth MacAlpin
- B. Edward I
- C. John Barbour
- D. Robert the Bruce
Answer: D. Robert the Bruce
Robert the Bruce led the Scots and defeated the English at Bannockburn, so Scotland stayed unconquered.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The Middle Ages)
Question 11. How many ski centres are there in Scotland?
- A. Two
- B. Ten
- C. Twenty
- D. Five
Answer: D. Five
Scotland offers five ski centres, and dry slopes exist across the UK.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Sport)
Question 12. True or false. Giving blood helps hospitals treat people with many injuries and illnesses.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: A. True
Hospitals use donated blood to treat many kinds of injury and illness.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (Your role in the community)
Question 13. On ceremonial occasions, whom does the Speaker represent?
- A. The monarch
- B. The government
- C. Parliament
- D. Local councils
Answer: C. Parliament
Besides keeping order, the Speaker stands for Parliament at ceremonial events.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (The British constitution)
Question 14. Choose two. Which TWO of these were among the main countries on the allied side when the Second World War began?
- A. Italy
- B. Canada
- C. Australia
- D. Japan
Answer: B and C. Canada; Australia
Besides the UK, the main Allies included Poland, France, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa; Italy and Japan were on the Axis side.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The 20th century)
Question 15. Which London gallery has shown the shortlisted Turner Prize works?
- A. Tate Modern
- B. The National Gallery
- C. The Royal Albert Hall
- D. Tate Britain
Answer: D. Tate Britain
The four shortlisted works go on show at Tate Britain.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Arts and culture)
Question 16. What is 'Big Ben'?
- A. The biggest bell in Westminster Abbey
- B. The great bell in the Parliament clock
- C. A tower at Edinburgh Castle
- D. The giant wheel by the Thames
Answer: B. The great bell in the Parliament clock
Big Ben is the nickname of the great bell, and many people use it for the whole clock.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Places of interest)
Question 17. Which British director worked in the UK in the 1930s and later moved to Hollywood?
- A. Sir David Lean
- B. Ridley Scott
- C. Nick Park
- D. Sir Alfred Hitchcock
Answer: D. Sir Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock, who directed The 39 Steps, went on to work in Hollywood.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Leisure)
Question 18. In which year did the first successful radar test take place?
- A. 1905
- B. 1935
- C. 1955
- D. 1975
Answer: B. 1935
Radar was first tested successfully in 1935.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (Britain since 1945)
Question 19. In which year did the first Jews since the Middle Ages settle in London?
- A. 1066
- B. 1656
- C. 1588
- D. 1707
Answer: B. 1656
In 1656 Jewish people settled in London, the first Jewish community in Britain for centuries.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (A global power)
Question 20. True or false. The King James Bible is no longer used in any church today.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: B. False
False. Many Protestant churches still use the King James Version.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The Tudors and Stuarts)
Question 21. True or false. Education is one of the services the devolved administrations control.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: A. True
True. Education is among the public services run by the devolved administrations.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (The government)
Question 22. In which year did Britain recognise the independence of the American colonies?
- A. 1776
- B. 1783
- C. 1801
- D. 1833
Answer: B. 1783
The colonists won the war, and Britain accepted their independence in 1783.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (A global power)
Question 23. Who took over as leader of the republic when Oliver Cromwell died?
- A. Charles II
- B. General Monck
- C. His son Richard
- D. James II
Answer: C. His son Richard
His son Richard took over but could not control the army or the government.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The Tudors and Stuarts)
Question 24. True or false. Everyone over 75 automatically gets a free TV licence.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: B. False
False. A free licence is something only certain people over 75 may apply for.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Leisure)
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