Domande di esercitazione con risposte

Risposta corretta:Lo stato di diritto

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

Risposta corretta:Tutti devono rispettare la legge, compresi il governo e la polizia

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

Risposta corretta:Le persone sono libere di fare le proprie scelte, purché rispettino la legge

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

Risposta corretta:Rispettare il loro diritto di avere e praticare le proprie convinzioni

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

Risposta corretta:Fare volontariato in una banca alimentare del quartiere

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

Risposta corretta:Votare per un altro partito o candidato alle elezioni successive

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Prendersi cura della zona in cui si vive e dell'ambiente

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

Risposta corretta:La libertà di parola

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

Risposta corretta:Il suo caso deve essere esaminato in modo equo da un tribunale indipendente

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Non dare un lavoro a qualcuno a causa della sua religione

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

Risposta corretta:Rispettare il suo diritto ad avere la propria opinione

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Prenotare di nuovo il test e rifarlo in un'altra occasione

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

Risposta corretta:La vostra conoscenza della vita britannica, compresi storia, tradizioni e leggi

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

Risposta corretta:Di saper parlare e leggere l'inglese e di comprendere la vita nel Regno Unito

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

Risposta corretta:B1

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

Risposta corretta:Una laurea insegnata o ottenuta con ricerca in lingua inglese, riconosciuta come equivalente a una laurea britannica

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

Risposta corretta:Chi ha 65 anni o più

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

Risposta corretta:18

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

Risposta corretta:L'autorità locale

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

Risposta corretta:Perché preferisce non giurare davanti a Dio

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

Risposta corretta:Di difendere i valori democratici del Regno Unito e di rispettarne fedelmente le leggi

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Inghilterra, Scozia, Galles e Irlanda del Nord

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

Risposta corretta:Inghilterra, Scozia e Galles

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

Risposta corretta:Regno Unito di Gran Bretagna e Irlanda del Nord

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

Risposta corretta:Londra

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

Risposta corretta:Edimburgo

What is the capital city of Scotland? — Edinburgh

Risposta corretta:Cardiff

What is the capital city of Wales? — Cardiff

Risposta corretta:Belfast

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland? — Belfast

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Hanno ciascuna un proprio governo

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

Risposta corretta:Le Isole Falkland

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:A Westminster, a Londra

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

Risposta corretta:Inghilterra

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Tre

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

Risposta corretta:Inghilterra

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

Risposta corretta:Una croce bianca diagonale su sfondo blu

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

Risposta corretta:Irlanda

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

Risposta corretta:Il Galles era già unito all'Inghilterra quando fu creata la prima Union Flag, nel 1606

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

Risposta corretta:1801

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

Risposta corretta:Un drago rosso su sfondo bianco e verde

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

Risposta corretta:1 marzo

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

Risposta corretta:Il cardo

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

Risposta corretta:23 aprile

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

Risposta corretta:Camminando su terre che univano la Britannia al continente

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

Risposta corretta:L'agricoltura

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

Risposta corretta:Wiltshire

In which English county is Stonehenge? — Wiltshire

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Nelle Orcadi, al largo della costa settentrionale della Scozia

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

Risposta corretta:Tumuli rotondi

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Un forte collinare dell'età del ferro

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

Risposta corretta:Le lingue celtiche, affini al gallese moderno

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

Risposta corretta:L'età del ferro

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

Risposta corretta:Non riuscì e la Britannia non fu conquistata in quel momento

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

Risposta corretta:Claudio

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

Risposta corretta:Una regina degli Iceni che combatté contro i Romani

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

Risposta corretta:All'estremità del ponte di Westminster, a Londra

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

Risposta corretta:Per tenere fuori i Pitti che vivevano nel nord

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Una rete di strade ed edifici pubblici e un sistema giuridico

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

Risposta corretta:Gli Juti, gli Angli e i Sassoni

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:La sepoltura in una nave di un re anglosassone, con tesori e armature

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

Risposta corretta:Sull'isola di Iona, al largo della costa occidentale della Scozia

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

Risposta corretta:Sant'Agostino (St Augustine)

