Oefenvragen met antwoorden

Juiste antwoord:De rechtsstaat

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

Juiste antwoord:Iedereen moet de wet naleven, ook de regering en de politie

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

Juiste antwoord:Mensen zijn vrij om eigen keuzes te maken, zolang ze binnen de wet blijven

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

Juiste antwoord:Hun recht respecteren om hun eigen overtuigingen te hebben en te belijden

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

Juiste antwoord:Als vrijwilliger helpen bij een plaatselijke voedselbank

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

Juiste antwoord:Bij de volgende verkiezingen op een andere partij of kandidaat stemmen

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Zorgen voor de omgeving waarin ze wonen en voor het milieu

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

Juiste antwoord:Vrijheid van meningsuiting

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

Juiste antwoord:Zijn of haar zaak moet eerlijk worden behandeld door een onafhankelijke rechtbank

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Iemand een baan niet geven vanwege zijn of haar religie

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

Juiste antwoord:Zijn of haar recht op een eigen mening respecteren

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:De test opnieuw boeken en later nog een keer afleggen

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

Juiste antwoord:Uw kennis van het Britse leven, inclusief de geschiedenis, tradities en wetten

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

Juiste antwoord:Dat ze Engels kunnen spreken en lezen en het Britse leven begrijpen

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

Juiste antwoord:B1

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

Juiste antwoord:Een opleiding of onderzoek in het Engels met een graad die gelijkwaardig is erkend aan een Britse graad

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

Juiste antwoord:Iemand van 65 jaar of ouder

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

Juiste antwoord:18

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

Juiste antwoord:De lokale overheid (gemeente)

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

Juiste antwoord:Omdat hij of zij liever niet bij God zweert

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

Juiste antwoord:De democratische waarden van het Verenigd Koninkrijk te handhaven en de wetten ervan trouw na te leven

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Engeland, Schotland, Wales en Noord-Ierland

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

Juiste antwoord:Engeland, Schotland en Wales

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

Juiste antwoord:Het Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittannië en Noord-Ierland

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

Juiste antwoord:Londen

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

Juiste antwoord:Edinburgh

What is the capital city of Scotland? — Edinburgh

Juiste antwoord:Cardiff

What is the capital city of Wales? — Cardiff

Juiste antwoord:Belfast

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland? — Belfast

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Ze hebben hun eigen regeringen

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

Juiste antwoord:De Falklandeilanden

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Westminster, in Londen

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

Juiste antwoord:Engeland

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Drie

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

Juiste antwoord:Engeland

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

Juiste antwoord:Een wit diagonaal kruis op een blauwe achtergrond

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

Juiste antwoord:Ierland

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

Juiste antwoord:Wales was al met Engeland verenigd toen de eerste Union Flag in 1606 werd gemaakt

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

Juiste antwoord:1801

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

Juiste antwoord:Een rode draak op een witte en groene achtergrond

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

Juiste antwoord:1 maart

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

Juiste antwoord:De distel

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

Juiste antwoord:23 april

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

Juiste antwoord:Door te lopen over land dat Groot-Brittannië met het continent verbond

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

Juiste antwoord:Landbouw

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

Juiste antwoord:Wiltshire

In which English county is Stonehenge? — Wiltshire

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Op Orkney, voor de noordkust van Schotland

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

Juiste antwoord:Ronde grafheuvels

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Een heuvelfort uit de ijzertijd

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

Juiste antwoord:Keltische talen, verwant aan het moderne Welsh

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

Juiste antwoord:De ijzertijd

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

Juiste antwoord:Ze slaagde niet, en Groot-Brittannië werd toen niet veroverd

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

Juiste antwoord:Claudius

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

Juiste antwoord:Een koningin van de Iceni die tegen de Romeinen streed

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

Juiste antwoord:Aan het einde van Westminster Bridge in Londen

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

Juiste antwoord:Om de Picten in het noorden buiten te houden

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Een netwerk van wegen en openbare gebouwen en een rechtssysteem

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

Juiste antwoord:De Juten, de Angelen en de Saksen

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Het scheepsgraf van een Angelsaksische koning, met schatten en wapenrusting

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

Juiste antwoord:Op het eiland Iona, voor de westkust van Schotland

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

Juiste antwoord:Sint-Augustinus

Who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury? — St Augustine

Juiste antwoord:Denemarken en Noorwegen

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

Juiste antwoord:Een gebied in het noorden en oosten van Engeland waar veel Vikingen zich vestigden

