In everyday language people may say, 'rain stopped play'. With which sport is this phrase associated?
Answer:
B — The phrase 'rain stopped play' is used in cricket. The phrase has now passed into everyday usage.
It was during the 3rd and 4th centuries AD that the first ______ communities began to appear in Britain
Answer:
B
What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop?
Answer:
A
Big Ben is
Answer:
B
On Christmas Day families traditionally sit down to a dinner of roast turkey and Christmas pudding, a rich steamed pudding made from suet, dried fruit and spices
Answer:
A
What celebrates the end of Ramadan?
Answer:
D — Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month. They thank Allah for giving them the strength to complete the fast.
Which TWO are famous British sailors?
Answer:
B, C — A British sailor, Sir Francis Chichester, was the first person to sail single-handed around the world, in 1966/67. Two years later, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston became the first person to do this without stopping.
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Answer:
A, D
Who appoints Life Peers?
Answer:
A
Most people in the UK live in towns and cities.
Answer:
A — Most people in the UK live in towns and cities but much of Britain is still countryside.
Famous British fashion designers are:
Answer:
A, B
When you arrive at the polling station, the staff will ask for your name and address.
Answer:
A — When you arrive at the polling station, the staff will ask for your name and address.
What yearly event happens between Oxford and Cambridge Universities?
Answer:
D — Rowing is also popular, both as a leisure activity and as a competitive sport. There is a popular yearly race on the Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
Mothering Sunday is two weeks before Easter
Answer:
B
During Slave trade, where did slaves primarily come from?
Answer:
A — Slaves came primarily from West Africa. Travelling on British ships in horrible conditions, they were taken to America and the Caribbean, where they were made to work on tobacco and sugar plantations.
Which TWO are associated with rugby?
Answer:
C, D — The most famous rugby union competition is the Six Nations Championship between England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy. The Super League is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition.
What is one of the roles of school governors and school boards?
Answer:
A — School governors and school boards have an important part to play in raising school standards. This includes setting the strategic direction of the school.
Which festival is celebrated on 31 October?
Answer:
C — Halloween is celebrated on 31 October.
On April Fool's day people normally give each other presents
Answer:
B
Where can you get help if you can't afford to pay a vet?
Answer:
A — Vaccinations and medical treatment for animals are available from veterinary surgeons (vets). There are charities which may help people who cannot afford to pay a vet.
Christian groups are:
Answer:
A, C
What English King introduced the Domesday Book?
Answer:
C
There are 160 Members in The National Assembly for Wales
Answer:
B
What is the Giant's Causeway made of?
Answer:
D — Located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway is a land formation of columns made from volcanic lava. It was formed about 50 million years ago. There are many legends about the Causeway and how it was formed.
Father's Day is the ______ Sunday in June
Answer:
C
What to do next
- Try Practice Test 2 in the same chapter.
- Re-read the study notes for Modern Society.
- Sit a full 24-question timed mock test when you are ready.