Who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury? — St Augustine

Risposta corretta:Dalla Danimarca e dalla Norvegia

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

Risposta corretta:Una zona del nord e dell'est dell'Inghilterra dove si stabilirono molti vichinghi

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

Risposta corretta:Gli attacchi dei vichinghi

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

Risposta corretta:Guglielmo, duca di Normandia, dalla Francia

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Un lungo ricamo che racconta la conquista normanna e la battaglia di Hastings

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

Risposta corretta:Per registrare le città e i villaggi d'Inghilterra, chi possedeva la terra e quali animali aveva

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

Risposta corretta:Edoardo I

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

Risposta corretta:Conwy e Caernarfon

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

Risposta corretta:Gli scozzesi, guidati da Robert the Bruce, sconfissero gli inglesi

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Il Pale, intorno a Dublino

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Enrico V

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

Risposta corretta:Circa un terzo

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

Risposta corretta:C'erano meno persone per lavorare la terra, perciò i contadini iniziarono a chiedere salari più alti

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

Risposta corretta:La 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

Risposta corretta:Affermava l'idea che anche il re doveva rispettare la legge

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

Risposta corretta:I cavalieri, di solito piccoli proprietari terrieri, e le persone più ricche delle città

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

Risposta corretta:I lord, i comuni e il clero

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

Risposta corretta:Seguendo le decisioni precedenti e la tradizione

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

Risposta corretta:Il francese normanno

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Di un gruppo di pellegrini in viaggio verso Canterbury che si raccontano storie

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

Risposta corretta:Stampare libri con una macchina da stampa

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

Risposta corretta:La casa di Lancaster e la casa di 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

Risposta corretta:Il re Riccardo III fu ucciso ed Enrico Tudor divenne re Enrico VII

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

Risposta corretta:Una rosa rossa con dentro una rosa bianca, a unire le due casate

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

Risposta corretta:La battaglia di 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

Risposta corretta:Perché il Papa non gli permise di sciogliere il suo primo matrimonio

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Anna Bolena

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

Risposta corretta:Jane Seymour

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Fu unito formalmente all'Inghilterra per legge e i deputati gallesi iniziarono a sedere in Parlamento

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

Risposta corretta:Un movimento in Europa contro l'autorità del Papa e le idee e le pratiche cattoliche

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

Risposta corretta:Il Libro della preghiera comune (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

Risposta corretta:Come una devota cattolica che perseguitò i protestanti

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

Risposta corretta:Ristabilì la Chiesa d'Inghilterra come chiesa ufficiale del paese

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

Risposta corretta:1588

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

Elizabeth I never married and had no children. — True

Risposta corretta:Elisabetta I la tenne prigioniera per anni e poi la fece giustiziare per aver complottato

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

Risposta corretta:Una Chiesa di Scozia protestante con una struttura presbiteriana

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

Risposta corretta:Romeo e Giulietta (Romeo and Juliet)

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

Risposta corretta:Giacomo VI di Scozia, che divenne Giacomo I d'Inghilterra

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Una nuova traduzione inglese della Bibbia, nota come Bibbia di re Giacomo (King James Bible)

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

Risposta corretta:Le terre del nord dell'Irlanda furono tolte ai proprietari cattolici e date a coloni protestanti

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

Risposta corretta:Il re era scelto da Dio e non doveva rispondere al Parlamento

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

Risposta corretta:Cavalieri (Cavaliers)

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

Risposta corretta:Il Commonwealth

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

Risposta corretta:Lord Protettore

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

Risposta corretta:Carlo II fu richiamato dall'esilio e la monarchia fu restaurata

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Sir Christopher Wren

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

Risposta corretta:Che un detenuto dovesse comparire davanti a un tribunale, per non essere trattenuto illegalmente

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

Risposta corretta:Perché non ci furono combattimenti in Inghilterra quando Guglielmo d'Orange sostituì Giacomo II

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

Risposta corretta:Confermò i diritti del Parlamento e i limiti del potere del monarca

