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Flashcard 149656791

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In [...] hereditary peers lost their automatic right to attend and now only a few are left.

Answer

1999

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In 1999 hereditary peers lost their automatic right to attend and now only a few are left.

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Flashcard 149656810

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Pantomime plays are a British tradition. Many theatres produce a pantomime at [...] time. They are based on fairy stories

Answer

Christmas

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Pantomime plays are a British tradition. Many theatres produce a pantomime at Christmas time. They are based on fairy stories

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Flashcard 149656817

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Pantomime plays are a British tradition. Many theatres produce a pantomime at Christmas time. They are based on [...]

Answer

fairy stories

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Pantomime plays are a British tradition. Many theatres produce a pantomime at Christmas time. They are based on fairy stories

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Flashcard 149656833

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Prime Minister’s Questions takes place every [...] while Parliament is sitting.

Answer

week

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Prime Minister’s Questions takes place every week while Parliament is sitting.

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Flashcard 149656852

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In 1928, women were given the right to vote at [...], the same age as men

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In 1928, women were given the right to vote at 21, the same age as men

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Flashcard 149656864

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In [...], women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote

Answer

1918

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In 1918, women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote

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Flashcard 149656871

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In 1918, women over the age of [...] were given the right to vote

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In 1918, women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote

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Flashcard 149656887

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From 1689 onwards there were two main groups in Parliament, known as [...].

Answer

the Whigs and the Tories

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From 1689 onwards there were two main groups in Parliament, known as the Whigs and the Tories.

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Flashcard 149656894

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Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?

Answer

The Canterbury Tales

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Flashcard 149656910

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In [...], the voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women

Answer

1969

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In 1969, the voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women

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Flashcard 149656917

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In 1969, the [...] for men and women

Answer

voting age was reduced to 18

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In 1969, the voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women

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Flashcard 149656928

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In 1969, the voting age was reduced to 18 for [...].

Answer

men and women

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In 1969, the voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women.

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Flashcard 149656940

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The Brit Awards is an annual event that gives awards to [...] in a range of categories

Answer

musicians

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The Brit Awards is an annual event that gives awards to musicians in a range of categories

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Flashcard 149656963

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William of Normandy invaded England in [...] and defeated Harold, the Saxon king of England, at the Battle of Hastings.

Answer

1066

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William of Normandy invaded England in 1066 and defeated Harold, the Saxon king of England, at the Battle of Hastings.

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Annotation 149663953

#liffeintheuk #liffeintheuk3ed #liffeintheuk3ed-study-guide

They do not decide whether people are guilty of crimes. This is the work of juries or magistrates.

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Flashcard 149663958

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Judges do not decide whether people are guilty of crimes. This is the work of juries or [...].

Answer

magistrates

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They do not decide whether people are guilty of crimes. This is the work of juries or magistrates.

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Annotation 149663965

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In Northern Ireland, minor criminal cases are heard by a District Judge or Deputy District Judge, who is legally qualified and paid.

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Flashcard 149663974

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In Northern Ireland, minor criminal cases are heard by [...] who is legally qualified and paid.

Answer

a District Judge or Deputy District Judge,

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In Northern Ireland, minor criminal cases are heard by a District Judge or Deputy District Judge, who is legally qualified and paid.

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Annotation 149663981

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The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a High Court with a judge and jury.

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Flashcard 149663986

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The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a [...] Court with a judge and jury.

Answer

High

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The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a High Court with a judge and jury.

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Flashcard 149663993

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The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a High Court with [...] and jury.

Answer

a judge

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The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a High Court with a judge and jury.

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Flashcard 149664000

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The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a High Court with a judge and [...].

Answer

jury

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The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a High Court with a judge and jury.

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Annotation 149664199

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Post-war immigration means that nearly 10% of the population has a parent or grandparent born outside the UK.

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Flashcard 149664204

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Post-war immigration means that nearly [...]% of the population has a parent or grandparent born outside the UK.

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Post-war immigration means that nearly 10% of the population has a parent or grandparent born outside the UK.

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Annotation 149664211

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The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England, which is about 870 miles (approximately 1,400 kilometres).

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Flashcard 149664220

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The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England, which is about [distance in miles or kilometres].

Answer

870 miles (approximately 1,400 kilometres)

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The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England, which is about 870 miles (approximately 1,400 kilometres).

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Flashcard 149664231

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The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the [...] to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England, which is about 870 miles (approximately 1,400 kilometres).

Answer

north coast of Scotland

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Flashcard 149664238

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The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the [...], which is about 870 miles (approximately 1,400 kilometres).

