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1. Which of the following is a Crown dependency?
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Correct Answer: The Channel Islands
Explanation: There are also several islands which are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These have their own governments and are called 'Crown dependencies'.
Reference: Chapter 2: What is the UK
Explanation: There are also several islands which are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These have their own governments and are called 'Crown dependencies'.
Reference: Chapter 2: What is the UK
2. Which of the following is a country of the UK?
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Correct Answer: Scotland
Explanation: The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Reference: Chapter 2: What is the UK
Explanation: The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Reference: Chapter 2: What is the UK
3. Which TWO wars was England involved in during the Middle Ages?
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Correct Answer: Hundred Years War, Crusades
Explanation: Many knights took part in the Crusades, in which European Christians fought for control of the Holy Land. English kings also fought a long war with France, called the Hundred Years War (even though it actually lasted 116 years).
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - War at home and abroad
Explanation: Many knights took part in the Crusades, in which European Christians fought for control of the Holy Land. English kings also fought a long war with France, called the Hundred Years War (even though it actually lasted 116 years).
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - War at home and abroad
4. Which TWO developments were features of the Industrial Revolution?
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Correct Answer: Steam power, Machinery
Explanation: Britain was the first country to industrialise on a large scale. It happened because of the development of machinery and the use of steam power.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Industrial Revolution
Explanation: Britain was the first country to industrialise on a large scale. It happened because of the development of machinery and the use of steam power.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Industrial Revolution
5. Which of these statements is correct?
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Correct Answer: The Black Death brought about major changes in English society due to the number of people who died.
Explanation: In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain. This was known as the Black Death. One third of the population of England died and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales. This was one of the worst disasters ever to strike Britain.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - The Black Death
Explanation: In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain. This was known as the Black Death. One third of the population of England died and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales. This was one of the worst disasters ever to strike Britain.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - The Black Death
6. What event in 1851 took place at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park and showed goods and exhibits from Britain and across the world?
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Correct Answer: The Great Exhibition
Explanation: The UK also became a centre for financial services, including insurance and banking. In 1851, the Great Exhibition opened in Hyde Park in the Crystal Palace, a huge building made of iron and glass. Exhibits ranged from huge machines to handmade goods. Countries from all over the world showed their goods but most of the objects were made in Britain.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long And illustrious history - A global power - Trade and Industry
Explanation: The UK also became a centre for financial services, including insurance and banking. In 1851, the Great Exhibition opened in Hyde Park in the Crystal Palace, a huge building made of iron and glass. Exhibits ranged from huge machines to handmade goods. Countries from all over the world showed their goods but most of the objects were made in Britain.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long And illustrious history - A global power - Trade and Industry
7. Which of these countries did not fight on the side of the Allied Powers during the First World War?
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Correct Answer: Bulgaria
Explanation: The Allies fought against the Central Powers - mainly Germany, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire and later Bulgaria.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The First World War
Explanation: The Allies fought against the Central Powers - mainly Germany, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire and later Bulgaria.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The First World War
8. Which Acts of Parliament, passed in 1832 and 1867, abolished rotten boroughs, gave more parliamentary seats to urban areas and greatly increased the right of people to vote?
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Correct Answer: The Reform Acts
Explanation: The Reform Act of 1832 had greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote. The Act also abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs and more parliamentary seats were given to the towns and cities.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The right to vote
Explanation: The Reform Act of 1832 had greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote. The Act also abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs and more parliamentary seats were given to the towns and cities.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The right to vote
9. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Charles II marched into England with a Scottish army to reclaim his throne.
ACharles II marched into England with a Scottish army to reclaim his throne.
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Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: He was crowned king of Scotland and led a Scottish army into England.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Oliver Cromwell and the English republic
Explanation: He was crowned king of Scotland and led a Scottish army into England.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Oliver Cromwell and the English republic
10. Which of these TWO countries did poet and author Rudyard Kipling spend time living in?
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Correct Answer: India, USA
Explanation: Rudyard Kipling was born in India in 1865 and later lived in India, the UK and the USA. He wrote books and poems set in both India and the UK.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The future of the Empire
Explanation: Rudyard Kipling was born in India in 1865 and later lived in India, the UK and the USA. He wrote books and poems set in both India and the UK.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The future of the Empire
11. Which of these statements is correct?
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Correct Answer: There is a yearly race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
Explanation: Rowing is also popular, both as a leisure activity and as a competitive sport. There is a popular yearly race on the Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Water sports
Explanation: Rowing is also popular, both as a leisure activity and as a competitive sport. There is a popular yearly race on the Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Water sports
12. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes.
ANorthern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes.
