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1.What was the Spanish Armada?
- AA treaty of peace agreed between England and Spain
- BThe Spanish army that invaded Ireland in rebellion
- CA large fleet sent by Spain to conquer England and restore Catholicism
- DA Spanish trading fleet working the Americas
In 1588 the English defeated the Spanish Armada, a large fleet of ships sent by Spain to conquer England and restore Catholicism. (Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I)
2.On what date is St Patrick’s Day?
- A23 April
- B30 November
- C17 March
- D1 March
St Patrick's Day, for Northern Ireland, is 17 March. (Patron saints)
3.What is civil law used for?
- ATo appoint judges to the courts of the UK
- BTo prosecute the most serious criminal offences
- CTo make changes to the British constitution
- DTo settle disputes between individuals or groups
Civil law is used to settle disputes between individuals or groups. (Criminal and civil law)
4.Why was the United Nations set up?
- ATo coordinate the defence of its members
- BTo protect human rights in Europe
- CTo prevent war and promote international peace and security
- DTo promote free trade between nations
Preventing war and promoting international peace and security were the aims behind founding the United Nations after the Second World War. (The UK and international institutions)
5.Which industries did the Bessemer process lead to?
- ATextiles and lace-making
- BCoal mining and canal building
- CBanking and insurance
- DShipbuilding and the railways
Steel mass-produced by the Bessemer process gave rise to shipbuilding and to the railways. (The Industrial Revolution)
6.Is the Speaker a member of a political party?
- AYes, always the governing party
- BNo, the Speaker is neutral
- COnly in the House of Lords
- DYes, but only in constituency matters
Debates in the House of Commons are chaired by the Speaker, who is the chief officer of the House of Commons. (The Speaker and elections)
7.In which year did the Wars of the Roses begin?
- A1415
- B1485
- C1348
- D1455
The Wars of the Roses began in 1455 as a civil war to decide who should be king of England. (A distinct identity and the Wars of the Roses)
8.Between which two cities did John Logie Baird make the first television broadcast?
- ALondon and Birmingham
- BLondon and Manchester
- CGlasgow and Edinburgh
- DLondon and Glasgow
In 1932 John Logie Baird made the first television broadcast between London and Glasgow. (British inventions of the 20th century)
9.What hours is the polling station open on election day?
- AFrom 7.00 am until 10.00 pm
- BFrom 7.00 am until 9.00 pm
- CFrom 8.00 am until 8.00 pm
- DFrom 9.00 am until 9.00 pm
On election day the polling station is open from 7.00 am until 10.00 pm. (Voting, standing for office and visiting Parliament)
10.Which TWO were among the Chartists’ demands?
Choose two
- AFor MPs to be paid
- BVotes for women
- CA written constitution
- DSecret ballots
The Chartists wanted all regions to be equal in the electoral system and secret ballots. (The development of British democracy)
11.In which years has the UK hosted the Olympic Games?
- A1908, 1948 and 2016
- B1912, 1948 and 2012
- C1908, 1948 and 2012
- D1948, 1966 and 2012
Three Olympic Games have been hosted here: 1908, then 1948, then 2012. (Sport)
12.What are other ministers in charge of departments called?
- AParliamentary Under-Secretaries
- BShadow ministers
- CMinisters of State
- DSecretaries of State
Other ministers are called Secretaries of State and are responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence. (The Prime Minister, the cabinet and the opposition)
13.Which king’s outnumbered army won the Battle of Agincourt?
- ARichard III
- BHenry VII
- CEdward I
- DHenry V
At the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 King Henry V's vastly outnumbered English army defeated the French. (The Middle Ages: war at home and abroad)
14.What does Vaisakhi celebrate?
- AThe founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa
- BThe victory of good over evil
- CThe Jewish struggle for religious freedom
- DThe end of Ramadan
Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge. (Other religious festivals)
15.Since which year has the Welsh Assembly been able to pass laws without the agreement of the UK Parliament?
- A1997
- B2011
- C1998
- D1999
Westminster's agreement has not been needed for Welsh laws on those topics since 2011. (Devolved administrations)
16.Tolerance of what is named as a fundamental principle of British life?
- AThose with different faiths and beliefs
- BThose who refuse jury service
- CThose who avoid paying tax
- DThose who break the law
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs is a fundamental principle of British life. (The fundamental principles of British life)
17.What is the biggest stretch of water in the Lake District?
- AWindermere
- BWastwater
- CLoch Lomond
- DConiston Water
The biggest stretch of water in the Lake District is Windermere. (Landmarks and places of interest)
18.Where did the British team finish in the 2012 Olympic medal table?
- AFifth
- BSecond
- CThird
- DFirst
The British team finished third in the medal table at the 2012 Olympic Games. (Sport)
19.In which year was the Battle of Culloden?
- A1715
- B1745
- C1746
- D1707
Culloden in 1746 was where George II's army beat Bonnie Prince Charlie. (The rebellion of the clans and the Enlightenment)
20.Which language do some people speak in Northern Ireland?
- AScots Gaelic
- BUlster Scots only
- CWelsh
- DIrish Gaelic
In Northern Ireland some people speak Irish Gaelic. (Money, languages and traditional food)
21.Which parties formed the coalition government in 2010?
- AThe Conservatives and the Scottish National Party
- BLabour and the Liberal Democrats
- CThe Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats
- DThe Conservatives and Labour
The Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties formed a coalition in 2010 and David Cameron became Prime Minister. (The 1970s onwards, Thatcher, Blair and Brexit)
22.Which festival is often called the Festival of Lights?
- ADiwali
- BEid al-Fitr
- CVaisakhi
- DHannukah
Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days. (Other religious festivals)
23.Before 1870, what happened to a woman’s property when she married?
- AIt was held in trust for her children
- BIt automatically belonged to her husband
- CIt was taxed at a higher rate
- DIt remained entirely her own
Until 1870 a woman's earnings, property and money automatically belonged to her husband when she married. (Ireland in the 19th century and the right to vote)
24.Where was Isaac Newton born?
- AScotland
- BLincolnshire
- CCambridge
- DLancashire
Isaac Newton was born in Lincolnshire and his most famous published work was Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica. (The Restoration)