Übungsfragen mit Antworten

Richtige Antwort:Die Rechtsstaatlichkeit

Which of these is one of the fundamental principles of British life? — The rule of law

Richtige Antwort:Alle müssen sich an das Gesetz halten, auch die Regierung und die Polizei

What does the rule of law mean in the UK? — Everyone must obey the law, including the government and the police

Richtige Antwort:Die Menschen können frei entscheiden, solange sie sich an das Gesetz halten

Which statement best describes individual liberty in the UK? — People are free to make their own choices, as long as they stay within the law

Richtige Antwort:Ihr Recht respektieren, ihren eigenen Glauben zu haben und auszuüben

Your new neighbours follow a religion that is different from yours. Which response shows the British value of tolerance? — Respecting their right to hold and practise their own beliefs

Richtige Antwort:Ehrenamtlich bei einer örtlichen Tafel (food bank) helfen

Which of these is an example of participating in community life? — Volunteering to help at a local food bank

Richtige Antwort:Bei der nächsten Wahl eine andere Partei oder einen anderen Kandidaten wählen

In the UK's democracy, what can voters do if they are unhappy with the government? — Vote for a different party or candidate at the next election

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: someone who wants to settle permanently in the UK is expected to respect and obey the law. — True

Richtige Antwort:Sich um die Gegend, in der sie leben, und um die Umwelt kümmern

Which of these is a responsibility expected of people who live in the UK? — Looking after the area where they live and the environment

Richtige Antwort:Meinungsfreiheit

Which of these freedoms does the UK offer to the people who live there? — Freedom of speech

Richtige Antwort:Ihr Fall muss von einem unabhängigen Gericht fair verhandelt werden

A person has been accused of a crime. What does their right to a fair trial mean? — Their case must be heard fairly by an independent court

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false: to become a British citizen, you must belong to the Church of England. — False

Richtige Antwort:Jemandem wegen seiner Religion eine Stelle nicht geben

Which of these is an example of unfair discrimination? — Not giving someone a job because of their religion

Richtige Antwort:Sein Recht auf eine eigene Meinung respektieren

A colleague has political views that are very different from yours. What should you do? — Respect their right to their own opinion

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: looking after yourself and your family is one of the responsibilities expected of people who want to settle in the UK. — True

Richtige Antwort:Den Test erneut buchen und ein weiteres Mal ablegen

Someone takes the Life in the UK test and does not pass. What can they do? — Book the test again and take it another time

Richtige Antwort:Ihr Wissen über das britische Leben, einschließlich Geschichte, Traditionen und Gesetze

What does the Life in the UK test check? — Your knowledge of British life, including its history, traditions and laws

Richtige Antwort:Dass sie Englisch sprechen und lesen können und das Leben im Vereinigten Königreich verstehen

Most adults who apply for permanent residence or British citizenship must show two things. What are they? — That they can speak and read English, and understand life in the UK

Richtige Antwort:B1

What is the lowest level of an approved English qualification that can be used to apply for British citizenship? — B1

Richtige Antwort:Einen Studienabschluss, für den auf Englisch gelehrt oder geforscht wurde und der einem britischen Abschluss gleichgestellt ist

Apart from an approved English test, which of these can be used to prove your English when applying for citizenship? — A degree taught or researched in English that is recognised as equal to a UK degree

Richtige Antwort:Jemand, der 65 Jahre oder älter ist

Which of these people does not need to take the Life in the UK test? — Someone aged 65 or over

Richtige Antwort:18

The Life in the UK test has 24 questions. How many must you answer correctly to pass? — 18

Richtige Antwort:Die Kommunalverwaltung

Who usually arranges citizenship ceremonies for new British citizens? — The local authority (council)

Richtige Antwort:Weil er lieber nicht bei Gott schwören möchte

At a citizenship ceremony, why might a new citizen make an affirmation instead of an oath of allegiance? — Because they would prefer not to swear by God

Richtige Antwort:Die demokratischen Werte des Vereinigten Königreichs zu achten und seine Gesetze gewissenhaft zu befolgen

In the citizenship pledge, what do new British citizens promise? — To uphold the UK's democratic values and observe its laws faithfully

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: new citizens are given their certificate of British citizenship at the citizenship ceremony. — True

Richtige Antwort:England, Schottland, Wales und Nordirland

Which four countries make up the United Kingdom? — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Richtige Antwort:England, Schottland und Wales

Which countries together form Great Britain? — England, Scotland and Wales

Richtige Antwort:Das Vereinigte Königreich von Großbritannien und Nordirland

What is the full official name of the country? — The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Richtige Antwort:London

Which city is the capital of the United Kingdom? — London

Richtige Antwort:Edinburgh

What is the capital city of Scotland? — Edinburgh

Richtige Antwort:Cardiff

What is the capital city of Wales? — Cardiff

Richtige Antwort:Belfast

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland? — Belfast

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

The Republic of Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. — False

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

The Channel Islands are part of the United Kingdom. — False

Richtige Antwort:Sie haben ihre eigenen Regierungen

The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are Crown dependencies. How are they governed? — They have their own governments

Richtige Antwort:Die Falklandinseln

Which of these is a British overseas territory? — The Falkland Islands

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

British overseas territories, such as St Helena, are part of the United Kingdom. — False

Richtige Antwort:In Westminster, London

Where does the UK Parliament sit? — Westminster, in London

Richtige Antwort:England

Which country of the UK does NOT have its own devolved parliament or assembly? — England

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

The Union Flag is often called the Union Jack. — True

Richtige Antwort:Drei

How many crosses are combined in the Union Flag? — Three

Richtige Antwort:England

On the Union Flag, the red cross on a white background is the cross of St George. Which country does it represent? — England

Richtige Antwort:Ein weißes Schrägkreuz auf blauem Grund

What does the cross of St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, look like? — A diagonal white cross on a blue background

Richtige Antwort:Irland

The diagonal red cross on a white background is the cross of St Patrick. Which country does it represent on the Union Flag? — Ireland

Richtige Antwort:Wales war bereits mit England vereint, als die erste Union Flag 1606 geschaffen wurde

Why is Wales not shown on the Union Flag? — Wales was already united with England when the first Union Flag was made in 1606

Richtige Antwort:1801

In which year was the cross of St Patrick added to the Union Flag, when Ireland was united with Great Britain? — 1801

Richtige Antwort:Ein roter Drache auf weißem und grünem Grund

What is shown on the national flag of Wales? — A red dragon on a white and green background

Richtige Antwort:1. März

On which date is St David's Day, the national day of Wales? — 1 March

Richtige Antwort:Die Distel

Which plant is a national symbol of Scotland? — The thistle

Richtige Antwort:23. April

On which date is St George's Day, the national day of England? — 23 April

Richtige Antwort:Zu Fuß über Land, das Britannien mit dem Kontinent verband

For much of the Stone Age, how could people travel from mainland Europe to Britain? — By walking across land that joined Britain to the continent

Richtige Antwort:Die Landwirtschaft

About 6,000 years ago, newcomers brought a new way of life to Britain. What was it? — Farming

Richtige Antwort:Wiltshire

In which English county is Stonehenge? — Wiltshire

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false? Stonehenge was built by the Romans. — False

Richtige Antwort:Auf Orkney, vor der Nordküste Schottlands

Skara Brae, the best-preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, is found where? — On Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland

Richtige Antwort:In runden Hügelgräbern

In the Bronze Age, many people buried their dead in what kind of tomb? — Round barrows

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false? People in Bronze Age Britain lived in roundhouses. — True

