Perguntas de treino com respostas

Resposta correta:O Estado de direito

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

Resposta correta:Todos têm de cumprir a lei, incluindo o governo e a polícia

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

Resposta correta:As pessoas são livres de fazer as suas próprias escolhas, desde que respeitem a lei

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

Resposta correta:Respeitar o direito deles a ter e a praticar as suas próprias crenças

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

Resposta correta:Fazer voluntariado num banco alimentar local

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

Resposta correta:Votar noutro partido ou candidato nas eleições seguintes

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Cuidar da zona onde vivem e do 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

Resposta correta:Liberdade de expressão

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

Resposta correta:Um tribunal independente tem de julgar o seu caso com justiça

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Não dar um emprego a alguém por causa da sua religião

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

Resposta correta:Respeitar o direito dele à sua própria opinião

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Marcar o teste de novo e fazê-lo outra vez

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

Resposta correta:Os seus conhecimentos sobre a vida britânica, incluindo a história, as tradições e as leis

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

Resposta correta:Que sabem falar e ler inglês e compreendem a vida no Reino Unido

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

Resposta correta:B1

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

Resposta correta:Um grau académico lecionado ou investigado em inglês, reconhecido como equivalente a um grau do Reino Unido

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

Resposta correta:Alguém com 65 anos ou mais

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

Resposta correta:18

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

Resposta correta:A autarquia local

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

Resposta correta:Porque prefere não jurar por Deus

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

Resposta correta:Defender os valores democráticos do Reino Unido e cumprir fielmente as suas leis

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Inglaterra, Escócia, País de Gales e Irlanda do Norte

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

Resposta correta:Inglaterra, Escócia e País de Gales

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

Resposta correta:Reino Unido da Grã-Bretanha e Irlanda do Norte

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

Resposta correta:Londres

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

Resposta correta:Edimburgo

What is the capital city of Scotland? — Edinburgh

Resposta correta:Cardiff

What is the capital city of Wales? — Cardiff

Resposta correta:Belfast

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland? — Belfast

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Têm os seus próprios governos

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

Resposta correta:As Ilhas Falkland

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Westminster, em Londres

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

Resposta correta:Inglaterra

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Três

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

Resposta correta:Inglaterra

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

Resposta correta:Uma cruz branca em diagonal sobre fundo azul

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

Resposta correta: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

Resposta correta:Porque o País de Gales já estava unido à Inglaterra quando a primeira Union Flag foi criada, em 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

Resposta correta:1801

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

Resposta correta:Um dragão vermelho sobre fundo branco e verde

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

Resposta correta:1 de março

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

Resposta correta:O cardo

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

Resposta correta:23 de abril

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

Resposta correta:Caminhando por terra que ligava a Grã-Bretanha ao 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

Resposta correta:A agricultura

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

Resposta correta:Wiltshire

In which English county is Stonehenge? — Wiltshire

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Em Orkney, ao largo da costa norte da Escócia

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

Resposta correta:Túmulos redondos

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Um forte de colina da Idade do Ferro

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

Resposta correta:Línguas celtas, aparentadas com o galês moderno

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

Resposta correta:A Idade do Ferro

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

Resposta correta:Não teve êxito, e a Grã-Bretanha não foi conquistada nessa altura

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

Resposta correta:Cláudio

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

Resposta correta:Uma rainha dos Iceni que lutou contra os romanos

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

Resposta correta:No fim da ponte de Westminster, em Londres

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

Resposta correta:Para impedir a entrada dos pictos que viviam no norte

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Uma rede de estradas e edifícios públicos, e um sistema de direito

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

Resposta correta:Os jutos, os anglos e os saxões

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:A sepultura num navio de um rei anglo-saxão, com tesouros e armaduras

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

Resposta correta:Na ilha de Iona, ao largo da costa oeste da Escócia

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

Resposta correta:Santo Agostinho

Who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury? — St Augustine

Resposta correta:Dinamarca e Noruega

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

Resposta correta:Uma zona do norte e leste de Inglaterra onde se fixaram muitos vikings

