Introduction To British Culture
Karteikarten für den Intro to British Culture Test
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Until when was the Church of Wales part of the Church of England?
1920
Who was the first English Monarch to be raised Protestant?
Edward VI wanted to move English churches ...
What was Queen Mary I's nickname?
"Bloody Mary"
A devoted Roman Catholic, she attempted to restore Catholicism there, mainly through reasoned persuasion , but her regime's persecution of Protestant dissenters led to hundreds of executions for heresy. As a result, she was given the nickname "Bloody Mary".
When is Bonfire Night?
What is celebrated on Bonfire Night?
Bonfire Night is celebrated each year to mark the anniversary of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
What was the Gunpowder Plot?
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was an unsuccessful attempted regicide against King James VI of Scottland and I of England by a group of English Roman Catholics, led by Robert Catesby, who considered their actions attempted tyrannicide and who sought regime change in England after decades of religious persecution.
Which was the first country to be colonized by Britain?
Ireland
What are peace lines?
Peace lines or peace walls are a series of separation barriers in Northern Ireland that seperate predominantly Republican/Nationalist/Catholic neighborhoods and predominantly Loyalist/Unionist Protestant neighborhoods.
What is the Act of Unification?
The Acts of Union refer to two acts of Parliament, one by the Parliament of England in 1706, the other by the Parliament of Scottland in 1707. They put into effect the International Treaty of Union agreed on 22 July 1706, which politically oined the Kingdom of England and Kingdom of Scottland into a single "political state", the self styled Kingdom of Great Britain, with Queen Anne as sovereign of both Kingdoms.
supporters of the monarch, catholic, wanted to get James II on the throne after Charles II
Cromwellians, republicans, protestants, did not accept catholic James II
What is the Glorious Revelution?
- 1688
- James II annoyed Parliament
- both Tories and Whigs invited William III to become monarch
- with the Glorious Revolution came a division of power executive, legislatige, judicial
Which party represents social reform, economic freedom?
Which party represents preservation of traditions, Church of England, business and commerce?
What is the voting system in the UK called?
first past the post
When are general elections held in the UK?
How many seats are there in the house of commons?
650
How many seats does a party need to govern?
326
How often is a local government elected?
If you commit a criminal offence in Britain, you commit a crime agaimst...
the crown
The monarch has sovereign immunity - can't be arrested or prosecuted.
The royal family has sovereign immunity - can't be arrested.
In which court does a jury decide if the person is guilty or not?
What does from the cradle to the grave mean?
Churchill, the leader of the Conservative Party, coined the phrease "from the cradle to the grave" in a radio broadcast in march 1943 to describe the need for some form of social insurance to give security to every citizen in the state.
What is boxing day?
Boxing Day (December 26) is a holiday on which servants, tradespeople, and the poor traditionally were presented with gifts.
What was the poor law 1601?
The poor law 1601 sought to consolidate all previous legislative provisions for the relief of "the poor". The Poor Law made it compulsory for parishes to levy a "poor rate" to fund financial support (public assistance) for those who could not work.
What was the New Poor Law?
The New Poor Law 1834 ensured that the poor were housed in workhouses, clothed and fed. Children who entered the workhouse would receive some schooling. In return for this care, all workhouse paupers would have to work for several hours each day. The places were often unpleasant and had very bad condition, which is why they were regarded as a last resort.