Richtige Antwort:Eine eisenzeitliche Hügelfestung

Maiden Castle in Dorset is a famous example of what? — An Iron Age hill fort

Richtige Antwort:Keltische Sprachen, mit dem Walisischen verwandt

What kind of languages did people in Iron Age Britain speak? — Celtic languages, related to modern Welsh

Richtige Antwort:In der Eisenzeit

In which period were the first coins made in Britain? — The Iron Age

Richtige Antwort:Sie war nicht erfolgreich, und Britannien wurde damals nicht erobert

What was the result of Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain in 55 BC? — It did not succeed, and Britain was not conquered at that time

Richtige Antwort:Claudius

In AD 43 the Romans invaded Britain again, and this time they stayed. Which emperor was behind this invasion? — Claudius

Richtige Antwort:Eine Königin der Icener, die gegen die Römer kämpfte

Who was Boudicca? — A queen of the Iceni who fought against the Romans

Richtige Antwort:Am Ende der Westminster Bridge in London

Where in the UK can you see a well-known statue of Boudicca? — At the end of Westminster Bridge in London

Richtige Antwort:Um die Pikten im Norden fernzuhalten

Why did the Romans build Hadrian's Wall? — To keep out the Picts living in the north

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false? Hadrian's Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. — True

Richtige Antwort:Ein Netz aus Straßen und öffentlichen Gebäuden sowie ein Rechtssystem

Which of these did the Romans leave behind in Britain? — A network of roads and public buildings, and a system of law

Richtige Antwort:Die Jüten, die Angeln und die Sachsen

After the Romans left in AD 410, which peoples from northern Europe invaded and settled in Britain? — The Jutes, the Angles and the Saxons

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false? The Anglo-Saxons conquered the whole of Britain, including the mountains of Wales and Scotland. — False

Richtige Antwort:Das Schiffsgrab eines angelsächsischen Königs mit Schätzen und Rüstung

What was discovered at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk? — The ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king, with treasure and armour

Richtige Antwort:Auf der Insel Iona vor der Westküste Schottlands

Where did St Columba found a monastery that helped spread Christianity in the north? — On the island of Iona, off Scotland's west coast

Richtige Antwort:St. Augustine

Who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury? — St Augustine

Richtige Antwort:Aus Dänemark und Norwegen

Where did the Vikings who came to Britain originally come from? — Denmark and Norway

Richtige Antwort:Ein Gebiet im Norden und Osten Englands, in dem sich viele Wikinger niederließen

What was the Danelaw? — An area in the north and east of England where many Vikings settled

Richtige Antwort:Wikingerangriffe

In the 9th century, peoples in the north of Britain united under Kenneth MacAlpin. Which threat encouraged them to unite? — Viking attacks

Richtige Antwort:Wilhelm, Herzog der Normandie, aus Frankreich

Who defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066? — William, Duke of Normandy, from France

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: the Norman Conquest of 1066 is seen as the last successful foreign invasion of England. — True

Richtige Antwort:Eine lange Stickerei, die die Geschichte der normannischen Eroberung und von Hastings erzählt

What is the Bayeux Tapestry? — A long embroidery that tells the story of the Norman Conquest and Hastings

Richtige Antwort:Um die Städte und Dörfer Englands festzuhalten, wem das Land gehörte und welche Tiere die Menschen hatten

Why did William the Conqueror have the Domesday Book made? — To record the towns and villages of England, who owned the land and what animals they had

Richtige Antwort:Eduard I.

Which English king brought Wales under the English Crown with the Statute of Rhuddlan in 1284? — Edward I

Richtige Antwort:Conwy und Caernarfon

Which castles were built in Wales in the Middle Ages to keep English control there? — Conwy and Caernarfon

Richtige Antwort:Die Schotten unter Robert the Bruce besiegten die Engländer

What happened at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314? — The Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false: by the end of the Middle Ages, the English had conquered Scotland. — False

Richtige Antwort:Der Pale, rund um Dublin

By about 1200, the English ruled only part of Ireland. What was this area called? — The Pale, around Dublin

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false: the Hundred Years War between England and France lasted exactly 100 years. — False

Richtige Antwort:Heinrich V.

Which English king won the Battle of Agincourt against the French in 1415? — Henry V

Richtige Antwort:Etwa ein Drittel

The Black Death reached Britain in 1348. About how much of England's population died? — About one third

Richtige Antwort:Es gab weniger Menschen, die das Land bewirtschafteten, deshalb begannen die Bauern, höhere Löhne zu verlangen

Which of these was a result of the Black Death? — There were fewer people to work the land, so peasants began to ask for higher wages

Richtige Antwort:Die Magna Carta

In 1215 a group of noblemen forced King John to accept a charter of rights. What is this charter called? — The Magna Carta

Richtige Antwort:Sie legte fest, dass auch der König ans Gesetz gebunden ist

What was the main importance of the Magna Carta? — It set out the idea that even the king must obey the law

Richtige Antwort:Ritter, meist kleinere Grundbesitzer, und wohlhabendere Stadtbewohner

In medieval England, who sat in the House of Commons? — Knights, who were usually smaller landowners, and richer townspeople

Richtige Antwort:Die Lords, die Commons und der Klerus

In the Middle Ages, the Scottish Parliament had three Houses, called Estates. Which groups were they? — The lords, the commons and the clergy

Richtige Antwort:Indem sie früheren Entscheidungen und der Tradition folgten

How did English judges develop 'common law' in the Middle Ages? — By following earlier decisions (precedent) and tradition

Richtige Antwort:Normannisches Französisch

After the Norman Conquest, which language did the king and his noblemen speak? — Norman French

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: by about 1400, official documents in England were being written in English, and English had become the preferred language of the royal court and Parliament. — True

Richtige Antwort:Von einer Gruppe von Pilgern, die nach Canterbury reisen und sich gegenseitig Geschichten erzählen

What is Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales' about? — A group of pilgrims travelling to Canterbury who tell each other stories

Richtige Antwort:Bücher mit einer Druckerpresse drucken

What was William Caxton the first person in England to do? — Print books using a printing press

Richtige Antwort:Das Haus Lancaster und das Haus York

The Wars of the Roses began in 1455. Supporters of which two families fought in them? — The House of Lancaster and the House of York

Richtige Antwort:König Richard III. wurde getötet, und Heinrich Tudor wurde König Heinrich VII.

What happened at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485? — King Richard III was killed and Henry Tudor became King Henry VII

Richtige Antwort:Eine rote Rose mit einer weißen Rose darin, die beide Häuser vereinte

Henry VII married Elizabeth of York to bring the two rival families together. What became the symbol of the new House of Tudor? — A red rose with a white rose inside it, joining both houses

Richtige Antwort:Die Schlacht von Bosworth Field

Henry VII, the first Tudor king, won the crown by defeating Richard III at which battle in 1485? — The Battle of Bosworth Field

Richtige Antwort:Weil der Papst ihm nicht erlaubte, seine erste Ehe zu beenden

Why did Henry VIII break away from the Church of Rome? — Because the Pope would not allow him to end his first marriage

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

When Henry VIII set up the Church of England, the Pope remained its head. — False

Richtige Antwort:Anne Boleyn

Which of Henry VIII's wives was the mother of Elizabeth I? — Anne Boleyn

Richtige Antwort:Jane Seymour

Which of Henry VIII's wives gave birth to his son Edward and died soon afterwards? — Jane Seymour