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

Resposta correta:Os ataques vikings

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

Resposta correta:Guilherme, duque da Normandia, de França

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Um longo bordado que conta a história da Conquista Normanda e de Hastings

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

Resposta correta:Para registar as cidades e aldeias de Inglaterra, quem era dono das terras e que animais tinha

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

Resposta correta:Eduardo I

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

Resposta correta:Conwy e Caernarfon

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

Resposta correta:Os escoceses, liderados por Robert the Bruce, derrotaram os ingleses

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:O Pale, em torno de Dublin

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Henrique V

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

Resposta correta:Cerca de um terço

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

Resposta correta:Havia menos pessoas para trabalhar a terra, pelo que os camponeses começaram a pedir salários mais altos

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

Resposta correta:A 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

Resposta correta:Afirmou a ideia de que até o rei deve obedecer à lei

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

Resposta correta:Cavaleiros, em geral proprietários mais pequenos, e habitantes mais ricos das cidades

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

Resposta correta:Os lordes, os comuns e o clero

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

Resposta correta:Seguindo decisões anteriores e a tradição

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

Resposta correta:Francês normando

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Um grupo de peregrinos que viaja para Cantuária e conta histórias uns aos outros

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

Resposta correta:Imprimir livros com uma prensa tipográfica

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

Resposta correta:A Casa de Lancaster e a Casa de 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

Resposta correta:O rei Ricardo III foi morto e Henrique Tudor tornou-se o rei Henrique VII

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

Resposta correta:Uma rosa vermelha com uma rosa branca no interior, unindo as duas casas

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

Resposta correta:A Batalha de 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

Resposta correta:Porque o Papa não lhe permitiu pôr fim ao primeiro casamento

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Ana Bolena

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

Resposta correta:Joana Seymour

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Foi unido formalmente à Inglaterra por lei e passou a ter deputados no 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

Resposta correta:Um movimento na Europa contra a autoridade do Papa e as ideias e práticas católicas

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

Resposta correta:O Livro de Oração Comum (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

Resposta correta:Como uma católica devota que perseguiu os protestantes

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

Resposta correta:Restabeleceu a Igreja de Inglaterra como igreja oficial do país

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

Resposta correta:1588

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

Elizabeth I never married and had no children. — True

Resposta correta:Isabel I manteve-a prisioneira durante anos e mais tarde mandou executá-la por conspiração

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

Resposta correta:Uma Igreja da Escócia protestante, com estrutura 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

Resposta correta:Romeu e Julieta (Romeo and Juliet)

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

Resposta correta:Jaime VI da Escócia, que se tornou Jaime I de Inglaterra

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Uma nova tradução inglesa da Bíblia, conhecida como Bíblia do Rei Jaime (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

Resposta correta:Terras no norte da Irlanda foram retiradas a proprietários católicos e dadas a colonos protestantes

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

Resposta correta:O rei era escolhido por Deus e não tinha de prestar contas ao 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

Resposta correta:Cavaleiros (Cavaliers)

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

Resposta correta:A Commonwealth (Commonwealth)

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

Resposta correta:Lorde Protetor

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

Resposta correta:Carlos II foi chamado do exílio e a monarquia foi restabelecida

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Sir Christopher Wren

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

Resposta correta:Que uma pessoa presa tem de ser levada perante um tribunal, para que ninguém seja detido ilegalmente

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

Resposta correta:Porque não houve combates em Inglaterra quando Guilherme de Orange substituiu Jaime 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

Resposta correta:Confirmou os direitos do Parlamento e os limites do poder do monarca

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

Resposta correta:A Inglaterra (incluindo o País de Gales) e a Escócia

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

Resposta correta:Os seus próprios sistemas jurídico e educativo

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

Resposta correta:1801

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

Resposta correta:Sir Robert Walpole

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

Resposta correta:Charles Edward Stuart, conhecido como Bonnie Prince Charlie

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

Resposta correta:Culloden

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

Resposta correta:Os proprietários retiraram muitos pequenos agricultores das suas terras para dar lugar a ovelhas e gado