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

Juiste antwoord:Aanvallen van de Vikingen

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

Juiste antwoord:Willem, hertog van Normandië, uit Frankrijk

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Een lang borduurwerk over de Normandische verovering en de Slag bij Hastings

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

Juiste antwoord:Om de steden en dorpen van Engeland vast te leggen, wie het land bezat en welke dieren ze hadden

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

Juiste antwoord:Eduard I

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

Juiste antwoord:Conwy en Caernarfon

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

Juiste antwoord:De Schotten, onder leiding van Robert the Bruce, versloegen de Engelsen

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:De Pale, rond Dublin

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Hendrik V

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

Juiste antwoord:Ongeveer een derde

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

Juiste antwoord:Er waren minder mensen om het land te bewerken, dus boeren begonnen om hogere lonen te vragen

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

Juiste antwoord:De 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

Juiste antwoord:Ze legde vast dat zelfs de koning de wet moest gehoorzamen

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

Juiste antwoord:Ridders, die meestal kleinere landeigenaren waren, en rijkere mensen uit steden

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

Juiste antwoord:De edelen, de gewone burgers en de geestelijkheid

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

Juiste antwoord:Door eerdere beslissingen (precedent) en traditie te volgen

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

Juiste antwoord:Normandisch Frans

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Een groep pelgrims op weg naar Canterbury die elkaar verhalen vertellen

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

Juiste antwoord:Boeken drukken met een drukpers

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

Juiste antwoord:Het Huis Lancaster en het Huis 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

Juiste antwoord:Koning Richard III sneuvelde en Hendrik Tudor werd koning Hendrik VII

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

Juiste antwoord:Een rode roos met een witte roos erin, die beide huizen verenigt

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

Juiste antwoord:De Slag bij 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

Juiste antwoord:Omdat de paus hem niet toestond zijn eerste huwelijk te beëindigen

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Anna Boleyn

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

Juiste antwoord:Jane Seymour

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Het werd bij wet formeel met Engeland verenigd en Welshe parlementsleden kregen zitting

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

Juiste antwoord:Een beweging in Europa tegen het gezag van de paus en katholieke ideeën en gebruiken

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

Juiste antwoord:The 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

Juiste antwoord:Als een vrome katholiek die protestanten vervolgde

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

Juiste antwoord:Ze herstelde de Church of England als officiële kerk van het land

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

Juiste antwoord:1588

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

Elizabeth I never married and had no children. — True

Juiste antwoord:Elizabeth I hield haar jarenlang gevangen en liet haar later executeren wegens samenzwering

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

Juiste antwoord:Een protestantse Church of Scotland met een presbyteriaanse structuur

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

Juiste antwoord:Romeo en Julia

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

Juiste antwoord:Jacobus VI van Schotland, die Jacobus I van Engeland werd

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Een nieuwe Engelse vertaling van de Bijbel, de 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

Juiste antwoord:Land in het noorden van Ierland werd afgenomen van katholieke landeigenaren en gegeven aan protestantse kolonisten

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

Juiste antwoord:De koning was door God gekozen en hoefde geen verantwoording aan het parlement af te leggen

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

Juiste antwoord:Cavaliers

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

Juiste antwoord:The Commonwealth

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

Juiste antwoord:Lord Protector

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

Juiste antwoord:Karel II werd uit ballingschap teruggeroepen en de monarchie werd hersteld

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Sir Christopher Wren

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

Juiste antwoord:Dat een gevangene voor een rechter moet worden gebracht, zodat niemand onrechtmatig vastzit

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

Juiste antwoord:Omdat er in Engeland niet werd gevochten toen Willem van Oranje Jacobus II verving

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

Juiste antwoord:Ze bevestigde de rechten van het parlement en de grenzen van de macht van de vorst

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

Juiste antwoord:Engeland (inclusief Wales) en Schotland

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

Juiste antwoord:Zijn eigen rechts- en onderwijssystemen

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

Juiste antwoord:1801

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

Juiste antwoord:Sir Robert Walpole

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

Juiste antwoord:Charles Edward Stuart, bekend als Bonnie Prince Charlie

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

Juiste antwoord:Culloden

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

Juiste antwoord:Landheren verdreven veel kleine boeren van hun land om ruimte te maken voor schapen en vee

