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In the 1830s and 1840s a group called the Chartists campaigned for reform to the voting system. TRUE or FALSE?
The Chartists campaigned for reform of the voting system. The changes they wanted included annual elections and for all regions to be equal in the electoral system.
Members of the armed forces cannot stand for public office. TRUE or FALSE?
Most citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic and the Commonwealth can stand for public office. There are some exceptions, including members of the armed forces.
Which of the following statements is correct?
King Alfred the Great united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and defeated the Vikings.
Textile and engineering firms recruited workers from which TWO countries after the Second World War?
Textile and engineering firms from the north of England and the Midlands sent agents to India and Pakistan to recruit workers.
Which TWO political parties formed the coalition government in 2010?
After the 2010 General Election a coalition government was formed. The two parties in the coalition are the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.
The court systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are identical. TRUE or FALSE?
There are some differences between the systems of courts in different parts of the UK.
The Civil War between Charles I and Parliament in the mid-17th century led to Oliver Cromwell becoming king of England. TRUE or FALSE?
At the end of the Civil War, England became a republic and Oliver Cromwell was made Lord Protector.
What happens when members of Parliament (MPs) hold surgeries?
MPs hold regular ‘surgeries’, where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Some cricket games can last for up to five days and still result in a draw.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 provided the basis for the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The Romans left England in AD 410 to defend other parts of their Empire. They had occupied England for 400 years.
Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?
Queen Elizabeth II has reigned since her father’s death in 1952, and in 2012 she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee (60 years as queen).
Which TWO records tell us about England during the time of William I?
The Domesday Book is a record of the towns and villages in England. The Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of the Norman Conquest.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The capital cities of the nations of the UK are: London (England), Cardiff (Wales), Edinburgh (Scotland) and Belfast (Northern Ireland).
Which TWO of the following are major horse-racing events in the UK?
The Scottish Grand National at Ayr, and Royal Ascot, a five-day meeting in Berkshire, are two important dates in the horse-racing calendar.
In 1707 the kingdoms of England and Scotland were united. TRUE or FALSE?
The term Great Britain dates from the union in 1707 of England and Scotland.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is financed by selling advertising space during television programmes. TRUE or FALSE?
The BBC is financed by funds raised from TV licences. Everyone in the UK with a television, computer or other medium which can be used for watching TV must have a television licence.
You can serve on a jury up to the age of 80. TRUE or FALSE?
The age limit for jury service is 70. Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18 to 70 can be asked to do jury service.
Of which product did the UK produce over half the world’s supply in the 19th century?
In the 19th century the UK produced more than half of the world’s supplies of iron, coal and cotton cloth.
Britain has never been at war with France. TRUE or FALSE?
Britain fought a number of wars with France during the Middle Ages and later.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The Church of England is the official church of state in the UK. The monarch is head of the Church of England.
A traditional food in Wales is Ulster fry. TRUE or FALSE?
An Ulster fry is a traditional food of Northern Ireland. It is a fried meal with bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, white pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread and potato bread.
The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited whose powers?
The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited the powers of the king and increased the powers of Parliament.
How can you reduce your carbon footprint?
Shopping locally for products will reduce your carbon footprint, because the products you buy will not have had to travel as far.