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1. Which of these statements is correct?
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Correct Answer: In 1588 the English defeated a Spanish invasion fleet of ships.
Explanation: Elizabeth became one of the most popular monarchs in English history, particularly after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada (a large fleet of ships), which had been sent by Spain to conquer England and restore Catholicism.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious conflicts
Explanation: Elizabeth became one of the most popular monarchs in English history, particularly after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada (a large fleet of ships), which had been sent by Spain to conquer England and restore Catholicism.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious conflicts
2. What was the Beveridge Report of 1942 about?
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Correct Answer: Establishing a welfare state
Explanation: It recommended that the government should find ways of fighting the five 'Giant Evils' of Want, Disease, Ignorance, Squalor and Idleness and provided the basis of the modern welfare state.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - The welfare state
Explanation: It recommended that the government should find ways of fighting the five 'Giant Evils' of Want, Disease, Ignorance, Squalor and Idleness and provided the basis of the modern welfare state.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - The welfare state
3. The Northern Ireland Assembly was elected in 1999, suspended in 2002 and reinstated in which year?
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Correct Answer: 2007
Explanation: The Northern Ireland Assembly was elected in 1999 but suspended in 2002. It was not reinstated until 2007.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Labour government from 1997 to 2010
Explanation: The Northern Ireland Assembly was elected in 1999 but suspended in 2002. It was not reinstated until 2007.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Labour government from 1997 to 2010
4. The first people lived in Britain during which period?
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Correct Answer: The Stone Age
Explanation: The first people to live in Britain were hunter-gatherers, in what we call the Stone Age.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain
Explanation: The first people to live in Britain were hunter-gatherers, in what we call the Stone Age.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain
5. In the 20th century, the UK became a world-centre for which of the following sectors or industries?
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Correct Answer: Finance
Explanation: Deregulation saw a great increase in the role of the City of London as an international centre for investments, insurance and other financial services.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Conservative government from 1979 to 1997
Explanation: Deregulation saw a great increase in the role of the City of London as an international centre for investments, insurance and other financial services.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Conservative government from 1979 to 1997
6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
During the Industrial Revolution, canals were built to link factories to cities, towns and ports, particularly in the middle and north of England.
ADuring the Industrial Revolution, canals were built to link factories to cities, towns and ports, particularly in the middle and north of England.
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Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Canals were built to link the factories to towns and cities and to the ports, particularly in the new industrial areas in the middle and north of England.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - Industrial Revolution
Explanation: Canals were built to link the factories to towns and cities and to the ports, particularly in the new industrial areas in the middle and north of England.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - Industrial Revolution
7. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The language of the Iron Age was part of the Celtic language family.
AThe language of the Iron Age was part of the Celtic language family.
B
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: The language they spoke was part of the Celtic language family.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain
Explanation: The language they spoke was part of the Celtic language family.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain
8. During the reign of Henry VII, what happened to the power of the nobility in England?
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Correct Answer: It was reduced
Explanation: After his victory in the Wars of the Roses, Henry VII wanted to make sure that England remained peaceful and that his position as king was secure. He deliberately strengthened the central administration of England and reduced the power of the nobles.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious conflicts
Explanation: After his victory in the Wars of the Roses, Henry VII wanted to make sure that England remained peaceful and that his position as king was secure. He deliberately strengthened the central administration of England and reduced the power of the nobles.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious conflicts
9. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
In 1688, Protestant leaders in England asked William of Orange to invade England and proclaim himself king.
AIn 1688, Protestant leaders in England asked William of Orange to invade England and proclaim himself king.
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Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: James II's elder daughter, Mary, was married to her cousin William of Orange, the Protestant ruler of the Netherlands. In 1688, important Protestants in England asked William to invade England and proclaim himself king.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The Glorious Revolution
Explanation: James II's elder daughter, Mary, was married to her cousin William of Orange, the Protestant ruler of the Netherlands. In 1688, important Protestants in England asked William to invade England and proclaim himself king.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The Glorious Revolution
10. Which TWO of the following are linked to football?
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Correct Answer: Premier League, UEFA
Explanation: Many of the best players in the world play in the Premier League. Many UK teams also compete in competitions such as the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League, against other teams from Europe.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Football
Explanation: Many of the best players in the world play in the Premier League. Many UK teams also compete in competitions such as the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League, against other teams from Europe.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Football
11. Which of these statements is correct?
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Correct Answer: Andy Murray is the first British man to win a singles tennis title in a Grand Slam tournament since 1936.
