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1. Which of these statements is correct?
A The 'plantation' settlement in Ireland during the 17th century led to Protestant farmers replacing Catholic landowners.
B The 'plantation' settlements in Ireland during the 17th century led to Catholic farmers replacing Protestant landowners.
Correct Answer: The 'plantation' settlement in Ireland during the 17th century led to Protestant farmers replacing Catholic landowners.
Explanation: The English government encouraged Scottish and English Protestants to settle in Ulster, the northern province of Ireland, taking over the land from Catholic landholders. These settlements were known as plantations.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Tudors and Stuart - Ireland
2. What was the name given to supporters of King Charles I during the Civil War?
A Cavaliers
B Levellers
C Luddites
D Roundheads
Correct Answer: Cavaliers
Explanation: Civil war between the king and Parliament could not now be avoided and began in 1642. The country split into those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads).
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The beginning of the English Civil War
3. Which TWO were introduced before the First World War (1914)?
A Child Benefit payments
B Free school meals
C National Health Services (NHS)
D State retirement pension
Correct Answer: Free school meals, State retirement pension
Explanation: It was also a time of social progress. Financial help for the unemployed, old-age pensions and free school meals were just a few of the important measures introduced.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The First World War
4. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The First World War ended at 11.00am on 11 November 1918.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: The First World War ended at 11.00 am on 11th November 1918 with victory for Britain and its allies.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The First World War
5. Scotland changed in which TWO ways after Battle of Culloden?
A Chieftains became landlords if they had the favour of the English king
B Chieftains took control of the land away from the English king
C Clansmen became tenants who had to pay for the land they used
D The clans were entirely destroyed
Correct Answer: Chieftains became landlords if they had the favour of the English king, Clansmen became tenants who had to pay for the land they used
Explanation: The clans lost a lot of their power and influence after Culloden. Chieftains became landlords if they had the favour of the English king, and clansmen became tenants who had to pay for the Land they used.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The rebellion of the clans
6. Which period of British history saw the emergence of a national culture and identity?
A The Bronze Age
B The Middle Ages
C The Tudor period
D The Victorian period
Correct Answer: The Middle Ages
Explanation: The Middle Ages saw the development of a national culture and identity.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - A distinct identity
7. The English Parliament during the reign of Charles I contained many Puritans. What did the Puritans believe in?
A None of the above
B Roman Catholic religious doctrine and worship
C Simple and strict religious doctrine and worship
D The power of the nobility to control Parliament
Correct Answer: Simple and strict religious doctrine and worship
Explanation: Many in Parliament were Puritans, a group of Protestants who advocated strict and simple religious doctrine and worship.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The beginning of the English Civil War
8. After the Glorious Revolution, Parliament was still some way from being a democracy. Why?
A Only bishops were able to vote
B Only men who owned property of a certain value could vote
C Only women were allowed to vote
D Parliament took control of who could be monarch
Correct Answer: Only men who owned property of a certain value could vote
Explanation: After William III, the ministers gradually became more important than the monarch but this was not a democracy in the modern sense. The number of people who had the right to vote for members of Parliament was still very small. Only men who owned property of a certain value were able to vote.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - Constitutional monarchy - the Bill of Rights
9. Which of the following is a line from one of Churchill's famous speeches?
A I have a dream
B I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat
C The lady's not for turning
D The only thing we have to fear is fear itself
Correct Answer: I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat
Explanation: I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat' ; Churchill's first speech to the House of Commons after he became Prime Minister, 1940
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The Second World War
10. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Protestant believed that a person's own relationship with God was more important that submitting to the authority of the Church.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: They read the Bible in their own languages instead of in Latin; they did not pray to saints or at shrines; and they believed that a person's own relationship with God was more important than submitting to the authority of the Church.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious conflicts
11. Which of these statements is correct?
A The Beveridge Report of 1942 outlined a plan to end the war in Europe.
B The Beveridge Report of 1942 provided the basis of the modern welfare state.
Correct Answer: The Beveridge Report of 1942 provided the basis of the modern welfare state.