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

Catherine Parr, the sixth and last wife of Henry VIII, outlived him. — True

Richtige Antwort:Es wurde per Gesetz förmlich mit England vereinigt; walisische Abgeordnete kamen ins Parlament

What happened to Wales during the reign of Henry VIII? — It was formally united with England by law, and Welsh MPs began to sit in Parliament

Richtige Antwort:Eine Bewegung in Europa gegen die Autorität des Papstes und gegen katholische Ideen und Bräuche

What was the Reformation? — A movement in Europe against the Pope's authority and Catholic ideas and practices

Richtige Antwort:Das Book of Common Prayer

Which book, first written during the reign of Edward VI, set out church services in English and is still used in some churches today? — The Book of Common Prayer

Richtige Antwort:Als strenggläubige Katholikin, die Protestanten verfolgte

How is Mary I, Henry VIII's elder daughter, mainly remembered? — As a devout Catholic who persecuted Protestants

Richtige Antwort:Sie führte die Kirche von England wieder als offizielle Kirche des Landes ein

What did Elizabeth I do about religion when she became queen? — She re-established the Church of England as the country's official church

Richtige Antwort:1588

In which year did England defeat the Spanish Armada, a large fleet of ships sent to invade the country? — 1588

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

Elizabeth I never married and had no children. — True

Richtige Antwort:Elisabeth I. hielt sie jahrelang gefangen und ließ sie später wegen einer Verschwörung hinrichten

What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots, after she fled from Scotland to England? — Elizabeth I kept her prisoner for years, and later had her executed for plotting

Richtige Antwort:Eine protestantische Kirche von Schottland mit presbyterianischer Struktur

What kind of church was established in Scotland after its Parliament broke with the Pope in 1560? — A Protestant Church of Scotland with a Presbyterian structure

Richtige Antwort:Romeo und Julia (Romeo and Juliet)

Which of these works was written by William Shakespeare? — Romeo and Juliet

Richtige Antwort:Jakob VI. von Schottland, der als Jakob I. König von England wurde

Who became King of England after Elizabeth I died in 1603? — James VI of Scotland, who became James I of England

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

When James VI of Scotland also became King of England in 1603, England and Scotland became a single country with one parliament. — False

Richtige Antwort:Eine neue englische Bibelübersetzung, die King-James-Bibel

Which important book was published in 1611, during the reign of James I? — A new English translation of the Bible, the King James Bible

Richtige Antwort:Land im Norden Irlands wurde katholischen Grundbesitzern weggenommen und an protestantische Siedler gegeben

What was the 'plantation' of Ulster in the early 1600s? — Land in the north of Ireland was taken from Catholic landowners and given to Protestant settlers

Richtige Antwort:Der König war von Gott auserwählt und musste dem Parlament keine Rechenschaft ablegen

Charles I believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings'. What does this idea mean? — The king was chosen by God and did not have to answer to Parliament

Richtige Antwort:Cavaliers (Kavaliere)

In the Civil War that began in 1642, what were the supporters of King Charles I called? — Cavaliers

Richtige Antwort:Das Commonwealth

After Charles I was executed in 1649, England became a republic. What was it called? — The Commonwealth

Richtige Antwort:Lord Protector

What title did Oliver Cromwell take as leader of the republic after the Civil War? — Lord Protector

Richtige Antwort:Karl II. wurde aus dem Exil zurückgerufen und die Monarchie wiederhergestellt

What happened in 1660, in the event known as the Restoration? — Charles II was invited back from exile and the monarchy was restored

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

In 1665, a major outbreak of plague in London killed thousands of people. — True

Richtige Antwort:Sir Christopher Wren

After the Great Fire of London in 1666, who designed the new St Paul's Cathedral? — Sir Christopher Wren

Richtige Antwort:Dass Häftlinge einem Gericht vorgeführt werden müssen, damit niemand unrechtmäßig in Haft sitzt

What did the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 guarantee? — That a person held prisoner must be brought before a court, so no one is held unlawfully

Richtige Antwort:Weil es in England keine Kämpfe gab, als Wilhelm von Oranien Jakob II. ablöste

Why is the change of monarch in 1688 called the 'Glorious Revolution'? — Because there was no fighting in England when William of Orange replaced James II

Richtige Antwort:Sie bestätigte die Rechte des Parlaments und die Grenzen der Macht des Monarchen

What did the Bill of Rights of 1689 do? — It confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the monarch's power

Richtige Antwort:England (einschließlich Wales) und Schottland

The Act of Union of 1707 created the Kingdom of Great Britain. Which two kingdoms did it join together? — England (including Wales) and Scotland

Richtige Antwort:Sein eigenes Rechts- und Bildungssystem

Which of these did Scotland keep after the Act of Union of 1707? — Its own legal and education systems

Richtige Antwort:1801

In which year did Ireland become part of the United Kingdom under an Act of Union? — 1801

Richtige Antwort:Sir Robert Walpole

Who is generally thought of as Britain's first Prime Minister? — Sir Robert Walpole

Richtige Antwort:Charles Edward Stuart, bekannt als Bonnie Prince Charlie

Who led the Jacobite rising that began in Scotland in 1745? — Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie

Richtige Antwort:Culloden

At which battle were the Jacobites finally defeated in 1746? — Culloden

Richtige Antwort:Grundherren vertrieben viele Kleinbauern von ihrem Land, um Platz für Schafe und Rinder zu schaffen

What happened during the Highland Clearances? — Landlords removed many small farmers from their land to make room for sheep and cattle

Richtige Antwort:Adam Smith

Which thinker of the Scottish Enlightenment is best known for his ideas about economics? — Adam Smith

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false? Britain was the first country to industrialise on a large scale. — True

Richtige Antwort:Er entwickelte Maschinen und Fabriken, die Baumwolle viel effizienter spannen

Richard Arkwright is remembered for which achievement of the Industrial Revolution? — Developing machines and mills that spun cotton much more efficiently

Richtige Antwort:Die Massenproduktion von Stahl

What did the process developed by Henry Bessemer make possible? — The mass production of steel

Richtige Antwort:Um Rohstoffe und Waren zwischen Fabriken, Städten und Häfen zu transportieren

Why were many canals built in Britain in the late 18th and early 19th centuries? — To carry raw materials and goods between factories, towns and ports

Richtige Antwort:Die Eisenbahn

Which new form of transport, powered by steam, spread quickly across Britain in the 1830s and 1840s? — The railways

Richtige Antwort:Isambard Kingdom Brunel, der viktorianische Ingenieur

Which engineer designed the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol? — Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Victorian engineer

Richtige Antwort:William Wilberforce

Which Member of Parliament led the campaign in Parliament to end the slave trade? — William Wilberforce

Richtige Antwort:Es machte den Handel mit Sklaven auf britischen Schiffen oder von britischen Häfen aus illegal

What did the law passed by Parliament in 1807 do? — It made it illegal to trade slaves on British ships or from British ports

Richtige Antwort:1833

In which year did an Act of Parliament abolish slavery throughout the British Empire? — 1833

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false? The first organised groups against slavery in Britain were set up by Quakers. — True

Richtige Antwort:Sie wehrten sich gegen Steuern, die ein Parlament festlegte, in dem sie keine Vertreter hatten

Why did many British colonists in North America rebel against Britain in the 1770s? — They objected to taxes set by a Parliament in which they had no representatives

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false? Britain recognised the independence of the American colonies in 1783. — True

Richtige Antwort:Die Schlacht von Trafalgar

Which sea battle of 1805 is remembered for Admiral Nelson's victory and his death? — The Battle of Trafalgar

