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1.In which years did Acts of Parliament give wives the right to keep their own earnings?
- A1846 and 1847
- B1918 and 1928
- C1832 and 1867
- D1870 and 1882
Wives won the right to keep their earnings and property through Acts of 1870 and 1882. (Ireland in the 19th century and the right to vote)
2.What did the rest of Ireland become in 1922?
- ANorthern Ireland
- BA British dominion
- CThe Republic of Ireland
- DThe Irish Free State
The rest of Ireland became the Irish Free State and became a republic in 1949. (The partition of Ireland and the inter-war years)
3.Which TWO are fundamental principles of British life?
Choose two
- ACompulsory military service
- BDemocracy
- CA single state religion
- DIndividual liberty
The fundamental principles of British life include democracy and the rule of law. (The fundamental principles of British life)
4.How long did the Hundred Years War actually last?
- A86 years
- B116 years
- C150 years
- D100 years
The Hundred Years War with France actually lasted 116 years. (The Middle Ages: war at home and abroad)
5.Who succeeded Elizabeth I?
- ACharles I
- BJames VI of Scotland
- CMary, Queen of Scots
- DHenry VIII
When Elizabeth I died in 1603 her heir was James VI of Scotland, who became King James I of England, Wales and Ireland. (Exploration, Shakespeare and James I)
6.Who first built the Tower of London?
- AEdward I
- BSir Christopher Wren
- CHenry VIII
- DWilliam the Conqueror
William the Conqueror raised the Tower of London on taking the throne in 1066. (Landmarks and places of interest)
7.Which countries does ‘Great Britain’ refer to?
- AEngland, Scotland and Wales
- BThe UK and the Crown dependencies
- CEngland and Wales only
- DEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Great Britain refers only to England, Scotland and Wales. (The countries of the UK)
8.Who became Lord Protector after Oliver Cromwell?
- ACharles II
- BHis son Henry
- CHis son Richard
- DGeneral Monck
Cromwell's son Richard became Lord Protector but was not able to control the army or the government. (Cromwell and the English republic)
9.On what date did allied forces land in Normandy?
- A11 November 1918
- B8 May 1945
- C3 September 1939
- D6 June 1944
On 6 June 1944 allied forces landed in Normandy, an event often referred to as D-Day. (Allied victory and post-war reform)
10.Where are serious cases heard in Scotland?
- AA County Court
- BA Crown Court
- CA Magistrates’ Court
- DA Sheriff Court
Scotland's serious cases go to a Sheriff Court, before a sheriff alone or a sheriff with a jury. (The courts)
11.Where did many of the new settlers in Ulster come from?
- AThe Netherlands
- BWales
- CNorthern England
- DSouth-west Scotland
Many of the new settlers in Ulster came from south-west Scotland. (Ireland under Elizabeth I and James I)
12.On what date is Remembrance Day?
- A11 November
- B1 January
- C31 October
- D5 November
Those who died fighting for the UK and its allies are commemorated on 11 November, Remembrance Day. (Other festivals and bank holidays)
13.What were constituencies controlled by a single wealthy family called?
- AClose boroughs
- BRotten boroughs
- CPocket boroughs
- DFree boroughs
Constituencies controlled by a single wealthy family were called pocket boroughs. (The Bill of Rights and constitutional monarchy)
14.Which countries were the Axis powers?
- AGermany, Poland and Italy
- BGermany, Austria and the Ottoman Empire
- CGermany, Italy and the Empire of Japan
- DGermany, the Soviet Union and Italy
The Axis powers were fascist Germany and Italy and the Empire of Japan. (The Second World War)
15.What is Robert Burns’ best-known work?
- AAuld Lang Syne
- BThe Bruce
- CParadise Lost
- DThe Daffodils
Robert Burns' best-known work is probably the song Auld Lang Syne. (The rebellion of the clans and the Enlightenment)
16.What can you volunteer as with the police?
- AA Police and Crime Commissioner
- BA Chief Constable
- CA special constable
- DA police community support officer
Volunteering with the police can mean becoming a special constable, or a lay representative. (Taxation, driving and your role in the community)
17.When is the electoral register updated each year?
- AIn September or October
- BIn April or May
- CIn January
- DIn July
The electoral register is updated every year in September or October. (Voting, standing for office and visiting Parliament)
18.Which emperor led the successful invasion of Britain?
- AClaudius
- BJulius Caesar
- CHadrian
- DAugustus
The Emperor Claudius led a new Roman invasion in AD 43. (The Romans)
19.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)
20.In which year did Handel become a British citizen?
- A1727
- B1927
- C1759
- D1685
George Frederick Handel was German-born and became a British citizen in 1727. (Arts, culture and leisure)
21.In which year was the Easter Rising?
- A1916
- B1921
- C1913
- D1922
In 1916 there was an uprising against the British in Dublin known as the Easter Rising. (The partition of Ireland and the inter-war years)
22.What is notable about The Wimbledon Championships?
- AIt is the only Grand Slam event held outside the United States
- BIt is the only Grand Slam event to be played on clay courts
- CIt is the newest of the four Grand Slam events in the calendar
- DIt is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only Grand Slam played on grass
Modern tennis evolved in England in the late 19th century and the first tennis club was founded in Leamington Spa in 1872. (Sport)
23.When are local elections for councillors usually held?
- AEvery four years in June
- BIn October every year
- CEvery five years
- DIn May every year
The main political parties hold policy-making conferences every year. (Parties, pressure groups, the civil service and local government)
24.What is the stand of eight candles used at Hannukah called?
- AA khalsa
- BA menorah
- CA gurdwara
- DA shamash
During Hannukah a candle is lit each day on a stand of eight candles called a menorah. (Other religious festivals)