Explanation: In 1945 the British people elected a Labour government. The new Prime Minister was Clement Attlee, who promised to introduce the welfare state outlined in the Beveridge Report.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - The welfare state
12. At which of the following famous UK landmarks would you find biomes?
A Edinburgh Castle
B Giant Causeway
C Snowdonia
D The Eden Project
Correct Answer: The Eden Project
Explanation: The Eden Project is located in Cornwall, in the south west of England. Its biomes, which are like giant greenhouses, house plants from all over the world.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Places of interest - UK landmarks
13. St David is the patron saint of which country of the UK?
A England
B Northern Ireland
C Scotland
D Wales
Correct Answer: Wales
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
14. What is New Year's Eve called in Scotland?
A Bonfire Night
B Hogmanay
C Remembrance Day
D Vaisakhi
Correct Answer: Hogmanay
Explanation: New Year, 1 January, is a public holiday. People usually celebrate on the night of 31 December (called New Year's Eve). In Scotland, 31 December is called Hogmanay and 2 January is also a public holiday. For some Scottish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than Christmas.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Customs and traditions - Other festivals and traditions
15. What is Yorkshire Pudding?
A A caramel-flavoured dessert
B Apple and pears with custard
C Batter cooked in the oven
D Meat and potato in a pastry
Correct Answer: Batter cooked in the oven
Explanation: England: Roast beef, which is served with potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings (batter that is baked in the oven) and other accompaniments. Fish and chips are also popular.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure- Cooking and food - Traditional foods
16. St Andrew is the patron of which country?
A England
B Northern Ireland
C Scotland
D Wales
Correct Answer: Scotland
Explanation: 30 November: St Andrew's Day, Scotland.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Religion - Patron saints' days
17. What is the minimum legal age you can buy alcohol in the UK?
A 16
B 18
C 19
D 20
Correct Answer: 18
Explanation: To buy alcohol in a pub or night club you must be 18 or over, but people under that age may be allowed in some pubs with an adult.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure - Pubs and night clubs
18. Which of these statements is correct?
A Andy Murray is the first British man to sail around the world.
B Andy Murray is the first British man to win a singles tennis title in a Grand Slam tournament since 1936.
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
19. NATO is a group of North American and European countries that have agreed to do which TWO of the following?
A Allow the free movement of people across borders
B Promote peace between member countries
C Promote traditional culture
D Protect each other when under attack
Correct Answer: Protect each other when under attack, Promote peace between member countries
Explanation: The UK is also a member of NATO. NATO is a group of European and North American countries that have agreed to help each other if they come under attack. It also aims to maintain peace between all of its members.
Reference: The UK government, the law and your role - The UK and international institutions - The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
20. Who opens the new parliamentary session each year?
A The Archbishop of Canterbury
B The Prime Minister
C The Speaker of the House of Commons
D The monarch
Correct Answer: The monarch
Explanation: The Queen has important ceremonial roles, such as the opening of the new parliamentary session each year. 
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and you role - The British constitution - The Monarchy
21. Which TWO of the following are part of the UK government?
A FIFA
B The National Trust
C The cabinet
D The civil service
Correct Answer: The cabinet, The civil service
Explanation: Civil servants support the government in developing and implementing its policies. They also deliver public services. Civil servants are accountable to ministers. ; These ministers form the cabinet, a committee which usually meets weekly and makes important decisions about government policy.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - The cabinet ; Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - The civil service
22. Are police obliged to obey the law?
A Yes, always
B Yes, except when investigating a difficult case
Correct Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: The police force is a public service that helps and protects everyone, no matter what their background or where they live. Police officers must themselves obey the law. They must not misuse their authority, make a FALSE? statement, be rude or abusive, or commit racial discrimination. If police officers are corrupt or misuse their authority they are severely punished.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - Respecting the law - The police and their duties
23. Is a verdict of 'not proven' possible?
A Yes, but only in Scotland
B Yes, but only in a Magistrates' Court
Correct Answer: Yes, but only in Scotland
Explanation: In Scotland, a third verdict of 'not proven' is also possible.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The role of the courts -  Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts
24. Which one of the following is not a benefit of volunteering?
A Being able to add new experience to your CV
B Being paid
C Having a chance to practise English
D Meeting new people
Correct Answer: Being paid
Explanation: Volunteering is working for good causes without payment. 
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - How you can support your community - Other ways to volunteer