BRITISH CULTURE: THE BRITISH

BRITISH CULTURE: THE BRITISH

The Channel Islands are a part of the UK.

1. True
2. False

Explanation: There are also several islands which are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Which of these statements is correct?

1. Mary, Queen of Scots was unrelated to Queen Elizabeth I.
2. Mary, Queen of Scots was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth I.

Explanation: Mary was Elizabeth I's cousin and hoped that Elizabeth might help her, but Elizabeth suspected Mary of wanting to take over the English throne, and kept her a prisoner for 20 years.

Which language was spoken by people during the Iron Age?

1. Anglo-Saxon
2. Celtic
3. English
4. Latin

Explanation: Most people were farmers, craft workers or warriors. The language they spoke was part of the Celtic language family.

When were the last Welsh rebellions defeated?

1. By the middle of the 17th century
2. By the middle of the 15th century

The union Flag consists of three crosses.
One is St George's. Who do the other TWO crosses represent?

1. St Andrew
2. St Patrick
3. St David
4. St Piran

Explanation: The Union Flag consists of three crosses:

- The cross of St George, patron saint of England, is a red cross on a white ground.;

- The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, is a diagonal white cross on a blue ground. ;

- The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, is a diagonal red cross on a white ground.

The 1950s were a time of serious unrest in Northern Ireland

1. True
2. False

Explanation: The 1970s were also a time of serious unrest in Northern Ireland.

The Puritans agreed with the religious reforms of the Church of England introduced by Charles I.

1. True
2. False

Explanation: Charles I wanted the worship of the Church of England to include more ceremony and introduced a revised Prayer Book. He tried to impose this Prayer Book on the Presbyterian Church in Scotland and this led to serious unrest. A Scottish army was formed and Charles could not find the money he needed for his own army without the help of Parliament. In 1640, he recalled Parliament to ask it for funds. Many in Parliament were Puritans, a group of Protestants who advocated strict and simple religious doctrine and worship. They did not agree with the king's religious views and disliked his reforms of the Church of England.

When did Queen Victoria's reign end?

1. 1895
2. 1860
3. 1932
4. 1901

Explanation: In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 18. She reigned until 1901, almost 64 years.

In which part of the UK was pioneering Doctor Alexander Fleming born in 1881?

1. East Anglia
2. Scotland
3. Cornwall
4. Wales

Explanation: Born in Scotland, Fleming moved to London as a teenager and later qualified as a doctor.

In the UK, everybody has the right to choose their religion or choose not to practise a religion.

1. True
2. False

Explanation: However, everyone has the legal right to choose their religion, or to choose not to practice a religion.

The official Church of state of the UK is the Church of England.

1. True
2. False

What is the UK's most popular sport

1. Cricket
2. Golf
3. Tennis
4. Football

Explanation: Football is the UK's most popular sport. It has a long history in the UK and the first professional football clubs were formed in the late 19th century.

The daffodil is the national flower of Wales.

1. True
2. False

The countries that make up the UK all have flowers which are particularly associated with them and which are sometimes worn on national saints days:

-England - the rose ;

-Scotland - the thistle ;

-Wales - the daffodil ;

-Northern Ireland - the shamrock

A snack made from flour, dried fruits and spices and served either hot or cold is which of the following?

1. An English Muffin
2. A Scottish Bun
3. A Welsh Cake
4. An Irish Pie

The court systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are identical.

1. True
2. False

Explanation: There are some differences between the court systems in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Which TWO of the following groups of adults are eligible to vote in all elections?

1. UK-born and naturalised adult citizens
2. Citizens of the Commonwealth who are residents in the UK
3. Only those born in the UK
4. Citizens of the USA

 The present voting age of 18 was set in 1969 and (with a few exceptions) all UK-born and naturalised adult citizens have the right to vote. Adult citizens of the UK, and citizens of the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic who are resident in the UK, can vote in all public elections.

The House of Lord always acts as the government wishes.

1. True
2. False

Explanation: The House of Lords is normally more independent of the government than the House of Commons. It can suggest amendments or propose new laws, which are then discussed by MPs. The House of Lords checks laws that have been passed by the House of Commons to ensure they are fit for purpose. It also holds the government to account to make sure that it is working in the best interests of the people. 

Who decides the verdict of 'guilty' or 'not guilty' in the Crown Court?

1. The Barrister
2. The Judge
3. The Jury
4. The Defendant

The jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of 'guilty' or 'not guilty' 

1. England
2. Ireland
3. Scotland
4. Wales

1. England
2. Ireland
3. Scotland
4. Wales

1. England
2. Ireland
3. Scotland
4. Wales

1. England
2. Ireland
3. Scotland
4. Wales

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