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

Resposta correta:Adam Smith

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Desenvolver máquinas e fábricas que fiavam algodão de forma muito mais eficiente

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

Resposta correta:A produção em massa de aço

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

Resposta correta:Para transportar matérias-primas e mercadorias entre fábricas, cidades e portos

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

Resposta correta:Os caminhos de ferro

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

Resposta correta:Isambard Kingdom Brunel, o engenheiro vitoriano

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

Resposta correta:William Wilberforce

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

Resposta correta:Tornou ilegal o comércio de escravos em navios britânicos ou a partir de portos britânicos

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

Resposta correta:1833

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Opunham-se a impostos fixados por um Parlamento onde não tinham representantes

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:A Batalha de Trafalgar

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

Resposta correta:O Duque de Wellington

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:18

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

Resposta correta:Cerca de 400 milhões

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

Resposta correta:Cuidar de soldados feridos na Guerra da Crimeia e fundar a enfermagem moderna

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

Resposta correta:A colheita de batata falhou devido a uma doença das plantas

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

Resposta correta:Aumentou o número de eleitores e deu mais lugares no Parlamento a vilas e cidades

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Liderar a campanha pelo direito de voto das mulheres

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

Resposta correta:1916

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

Resposta correta:11 de novembro de 1918

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

Resposta correta:A Áustria-Hungria, que lutou ao lado da Alemanha

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

Resposta correta:Seis condados no norte, que se tornaram a Irlanda do Norte

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

Resposta correta:A construção naval

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:A invasão da Polónia pela Alemanha

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

Resposta correta:Neville Chamberlain

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

Resposta correta:Mais de 300 000 soldados foram resgatados das praias do norte de França

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

Resposta correta:O Spitfire e o Hurricane

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Normandia

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

Resposta correta:O Partido Trabalhista, liderado por Clement Attlee

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

Resposta correta:A miséria

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

Resposta correta:Aneurin Bevan

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

Resposta correta:1948

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

Resposta correta:Índia e Paquistão

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Uganda

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

Resposta correta:As leis sobre o divórcio e o aborto tornaram-se menos rígidas em Inglaterra e no País de Gales

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Vender muitas indústrias estatais a proprietários privados

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:1999

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

Resposta correta:A uma Assembleia da Irlanda do Norte com partilha do poder

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

Resposta correta:A penicilina

What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928? — Penicillin

Resposta correta:Descrever uma máquina teórica que lançou as bases dos computadores modernos

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

Resposta correta:A World Wide Web

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

Resposta correta:O motor a jato

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

Resposta correta:A televisão

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

Resposta correta:O monarca (monarch)

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

Resposta correta:Uma igreja presbiteriana dirigida por ministros e anciãos

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

Resposta correta:O Moderador (Moderator), que ocupa o cargo durante um ano

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

Resposta correta: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

Resposta correta:1 de março

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

Resposta correta:A Irlanda do Norte, onde é feriado bancário todos os anos

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

Resposta correta:Advento (Advent)

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:A ressurreição de Jesus

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

Resposta correta:Hindus e siques, durante cinco dias

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

Resposta correta:Hanukkah

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

Resposta correta:O fim do Ramadão, um mês de jejum

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

Resposta correta:A fundação da comunidade sikh conhecida como Khalsa

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

Resposta correta:2 de janeiro

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

Resposta correta:Enviam-se cartões ou presentes a alguém de quem se gosta, por vezes sem assinar

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:No domingo três semanas antes da Páscoa

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

Resposta correta:O início do inverno

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

Resposta correta:Para recordar uma conspiração falhada para fazer explodir o Parlamento em 1605

