Kennis van land en samenleving quiz 6V3

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Kennis van land en samenleving quiz

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Which country is not part of the Commonwealth?

1. Malta
2. Dominican Republic
3. Belize
4. Burundi

What is the capital of Scotland?

1. Glasgow
2. Edinburgh
3. London
4. Aberdeen

Wich part of the UK government has more members?

1. The House of Commons
2. The House of Lord
3. The Sovereign

Why does the Lord Speaker sit on a woolsack?

1. It is a sacred symbol
2. It is only meant for the high-class
3. It is a symbol of comfort
4. It is a symbol of economic growth

What is the name of the final exams in the UK?

1. A-levels
2. GCSE
3. SATs
4. HSC

What is the highest grade one can score in the UK?

1. 10
2. 8
3. 9
4. 7

Are you allowed to wear your own attire at school?

1. Yes, students can choose what they wear
2. No, a school uniform is mandatory
3. Only on special occasions
4. Only in primary school

Which of the following is not a difference between the UK and Dutch educationsystem?

1. School uniform
2. Length of the school day
3. School diner
4. Age of graduation

What is the name of the second year of high school in the US?

1. Freshman
2. sophomore
3. Junior
4. senior

What is the difference between 'The Telegraph' and 'The Guardian'?

Which newspaper would be the first to report on a major financial crisis?

What makes the newsweek different from the Independent?

What is the main difference in writing style between the New Yorker and The Times?

What famous document was signed by King John in 1215?

Who was the last ruler of the Tudor dynasty?

1. Elizabeth I
2. Elizabeth II
3. James I
4. James II

Which Prime Minster initiated the Brexit referendum?

In the Netherlands the amount of seats for a party are decided by the percentage of the amount of votes. Is this the same in the UK?

1. Yes
2. No

How often are the general elections held in the UK?

1. Once in 3 years
2. Once in 4 years
3. Once in 5 years

What is the 'ministerie of Binnenlandse zaken' called in England?

1. UK office
2. Inland office
3. Home office
4. Home secretary

When did Independence day take place?

1. July 4th, 1776
2. July 11th, 1776
3. June 4th, 1789
4. June 11th, 1789

How many states are there in the USA?

1. 49
2. 50
3. 51
4. 52

How many members of the House of Representatives are there?

1. 440
2. 455
3. 435
4. 450

How many members of the Senate are there?

1. 150
2. 200
3. 175
4. 100

What are the two major political parties in the USA?

What day is inauguration day?

1. 21st of January
2. 20th of January
3. 19th of January
4. 22nd of January

When did the attack on Pearl Harbour take place?

1. November 30, 1941
2. November 21, 1941
3. December 7, 1941
4. December 14, 1941

Which countries does America border?

1. Mexico
2. Canada
3. Guatamala
4. Greenland

What is the smallest state and what is the largest state in the USA?

Who mainly wrote the declaration of Independence?

Is this part of the Pledge of Allegiance? "One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all"

1. Yes
2. No