Flashcards Exam 2

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<strong>What is the Home Secretary responsible for?</strong>

Policing

<strong>St Helena is a British overseas territory and it is part of the United Kingdom.</strong>

False

<strong>Several Church of England bishops sit in the House of Lords.</strong>

True

<strong>When walking your dog in a public place, you must ensure:</strong>

That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner

<strong>Women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote as a result of their contribution towards the war effort. Which war was that?</strong>

The First World War

<strong>When did Ireland become a republic?</strong>

1949

<strong>Where did the first farmers come from?</strong>

South-east Europe

<strong>Who was an important contributor to the ‘pop art’ movement of the 1960’s?</strong>

David Hockney

<strong>Who became Prime Minister and was an inspirational leader to the British people during WWII?</strong>

Winston Churchill

<strong>Who led the first invasion of Britain?</strong>

Julius Caesar

<strong>Under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England unite to defeat the Vikings?</strong>

King Alfred the Great

<strong>When was the Magna Carta created?</strong>

1215

<strong>Northern Ireland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.</strong>

True

<strong>Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare?</strong>

A Midsummer Night’s dream

<strong>How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?</strong>

12

<strong>Which two of the following religious communities celebrate Diwali?</strong>

Hindus

<strong>What is Good Friday?</strong>

The day when Jesus Christ died

<strong>St Patrick’s day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland.</strong>

True

<strong>Which was the last successful foreign invasion of England that took place in 1066?</strong>

The Norman Conquest

<strong>Where are the Crown Jewels kept?</strong>

At the Tower of London

<strong>Which sport can be traced back to the 15th century in Scotland?</strong>

Golf

<strong>Who was the first person in England to print books using a printing press?</strong>

William Caxton

<strong>Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?</strong>

Magistrates’ Court

<strong>What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop?</strong>

Television

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