Answer

south-west corner of England

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Annotation 149664245

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Women in Britain today make up about half of the workforce.

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Flashcard 149664250

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Women in Britain today make up about [...] of the workforce.

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half

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Women in Britain today make up about half of the workforce.

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Annotation 149664257

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu (2%), Sikh (1%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion.

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Flashcard 149664262

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, [...]% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu (2%), Sikh (1%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion.

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu (2%), Sikh (1%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2%

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Flashcard 149664269

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim ([...]%), Hindu (2%), Sikh (1%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion.

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Flashcard 149664276

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu ([...]%), Sikh (1%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion.

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Flashcard 149664283

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu (2%), Sikh ([...]%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion.

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Flashcard 149664290

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0.5

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Flashcard 149664297

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><head>In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu (2%), Sikh (1%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion. <html>

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Flashcard 149664304

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as [...]. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu (2%), Sikh (1%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion.

Answer

Christian

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Flashcard 149664311

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as [...] (4%), Hindu (2%), Sikh (1%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion.

Answer

Muslim

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Flashcard 149664318

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), [...] (2%), Sikh (1%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion.

Answer

Hindu

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Flashcard 149664325

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu (2%), [...] (1%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion.

Answer

Sikh

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Flashcard 149664332

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu (2%), Sikh (1%), [...] or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion.

Answer

Jewish

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Flashcard 149664339

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu (2%), Sikh (1%), Jewish or [...] (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion.

Answer

Buddhist

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Flashcard 149664346

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another religion

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an>In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu (2%), Sikh (1%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion. <body><html>

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Annotation 149664353

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This includes Islamic mosques, Hindu temples, Jewish synagogues, Sikh gurdwaras and Buddhist temples.

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Places of religious cult include Islamic mosques, Hindu temples, Jewish synagogues, Sikh [...] and Buddhist temples.

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gurdwaras

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This includes Islamic mosques, Hindu temples, Jewish synagogues, Sikh gurdwaras and Buddhist temples.

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Annotation 149664365

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In the Citizenship Survey, 21% of people said that they had no religion.

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Flashcard 149664370

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In the Citizenship Survey, [...]% of people said that they had no religion.

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Annotation 149664377

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Only Scotland and Northern Ireland have their patron saint’s day as an official holiday

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Flashcard 149664382

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Only [...] have their patron saint’s day as an official holiday

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Scotland and Northern Ireland

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Only Scotland and Northern Ireland have their patron saint’s day as an official holiday

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Annotation 149664389

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Church of England is a Protestant Church and has existed since the Reformation in the 1530s

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Church of England is a Protestant Church and has existed since the Reformation in the [century and decade?]s

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1530

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Church of England is a Protestant Church and has existed since the Reformation in the 1530s

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The day before Lent starts is called Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day.

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The day before Lent starts is called [...], or Pancake Day.

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Shrove Tuesday

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The day before Lent starts is called Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day.

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The day before Lent starts is called Shrove Tuesday, or [...].

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Pancake Day

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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

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Lent begins on [...].

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Ash Wednesday

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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

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Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days.

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Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for [...] days.

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five

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Diwali normally falls in [...] and lasts for five days.

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October or November

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Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days.

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Hannukah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days. It is to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.

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Hannukah is in [...] and is celebrated for eight days. It is to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.

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November or December

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Hannukah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days. It is to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.

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Hannukah is in November or December and is celebrated for [...] days. It is to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.

Answer

eight

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Hannukah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days. It is to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.

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AD Anno Domini – referring to the number of years after the birth of Jesus Christ – used as a time reference

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[...] Anno Domini – referring to the number of years after the birth of Jesus Christ – used as a time reference

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allegiance Loyalty to something – for example, to a leader, a faith or a country

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[...] Loyalty to something – for example, to a leader, a faith or a country

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allegiance

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allegiance Loyalty to something – for example, to a leader, a faith or a country

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architect Someone who designs buildings.

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[...] Someone who designs buildings.

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architect

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armed forces The army, navy and air force which defend a country in times of peace and war.

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[...] The army, navy and air force which defend a country in times of peace and war.

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armed forces

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armed forces The army, navy and air force which defend a country in times of peace and war.

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arrested (police) Taken by the police to a police station and made to stay there to answer questions about illegal actions or activity

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[...] Taken by the police to a police station and made to stay there to answer questions about illegal actions or activity

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arrested (police)

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arson The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to a building.

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[...] The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to a building.

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arson

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arson The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to a building.