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

Juiste antwoord:Adam Smith

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Het ontwikkelen van machines en fabrieken die katoen veel efficiënter spinden

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

Juiste antwoord:De massaproductie van staal

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

Juiste antwoord:Om grondstoffen en goederen tussen fabrieken, steden en havens te vervoeren

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

Juiste antwoord:De spoorwegen

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

Juiste antwoord:Isambard Kingdom Brunel, de Victoriaanse ingenieur

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

Juiste antwoord:William Wilberforce

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

Juiste antwoord:Ze maakte het illegaal om slaven te verhandelen op Britse schepen of vanuit Britse havens

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

Juiste antwoord:1833

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Ze verzetten zich tegen belastingen van een parlement waarin ze geen vertegenwoordigers hadden

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:De Slag bij Trafalgar

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

Juiste antwoord:De hertog van Wellington

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:18

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

Juiste antwoord:Ongeveer 400 miljoen

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

Juiste antwoord:Voor de verzorging van gewonde soldaten in de Krimoorlog en de oprichting van de moderne verpleegkunde

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

Juiste antwoord:De aardappeloogst mislukte door een plantenziekte

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

Juiste antwoord:Ze verhoogde het aantal kiezers en gaf kleine en grote steden meer zetels

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Het leiden van de campagne voor vrouwenkiesrecht

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

Juiste antwoord:1916

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

Juiste antwoord:11 november 1918

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

Juiste antwoord:Oostenrijk-Hongarije, dat aan de kant van Duitsland vocht

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

Juiste antwoord:Zes graafschappen in het noorden, die Noord-Ierland werden

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

Juiste antwoord:De scheepsbouw

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:De Duitse invasie van Polen

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

Juiste antwoord:Neville Chamberlain

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

Juiste antwoord:Meer dan 300.000 soldaten werden gered van de stranden van Noord-Frankrijk

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

Juiste antwoord:De Spitfire en de Hurricane

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Normandië

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

Juiste antwoord:Labour, onder leiding van Clement Attlee

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

Juiste antwoord:Verpaupering

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

Juiste antwoord:Aneurin (Nye) Bevan

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

Juiste antwoord:1948

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

Juiste antwoord:India en Pakistan

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Oeganda

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

Juiste antwoord:Wetten over echtscheiding en abortus werden in Engeland en Wales minder streng gemaakt

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Het verkopen van veel staatsbedrijven aan particuliere eigenaren

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:1999

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

Juiste antwoord:Een Noord-Ierse Assemblee met gedeelde macht

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

Juiste antwoord:Penicilline

What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928? — Penicillin

Juiste antwoord:Het beschrijven van een theoretische machine die de basis legde voor moderne computers

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

Juiste antwoord:Het World Wide Web

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

Juiste antwoord:De straalmotor

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

Juiste antwoord:De televisie

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

Juiste antwoord:De vorst

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

Juiste antwoord:Een presbyteriaanse kerk die door predikanten en ouderlingen wordt bestuurd

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

Juiste antwoord:De Moderator, die het ambt één jaar bekleedt

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:1 maart

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

Juiste antwoord:Noord-Ierland, waar het elk jaar een bank holiday is

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

Juiste antwoord:Advent

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Dat Jezus uit de dood opstond

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

Juiste antwoord:Hindoes en sikhs, vijf dagen lang

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

Juiste antwoord:Chanoeka

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

Juiste antwoord:Het einde van de ramadan, een maand van vasten

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

Juiste antwoord:De oprichting van de sikh-gemeenschap die bekendstaat als de Khalsa

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

Juiste antwoord:2 januari

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

Juiste antwoord:Kaarten of cadeaus sturen naar iemand van wie ze houden, soms anoniem

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:De zondag drie weken voor Pasen

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

Juiste antwoord:Het begin van de winter

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

Juiste antwoord:Om een mislukte samenzwering te herdenken om in 1605 het parlementsgebouw op te blazen