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

Resposta correta:As pessoas fazem dois minutos de silêncio

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

Resposta correta:Austrália

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

Resposta correta:O Campeonato do Mundo de 1966

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

Resposta correta:França

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:St Andrews

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

Resposta correta:É o único jogado em relva

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

Resposta correta:Automobilismo, na Fórmula 1

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:1908, 1948 e 2012

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

Resposta correta:Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire

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

Resposta correta:Correr uma milha em menos de quatro minutos

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

Resposta correta:Dança no gelo

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

Resposta correta:Remo

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

Resposta correta:Os 800 metros e os 1500 metros

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Ciclismo

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

Resposta correta:Os Jogos Paralímpicos

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

Resposta correta:Os 5000 metros e os 10 000 metros

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

Resposta correta:O heptatlo

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

Resposta correta:O Open dos EUA

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

Resposta correta:George Frederick Handel, autor do Messias

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

Resposta correta: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

Resposta correta:Os Planetas

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

Resposta correta:Aldeburgh

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

Resposta correta:Os Piratas de Penzance, uma obra cénica vitoriana de 1879

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

Resposta correta:O Fantasma da Ópera, um musical estreado em 1986

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Retratos, muitas vezes com um fundo de campo ou jardim

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

Resposta correta:John Constable

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

Resposta correta:Arte contemporânea

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:A pop art

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

Resposta correta:Sir Christopher Wren

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

Resposta correta:Projetar os interiores dos seus edifícios, além do exterior

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

Resposta correta:O Cenotaph

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

Resposta correta:Mobiliário

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

Resposta correta:Orgulho e Preconceito

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

Resposta correta:Charles Dickens

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

Resposta correta:Sherlock Holmes

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

Resposta correta:O Senhor dos Anéis

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

Resposta correta:Robert Burns

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

Resposta correta:O Lake District

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

Resposta correta:A Primeira Guerra Mundial

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Prémios para o cinema e a televisão

What are the BAFTAs? — Awards for film and television

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Cornualha

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

Resposta correta:Pela lava de uma erupção vulcânica há milhões de anos

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

Resposta correta:Loch Lomond

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

Resposta correta:Para celebrar o milénio

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

Resposta correta:As Joias da Coroa

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

Resposta correta:Norte do País de Gales

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

Resposta correta:A rocha de um vulcão extinto

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

Resposta correta:Não está escrita num só documento, mas resulta de leis, convenções e decisões dos tribunais.

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

Resposta correta:O governo eleito, que responde perante o Parlamento

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

Resposta correta:Os principais planos do governo e as leis propostas para a sessão

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Tem de receber a sanção real (Royal Assent) do 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.

Resposta correta:650

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

Resposta correta:Ganha o candidato com mais votos no círculo, mesmo sem ter mais de metade deles.

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.

Resposta correta:Realiza-se uma eleição intercalar nesse círculo.

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

Resposta correta:Cinco anos

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

Resposta correta:Garantir que os deputados do seu partido comparecem e votam como o partido quer

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

Resposta correta:São nomeados vitaliciamente pelo monarca, por aconselhamento do primeiro-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.

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Os deputados elegem o Speaker por voto secreto.

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

Resposta correta:O líder do partido que ganha mais lugares na Câmara dos Comuns

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

Resposta correta:10 Downing Street

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

Resposta correta:O primeiro-ministro

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

Resposta correta:O Chanceler do Tesouro (Chancellor of the Exchequer), que dirige o Tesouro

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

Resposta correta:Membros destacados do principal partido da oposição, cada um a acompanhar um departamento do governo

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

Resposta correta:Uma vez por semana

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

Resposta correta:São politicamente neutros e executam as políticas do partido que estiver no governo.

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

Resposta correta:O council tax (imposto municipal)

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

Resposta correta:A defesa

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

Resposta correta:Edimburgo

In which city does the Scottish Parliament meet? — Edinburgh

Resposta correta:Cardiff

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

Resposta correta:O Acordo de Sexta-Feira Santa de 1998

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

Resposta correta:16

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

Resposta correta:Cidadãos britânicos, cidadãos irlandeses e cidadãos elegíveis da Commonwealth

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Um membro das forças armadas no ativo

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

Resposta correta:Têm emissões políticas gratuitas, mas não podem comprar tempo de publicidade.

