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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
1 pointsThe action of handing out leaflets in the street or knocking on people’s doors to ask for their political support is known as:
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The action of handing out leaflets in the street or knocking on people’s doors to ask for their political support is known as canvassing.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
1 pointsWho defeated the Vikings?
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King Alfred the Great defeated the Vikings.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
1 pointsWhen was the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee celebrated?
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated in 2012.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
1 pointsDuring the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did the canal builders come from?
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During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Canal builders came from Holland.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
1 pointsThe Elizabethan period in England was a time of growing patriotism: a feeling of pride in being English, English explorers sought new trade routes and tried to expand British trade into the Spanish colonies in the Americas:
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are ‘Crown dependencies’?
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The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are ‘Crown dependencies’.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is a charity that works with old people?
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Age UK is a charity that works with old people.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
1 pointsWhich popular British sport can be traced back to the 15th century?
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The modern game of golf can be traced back to the 15th century in Scotland.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
1 pointsHow many crosses form the Union Flag?
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The Union Flag has three crosses.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
1 pointsWho were the suffragettes?
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The suffragettes were a group who used civil disobedience to gain the vote for women.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
1 pointsWhat does the UK offer to its permanent residents or citizens?
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A right to a fair trial is the correct answer.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following meals is made of a fried meal with bacon, eggs, sausage,black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread and potato bread?
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Ulster fry is a fried meal from Northern Ireland with bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread and potato bread.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
1 pointsWhat can living people donate that may help other people with injuries or illnesses (choose TWO options)?
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Living people can donate blood and a kidney.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
1 pointsWhere is the office of the MPs located?
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The MP’s office is located at The House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A OAA.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
1 pointsWhich TWO of the following statements is TRUE with regards to Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) in England, Wales and Scotland?
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In England, Wales and Scotland Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is a showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances?
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The Fringe is a showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following days are public holidays in Scotland (choose TWO options)?
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In Scotland, the 1st of January and the 2nd of January are bank holidays.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
1 pointsThe House of Commons is normally more independent of the government than the House of Lords:
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The House of Lords is normally more independent of the government than the House of Commons.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
1 pointsWhen was the Turing machine discovered?
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A Turing machine is a theoretical mathematical device invented by Alan Turing (1912-54), a British mathematician, in the 1930s.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
1 pointsDuring which period were the House of Lords and House of Commons established?
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In the Middle Ages, the numbers attending Parliament increased and two separate parts, known as Houses were established. These were the House of the Commons and the House of the Lords.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
1 pointsWhat name is given to the period of time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter?
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Lent is a time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
1 pointsIn the new Church of England created by Henry VIII, who had the power to appoint bishops and order how people should worship?
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In the new Church of England, the king, not the Pope, would have the power to appoint bishops and order how people should worship.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
1 pointsIn Wales, many people speak Gaelic – a completely different language from English – and it is taught in schools and universities:
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In Wales, many people speak Welsh – a completely different language from English – and it is taught in schools and universities.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
1 pointsHow many years did Queen Victoria reign for?
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In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 18. She reigned until 1901, almost 64 years.