TEST 30

In which TWO countries were PCCs elected in?
England, Wales
Those who don’t respect the law should not expect to be allowed to become permanent residents True/False?
True
Which TWO of these are core values and responsibilities of the British society?
To vote in local and national government elections, To work to provide for yourself and your family
What is the Church of England also known as in Scotland and the US?
 Episcopal Church
Who established the Church of England?
Henry VIII
Who had a great influence on the English language?
William Shakespeare
Where were the MacDonalds of Glencoe from originally?
Scotland
Which patron Saint has a white cross on a blue ground?
 St Andrew
Conditions in Ireland in the 19th century were much better than in the rest of the UK?
False
The Blitz is associated which event?
Germany bombing British cities
James Watt was famous for his work on what?
Steam Power
Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ True/False?
True
Who is most associated with the Bonfire Night?
Guy Fawkes
Sir Edward Elgar is known for his famous music work – ‘The Planets’?
False
‘The Mousetrap’,’Jesus Christ Superstar’ and ‘Evita’ are examples of British what?
Theatre
Radar was developed by Scotsman Sir Robert Watson-Watt?
True
Women over 21 were allowed to vote for the first time in 1969 True/Flase?
False

How often do the PM’s questions take place ?

Every week

When did newspapers begin to operate without a government licence?

1695

Which TWO countries took part in the development of Concorde?
UK, France
£10 £20 £50 £100 are the only banknotes currently allowed in the UK True/Flase?
False
Big Ben was named ‘Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of Queen Elizabeth I True/Flase?
True
How old do you have to be to stand for election as an MP?
18
EEC was set up in 1957 by six countries True/Flase?
True