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

Risposta corretta:Inghilterra (Galles compreso) e Scozia

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

Risposta corretta:I propri sistemi giuridico e scolastico

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

Risposta corretta:1801

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

Risposta corretta:Sir Robert Walpole

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

Risposta corretta:Charles Edward Stuart, noto come Bonnie Prince Charlie

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

Risposta corretta:Culloden

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

Risposta corretta:I proprietari terrieri cacciarono molti piccoli agricoltori dalle loro terre per fare spazio a pecore e bovini

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

Risposta corretta:Adam Smith

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Aver sviluppato macchine e filande che filavano il cotone in modo molto più efficiente

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

Risposta corretta:La produzione di massa dell'acciaio

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

Risposta corretta:Per trasportare materie prime e merci tra fabbriche, città e porti

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

Risposta corretta:Le ferrovie

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

Risposta corretta:Isambard Kingdom Brunel, l'ingegnere vittoriano

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

Risposta corretta:William Wilberforce

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

Risposta corretta:Rese illegale il commercio di schiavi su navi britanniche o da porti britannici

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

Risposta corretta:1833

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Si opponevano alle tasse stabilite da un Parlamento in cui non avevano rappresentanti

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:La battaglia di Trafalgar

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

Risposta corretta:Il duca di Wellington

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:18

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

Risposta corretta:Circa 400 milioni

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

Risposta corretta:Aver curato i soldati feriti nella guerra di Crimea e aver fondato l'infermieristica moderna

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

Risposta corretta:Il raccolto di patate fallì a causa di una malattia delle piante

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

Risposta corretta:Aumentò il numero degli elettori e diede più seggi a città e centri urbani

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Aver guidato la campagna per il diritto di voto delle donne

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

Risposta corretta:1916

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

Risposta corretta:11 novembre 1918

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

Risposta corretta:Austria-Ungheria, che combatté al fianco della Germania

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

Risposta corretta:Sei contee del nord, che divennero l'Irlanda del Nord

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

Risposta corretta:La cantieristica navale

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:L'invasione della Polonia da parte della Germania

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

Risposta corretta:Neville Chamberlain

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

Risposta corretta:Più di 300.000 soldati furono salvati dalle spiagge del nord della Francia

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

Risposta corretta:Lo Spitfire e lo Hurricane

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:In Normandia

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

Risposta corretta:I laburisti, guidati da Clement Attlee

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

Risposta corretta:Il degrado

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

Risposta corretta:Aneurin Bevan

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

Risposta corretta:1948

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

Risposta corretta:India e Pakistan

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:L'Uganda

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

Risposta corretta:Le leggi sul divorzio e sull'aborto furono rese meno rigide in Inghilterra e Galles

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Aver venduto a privati molte industrie statali

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:1999

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

Risposta corretta:Un'Assemblea dell'Irlanda del Nord basata sulla condivisione del potere

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

Risposta corretta:La penicillina

What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928? — Penicillin

Risposta corretta:Aver descritto una macchina teorica che pose le basi dei computer moderni

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

Risposta corretta:Il World Wide Web

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

Risposta corretta:Il motore a reazione

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

Risposta corretta:La televisione

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

Risposta corretta:Il monarca (monarch)

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

Risposta corretta:Una chiesa presbiteriana guidata da ministri e anziani

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

Risposta corretta:Il Moderatore (Moderator), che ricopre l'incarico per un anno

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:1° marzo

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

Risposta corretta:Irlanda del Nord, come bank holiday ogni anno

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

Risposta corretta:Avvento (Advent)

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:La risurrezione di Gesù dai morti

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

Risposta corretta:Indù e sikh, nell'arco di cinque giorni

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

Risposta corretta:Hanukkah

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

Risposta corretta:La fine del Ramadan, un mese di digiuno

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

Risposta corretta:La fondazione della comunità sikh detta Khalsa

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

Risposta corretta:2 gennaio

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

Risposta corretta:Si mandano biglietti o regali a una persona amata, a volte senza firmarsi

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:La domenica tre settimane prima di Pasqua

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

Risposta corretta:L'inizio dell'inverno

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

Risposta corretta:Per ricordare una congiura fallita nel 1605 per far saltare in aria le Houses of Parliament