Richtige Antwort:Der Duke of Wellington

Who commanded the army that defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815? — The Duke of Wellington

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false? Nelson's ship, HMS Victory, can still be visited in Portsmouth. — True

Richtige Antwort:18

How old was Victoria when she became queen in 1837? — 18

Richtige Antwort:Etwa 400 Millionen

By around 1900, roughly how many people lived in the British Empire? — About 400 million

Richtige Antwort:Für die Pflege verwundeter Soldaten im Krimkrieg und die Begründung der modernen Krankenpflege

Florence Nightingale is best known for which of these? — Caring for wounded soldiers in the Crimean War and founding modern nursing

Richtige Antwort:Die Kartoffelernte fiel wegen einer Pflanzenkrankheit aus

What caused the famine in Ireland in the mid-1840s? — The potato crop failed because of a plant disease

Richtige Antwort:Er erhöhte die Zahl der Wähler und gab Städten mehr Sitze im Parlament

What did the Reform Act of 1832 do? — It increased the number of voters and gave more seats to towns and cities

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false? Before 1870, the money a married woman earned automatically belonged to her husband. — True

Richtige Antwort:Für die Führung der Kampagne für das Frauenwahlrecht

Emmeline Pankhurst is best known for which of these? — Leading the campaign for women's right to vote

Richtige Antwort:1916

In which year did the Battle of the Somme begin? — 1916

Richtige Antwort:11. November 1918

When did the fighting in the First World War end? — 11 November 1918

Richtige Antwort:Österreich-Ungarn, das auf deutscher Seite kämpfte

Which of these countries fought against Britain in the First World War? — Austria-Hungary, which fought on Germany's side

Richtige Antwort:Sechs Grafschaften im Norden, die zu Nordirland wurden

In the early 1920s Ireland was divided into two parts. Which part stayed in the United Kingdom? — Six counties in the north, which became Northern Ireland

Richtige Antwort:Der Schiffbau

During the Depression of the 1930s, which kind of industry was hit especially hard in Britain? — Shipbuilding

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: in 1936 the BBC began the world's first regular television service. — True

Richtige Antwort:Der deutsche Einmarsch in Polen

Which event led Britain to declare war on Germany in 1939? — Germany's invasion of Poland

Richtige Antwort:Neville Chamberlain

Whom did Winston Churchill replace as Prime Minister in 1940? — Neville Chamberlain

Richtige Antwort:Mehr als 300 000 Soldaten wurden von den Stränden Nordfrankreichs gerettet

What happened at Dunkirk in 1940? — More than 300,000 soldiers were rescued from the beaches of northern France

Richtige Antwort:Die Spitfire und die Hurricane

Which RAF fighter planes are most closely linked with the Battle of Britain in 1940? — The Spitfire and the Hurricane

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: 'the Blitz' was the name given to the German bombing of London and other British cities in 1940 and 1941. — True

Richtige Antwort:In der Normandie

Where did the Allied D-Day landings take place on 6 June 1944? — Normandy

Richtige Antwort:Labour unter Clement Attlee

Which party won the general election of 1945, just after the war in Europe ended? — Labour, led by Clement Attlee

Richtige Antwort:Elend

Which of these was one of the five 'giant evils' named in the Beveridge Report of 1942? — Squalor

Richtige Antwort:Aneurin Bevan

As Minister of Health after the war, who led the creation of the National Health Service? — Aneurin (Nye) Bevan

Richtige Antwort:1948

In which year was the National Health Service set up? — 1948

Richtige Antwort:Indien und Pakistan

Which countries gained independence from Britain in 1947? — India and Pakistan

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false: the ship Empire Windrush, which arrived in 1948, brought people mainly from India. — False

Richtige Antwort:Uganda

In the early 1970s Britain took in about 28,000 people of Indian origin who had been forced to leave which country? — Uganda

Richtige Antwort:Die Gesetze zu Scheidung und Abtreibung wurden in England und Wales gelockert

Which of these changes happened in Britain in the late 1960s? — Laws on divorce and abortion were made less strict in England and Wales

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, was the first woman to hold that office in the UK. — True

Richtige Antwort:Den Verkauf vieler staatlicher Industrien an private Eigentümer

Which policy is Margaret Thatcher's government best known for? — Selling many state-owned industries to private owners

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false: the UK was one of the countries that founded the European Economic Community in 1957. — False

Richtige Antwort:1999

In which year were the first elections held to the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales? — 1999

Richtige Antwort:Zu einer Nordirland-Versammlung mit geteilter Macht

What did the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 lead to? — A power-sharing Northern Ireland Assembly

Richtige Antwort:Penicillin

What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928? — Penicillin

Richtige Antwort:Für die Beschreibung einer theoretischen Maschine, die die Grundlage moderner Computer legte

Alan Turing is best known for which achievement? — Describing a theoretical machine that laid the foundations of modern computers

Richtige Antwort:Das World Wide Web

What did Sir Tim Berners-Lee invent? — The World Wide Web

Richtige Antwort:Des Strahltriebwerks

Sir Frank Whittle, an RAF officer, is remembered for developing which invention in the 1930s? — The jet engine

Richtige Antwort:Dem Fernsehen

The Scottish engineer John Logie Baird is best known for his work on which invention? — The television

Richtige Antwort:Der Monarch

Who is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England? — The monarch

Richtige Antwort:Eine presbyterianische Kirche, die von Pfarrern und Ältesten geleitet wird

What kind of church is the Church of Scotland? — A Presbyterian church run by ministers and elders

Richtige Antwort:Der Moderator, der das Amt ein Jahr lang innehat

Who chairs the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland? — The Moderator, who holds the post for one year

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false: Wales and Northern Ireland each have an established church, in the same way that England has the Church of England. — False

Richtige Antwort:1. März

St David is the patron saint of Wales. On which date is St David's Day? — 1 March

Richtige Antwort:Nordirland, als gesetzlicher Feiertag in jedem Jahr

In which part of the UK is St Patrick's Day, 17 March, an official holiday? — Northern Ireland, as a bank holiday every year

Richtige Antwort:Advent

What is the period of about four weeks before Christmas called? — Advent

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: Boxing Day, the day after Christmas Day, is a public holiday in the UK. — True

Richtige Antwort:Die Auferstehung Jesu von den Toten

What do Christians celebrate on Easter Sunday? — Jesus rising from the dead

Richtige Antwort:Hindus und Sikhs, über fünf Tage

Diwali, often called the festival of lights, is mainly celebrated by which groups? — Hindus and Sikhs, over five days

Richtige Antwort:Chanukka

Which festival lasts eight days and involves lighting candles on a menorah? — Hanukkah

Richtige Antwort:Das Ende des Ramadan, eines Monats des Fastens

What does the festival of Eid al-Fitr mark? — The end of Ramadan, a month of fasting

Richtige Antwort:Die Gründung der Sikh-Gemeinschaft, die als Khalsa bekannt ist

Vaisakhi is a Sikh festival. What does it celebrate? — The founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa

Richtige Antwort:2. Januar

In Scotland, New Year's Eve is called Hogmanay. Which day is a public holiday in Scotland but not in the rest of the UK? — 2 January

Richtige Antwort:Sie schicken einem geliebten Menschen Karten oder Geschenke, manchmal anonym

What do people traditionally do on Valentine's Day, 14 February? — Send cards or gifts to someone they love, sometimes unsigned

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: on April Fool's Day, 1 April, people traditionally play jokes on each other only until midday. — True