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assault The criminal act of using physical force against someone or of attacking someone – for example, hitting someone

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[...] The criminal act of using physical force against someone or of attacking someone – for example, hitting someone

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assault

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assault The criminal act of using physical force against someone or of attacking someone – for example, hitting someone

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Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan

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Eid al-Fitr celebrates the [...]

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end of Ramadan

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Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan

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Eid ul Adha remembers that the prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to. It reminds Muslims of their own commitment to God.

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Eid ul Adha remembers that the prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to.

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Eid ul Adha remembers that the prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to. It reminds Muslims of their own commitment to God.

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Eid ul Adha remembers that [...].

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the prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to

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Eid ul Adha remembers that the prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to.

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Eid ul Adha remembers that the prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to. It reminds [...] of their own commitment to God.

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Muslims

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In Northern Ireland, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne in July is also a public holiday.

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In Northern Ireland, the anniversary of the Battle of the [...] in July is also a public holiday.

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Boyne

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In Northern Ireland, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne in July is also a public holiday.

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As well as those mentioned previously, there are other public holidays each year called bank holidays, when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day. These are of no religious significance. They are at the beginning of May, in late May or early June, and in August.

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the beginning of May

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/head>As well as those mentioned previously, there are other public holidays each year called bank holidays, when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day. These are of no religious significance. They are at the beginning of May, in late May or early June, and in August.<html>

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late May or early June

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well as those mentioned previously, there are other public holidays each year called bank holidays, when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day. These are of no religious significance. They are at the beginning of May, in late May or early June, and in August.<body><html>

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August

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usly, there are other public holidays each year called bank holidays, when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day. These are of no religious significance. They are at the beginning of May, in late May or early June, and in August.<body><html>

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Many sporting events take place at major stadiums such as Wembley Stadium in London and the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

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Many sporting events take place at major stadiums such as Wembley Stadium in [...] and the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

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London

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Many sporting events take place at major stadiums such as Wembley Stadium in London and the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

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Many sporting events take place at major stadiums such as Wembley Stadium in London and the Millennium Stadium in [...].

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Cardiff

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Many sporting events take place at major stadiums such as Wembley Stadium in London and the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

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The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012.

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The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions: [...], 1948 and 2012.

Answer

1908

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The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012.

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The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions: 1908, [...] and 2012.

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1948

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The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and [...].

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2012

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The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012.

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The Paralympic Games for 2012 were also hosted in London.

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The Paralympic Games for [year?] were also hosted in London.

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2012

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England’s only international tournament victory in football was at the World Cup of 1966, hosted in the UK.

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England’s only international tournament victory in football was at the World Cup of [year?], hosted in the UK.

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1966

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England’s only international tournament victory in football was at the World Cup of 1966, hosted in the UK.

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There are two different types of rugby, which have different rules: union and league.

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There are two different types of rugby, which have different rules: [...] and league.

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union

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There are two different types of rugby, which have different rules: union and league.

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There are two different types of rugby, which have different rules: union and [...].

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league

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There are two different types of rugby, which have different rules: union and league.

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Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and is very popular in the UK today.

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Rugby originated in England in the [...] century and is very popular in the UK today.

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early 19th

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Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and is very popular in the UK today.

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The most famous rugby union competition is the Six Nations Championship between England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.

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The most famous rugby union competition is the [...] Championship between England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.

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Six Nations

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The most famous rugby union competition is the Six Nations Championship between England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.

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The Super League is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition.

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The [...] is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition.

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Super League

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The most famous tennis tournament hosted in Britain is The Wimbledon Championships, which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only ‘Grand Slam’ event played on grass.

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The most famous tournament hosted in Britain is The Wimbledon Championships, which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only ‘[...]’ event played on grass.

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Grand Slam

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The most famous tennis tournament hosted in Britain is The [...], which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only ‘Grand Slam’ event played on grass.

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Wimbledon Championships

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A British sailor, Sir Francis Chichester, was the first person to sail single-handed around the world

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A British sailor, Sir Francis Chichester, was [...]

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the first person to sail single-handed around the world

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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston became the first person to sail alone around the world without stopping.

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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston became [...].

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the first person to sail alone around the world without stopping

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John Petts (1914–91) was a Welsh artist, best known for his engravings and stained glass.

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John Petts (1914–91) was a [nationality?] artist, best known for his engravings and stained glass.

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Welsh

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John Petts (1914–91) was a Welsh artist, best known for his [...].

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engravings and stained glass

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Who designed the inside decoration as well as the building itself in great houses such as Dumfries House in Scotland?