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Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - The UK today - UK currency
Explanation: Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - The UK today - UK currency
13. What are Beowulf, The Tyger and She Walks in Beauty?
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Correct Answer: Poems
Explanation: Poems.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Arts and Culture - Literature - British poets
Explanation: Poems.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Arts and Culture - Literature - British poets
14. Which TWO Patron saints' days occur in March?
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Correct Answer: St David, St Patrick
Explanation: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have a national saint, called a patron saint. Each saint has a special day:
-1 March: St David's Day, Wales ;
-17 March: St Patrick's Day, Northern Ireland ;
-23 April. St George's Day, England ;
-30 November: St Andrew's Day, Scotland.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Religion - Patron saints' days
Explanation: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have a national saint, called a patron saint. Each saint has a special day:
-1 March: St David's Day, Wales ;
-17 March: St Patrick's Day, Northern Ireland ;
-23 April. St George's Day, England ;
-30 November: St Andrew's Day, Scotland.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Religion - Patron saints' days
15. Which sport can be traced back to 15th-century Scotland?
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Correct Answer: Golf
Explanation: The modern game of golf can be traced back to 15th century Scotland.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Golf
Explanation: The modern game of golf can be traced back to 15th century Scotland.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Golf
16. Who wrote musicals such as Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and Evita?
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Correct Answer: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Explanation: More recently, Andrew Lloyd Webber has written the music for shows which have been popular throughout the world, including, in collaboration with Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita, and also Cats and The Phantom of the Opera.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Arts and culture - Theatre
Explanation: More recently, Andrew Lloyd Webber has written the music for shows which have been popular throughout the world, including, in collaboration with Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita, and also Cats and The Phantom of the Opera.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Arts and culture - Theatre
17. Which of these statements is correct?
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Correct Answer: The Wimbledon Championships are associated with tennis.
Explanation: Modern tennis evolved in England in the late 19th century. The first tennis club was founded in Leamington Spa in 1872. The most famous tournament hosted in Britain is The Wimbledon Championships, which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only 'Grand Slam' event played on grass.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Tennis
Explanation: Modern tennis evolved in England in the late 19th century. The first tennis club was founded in Leamington Spa in 1872. The most famous tournament hosted in Britain is The Wimbledon Championships, which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only 'Grand Slam' event played on grass.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Tennis
18. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Sir Ian Botham captained the England rugby team.
ASir Ian Botham captained the England rugby team.
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Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Sir Ian Botham (1955- ) captained the English cricket team and holds a number of English Test cricket records, both for batting and for bowling.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Notable British sportsmen and women
Explanation: Sir Ian Botham (1955- ) captained the English cricket team and holds a number of English Test cricket records, both for batting and for bowling.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Notable British sportsmen and women
19. John Petts was a Welshman famous in which of these TWO areas of art?
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Correct Answer: Stained glass, Engraving
Explanation: John Petts (1914-91) was a Welsh artist, best known for his engravings and stained glass
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Arts and culture - Art - Notable British artists
Explanation: John Petts (1914-91) was a Welsh artist, best known for his engravings and stained glass
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Arts and culture - Art - Notable British artists
20. Which country are Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park found?
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Correct Answer: Scotland
Explanation: This national park covers 720 square miles (1,865 square kilometres) in the west of Scotland. Loch Lomond is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain and probably the best-known part of the park.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Places of interest - UK landmarks
Explanation: This national park covers 720 square miles (1,865 square kilometres) in the west of Scotland. Loch Lomond is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain and probably the best-known part of the park.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Places of interest - UK landmarks
21. The game of golf is traditionally thought to have originated in which country?
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Correct Answer: Scotland
Explanation: The modern game of golf can be traced back to 15th century Scotland.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Golf
Explanation: The modern game of golf can be traced back to 15th century Scotland.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Golf
22. When is a by-election for a parliamentary seat held?
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Correct Answer: When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns
Explanation: If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, called a by-election, in his or her constituency.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The British constitution - System of government - Elections
Explanation: If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, called a by-election, in his or her constituency.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The British constitution - System of government - Elections
23. How many people make up a Scottish jury?
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Correct Answer: 15
Explanation: A jury is made up of members of the public chosen at random from the local electoral register (see page 134). In England, Wales and Northern Ireland a jury has 12 members, and in Scotland a jury has 15 members.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The role of the courts - Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts
Explanation: A jury is made up of members of the public chosen at random from the local electoral register (see page 134). In England, Wales and Northern Ireland a jury has 12 members, and in Scotland a jury has 15 members.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The role of the courts - Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts
24. At the beginning of the 19th century, which one of the following groups could vote?
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Correct Answer: Property-owning men over the age of 21
Explanation: They were men who were over 21 years of age and who owned a certain amount of property.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The development of British democracy
Explanation: They were men who were over 21 years of age and who owned a certain amount of property.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The development of British democracy