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

Risposta corretta:Le persone osservano due minuti di silenzio

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

Risposta corretta:Australia

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

Risposta corretta:Il Mondiale del 1966

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

Risposta corretta:Francia

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:St Andrews

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

Risposta corretta:È l'unico che si gioca sull'erba

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

Risposta corretta:Automobilismo, in Formula 1

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:1908, 1948 e 2012

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

Risposta corretta:Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire

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

Risposta corretta:Correre un miglio in meno di quattro minuti

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

Risposta corretta:Danza sul ghiaccio

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

Risposta corretta:Canottaggio

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

Risposta corretta:Gli 800 metri e i 1.500 metri

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Ciclismo

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

Risposta corretta:I Giochi paralimpici

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

Risposta corretta:I 5.000 metri e i 10.000 metri

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

Risposta corretta:L'eptathlon

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

Risposta corretta:Gli 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

Risposta corretta:George Frederick Handel, autore del Messiah

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

Risposta corretta: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

Risposta corretta:The Planets

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

Risposta corretta:Aldeburgh

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

Risposta corretta:The Pirates of Penzance, un'opera teatrale vittoriana del 1879

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

Risposta corretta:The Phantom of the Opera, un musical messo in scena per la prima volta nel 1986

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Ritratti, spesso con sfondo di campagna o giardino

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

Risposta corretta:John Constable

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

Risposta corretta:L'arte contemporanea

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:La pop art

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

Risposta corretta:Sir Christopher Wren

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

Risposta corretta:Aver progettato gli interni dei suoi edifici oltre agli esterni

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

Risposta corretta:Il Cenotaph

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

Risposta corretta:Mobili

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

Risposta corretta:Orgoglio e pregiudizio (Pride and Prejudice)

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

Risposta corretta:Charles Dickens

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

Risposta corretta:Sherlock Holmes

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

Risposta corretta:Il Signore degli Anelli (The Lord of the Rings)

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

Risposta corretta:Robert Burns

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

Risposta corretta:Il Lake District

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

Risposta corretta:La prima guerra mondiale

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Premi per il cinema e la televisione

What are the BAFTAs? — Awards for film and television

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Cornovaglia

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

Risposta corretta:Dalla lava di un'eruzione vulcanica milioni di anni fa

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

Risposta corretta:Loch Lomond

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

Risposta corretta:Per celebrare il nuovo millennio

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

Risposta corretta:I gioielli della Corona

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

Risposta corretta:Galles settentrionale

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

Risposta corretta:La roccia di un vulcano spento

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

Risposta corretta:Non è scritta in un unico documento, ma deriva da leggi, convenzioni e sentenze dei tribunali.

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

Risposta corretta:Il governo eletto, che risponde al Parlamento

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

Risposta corretta:I principali piani del governo e le leggi proposte per la sessione

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Deve ricevere l'assenso reale (Royal Assent) del monarca.

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.

Risposta corretta:650

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

Risposta corretta:Vince il candidato con più voti nel collegio, anche senza più della metà dei voti.

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.

Risposta corretta:Si tiene un'elezione suppletiva in quel collegio.

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

Risposta corretta:Cinque anni

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

Risposta corretta:Assicurarsi che i deputati del loro partito siano presenti e votino come vuole il partito

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

Risposta corretta:Sono nominati a vita dal monarca, su consiglio del Primo ministro.

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.

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:I deputati lo eleggono a scrutinio segreto.

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

Risposta corretta:Il leader del partito che ottiene più seggi nella Camera dei Comuni (House of Commons)

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

Risposta corretta:10 Downing Street

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

Risposta corretta:Il Primo ministro

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

Risposta corretta:Il Chancellor of the Exchequer, che guida il Tesoro

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

Risposta corretta:Membri di spicco del principale partito di opposizione, ognuno dei quali segue un ministero

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

Risposta corretta:Una volta alla settimana

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

Risposta corretta:Sono politicamente neutrali e attuano le politiche del partito che è al governo, qualunque esso sia.

