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Which TWO were great thinkers of the Enlightenment?
Many of the great thinkers of the Enlightenment were Scottish. Adam Smith developed ideas about economics. David Hume wrote about human nature.
Which TWO of the following are famous Paralympians?
Ellie Simmonds won gold medals for swimming at the 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has won 16 Paralympic medals for athletics.
Which of the following statements is correct?
People under 16 are not allowed to participate in the National Lottery.
You can smoke tobacco wherever you like in the UK. TRUE or FALSE?
It is against the law to smoke tobacco products in nearly every enclosed public place in the UK. There are signs displayed to tell you where you cannot smoke.
What activity is associated with Facebook and Twitter?
Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are a popular way for people to stay in touch with friends.
What does money raised from income tax pay for?
Money raised from income tax pays for government services such as roads, education, police and the armed forces.
Which TWO responsibilities should you respect as a resident of the UK?
There are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK. These include respecting and obeying the law, and treating others with fairness.
Four Weddings and a Funeral and Brief Encounter are famous British films. TRUE or FALSE?
Brief Encounter was released in 1945 and was directed by David Lean. Four Weddings and a Funeral was released in 1994 and was directed by Mike Newell.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The most famous competition in British cricket is the Ashes, which is a series of Test matches played between England and Australia.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The thistle is the national flower of Scotland.
What other group supports the police in their work?
Police officers are supported by police community support officers (PCSOs). PCSOs usually patrol the streets, support police officers at crime scenes and major events, and work with the public.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Baptists and Methodists are both Protestant Christian groups.
In what part of the UK is Hogmanay traditionally celebrated?
31 December, New Year’s Eve, is called Hogmanay in Scotland.
People still speak forms of the Gaelic language in Scotland and Ireland. TRUE or FALSE?
In Scotland, Gaelic is spoken in some parts of the Highlands and Islands, and in Northern Ireland some people speak Irish Gaelic.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The money from TV licences is used to pay for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). This is a British public service broadcaster providing television and radio programmes.
Which TWO members of a family have a special day dedicated to them?
In the UK Mothering Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday three weeks before Easter and Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. Children send cards and give gifts on these days.
What type of sporting event is the Grand National?
The Grand National is a famous horse-racing event that takes place each year at Aintree near Liverpool.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The Prime Minister appoints about 20 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments. These ministers form a cabinet, a committee which usually meets weekly and makes important decisions about government policy.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The Foreign Secretary is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries, and is a member of the cabinet.
Many communities have a local ‘pub’ that is a natural focal point for social activities. TRUE or FALSE?
Pubs, or public houses, are an important part of the UK social culture.
Democracy is a system of government where the people elect their representatives to make decisions on their behalf. TRUE or FALSE?
Democracy is a system of government where the whole adult population gets a say. This might be by direct voting or by choosing representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Which TWO points about slavery are correct?
William Wilberforce played an important role in ending slavery, which was eventually abolished in the British Empire in 1833. The Quakers set up the first anti-slavery groups in the late 1700s.
In Britain, the local council is responsible for cleaning up after people’s dogs in public places. TRUE or FALSE?
In the UK, dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dog in a public place.
Which TWO are famous British authors?
Thomas Hardy was an author and poet, whose novels include Far from the Madding Crowd and Jude the Obscure. Graham Greene wrote many novels including The Heart of the Matter, The Honorary Consul, Brighton Rock and Our Man in Havana.