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Cinco

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

Resposta correta:Uma aliança de países europeus e norte-americanos que concordam em defender-se mutuamente

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

Resposta correta:Um desentendimento com o senhorio sobre reparações no seu apartamento

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

Resposta correta:Fumar um cigarro dentro de um pub ou restaurante

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

Resposta correta:Proteger vidas e bens e prevenir e detetar crimes

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

Resposta correta:Apoiam os agentes da polícia, por exemplo patrulhando as ruas e ajudando em grandes eventos

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

Resposta correta:Contactar a força policial em causa, por exemplo escrevendo ao respetivo comandante (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

Resposta correta:Comunicar à polícia, por exemplo através da linha telefónica 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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:O Tribunal de Juízes de Paz (Justice of the Peace Court)

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

Resposta correta:No Tribunal da Coroa (Crown Court)

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

Resposta correta:15

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Dos 10 aos 17 anos

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

Resposta correta:A Escócia

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

Resposta correta:É uma forma informal de resolver litígios de menor valor, sem precisar de advogado

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

Resposta correta:O Tribunal de Condado (County Court)

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

Resposta correta:Citizens Advice (serviço de aconselhamento aos cidadãos)

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

Resposta correta:1950

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

Resposta correta:O direito a um julgamento justo

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

Resposta correta:A sua religião ou crença

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta: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

Resposta correta:É crime obrigar alguém a casar contra a sua vontade

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

Resposta correta:O empregador desconta-o do salário antes de o receberem, através do sistema PAYE (Pay As You Earn)

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)

Resposta correta:Ajudam a ter direito à Pensão do Estado e a alguns outros apoios

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

Resposta correta:Estar coberto por seguro para conduzir o automóvel

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

Resposta correta:Respeitar os direitos dos outros, incluindo o direito de terem as suas próprias opiniões

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Apresentar-se quando os vir

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

Resposta correta:Pôr o lixo e a reciclagem na rua no dia de recolha correto

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

Resposta correta:Escolher trabalhar por uma boa causa sem receber pagamento

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

Resposta correta:Pode dar-lhe experiência e competências que ajudam a procurar trabalho

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

Resposta correta:Organizam eventos e angariam dinheiro para a escola

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

Resposta correta:Definir a orientação estratégica da escola e verificar como está a correr

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

Resposta correta:Pais e outros membros da comunidade local

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

Resposta correta:Ir de porta em porta pedir às pessoas que apoiem um partido ou candidato

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

Resposta correta:Os hospitais usam o sangue doado para tratar doentes, por exemplo depois de acidentes ou durante operações

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

Resposta correta:Registar a sua decisão no Registo de Dadores de Órgãos do NHS e dizê-lo à família

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

Resposta correta:Verdadeiro

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

Resposta correta:Reciclar o máximo possível do lixo doméstico

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

Resposta correta:Apoia as empresas locais e reduz a poluição, porque os produtos viajam distâncias mais curtas

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

Resposta correta:Das 7h às 22h

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

Resposta correta:São escolhidas ao acaso a partir do recenseamento eleitoral

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

Resposta correta:Falso

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

Resposta correta:Certificar-se de que o seu nome consta do recenseamento eleitoral

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

Resposta correta:Um voto por correio

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

Resposta correta:Pagar os impostos que devem

Resposta correta:Tratar as outras pessoas com justiça

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

Resposta correta:Participar na vida da comunidade

Resposta correta:A democracia

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

Resposta correta:Liberdade de seguir a religião da sua escolha

Resposta correta:Proteção legal contra a discriminação injusta

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

Resposta correta:Inscrever-se numa associação de moradores

Resposta correta:Ajudar numa instituição de solidariedade ou grupo comunitário local