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

Risposta corretta:Council tax

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

Risposta corretta:La difesa

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

Risposta corretta:Edimburgo

In which city does the Scottish Parliament meet? — Edinburgh

Risposta corretta:Cardiff

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

Risposta corretta:L'Accordo del Venerdì Santo del 1998

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

Risposta corretta:16

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

Risposta corretta:I cittadini britannici, i cittadini irlandesi e i cittadini del Commonwealth aventi diritto

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Un membro in servizio delle forze armate

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

Risposta corretta:Ricevono spazi gratuiti per i messaggi politici, ma non possono comprare tempo pubblicitario.

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Cinque

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

Risposta corretta:Un'alleanza di paesi europei e nordamericani che si impegnano a difendersi a vicenda

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

Risposta corretta:Un disaccordo con il proprietario di casa sulle riparazioni del tuo appartamento

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

Risposta corretta:Fumare una sigaretta dentro un pub o un ristorante

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

Risposta corretta:Proteggere la vita e i beni e prevenire e scoprire i reati

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

Risposta corretta:Affiancano gli agenti di polizia, per esempio pattugliando le strade e aiutando durante i grandi eventi

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

Risposta corretta:Contattare il corpo di polizia interessato, per esempio scrivendo al suo chief constable (capo della polizia)

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

Risposta corretta:Segnalarlo alla polizia, per esempio tramite la linea telefonica antiterrorismo

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:La Justice of the Peace Court

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

Risposta corretta:Nella Crown Court

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

Risposta corretta:15

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Da 10 a 17 anni

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

Risposta corretta:La Scozia

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

Risposta corretta:È un modo informale per risolvere controversie di denaro di piccolo importo e non serve un avvocato

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

Risposta corretta:La County Court

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

Risposta corretta:Citizens Advice

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

Risposta corretta:1950

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

Risposta corretta:Il diritto a un processo equo

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

Risposta corretta:La sua religione o il suo credo

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:È un reato costringere qualcuno a sposarsi contro la sua volontà

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

Risposta corretta:Il datore di lavoro la trattiene dalla busta paga prima che la ricevano, tramite il sistema 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)

Risposta corretta:Aiutano ad avere diritto alla pensione statale e ad altre prestazioni

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

Risposta corretta:Essere assicurati per guidare l'auto

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

Risposta corretta:Rispettare i diritti degli altri, compreso il loro diritto di avere le proprie opinioni

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Presentarti quando li incontri

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

Risposta corretta:Mettere fuori i rifiuti e la raccolta differenziata nel giorno di raccolta corretto

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

Risposta corretta:Scegliere di lavorare per una buona causa senza essere pagati

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

Risposta corretta:Può darti esperienza e competenze utili quando cerchi lavoro

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

Risposta corretta:Organizzano eventi e raccolgono fondi per la scuola

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

Risposta corretta:Stabilire l'indirizzo strategico della scuola e verificare come sta andando

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

Risposta corretta:I genitori e altri membri della comunità locale

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

Risposta corretta:Andare di porta in porta a chiedere alle persone di sostenere un partito o un candidato

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

Risposta corretta:Gli ospedali usano il sangue donato per curare i pazienti, per esempio dopo incidenti o durante gli interventi

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

Risposta corretta:Registrare la tua decisione nel NHS Organ Donor Register (registro dei donatori di organi) e dirlo alla famiglia

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

Risposta corretta:Vero

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

Risposta corretta:Riciclare il più possibile i rifiuti domestici

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

Risposta corretta:Sostiene le attività locali e fa sì che le merci percorrano distanze più brevi, causando meno inquinamento

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

Risposta corretta:Dalle 7 alle 22

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

Risposta corretta:Vengono scelte a caso dal registro elettorale

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

Risposta corretta:Falso

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

Risposta corretta:Assicurarti che il tuo nome sia nel registro elettorale

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

Risposta corretta:Un voto per posta

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

Risposta corretta:Pagare le tasse dovute

Risposta corretta:Trattare gli altri in modo equo

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

Risposta corretta:Partecipare alla vita della comunità

Risposta corretta:La democrazia

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

Risposta corretta:La libertà di seguire la religione di propria scelta

Risposta corretta:La protezione per legge dalla discriminazione ingiusta

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

Risposta corretta:Iscriversi a un'associazione di residenti

Risposta corretta:Aiutare un'organizzazione benefica o un gruppo della comunità locale