Explanation: He is the first British man to win a singles title in a Grand Slam tournament since 1936. In the same year, he won Olympic gold and silver medals and was runner-up in the men's singles at Wimbledon.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Notable British sportsmen and women
Explanation: He is the first British man to win a singles title in a Grand Slam tournament since 1936. In the same year, he won Olympic gold and silver medals and was runner-up in the men's singles at Wimbledon.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Sport - Notable British sportsmen and women
12. What is the highest-value note issued as British currency?
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Correct Answer: £50
Explanation: The currency in the UK is the pound sterling (symbol GBP ). There are 100 pence in a pound. The denominations (values) of currency are:
-coins: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 ;
-notes: £5, £10, £20, £50.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - The UK today - UK currency
Explanation: The currency in the UK is the pound sterling (symbol GBP ). There are 100 pence in a pound. The denominations (values) of currency are:
-coins: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 ;
-notes: £5, £10, £20, £50.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - The UK today - UK currency
13. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
In the UK betting and gambling are illegal.
AIn the UK betting and gambling are illegal.
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Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation: You have to be 18 to go into betting shops or gambling clubs.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure - Betting and gambling
Explanation: You have to be 18 to go into betting shops or gambling clubs.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure - Betting and gambling
14. Around which structure in London is the Remembrance Day service usually held?
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Correct Answer: The Cenotaph in Whitehall
Explanation: People wear poppies (the red flower found on the battlefields of the First World War). At 11.00 am there is a two-minute silence and wreaths are laid at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Customs and traditions - Other festivals and traditions
Explanation: People wear poppies (the red flower found on the battlefields of the First World War). At 11.00 am there is a two-minute silence and wreaths are laid at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Customs and traditions - Other festivals and traditions
15. Which of these statements is correct?
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Correct Answer: The United Nations was set up after the Second World War.
Explanation: The UN was set up after the Second World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The UK and international Institutions - The United Nations
Explanation: The UN was set up after the Second World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The UK and international Institutions - The United Nations
16. Which of these statements is correct?
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Correct Answer: The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes.
Explanation: The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes without spending a lot of time and money using a lawyer.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The role of courts - Civil courts - The small claims procedure
Explanation: The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes without spending a lot of time and money using a lawyer.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The role of courts - Civil courts - The small claims procedure
17. How old you need to be in order to stand for public office?
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Correct Answer: 18
Explanation: Most citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public office.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - Standing for office
Explanation: Most citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public office.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - Standing for office
18. Which TWO of the following do you have to pay tax on?
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Correct Answer: Profits from self-employment, Income from property, savings and dividends
Explanation: People in the UK have to pay tax on their income, which includes:
-wages from paid employment
-profits from self-employment ;
-taxable benefits ;
-pensions ;
-income from property, savings and dividends.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - Taxation - Income Tax)
Explanation: People in the UK have to pay tax on their income, which includes:
-wages from paid employment
-profits from self-employment ;
-taxable benefits ;
-pensions ;
-income from property, savings and dividends.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - Taxation - Income Tax)
19. What is the title of the UK National Anthem?
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Correct Answer: God save the Queen
Explanation: 'God save our gracious Queen!, Long live our noble Queen!, God save the Queen!
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The British constitution - The monarchy - The National Anthem
Explanation: 'God save our gracious Queen!, Long live our noble Queen!, God save the Queen!
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The British constitution - The monarchy - The National Anthem
20. How can you reduce your carbon footprint?
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Correct Answer: Shop locally for products
Explanation: A good way to support your local community is to shop for products locally where you can. This will help businesses and farmers in your area and in Britain. It will also reduce your carbon footprint, because the products you buy will not have had to travel as far.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - Looking after the environment
Explanation: A good way to support your local community is to shop for products locally where you can. This will help businesses and farmers in your area and in Britain. It will also reduce your carbon footprint, because the products you buy will not have had to travel as far.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - Looking after the environment
21. Which of these statements is correct?
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Correct Answer: There are few members of Parliament who do not represent any of the main political parties.
Explanation: There are a few MPs who do not represent any of the main political parties.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - The party system
Explanation: There are a few MPs who do not represent any of the main political parties.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - The party system
22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Pressure and lobby groups try to influence British government policy.
APressure and lobby groups try to influence British government policy.
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Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Pressure and lobby groups are organisations which try to influence government policy.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - The party system
Explanation: Pressure and lobby groups are organisations which try to influence government policy.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - The party system
23. Which of the following is not the job of the police?
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Correct Answer: To prosecute someone for debt
Explanation: The job of the police in the UK is to:
-protect life and property ;
-prevent disturbances (also known as keeping the peace) ;
-prevent and detect crime.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and you role - Respecting the law - The police and their duties
Explanation: The job of the police in the UK is to:
-protect life and property ;
-prevent disturbances (also known as keeping the peace) ;
-prevent and detect crime.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and you role - Respecting the law - The police and their duties
24. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The Welsh Assembly has no power to make laws, but considerable control over public services.
AThe Welsh Assembly has no power to make laws, but considerable control over public services.
B
Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The Assembly has the power to make laws for Wales in 20 areas, including:
-education and training ;
-health and social services ;
-economic development ;
-housing.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - Devolved administrations - The Welsh government
Explanation: The Assembly has the power to make laws for Wales in 20 areas, including:
-education and training ;
-health and social services ;
-economic development ;
-housing.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - Devolved administrations - The Welsh government