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1.By what other name is the King James Version known?
- AThe Authorised Version
- BThe Great Bible
- CThe Protestant Bible
- DThe Common Version
A new translation of the Bible into English during James I's reign is known as the King James Version or the Authorised Version. (Exploration, Shakespeare and James I)
2.Which are the two types of rugby?
- ATest and county
- BUnion and league
- CLeague and super
- DUnion and premier
Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and has two types with different rules, union and league. (Sport)
3.Which TWO do Police and Crime Commissioners do?
Choose two
- ADecide criminal verdicts
- BAppoint the local Chief Constable
- CSet local police priorities
- DInvestigate serious crimes
Police and Crime Commissioners set local police priorities and the local policing budget. (The police and their duties)
4.Which THREE things is the job of the police in the UK?
- AKeep the peace, make laws, and enforce them
- BProtect life and property, prosecute offenders, and pass sentence
- CProtect life and property, prevent disturbances, and prevent and detect crime
- DPrevent crime, decide verdicts, and run the prisons
Three police duties: protecting life and property; preventing disturbances; preventing and detecting crime. (The police and their duties)
5.Why was Mary I called ‘Bloody Mary’?
- AShe dissolved the monasteries
- BShe persecuted Protestants
- CShe led England into war with Spain
- DShe executed her own husband
Mary was a devout Catholic who persecuted Protestants and became known as Bloody Mary. (Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I)
6.How long was Mary, Queen of Scots kept a prisoner in England?
- A20 years
- B30 years
- C5 years
- D10 years
Mary, Queen of Scots was Elizabeth I's cousin and was kept a prisoner for 20 years. (The Reformation in Scotland and Mary, Queen of Scots)
7.Who founded a monastery on the island of Iona?
- ASt Patrick
- BSt Columba
- CSt David
- DSt Augustine
St Columba founded a monastery on the island of Iona. (The Anglo-Saxons)
8.Who became Prime Minister and Britain’s war leader in 1940?
- AClement Attlee
- BWinston Churchill
- CHarold Macmillan
- DNeville Chamberlain
Winston Churchill became Prime Minister and Britain's war leader in 1940. (The Second World War)
9.What does the cross of St Patrick look like?
- AA red cross on a white ground
- BA green cross on a white ground
- CA diagonal red cross on a white ground
- DA diagonal white cross on a blue ground
Ireland's St Patrick brings a diagonal red cross on white ground. (The Union Flag)
10.What is the usual role of a mayor appointed by a local authority?
- ALeader of the largest party
- BChair of the county council
- CCeremonial leader of the council
- DChief executive of the council
The CBI, the Confederation of British Industry, represents the views of British business. (Parties, pressure groups, the civil service and local government)
11.How many local authorities does London have?
- A43
- B23
- C33
- D13
Anyone aged 18 or over can stand for election as an MP. (Parties, pressure groups, the civil service and local government)
12.Where was William Shakespeare born?
- ALondon
- BCanterbury
- CStratford-upon-Avon
- DWorcester
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and was a playwright and actor. (Exploration, Shakespeare and James I)
13.What is the Commonwealth?
- AA trading bloc made of former British colonies
- BAn association of countries working together towards shared goals
- CA court that protects human rights in Europe
- DA military alliance of European countries
Countries supporting one another towards shared aims in development and democracy make up the Commonwealth. (The UK and international institutions)
14.Which TWO conditions can lead to being asked to do jury service?
Choose two
- ABeing randomly selected
- BOwning property
- CHolding a British passport
- DBeing on the electoral register
Members of the public drawn at random from the local electoral register make up a jury. (The courts)
15.On what date is Bonfire Night?
- A11 November
- B5 November
- C31 October
- D1 November
Bonfire Night is 5 November, when people in Great Britain set off fireworks. (Other festivals and bank holidays)
16.Which TWO equal rights do men and women have in the UK?
Choose two
- ATo marry and divorce
- BTo own property
- CTo equal representation in Parliament
- DTo claim the same pension age
Men and women have equal rights to work, own property, marry and divorce. (An equal society)
17.What is remembered on Bonfire Night, 5 November?
- AThe end of the First World War in November 1918
- BThe defeat of the Spanish Armada sent against England
- CThe coronation of Queen Elizabeth I at Westminster
- DA failed plot by Guy Fawkes to kill the Protestant king in 1605
In 1605 Guy Fawkes and fellow Catholics planned to bomb the Houses of Parliament and kill the Protestant king, and failed — the origin of Bonfire Night. (Other festivals and bank holidays)
18.In which year did it become illegal to trade slaves in British ships?
- A1789
- B1833
- C1846
- D1807
Trading slaves in British ships, or out of British ports, was outlawed in 1807. (The slave trade and its abolition)
19.Why did the Vikings first come to Britain?
- ATo raid coastal towns and take goods and slaves
- BTo spread Christianity among the kingdoms
- CTo trade wool and timber with the Anglo-Saxons
- DTo settle peacefully as farmers in the east
AD 789 brought the first Viking visit, raiding coastal towns for goods and slaves. (The Vikings)
20.Which of these did Andrew Lloyd Webber write the music for?
- AThe Mikado
- BBilly Budd
- CThe Phantom of the Opera
- DThe Mousetrap
Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the music for shows including Cats and The Phantom of the Opera. (Arts, culture and leisure)
21.What is the capital city of the UK?
- ABelfast
- BCardiff
- CLondon
- DEdinburgh
London is the capital city of the UK. (Capital cities and geography)
22.What did the Act of Union of 1707 create?
- AThe Kingdom of Great Britain
- BThe Kingdom of England and Wales
- CThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- DThe Commonwealth
1707 brought the Act of Union — Scotland calls it the Treaty of Union — and with it the Kingdom of Great Britain. (The Act of Union and the first Prime Minister)
23.Who usually investigates crimes?
- AThe police or another authority such as a council
- BThe Crown Prosecution Service alone
- CThe courts
- DLocal councillors
Crimes fall under criminal law and are normally investigated by police, or by another authority such as a council. (Criminal and civil law)
24.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)