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

Juiste antwoord:Mensen houden twee minuten stilte

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

Juiste antwoord:Australië

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

Juiste antwoord:Het WK van 1966

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

Juiste antwoord:Frankrijk

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:St Andrews

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

Juiste antwoord:Het is het enige dat op gras wordt gespeeld

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

Juiste antwoord:Autoracen, in de Formule 1

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:1908, 1948 en 2012

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

Juiste antwoord:Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire

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

Juiste antwoord:Een mijl lopen in minder dan vier minuten

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

Juiste antwoord:IJsdansen

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

Juiste antwoord:Roeien

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

Juiste antwoord:De 800 meter en de 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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Wielrennen

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

Juiste antwoord:De Paralympische Spelen

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

Juiste antwoord:De 5.000 meter en de 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

Juiste antwoord:De zevenkamp

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

Juiste antwoord:De 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

Juiste antwoord:George Frederick Handel, die Messiah schreef

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

Juiste antwoord: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

Juiste antwoord:The Planets

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

Juiste antwoord:Aldeburgh

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

Juiste antwoord:The Pirates of Penzance, een Victoriaans toneelwerk uit 1879

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

Juiste antwoord:The Phantom of the Opera, een musical die voor het eerst werd opgevoerd in 1986

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Portretten, vaak met een landschap of tuin op de achtergrond

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

Juiste antwoord:John Constable

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

Juiste antwoord:Hedendaagse kunst

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Popart

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

Juiste antwoord:Sir Christopher Wren

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

Juiste antwoord:Het ontwerpen van het interieur van zijn gebouwen en niet alleen de buitenkant

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

Juiste antwoord:De Cenotaph

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

Juiste antwoord:Meubels

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

Juiste antwoord:Pride and Prejudice

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

Juiste antwoord:Charles Dickens

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

Juiste antwoord:Sherlock Holmes

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

Juiste antwoord: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

Juiste antwoord:Robert Burns

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

Juiste antwoord:De Lake District

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

Juiste antwoord:De Eerste Wereldoorlog

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Prijzen voor film en televisie

What are the BAFTAs? — Awards for film and television

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Cornwall

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

Juiste antwoord:Door lava van een vulkaanuitbarsting miljoenen jaren geleden

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

Juiste antwoord:Loch Lomond

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

Juiste antwoord:Om het millennium te vieren

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

Juiste antwoord:De Crown Jewels

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

Juiste antwoord:Noord-Wales

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

Juiste antwoord:De rots van een uitgedoofde vulkaan

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

Juiste antwoord:Het staat niet in één document, maar komt voort uit wetten, conventies en rechterlijke uitspraken.

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

Juiste antwoord:De gekozen regering, die verantwoording aflegt aan het parlement

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

Juiste antwoord:De belangrijkste plannen en voorgestelde wetten van de regering voor de zitting

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Het moet de goedkeuring van de vorst krijgen.

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.

Juiste antwoord:650

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

Juiste antwoord:De kandidaat met de meeste stemmen in het kiesdistrict wint, ook zonder meer dan de helft ervan.

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.

Juiste antwoord:In dat kiesdistrict wordt een tussentijdse verkiezing gehouden.

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

Juiste antwoord:Vijf jaar

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

Juiste antwoord:Ervoor zorgen dat de MP's van hun partij aanwezig zijn en stemmen zoals de partij wil

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

Juiste antwoord:Ze worden voor het leven benoemd door de vorst, op advies van de premier.

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.

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:De MP's kiezen de Speaker in een geheime stemming.

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

Juiste antwoord:De leider van de partij die de meeste zetels in het Lagerhuis wint

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

Juiste antwoord:10 Downing Street

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

Juiste antwoord:De premier

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

Juiste antwoord:De Chancellor of the Exchequer, die het ministerie van Financiën leidt

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

Juiste antwoord:Hoge leden van de grootste oppositiepartij die elk het werk van een regeringsdepartement volgen

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

Juiste antwoord:Eén keer per week

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

Juiste antwoord:Ze zijn politiek neutraal en voeren het beleid uit van de partij die in de regering zit.

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

Juiste antwoord:Council tax (gemeentebelasting)

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

Juiste antwoord:Defensie

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

Juiste antwoord:Edinburgh

In which city does the Scottish Parliament meet? — Edinburgh

Juiste antwoord:Cardiff

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

Juiste antwoord:Het Goedevrijdagakkoord van 1998

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

Juiste antwoord:16

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

Juiste antwoord:Britse staatsburgers, Ierse staatsburgers en in aanmerking komende staatsburgers van het Gemenebest

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Een dienstdoend lid van de strijdkrachten

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

Juiste antwoord:Ze krijgen gratis partijpolitieke uitzendingen, maar mogen geen reclametijd kopen.