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

Risposta corretta:Votare alle elezioni

Risposta corretta:Scrivere al proprio MP a proposito di un problema locale

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

Risposta corretta:La libertà individuale

Risposta corretta:La tolleranza verso chi ha fedi e convinzioni diverse

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

Risposta corretta:Il narciso

Risposta corretta:Il porro

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

Risposta corretta:Jersey

Risposta corretta:L'Isola di Man

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

Risposta corretta:Il gallese

Risposta corretta:Il gaelico scozzese

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

Risposta corretta:17 marzo - San Patrizio

Risposta corretta:30 novembre - Sant'Andrea

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

Risposta corretta:Fa parte dell'isola d'Irlanda

Risposta corretta:Ha un confine terrestre con la Repubblica d'Irlanda

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

Risposta corretta:Lo Snowdon è la montagna più alta del Galles

Risposta corretta:Il Ben Nevis è la montagna più alta del Regno Unito

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

Risposta corretta:Fu re del Wessex

Risposta corretta:Combatté contro i Vichinghi e concordò con loro un confine

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

Risposta corretta:Molti nobili anglosassoni persero le loro terre a favore dei signori normanni

Risposta corretta:Furono costruiti castelli per aiutare i Normanni a controllare il paese

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

Risposta corretta:Fu arcivescovo di Canterbury

Risposta corretta:Fu assassinato nella cattedrale di Canterbury

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

Risposta corretta:Catherine Howard

Risposta corretta:Anna Bolena

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

Risposta corretta:Maria I

Risposta corretta:Elisabetta I

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

Risposta corretta:Un cattolico non poteva diventare monarca

Risposta corretta:Il Parlamento divenne più potente del monarca

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

Risposta corretta:L'estrazione del carbone

Risposta corretta:La filatura e la tessitura del cotone

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

Risposta corretta:La Grande Esposizione ebbe luogo durante il suo regno

Risposta corretta:Suo marito era il principe Alberto

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

Risposta corretta:Nel 1918 alcune donne sopra i 30 anni ottennero il diritto di voto

Risposta corretta:Nel 1928 le donne ottennero il diritto di voto alle stesse condizioni degli uomini

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

Risposta corretta:L'Italia

Risposta corretta:La Germania

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

Risposta corretta:Il Ghana

Risposta corretta:La Giamaica

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

Risposta corretta:La Gran Bretagna inviò una task force e riprese le isole

Risposta corretta:L'Argentina invase le isole Falkland

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

Risposta corretta:Fu inaugurato nel 1994

Risposta corretta:Collega l'Inghilterra e la Francia

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

Risposta corretta:Robert Boyle

Risposta corretta:Isaac Newton

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

Risposta corretta:Eid al-Fitr

Risposta corretta:Eid al-Adha

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

Risposta corretta:Il giorno di Natale

Risposta corretta:Il Venerdì Santo

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

Risposta corretta:I Beatles

Risposta corretta:I Rolling Stones

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

Risposta corretta:Cime tempestose (Wuthering Heights)

Risposta corretta:Jane Eyre

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

Risposta corretta:L'Edinburgh Festival

Risposta corretta:Il National Eisteddfod of Wales

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

Risposta corretta:I Cairngorms

Risposta corretta:Il Peak District

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

Risposta corretta:Decorare un albero di Natale

Risposta corretta:Cantare i canti natalizi (carols)

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

Risposta corretta:Mangiare le hot cross buns

Risposta corretta:Regalare uova di Pasqua

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

Risposta corretta:Discutere e approvare nuove leggi

Risposta corretta:Controllare l'operato del governo

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

Risposta corretta:L'istruzione

Risposta corretta:La sanità

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

Risposta corretta:La raccolta dei rifiuti domestici

Risposta corretta:La gestione delle biblioteche pubbliche

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

Risposta corretta:La High Court of Justiciary

Risposta corretta:La Court of Session

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

Risposta corretta:La House of Commons (Camera dei Comuni)

Risposta corretta:Il Senedd (Parlamento gallese)

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

Risposta corretta:È il tribunale più alto per le cause civili in tutto il Regno Unito

Risposta corretta:Ha sede a Londra

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