Richtige Antwort:Der Sonntag drei Wochen vor Ostern

When is Mothering Sunday in the UK? — The Sunday three weeks before Easter

Richtige Antwort:Den Beginn des Winters

Halloween, on 31 October, has its roots in an ancient pagan festival. What did that festival mark? — The beginning of winter

Richtige Antwort:Um an den gescheiterten Plan von 1605 zu erinnern, das Parlamentsgebäude zu sprengen

Why do many people in the UK set off fireworks on 5 November? — To remember a failed plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605

Richtige Antwort:Die Menschen halten zwei Minuten Stille

What happens at 11 am on Remembrance Day, 11 November? — People keep a two-minute silence

Richtige Antwort:Australien

In cricket, the Ashes is a series of Test matches between England and which country? — Australia

Richtige Antwort:Weltmeisterschaft 1966

Bobby Moore captained the England football team to victory in which competition? — The 1966 World Cup

Richtige Antwort:Frankreich

Rugby's Six Nations Championship is played between England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy and which other country? — France

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

Is this statement true or false? The Grand National horse race takes place at Ascot in Berkshire. — False

Richtige Antwort:St Andrews

Which town in Scotland is known as the home of golf? — St Andrews

Richtige Antwort:Es ist das einzige auf Rasen

What makes Wimbledon different from the other Grand Slam tennis tournaments? — It is the only one played on grass

Richtige Antwort:Autorennen in der Formel 1

Jackie Stewart, a Scottish sportsman, won three world championships in which sport? — Motor racing, in Formula 1

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

Is this statement true or false? In the UK, people can only ski on artificial dry slopes. — False

Richtige Antwort:1908, 1948 und 2012

In which years has the UK hosted the Olympic Games? — 1908, 1948 and 2012

Richtige Antwort:Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire

The Paralympic Games grew out of sport for patients with spinal injuries at a hospital in which place? — Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire

Richtige Antwort:Eine Meile in weniger als vier Minuten zu laufen

In 1954 Roger Bannister became the first person to do what? — Run a mile in under four minutes

Richtige Antwort:Eistanz

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won Olympic gold medals in 1984 in which sport? — Ice dancing

Richtige Antwort:Rudern

Steve Redgrave won gold medals at five Olympic Games in a row. In which sport? — Rowing

Richtige Antwort:800 Meter und 1 500 Meter

At the 2004 Olympic Games, Kelly Holmes won two gold medals. In which events? — The 800 metres and the 1,500 metres

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

Is this statement true or false? Ellen MacArthur is famous for setting a world record for sailing alone around the world. — True

Richtige Antwort:Radsport

Chris Hoy and Bradley Wiggins both won Olympic gold medals in which sport? — Cycling

Richtige Antwort:Den Paralympischen Spielen

David Weir and Ellie Simmonds have both won gold medals at which sporting event? — The Paralympic Games

Richtige Antwort:5 000 Meter und 10 000 Meter

At the London 2012 Olympics, Mo Farah won gold medals in which events? — The 5,000 metres and the 10,000 metres

Richtige Antwort:Siebenkampf

Jessica Ennis won a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics in which event? — The heptathlon

Richtige Antwort:Die US Open

In 2012 Andy Murray became the first British man since 1936 to win a Grand Slam singles title. Which tournament did he win? — The US Open

Richtige Antwort:George Frederick Handel, der den Messias schrieb

Which composer was born in Germany, made his home in Britain and wrote the Water Music for King George I? — George Frederick Handel, who wrote Messiah

Richtige Antwort:Edward Elgar

Which composer wrote the music that is sung as 'Land of Hope and Glory' at the Last Night of the Proms? — Edward Elgar

Richtige Antwort:Die Planeten (The Planets)

What is Gustav Holst's best-known work? — The Planets

Richtige Antwort:Aldeburgh

The composer Benjamin Britten helped to found a music festival in which town? — Aldeburgh

Richtige Antwort:The Pirates of Penzance, ein viktorianisches Bühnenwerk von 1879

Which of these is a comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan? — The Pirates of Penzance, a Victorian stage work from 1879

Richtige Antwort:The Phantom of the Opera, ein Musical, das erstmals 1986 aufgeführt wurde

Which of these musicals was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber? — The Phantom of the Opera, a musical first staged in 1986

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false: the Laurence Olivier Awards are given each year for the best British films. — False

Richtige Antwort:Porträts, oft mit Land- oder Gartenhintergrund

Thomas Gainsborough, an 18th-century painter, is best known for what kind of work? — Portraits, often with a country or garden background

Richtige Antwort:John Constable

Who painted The Hay Wain, a famous picture of the countryside on the border of Suffolk and Essex? — John Constable

Richtige Antwort:Zeitgenössische Kunst

The Turner Prize, set up in 1984, is an award for what? — Contemporary art

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: Henry Moore was a sculptor known for large, semi-abstract figures in bronze and stone. — True

Richtige Antwort:Der Pop-Art

In the 1960s David Hockney became an important figure in which art movement? — Pop art

Richtige Antwort:Sir Christopher Wren

Which architect designed the new St Paul's Cathedral after the Great Fire of London in 1666? — Sir Christopher Wren

Richtige Antwort:Die Gestaltung nicht nur des Äußeren, sondern auch des Inneren seiner Gebäude

Robert Adam, an 18th-century Scottish architect, was known for what? — Designing the interiors of his buildings as well as the outside

Richtige Antwort:Das Cenotaph

Sir Edwin Lutyens designed which war memorial in Whitehall, London? — The Cenotaph

Richtige Antwort:Möbel

Thomas Chippendale was an 18th-century designer of what? — Furniture

Richtige Antwort:Pride and Prejudice (Stolz und Vorurteil)

Which of these novels was written by Jane Austen? — Pride and Prejudice

Richtige Antwort:Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist and Great Expectations were written by which author? — Charles Dickens

Richtige Antwort:Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created which famous fictional character? — Sherlock Holmes

Richtige Antwort:The Lord of the Rings (Der Herr der Ringe)

Which novel was voted the country's best-loved book in the BBC's national 'Big Read' poll in 2003? — The Lord of the Rings

Richtige Antwort:Robert Burns

Which poet wrote the words of 'Auld Lang Syne', sung in many countries at New Year? — Robert Burns

Richtige Antwort:Der Lake District

The poet William Wordsworth was inspired by the landscape of which area, now England's largest national park? — The Lake District

Richtige Antwort:Der Erste Weltkrieg

What is the main subject of Wilfred Owen's best-known poems? — The First World War

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false: Dylan Thomas, who wrote Under Milk Wood, was a Scottish poet. — False

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: Charlie Chaplin, the star of many silent comedy films made in Hollywood, was born in Britain. — True

Richtige Antwort:Auszeichnungen für Film und Fernsehen

What are the BAFTAs? — Awards for film and television

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: the National Trust, founded in 1895, is a charity that works to protect historic buildings, coastline and countryside. — True

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false: Big Ben is the official name of the clock tower at the Houses of Parliament. — False

Richtige Antwort:Cornwall

The Eden Project, with huge greenhouses holding plants from all over the world, is in which county? — Cornwall

Richtige Antwort:Durch Lava bei einem Vulkanausbruch vor Millionen von Jahren

The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland is made of thousands of stone columns. How were they formed? — By lava from a volcanic eruption millions of years ago

Richtige Antwort:Loch Lomond

Which is the largest stretch of fresh water in mainland Britain by surface area? — Loch Lomond

Richtige Antwort:Zur Feier der Jahrtausendwende

Why was the London Eye first built? — To celebrate the millennium

Richtige Antwort:Die Kronjuwelen

Which famous items are kept and shown to visitors at the Tower of London? — The Crown Jewels

Richtige Antwort:Nordwales

In which part of the UK is the Snowdonia (Eryri) national park? — North Wales

Richtige Antwort:Dem Fels eines erloschenen Vulkans

Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city's skyline, stands on what? — The rock of an extinct volcano

Richtige Antwort:Sie steht in keinem einzelnen Dokument, sondern beruht auf Gesetzen, Konventionen und Urteilen.