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Vijf

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

Juiste antwoord:Een bondgenootschap van Europese en Noord-Amerikaanse landen die afspreken elkaar te verdedigen

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

Juiste antwoord:Een geschil met uw huisbaas over reparaties aan uw woning

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

Juiste antwoord:Een sigaret roken in een pub of restaurant

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

Juiste antwoord:Leven en eigendom beschermen en misdaad voorkomen en opsporen

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

Juiste antwoord:Ze ondersteunen politieagenten, bijvoorbeeld door te patrouilleren op straat en te helpen bij grote evenementen

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

Juiste antwoord:Contact opnemen met het betrokken politiekorps, bijvoorbeeld door te schrijven naar de 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

Juiste antwoord:Het melden bij de politie, bijvoorbeeld via de antiterreurhotline

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:De Justice of the Peace Court

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

Juiste antwoord:In de Crown Court

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

Juiste antwoord:15

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:10 tot 17

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

Juiste antwoord:Schotland

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

Juiste antwoord:Het is een informele manier om kleinere geldgeschillen te beslechten zonder dat u een advocaat nodig hebt

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

Juiste antwoord:De County Court

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

Juiste antwoord:Citizens Advice

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

Juiste antwoord:1950

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

Juiste antwoord:Het recht op een eerlijk proces

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

Juiste antwoord:Zijn of haar religie of overtuiging

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Het is een misdrijf om iemand tegen zijn of haar wil te dwingen te trouwen

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

Juiste antwoord:Hun werkgever houdt het van hun loon in voordat ze het ontvangen, via 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)

Juiste antwoord:Ze helpen u in aanmerking te komen voor het staatspensioen en enkele andere uitkeringen

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

Juiste antwoord:Verzekerd zijn om de auto te besturen

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

Juiste antwoord:De rechten van andere mensen respecteren, inclusief hun recht om hun eigen mening te hebben

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Uzelf voorstellen wanneer u ze ziet

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

Juiste antwoord:Uw afval en recyclebare materialen op de juiste ophaaldag buiten zetten

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

Juiste antwoord:Ervoor kiezen om zonder betaling voor een goed doel te werken

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

Juiste antwoord:Het kan u ervaring en vaardigheden geven die helpen bij het zoeken naar werk

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

Juiste antwoord:Evenementen organiseren en geld inzamelen voor de school

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

Juiste antwoord:De strategische koers van de school bepalen en controleren hoe goed ze het doet

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

Juiste antwoord:Ouders en andere leden van de lokale gemeenschap

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

Juiste antwoord:Van deur tot deur gaan om mensen te vragen een partij of kandidaat te steunen

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

Juiste antwoord:Ziekenhuizen behandelen er patiënten mee, bijvoorbeeld na ongevallen of tijdens operaties

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

Juiste antwoord:Uw beslissing registreren in het NHS Organ Donor Register en het uw familie vertellen

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

Juiste antwoord:Waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Zoveel mogelijk van uw huishoudelijk afval recyclen

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

Juiste antwoord:Het steunt lokale bedrijven en vermindert vervuiling doordat goederen kortere afstanden afleggen

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

Juiste antwoord:7.00 tot 22.00 uur

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

Juiste antwoord:Ze worden willekeurig gekozen uit het kiezersregister

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

Juiste antwoord:Niet waar

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

Juiste antwoord:Ervoor zorgen dat uw naam op het kiezersregister staat

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

Juiste antwoord:Een stem per post

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

Juiste antwoord:De belasting betalen die ze verschuldigd zijn

Juiste antwoord:Andere mensen eerlijk behandelen

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

Juiste antwoord:Deelnemen aan het gemeenschapsleven

Juiste antwoord:Democratie

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

Juiste antwoord:Vrijheid om de religie van hun keuze aan te hangen

Juiste antwoord:Bescherming door de wet tegen onterechte discriminatie

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

Juiste antwoord:Lid worden van een bewonersvereniging

Juiste antwoord:Helpen bij een lokaal goed doel of een lokale gemeenschapsgroep

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

Juiste antwoord:Stemmen bij verkiezingen

Juiste antwoord:Aan uw MP schrijven over een lokaal probleem

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

Juiste antwoord:Individuele vrijheid

Juiste antwoord:Tolerantie tegenover mensen met een ander geloof of andere overtuigingen

