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Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society
When was the Turner Prize set up?
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Question 1. When was the Turner Prize set up?
- A. 1927
- B. 1952
- C. 1984
- D. 1968
Answer: C. 1984
The Turner Prize for contemporary art began in 1984.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Arts and culture)
Question 2. What is Snowdon?
- A. The largest lake in England
- B. The highest mountain in Wales
- C. A castle in Scotland
- D. A national park in Cornwall
Answer: B. The highest mountain in Wales
No mountain in Wales is higher than Snowdon.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Places of interest)
Question 3. In which year was the Act of Union agreed, creating the Kingdom of Great Britain?
- A. 1707
- B. 1603
- C. 1689
- D. 1801
Answer: A. 1707
The Act of Union of 1707 joined England and Scotland in the Kingdom of Great Britain.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (A global power)
Question 4. Who ruled jointly after the Glorious Revolution?
- A. James II and Anne
- B. Charles II and Catherine
- C. William III and Mary
- D. Oliver and Richard Cromwell
Answer: C. William III and Mary
William ruled together with his wife Mary, James II's elder daughter.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The Tudors and Stuarts)
Question 5. On what date is St Patrick's Day?
- A. 17 March
- B. 1 March
- C. 23 April
- D. 30 November
Answer: A. 17 March
St Patrick's Day, Northern Ireland's saint's day, falls on 17 March.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Religion)
Question 6. To vote, what must your name be on?
- A. The census
- B. The electoral register
- C. The council tax bill
- D. A party membership list
Answer: B. The electoral register
Only people on the electoral register can vote in parliamentary or local elections.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (The government)
Question 7. True or false. In the early 20th century, MPs began to be paid a salary for the first time.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: A. True
True. Once MPs were paid, taking part in politics became possible for more people.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The 20th century)
Question 8. For how long can you drive in the UK on a licence from another country?
- A. Up to one month
- B. Up to five years
- C. For as long as you like
- D. Up to twelve months
Answer: D. Up to twelve months
After 12 months you need a full UK licence to keep driving.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (Fundamental principles)
Question 9. Who did William, Duke of Normandy, defeat at the Battle of Hastings?
- A. Alfred the Great
- B. Harold, the Saxon king
- C. Cnut the Dane
- D. Robert the Bruce
Answer: B. Harold, the Saxon king
William beat Harold, England's Saxon king, who died in the battle.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (Early Britain)
Question 10. Choose two. Which TWO parties formed the coalition government in 2010?
- A. The Conservatives
- B. Labour
- C. The SNP
- D. The Liberal Democrats
Answer: A and D. The Conservatives; The Liberal Democrats
The Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats formed a coalition, with David Cameron as Prime Minister.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (Britain since 1945)
Question 11. What is 'Pay As You Earn' (PAYE)?
- A. Tax taken from wages by the employer
- B. A type of self-employment
- C. A kind of savings account
- D. Rent paid each week to a landlord
Answer: A. Tax taken from wages by the employer
Under PAYE, employers take the right amount of tax from pay and send it to HMRC.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (Fundamental principles)
Question 12. Which anniversary is a public holiday in Northern Ireland?
- A. The Battle of Hastings
- B. The Battle of Britain
- C. The Battle of Culloden
- D. The Battle of the Boyne
Answer: D. The Battle of the Boyne
The Battle of the Boyne is remembered with a July public holiday in Northern Ireland.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Customs and traditions)
Question 13. Charles I tried to impose a revised Prayer Book on which Church?
- A. The Catholic Church in Ireland
- B. The Church in Wales
- C. The Presbyterian Church in Scotland
- D. The Church of Rome
Answer: C. The Presbyterian Church in Scotland
Charles tried to make the Presbyterian Church in Scotland use his new Prayer Book, which caused serious unrest.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (The Tudors and Stuarts)
Question 14. Choose two. Which TWO are among the shared values and responsibilities in the UK?
- A. Respecting and obeying the law
- B. Treating others fairly
- C. Owning a house or flat
- D. Joining a church or temple
Answer: A and B. Respecting and obeying the law; Treating others fairly
Shared responsibilities include obeying the law, respecting others' rights and treating people fairly.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (Your role in the community)
Question 15. Which Scottish cyclist has won six Olympic gold medals?
- A. Sir Bradley Wiggins
- B. Sir Chris Hoy
- C. Sir Jackie Stewart
- D. David Weir
Answer: B. Sir Chris Hoy
Chris Hoy won six Olympic golds and a silver, plus 11 world titles.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Sport)
Question 16. In which year was the Reform Act that greatly increased the number of voters?
- A. 1807
- B. 1846
- C. 1918
- D. 1832
Answer: D. 1832
The Reform Act of 1832 greatly widened the vote and gave more seats to towns and cities.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (A global power)
Question 17. When is Valentine's Day?
- A. 1 March
- B. 14 April
- C. 14 February
- D. 31 October
Answer: C. 14 February
On 14 February, Valentine's Day, couples swap cards and presents.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Customs and traditions)
Question 18. After slavery was abolished in 1833, about how many workers from India and China were taken on in its place?
- A. 20,000
- B. 2 million
- C. 200,000
- D. 20 million
Answer: B. 2 million
Around 2 million workers from India and China were employed, for example on Caribbean sugar plantations.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (A global power)
Question 19. Which medieval style of building became popular again in the 19th century?
- A. Roman
- B. Gothic
- C. Art Deco
- D. Norman
Answer: B. Gothic
Many big public buildings of the 1800s were built in the gothic style.
In the handbook, chapter 4: A modern, thriving society (Arts and culture)
Question 20. True or false. The Prime Minister and nearly all the cabinet sit in the House of Commons.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: A. True
True. Almost all cabinet members, and the Prime Minister, are MPs.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (The British constitution)
Question 21. Choose two. Which TWO are paid for by income tax?
- A. Private schools
- B. Roads
- C. The police
- D. Football clubs
Answer: B and C. Roads; The police
Roads, schools, the police and the armed forces are paid for by income tax.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (Fundamental principles)
Question 22. Choose two. UK law protects people from unfair treatment because of which TWO of these?
- A. Age
- B. Favourite sport
- C. Disability
- D. Choice of car
Answer: A and C. Age; Disability
The law protects people from unfair treatment over race, sex, age, disability, religion or belief, sexuality, marital status, and pregnancy or maternity.
In the handbook, chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role (Fundamental principles)
Question 23. In the 18th century, which goods came to Britain from North America and the West Indies?
- A. Tea and spices
- B. Wool and coal
- C. Sugar and tobacco
- D. Silk and gold
Answer: C. Sugar and tobacco
Sugar and tobacco were shipped from the West Indies and North America, while India and Indonesia supplied tea and spices.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (A global power)
Question 24. From which year were newspapers allowed to operate without a government licence?
- A. 1695
- B. 1660
- C. 1689
- D. 1707
Answer: A. 1695
From 1695 newspapers no longer needed a licence from the government, and many more began to appear.
In the handbook, chapter 3: A long and illustrious history (A global power)
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