Which statement best describes the UK constitution? — It is not written in one document but comes from laws, conventions and court decisions.

Richtige Antwort:Die gewählte Regierung, die dem Parlament gegenüber Rechenschaft ablegt

The UK is a constitutional monarchy. Who decides government policy? — The elected government, which answers to Parliament

Richtige Antwort:Die wichtigsten Pläne und Gesetzesvorschläge der Regierung für die Sitzungsperiode

At the start of each new session of Parliament, the monarch reads a speech. What does this speech set out? — The government's main plans and proposed laws for the session

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false? The monarch has the right to be consulted by the Prime Minister, and to encourage and warn them, but government decisions are made by ministers. — True

Richtige Antwort:Er muss die königliche Zustimmung (Royal Assent) des Monarchen erhalten.

A bill has been passed by both Houses of Parliament. What must happen before it becomes law? — It must receive Royal Assent from the monarch.

Richtige Antwort:650

How many Members of Parliament (MPs) sit in the House of Commons, one for each constituency? — 650

Richtige Antwort:Der Kandidat mit den meisten Stimmen im Wahlkreis gewinnt, auch ohne mehr als die Hälfte der Stimmen.

How is an MP elected in a general election? — The candidate with the most votes in the constituency wins, even without more than half of them.

Richtige Antwort:In diesem Wahlkreis findet eine Nachwahl (by-election) statt.

What normally happens when an MP dies or resigns? — A by-election is held in that constituency.

Richtige Antwort:Fünf Jahre

What is the longest a Parliament can last before a general election must be held? — Five years

Richtige Antwort:Dafür zu sorgen, dass die Abgeordneten ihrer Partei anwesend sind und so abstimmen, wie die Partei es will

What is the main job of party whips in Parliament? — To make sure their party's MPs attend and vote as the party wants

Richtige Antwort:Sie werden auf Empfehlung des Premierministers vom Monarchen auf Lebenszeit ernannt.

How do most members of the House of Lords get their seats today? — They are appointed for life by the monarch, on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false? The House of Lords can permanently block any law passed by the House of Commons. — False

Richtige Antwort:Die Abgeordneten wählen den Sprecher in geheimer Wahl.

How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen? — MPs elect the Speaker in a secret ballot.

Richtige Antwort:Der Vorsitzende der Partei, die im Unterhaus (House of Commons) die meisten Sitze gewinnt

After a general election, who usually becomes Prime Minister? — The leader of the party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons

Richtige Antwort:10 Downing Street

What is the Prime Minister's official home and office in London? — 10 Downing Street

Richtige Antwort:Der Premierminister (Prime Minister)

Who chooses the ministers who make up the cabinet? — The Prime Minister

Richtige Antwort:Der Schatzkanzler (Chancellor of the Exchequer), der das Finanzministerium (Treasury) leitet

Which cabinet minister is responsible for the economy? — The Chancellor of the Exchequer, who runs the Treasury

Richtige Antwort:Führende Mitglieder der größten Oppositionspartei, die jeweils die Arbeit eines Ministeriums verfolgen

What is the shadow cabinet? — Senior members of the main opposition party, each following a government department

Richtige Antwort:Einmal pro Woche

When Parliament is sitting, how often does the Prime Minister answer questions from MPs at Prime Minister's Questions? — Once a week

Richtige Antwort:Sie sind politisch neutral und führen die Politik der jeweils regierenden Partei aus.

Which statement about civil servants is correct? — They are politically neutral and carry out the policies of whichever party is in government.

Richtige Antwort:Council Tax (Kommunalsteuer)

Which of these is a local tax that helps to pay for council services? — Council tax

Richtige Antwort:Verteidigung

Which policy area is decided by the UK Parliament for the whole of the UK, rather than by the devolved parliaments and assembly? — Defence

Richtige Antwort:Edinburgh

In which city does the Scottish Parliament meet? — Edinburgh

Richtige Antwort:Cardiff

In which city does the Senedd (the Welsh Parliament) meet? — Cardiff

Richtige Antwort:Das Karfreitagsabkommen (Good Friday Agreement) von 1998

Which agreement led to the creation of the Northern Ireland Assembly? — The Good Friday Agreement of 1998

Richtige Antwort:16

What is the minimum age for voting in elections to the Scottish Parliament? — 16

Richtige Antwort:Britische Staatsbürger, irische Staatsbürger und berechtigte Staatsbürger des Commonwealth

Which group of people living in the UK can vote in UK general elections, if they meet the other conditions? — British citizens, Irish citizens and eligible Commonwealth citizens

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false? To vote in UK elections, your name must be on the electoral register. — True

Richtige Antwort:Ein aktives Mitglied der Streitkräfte

Which of these people cannot stand for election as an MP while they are still in that job? — A serving member of the armed forces

Richtige Antwort:Sie erhalten kostenlose Parteisendungen, dürfen aber keine Werbezeit kaufen.

How do political parties appear on UK television to explain their views? — They get free party political broadcasts but cannot buy advertising time.

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false? Television and radio broadcasters in the UK must give balanced coverage of the different political parties. — True

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false? The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of countries, most of which were once part of the British Empire. — True

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false? The Council of Europe is part of the European Union and makes EU laws. — False

Richtige Antwort:Fünf

The UK is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. How many permanent members does the Security Council have? — Five

Richtige Antwort:Ein Bündnis europäischer und nordamerikanischer Länder, die vereinbart haben, einander zu verteidigen

What is NATO? — An alliance of European and North American countries that agree to defend each other

Richtige Antwort:Ein Streit mit dem Vermieter über Reparaturen in Ihrer Wohnung

Which of these would usually be dealt with under civil law rather than criminal law? — A disagreement with your landlord about repairs to your flat

Richtige Antwort:In einem Pub oder Restaurant eine Zigarette rauchen

Which of these is against the law in the UK? — Smoking a cigarette inside a pub or restaurant

Richtige Antwort:Leben und Eigentum schützen sowie Straftaten verhindern und aufklären

Which of these is one of the main jobs of the police in the UK? — Protecting life and property and preventing and detecting crime

Richtige Antwort:Sie unterstützen Polizeibeamte, zum Beispiel bei Streifengängen und bei Großveranstaltungen

What do police community support officers (PCSOs) do? — They support police officers, for example by patrolling the streets and helping at large events

Richtige Antwort:Sich an die betreffende Polizeibehörde wenden, zum Beispiel mit einem Brief an den Chief Constable

If you believe a police officer has treated you unfairly, what is a proper way to complain? — Contact the police force concerned, for example by writing to its chief constable

Richtige Antwort:Es der Polizei melden, zum Beispiel über die Anti-Terror-Hotline

What should you do if you think someone may be planning a terrorist attack? — Report it to the police, for example through the anti-terrorist hotline

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false: in England and Wales, magistrates are usually paid judges who must have legal qualifications. — False

Richtige Antwort:Friedensrichtergericht (Justice of the Peace Court)

In Scotland, which court deals with most minor criminal cases? — The Justice of the Peace Court