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

Juiste antwoord:De narcis

Juiste antwoord:De prei

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

Juiste antwoord:Jersey

Juiste antwoord:Het eiland Man

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

Juiste antwoord:Welsh

Juiste antwoord:Schots-Gaelisch

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

Juiste antwoord:17 maart - Sint-Patrick

Juiste antwoord:30 november - Sint-Andreas

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

Juiste antwoord:Het maakt deel uit van het eiland Ierland

Juiste antwoord:Het heeft een landgrens met de Republiek Ierland

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

Juiste antwoord:Snowdon is de hoogste berg van Wales

Juiste antwoord:Ben Nevis is de hoogste berg van het Verenigd Koninkrijk

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

Juiste antwoord:Hij was koning van Wessex

Juiste antwoord:Hij streed tegen de Vikingen en kwam met hen een grens overeen

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

Juiste antwoord:Veel Angelsaksische edelen verloren hun land aan Normandische heren

Juiste antwoord:Er werden kastelen gebouwd om de Normandiërs te helpen het land te beheersen

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

Juiste antwoord:Hij was aartsbisschop van Canterbury

Juiste antwoord:Hij werd vermoord in de kathedraal van Canterbury

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

Juiste antwoord:Catherine Howard

Juiste antwoord:Anna Boleyn

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

Juiste antwoord:Maria I

Juiste antwoord:Elizabeth I

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

Juiste antwoord:Een katholiek kon geen vorst worden

Juiste antwoord:Het parlement werd machtiger dan de vorst

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

Juiste antwoord:Kolenmijnbouw

Juiste antwoord:Katoenspinnerij en -weverij

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

Juiste antwoord:De Great Exhibition vond plaats tijdens haar bewind

Juiste antwoord:Haar echtgenoot was prins Albert

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

Juiste antwoord:In 1918 kregen sommige vrouwen boven de 30 stemrecht

Juiste antwoord:In 1928 kregen vrouwen stemrecht onder dezelfde voorwaarden als mannen

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

Juiste antwoord:Italië

Juiste antwoord:Duitsland

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

Juiste antwoord:Ghana

Juiste antwoord:Jamaica

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

Juiste antwoord:Groot-Brittannië stuurde een taakgroep en nam de eilanden terug

Juiste antwoord:Argentinië viel de Falklandeilanden binnen

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

Juiste antwoord:Hij werd in 1994 geopend

Juiste antwoord:Hij verbindt Engeland en Frankrijk

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

Juiste antwoord:Robert Boyle

Juiste antwoord:Isaac Newton

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

Juiste antwoord:Eid al-Fitr

Juiste antwoord:Eid al-Adha

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

Juiste antwoord:Eerste Kerstdag

Juiste antwoord:Goede Vrijdag

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

Juiste antwoord:The Beatles

Juiste antwoord:The Rolling Stones

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

Juiste antwoord:Wuthering Heights

Juiste antwoord:Jane Eyre

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

Juiste antwoord:Het Edinburgh Festival

Juiste antwoord:Het National Eisteddfod of Wales

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

Juiste antwoord:De Cairngorms

Juiste antwoord:De Peak District

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

Juiste antwoord:Een kerstboom versieren

Juiste antwoord:Kerstliederen zingen

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

Juiste antwoord:Hot cross buns eten

Juiste antwoord:Paaseieren geven

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

Juiste antwoord:Nieuwe wetten bespreken en aannemen

Juiste antwoord:Het werk van de regering controleren

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

Juiste antwoord:Onderwijs

Juiste antwoord:Gezondheidszorg

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

Juiste antwoord:Huishoudelijk afval ophalen

Juiste antwoord:Openbare bibliotheken beheren

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

Juiste antwoord:De High Court of Justiciary

Juiste antwoord:De Court of Session

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

Juiste antwoord:Het Lagerhuis (House of Commons)

Juiste antwoord:De Senedd

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

Juiste antwoord:Het is het hoogste gerechtshof voor burgerlijke zaken in het hele Verenigd Koninkrijk

Juiste antwoord:Het zetelt in Londen

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