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TEST 35
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
1 pointsWhat is the meaning of the term the ‘Divine Right of Kings’?
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The ‘Divine Right of Kings’ refers to the idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule and that the king should be able to act without having to seek approval from Parliament.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
1 pointsWho was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?
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Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC. This was unsuccessful and for nearly 100 years Britain remained separate from the Roman Empire.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is NOT the responsibility of the MPs?
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MPs have a number of different responsibilities. They represent everyone in their constituency, help to create new laws, scrutinize and comment on what the government is doing and debate important national issues.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
1 pointsWhen Henry VIII took the title ‘King of Ireland’. English laws were introduced and everyone except for local leaders were expected to follow the instructions of the Lord Lieutenants in Dublin:
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When Henry VIII took the title ‘King of Ireland’. English laws were introduced and local leaders were expected to follow the instructions of the Lord Lieutenants in Dublin.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
1 pointsWhen is the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne celebrated in Northern Ireland?
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In Northern Ireland, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne is celebrated in July and is also a public holiday.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
1 pointsWhat was celebrated at the Diamond Jubilee in 2012?
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The Queen has reigned since her father’s death in 1952, and in 2012 she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee (60 years as queen).
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
1 pointsWhen was Lincoln Cathedral built?
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Lincoln Cathedral was built in the middle ages.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following territories forms part of the UK?
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The UK is formed by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
1 pointsHow old was Edward VI when he died?
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Edward VI died at the age of 15 after ruling for just over six years, and his half-sister Mary became queen.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
1 pointsWhat name was given to those who supported the king during the Civil War that began in 1642?
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During the Civil War that started in 1642 those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads).
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
1 pointsThe right to a fair trial is not included amongst the principles of the European Convention of Human Rights:
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The right to a fair trial is one of the principles of the European Convention of Human Rights.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
1 pointsWhy was Queen Mary known as ‘Bloody Mary’?
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Queen Mary was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants (for this reason, she became known as ‘Bloody Mary’).
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following sentences is true?
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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also have parliaments or assemblies of their own, with devolved powers in defined areas.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following lines from Shakespeare’s plays and poems is often still quoted?
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‘All the world’s a stage’ is a line from William Shakespeare’s play As You Like It.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
1 pointsHow many volunteers did the National Trust have when it first was formed in 1895?
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The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three volunteers.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
1 pointsIn the UK, brutality and violence in the home is not a crime:
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In the UK, brutality and violence in the home is a serious crime.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
1 pointsWhen did modern tennis evolve in England?
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Modern tennis evolved in England in the late 19th century.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
1 pointsUK laws ensure that people are not treated unfairly in any area of life or work because of their age, disability, sex, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexuality or marital status:
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This statement is true.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
1 pointsThe population is very equally distributed over the four parts of the UK:
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The population is very unequally distributed over the four parts of the UK. England more or less consistently makes up 84% of the total population, Wales around 5%, Scotland just over 8%, and Northern Ireland less than 3%.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
1 pointsWhere was Anne Boleyn executed?
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Anne Boleyn was executed at the tower of London.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
1 pointsAt the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was not an independent country:
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At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was an independent country.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
1 pointsSince 1997, some powers have been devolved from the central government to give people in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland more control over matters that directly affect them:
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This statement is true.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
1 pointsWhere did Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, spend most of her childhood?
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Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, spent most of her childhood in France.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
1 pointsDuring the Middle Ages, several cathedrals had windows of stained glass, telling stories about:
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During the middle ages, several cathedrals had windows of stained glass, telling stories about the Bible and Christian saints. The glass in York Minster is a famous example.