Richtige Antwort:Vor dem Krongericht (Crown Court)

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where are serious criminal cases, such as murder, tried? — In the Crown Court

Richtige Antwort:15

How many people sit on a jury in a criminal trial in Scotland? — 15

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false: in a criminal trial with a jury, the jury decides what sentence the guilty person will receive. — False

Richtige Antwort:10 bis 17

In England and Wales, youth courts hear cases against young people of which ages? — 10 to 17

Richtige Antwort:Schottland

Which part of the UK uses a Children's Hearings System to deal with most children and young people who have committed offences? — Scotland

Richtige Antwort:Es ist ein unkomplizierter Weg, kleinere Geldstreitigkeiten zu klären, ohne dass man einen Anwalt braucht

What is true of the small claims procedure? — It is an informal way to settle smaller money disputes without needing a lawyer

Richtige Antwort:Das Grafschaftsgericht (County Court)

In England and Wales, which court deals with most civil disputes, such as unpaid debts or broken contracts? — The County Court

Richtige Antwort:Citizens Advice

Where can you get free advice and find out about local solicitors and the kinds of law they deal with? — Citizens Advice

Richtige Antwort:1950

In which year was the European Convention on Human Rights signed, with the UK among the first countries to sign it? — 1950

Richtige Antwort:Das Recht auf ein faires Verfahren

Which of these is a right protected by the European Convention on Human Rights? — The right to a fair trial

Richtige Antwort:Wegen seiner Religion oder Weltanschauung

In England, Scotland and Wales, the Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to treat someone less favourably at work because of which of these? — Their religion or belief

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

True or false: in the UK, forcing your husband or wife to have sex is a crime, even within marriage. — True

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

True or false: female genital mutilation (FGM) is illegal in the UK, but it is legal to take a girl abroad to have it done. — False

Richtige Antwort:Es ist eine Straftat, jemanden gegen seinen Willen zur Heirat zu zwingen

What is true about forced marriage in the UK? — It is a crime to force someone to marry against their will

Richtige Antwort:Der Arbeitgeber behält sie vom Lohn ein, bevor sie ihn erhalten, über das System Pay As You Earn (PAYE)

How do most employees in the UK pay income tax? — Their employer takes it from their pay before they get it, through PAYE (Pay As You Earn)

Richtige Antwort:Sie helfen dabei, Anspruch auf die staatliche Rente und einige andere Leistungen zu erwerben

Why is it important to pay National Insurance contributions? — They help you qualify for the State Pension and some other benefits

Richtige Antwort:Für das Fahren des Autos versichert sein

Which of these is a legal requirement for anyone driving a car on public roads in the UK? — Being insured to drive the car

Richtige Antwort:Die Rechte anderer zu respektieren, einschließlich ihres Rechts auf eine eigene Meinung

Which of these is one of the shared responsibilities that people living in the UK are expected to accept? — Respecting other people's rights, including their right to their own opinions

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

Voting in UK elections is compulsory for every adult citizen. — False

Richtige Antwort:Sich vorstellen, wenn Sie sie sehen

You have just moved into a new home. What is a good way to start a friendly relationship with your neighbours? — Introduce yourself when you see them

Richtige Antwort:Müll und Wertstoffe am richtigen Abholtag rausstellen

Your council collects household rubbish and recycling on set days. What should you do? — Put your rubbish and recycling out on the correct collection day

Richtige Antwort:Sich dafür entscheiden, ohne Bezahlung für einen guten Zweck zu arbeiten

What is volunteering? — Choosing to work for a good cause without being paid

Richtige Antwort:Sie kann Erfahrung und Fähigkeiten bringen, die bei der Arbeitssuche helfen

Apart from helping other people, how can volunteering benefit the volunteer? — It can give you experience and skills that help when looking for work

Richtige Antwort:Veranstaltungen organisieren und Geld für die Schule sammeln

What do parent-teacher associations (PTAs) often do in schools? — Organise events and raise money for the school

Richtige Antwort:Die strategische Ausrichtung der Schule festlegen und prüfen, wie gut sie arbeitet

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which of these is a role of school governors? — Setting the school's strategic direction and checking how well it is doing

Richtige Antwort:Eltern und andere Mitglieder der örtlichen Gemeinschaft

In England, who can apply to become a school governor? — Parents and other members of the local community

Richtige Antwort:Von Tür zu Tür gehen und Leute bitten, eine Partei oder einen Kandidaten zu unterstützen

What is 'canvassing' during an election campaign? — Going from door to door to ask people to support a party or candidate

Richtige Antwort:Krankenhäuser behandeln mit gespendetem Blut Patienten, zum Beispiel nach Unfällen oder bei Operationen

Why does the NHS need people to give blood regularly? — Hospitals use donated blood to treat patients, for example after accidents or in operations

Richtige Antwort:Ihre Entscheidung im NHS Organ Donor Register eintragen und es Ihrer Familie sagen

You would like your organs to help other people after your death. What is a sensible step to take? — Register your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register and tell your family

Richtige Antwort:Richtig

Dropping litter in the street is a criminal offence, and you can be fined for it. — True

Richtige Antwort:So viel Hausmüll wie möglich recyceln

Which of these is a good way to help protect the environment at home? — Recycling as much of your household waste as you can

Richtige Antwort:Es unterstützt örtliche Geschäfte und verringert die Umweltverschmutzung, weil Waren kürzere Wege zurücklegen

How can shopping locally help your community and the environment? — It supports local businesses and cuts pollution because goods travel shorter distances

Richtige Antwort:7 bis 22 Uhr

On the day of a general election, polling stations are usually open during which hours? — 7am to 10pm

Richtige Antwort:Sie werden zufällig aus dem Wählerverzeichnis ausgewählt

How are people chosen to do jury service? — They are picked at random from the electoral register

Richtige Antwort:Falsch

If you are called for jury service, you can usually refuse without giving any reason. — False

Richtige Antwort:Dafür sorgen, dass Ihr Name im Wählerverzeichnis steht

What must you do before you can vote in a UK election? — Make sure your name is on the electoral register

Richtige Antwort:Eine Briefwahl

You will be away on the day of an election and cannot get to your polling station. What can you apply for so that you can still vote? — A postal vote

Richtige Antwort:Die geschuldeten Steuern zahlen

Richtige Antwort:Andere Menschen fair behandeln

Which TWO of these are responsibilities expected of people who live in the UK? — Paying the taxes they owe · Treating other people fairly

Richtige Antwort:Am Leben der Gemeinschaft teilnehmen

Richtige Antwort:Demokratie

Which TWO of these are among the fundamental principles of British life? — Taking part in community life · Democracy

Richtige Antwort:Die Freiheit, der Religion ihrer Wahl zu folgen

Richtige Antwort:Gesetzlichen Schutz vor ungerechter Diskriminierung

Which TWO of these can people who live in the UK expect? — Freedom to follow the religion of their choice · Protection by law from unfair discrimination

Richtige Antwort:Einer Anwohnervereinigung beitreten

Richtige Antwort:Bei einer örtlichen Wohltätigkeitsorganisation oder Gemeinschaftsgruppe helfen

Which TWO of these are good ways to take part in community life? — Joining a residents' association · Helping at a local charity or community group

Richtige Antwort:An Wahlen teilnehmen

Richtige Antwort:Dem MP wegen eines örtlichen Problems schreiben

Which TWO of these are ways of taking part in democracy in the UK? — Voting in elections · Writing to your MP about a local problem

Richtige Antwort:Individuelle Freiheit

Richtige Antwort:Toleranz gegenüber Menschen mit anderem Glauben und anderen Überzeugungen