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

Resposta correta:Votar nas eleições

Resposta correta:Escrever ao seu deputado sobre um problema local

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

Resposta correta:A liberdade individual

Resposta correta:A tolerância para com pessoas de fés e crenças diferentes

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

Resposta correta:O narciso (daffodil)

Resposta correta:O alho-francês (leek)

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

Resposta correta:Jersey

Resposta correta:A Ilha de Man

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

Resposta correta:Galês

Resposta correta:Gaélico escocês

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

Resposta correta:17 de março - São Patrício

Resposta correta:30 de novembro - São André

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

Resposta correta:Faz parte da ilha da Irlanda

Resposta correta:Tem uma fronteira terrestre com a República da 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

Resposta correta:O Snowdon é a montanha mais alta do País de Gales

Resposta correta:O Ben Nevis é a montanha mais alta do Reino Unido

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

Resposta correta:Foi rei de Wessex

Resposta correta:Lutou contra os vikings e acordou com eles uma fronteira

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

Resposta correta:Muitos nobres anglo-saxões perderam as suas terras para senhores normandos

Resposta correta:Foram construídos castelos para ajudar os normandos a controlar o país

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

Resposta correta:Foi arcebispo de Cantuária

Resposta correta:Foi assassinado na Catedral de Cantuária

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

Resposta correta:Catarina Howard

Resposta correta:Ana Bolena

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

Resposta correta:Maria I

Resposta correta:Isabel I

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

Resposta correta:Um católico não podia tornar-se monarca

Resposta correta:O Parlamento tornou-se mais poderoso do que o monarca

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

Resposta correta:A extração de carvão

Resposta correta:A fiação e a tecelagem de algodão

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

Resposta correta:A Grande Exposição teve lugar durante o seu reinado

Resposta correta:O seu marido era o Príncipe Alberto

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

Resposta correta:Em 1918, algumas mulheres com mais de 30 anos conquistaram o direito de voto

Resposta correta:Em 1928, as mulheres conquistaram o direito de voto nas mesmas condições que os homens

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

Resposta correta:A Itália

Resposta correta:A Alemanha

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

Resposta correta:O Gana

Resposta correta:A Jamaica

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

Resposta correta:A Grã-Bretanha enviou uma força-tarefa e reconquistou as ilhas

Resposta correta:A Argentina invadiu as Ilhas Malvinas

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

Resposta correta:Foi inaugurado em 1994

Resposta correta:Liga a Inglaterra à França

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

Resposta correta:Robert Boyle

Resposta correta:Isaac Newton

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

Resposta correta:Eid al-Fitr

Resposta correta:Eid al-Adha

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

Resposta correta:O dia de Natal

Resposta correta:A Sexta-feira Santa

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

Resposta correta:The Beatles

Resposta correta:The Rolling Stones

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

Resposta correta:O Monte dos Vendavais (Wuthering Heights)

Resposta correta:Jane Eyre

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

Resposta correta:O Festival de Edimburgo

Resposta correta:O Eisteddfod Nacional do País de Gales

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

Resposta correta:Os Cairngorms

Resposta correta:O Peak District

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

Resposta correta:Decorar uma árvore de Natal

Resposta correta:Cantar canções de Natal

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

Resposta correta:Comer hot cross buns

Resposta correta:Oferecer ovos de Páscoa

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

Resposta correta:Debater e aprovar novas leis

Resposta correta:Fiscalizar o trabalho do governo

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

Resposta correta:A educação

Resposta correta:A saúde

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

Resposta correta:Recolha do lixo doméstico

Resposta correta:Gestão das bibliotecas públicas

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

Resposta correta:O Tribunal Superior de Justiça Criminal (High Court of Justiciary)

Resposta correta:O Tribunal Cível Superior (Court of Session)

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

Resposta correta:A Câmara dos Comuns (House of Commons)

Resposta correta:O Senedd (Parlamento do País de Gales)

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

Resposta correta:É o tribunal supremo em matéria civil em todo o Reino Unido

Resposta correta:Tem sede em Londres

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