Which TWO of these are British values that new residents are expected to respect? — Individual liberty · Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Richtige Antwort:Die Osterglocke (daffodil)

Richtige Antwort:Der Lauch (leek)

Which TWO of these are national symbols of Wales? — The daffodil · The leek

Richtige Antwort:Jersey

Richtige Antwort:Die Isle of Man

Which TWO of these places are Crown dependencies? — Jersey · The Isle of Man

Richtige Antwort:Walisisch

Richtige Antwort:Schottisch-Gälisch

Which TWO of these languages are spoken in parts of the UK, as well as English? — Welsh · Scottish Gaelic

Richtige Antwort:17. März - St. Patrick

Richtige Antwort:30. November - St. Andrew

Which TWO of these pairs of a date and a saint's day are correct? — 17 March - St Patrick · 30 November - St Andrew

Richtige Antwort:Es liegt auf der Insel Irland

Richtige Antwort:Es hat eine Landgrenze zur Republik Irland

Which TWO statements about Northern Ireland are correct? — It is part of the island of Ireland · It has a land border with the Republic of Ireland

Richtige Antwort:Der Snowdon ist der höchste Berg von Wales

Richtige Antwort:Der Ben Nevis ist der höchste Berg des Vereinigten Königreichs

Which TWO statements about the UK's mountains are correct? — Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales · Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK

Richtige Antwort:Er war König von Wessex

Richtige Antwort:Er kämpfte gegen die Wikinger und vereinbarte mit ihnen eine Grenze

Which TWO statements about Alfred the Great are correct? — He was king of Wessex · He fought against the Vikings and agreed a boundary with them

Richtige Antwort:Viele angelsächsische Adlige verloren ihr Land an normannische Herren

Richtige Antwort:Es wurden Burgen gebaut, damit die Normannen das Land kontrollieren konnten

Which TWO were results of the Norman Conquest of England? — Many Anglo-Saxon nobles lost their land to Norman lords · Castles were built to help the Normans control the country

Richtige Antwort:Er war Erzbischof von Canterbury

Richtige Antwort:Er wurde in der Kathedrale von Canterbury ermordet

Which TWO statements about Thomas Becket are correct? — He was Archbishop of Canterbury · He was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral

Richtige Antwort:Catherine Howard

Richtige Antwort:Anne Boleyn

Which TWO of Henry VIII's wives were executed? — Catherine Howard · Anne Boleyn

Richtige Antwort:Maria I. (Mary I)

Richtige Antwort:Elisabeth I. (Elizabeth I)

Which TWO of these women ruled England as queen in their own right? — Mary I · Elizabeth I

Richtige Antwort:Ein Katholik durfte nicht Monarch werden

Richtige Antwort:Das Parlament wurde mächtiger als der Monarch

Which TWO changes followed the Glorious Revolution of 1688? — A Catholic could not become monarch · Parliament became more powerful than the monarch

Richtige Antwort:Kohlebergbau

Richtige Antwort:Baumwollspinnerei und -weberei

Which TWO industries were important in the Industrial Revolution in Britain? — Coal mining · Cotton spinning and weaving

Richtige Antwort:Die Weltausstellung fand in ihrer Regierungszeit statt

Richtige Antwort:Ihr Ehemann war Prinz Albert

Which TWO statements about Queen Victoria are correct? — The Great Exhibition took place in her reign · Her husband was Prince Albert

Richtige Antwort:1918 erhielten einige Frauen über 30 das Wahlrecht

Richtige Antwort:1928 erhielten Frauen das Wahlrecht zu den gleichen Bedingungen wie Männer

Which TWO statements about women's right to vote in the UK are correct? — In 1918 some women over 30 won the vote · In 1928 women won the vote on the same terms as men

Richtige Antwort:Italien

Richtige Antwort:Deutschland

Which TWO countries fought against Britain in the Second World War? — Italy · Germany

Richtige Antwort:Ghana

Richtige Antwort:Jamaika

Which TWO of these countries became independent from Britain after 1945? — Ghana · Jamaica

Richtige Antwort:Großbritannien schickte eine Einsatzflotte und eroberte die Inseln zurück

Richtige Antwort:Argentinien besetzte die Falklandinseln

Which TWO statements about the Falklands War of 1982 are correct? — Britain sent a task force and took the islands back · Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands

Richtige Antwort:Er wurde 1994 eröffnet

Richtige Antwort:Er verbindet England und Frankreich

Which TWO statements about the Channel Tunnel are correct? — It opened in 1994 · It links England and France

Richtige Antwort:Robert Boyle

Richtige Antwort:Isaac Newton

Which TWO of these scientists worked in the 17th century? — Robert Boyle · Isaac Newton

Richtige Antwort:Eid al-Fitr

Richtige Antwort:Eid al-Adha

Which TWO of these festivals are celebrated by Muslims? — Eid al-Fitr · Eid al-Adha

Richtige Antwort:Der erste Weihnachtstag

Richtige Antwort:Karfreitag

Which TWO of these days are public holidays in all parts of the UK? — Christmas Day · Good Friday

Richtige Antwort:The Beatles

Richtige Antwort:The Rolling Stones

Which TWO of these music groups are from Britain? — The Beatles · The Rolling Stones

Richtige Antwort:Sturmhöhe (Wuthering Heights)

Richtige Antwort:Jane Eyre

Which TWO of these novels were written by the Brontë sisters? — Wuthering Heights · Jane Eyre

Richtige Antwort:Das Edinburgh Festival

Richtige Antwort:Das National Eisteddfod of Wales

Which TWO of these are annual arts festivals held in the UK? — The Edinburgh Festival · The National Eisteddfod of Wales

Richtige Antwort:Die Cairngorms

Richtige Antwort:Der Peak District

Which TWO of these are national parks in the UK? — The Cairngorms · The Peak District

Richtige Antwort:Einen Weihnachtsbaum schmücken

Richtige Antwort:Weihnachtslieder singen

Which TWO of these are Christmas traditions in the UK? — Decorating a Christmas tree · Singing carols

Richtige Antwort:Hot Cross Buns essen

Richtige Antwort:Ostereier verschenken

Which TWO of these are traditionally linked with Easter in the UK? — Eating hot cross buns · Giving Easter eggs

Richtige Antwort:Neue Gesetze debattieren und verabschieden

Richtige Antwort:Die Arbeit der Regierung kontrollieren

Which TWO are main jobs of Parliament? — Debating and passing new laws · Checking the work of the government

Richtige Antwort:Bildung

Richtige Antwort:Gesundheit

Which TWO of these matters are decided by the devolved governments, for example in Scotland? — Education · Health

Richtige Antwort:Hausmüll abholen

Richtige Antwort:Öffentliche Bibliotheken betreiben

Which TWO of these services are provided by local councils? — Collecting household rubbish · Running public libraries

Richtige Antwort:High Court of Justiciary

Richtige Antwort:Court of Session

Which TWO courts are found in Scotland? — The High Court of Justiciary · The Court of Session

Richtige Antwort:Das House of Commons (Unterhaus)

Richtige Antwort:Der Senedd (walisisches Parlament)

Which TWO of these are made up of people chosen by voters? — The House of Commons · The Senedd

Richtige Antwort:Er ist das höchste Gericht für Zivilsachen im gesamten Vereinigten Königreich

Richtige Antwort:Er hat seinen Sitz in London

Which TWO statements about the UK Supreme Court are correct? — It is the highest court for civil cases in the whole UK · It sits in London