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Robert Adam

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What is Cenotaph in Whitehall?

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a war memorial

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The Cenotaph is the site of the annual Remembrance Day service attended by the Queen, politicians and foreign ambassadors

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The [...] is the site of the annual Remembrance Day service attended by the Queen, politicians and foreign ambassadors

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Cenotaph

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The Cenotaph is the site of the annual Remembrance Day service attended by the Queen, politicians and foreign ambassadors

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The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for the best fiction novel written by an author from the Commonwealth, Ireland or Zimbabwe.

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The [...] is awarded annually for the best fiction novel written by an author from the Commonwealth, Ireland or Zimbabwe.

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Man Booker Prize for Fiction

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All dogs in public places must wear a collar showing the name and address of the owner.

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All dogs in public places must [...]

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wear a collar showing the name and address of the owner.

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London has 33 local authorities

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London has [how many?] local authorities

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For most local authorities, local elections for councillors are held in May every year.

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For most local authorities, local elections for councillors are held in [month?] every year.

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May

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For most local authorities, local elections for councillors are held in May every year.

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In Wales, the National Assembly has 60 Assembly members (AMs) and elections are held every four years.

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In Wales, the National Assembly has [...] Assembly members (AMs) and elections are held every four years.

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In Wales, the National Assembly has 60 Assembly members (AMs) and elections are held every [...] years.

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four

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In Wales, the National Assembly has 60 [how are they referred to?] and elections are held every four years.

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Assembly members (AMs)

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In Scotland there are 129 members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), elected by a form of proportional representation.

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In Scotland there are [...] members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), elected by a form of proportional representation.

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129

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In Scotland there are 129 [how are those elected referred to?], elected by a form of proportional representation.

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members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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In Scotland there are 129 members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), elected by a form of [...].

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proportional representation

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James II wanted to regain the throne and invaded Ireland with the help of a French army.

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James II wanted to regain the throne and invaded [...] with the help of a French army.

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Ireland

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James II wanted to regain the throne and invaded Ireland with the help of a [...] army.

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French

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When William reached England, there was no resistance. James fled to France

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When William reached England, there was no resistance. James fled to [...]

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France

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William defeated James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland in 1690, an event which is still celebrated by some in Northern Ireland today.

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William defeated James II at the Battle of the [...] in Ireland in 1690, an event which is still celebrated by some in Northern Ireland today.

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Boyne

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Anno Domini – referring to the number of years after the birth of Jesus Christ – used as a time reference.

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Loyalty to something – for example, to a leader, a faith or a country.

Answer

allegiance

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Conquered (joined).

Answer

annexed

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Someone who designs buildings.

Answer

architect

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The army, navy and air force which defend a country in times of peace and war.

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armed forces

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Taken by the police to a police station and made to stay there to answer questions about illegal actions or activity.

Answer

arrested (by the police)

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The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to a building.

Answer

arson

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A day when most people have an official day off work and many businesses are closed. A bank holiday can also be called a public holiday.

Answer

bank holiday

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A man who has one of the ranks of the British nobility. The title was particularly common during the Middle Ages.

Answer

baron

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Before Christ – referring to the number of years before Jesus Christ was born – used as a time reference.

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A senior member of the clergy in the Christian religion, often in charge of the churches in a particular area.

Answer

bishop

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A sharp rise in something – very often in business activity or the economy.

Answer

boom

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Behaviour towards another which is cruel and violent and causes harm.

Answer

brutality

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An election held in a parliamentary constituency or local authority area to fill a vacancy (see also General Election).

Answer

by-election

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A group of senior ministers who are responsible for controlling government policy.

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cabinet (government)

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People who are wounded or killed (for example, in a war).

Answer

casualties (medical)

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The most important church in an area.

Answer

A:cathedral

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An official written statement which describes the rights and responsibilities of a state and its citizens.

Answer

charter (government)

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The leader of a clan in Scotland or Ireland.

Answer

chieftain

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The refusal of members of the public to obey laws, often because they want to protest against political issues.

Answer

civil disobedience

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Question

The legal system that deals with disputes between people or groups of people.

Answer

civil law

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Flashcard 149665701

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Question

The departments within the government which manage the business of running the country – people who work for the government can be called civil servants.

Answer

civil service

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Flashcard 149665706

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Question

A war between groups who live in the same country.

Answer

civil war

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Flashcard 149665711

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Question

A group of people or families who live under the rule of a chieftain and may be descendants of the person – a term used traditionally in Scotland.

Answer

clan

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Flashcard 149665716

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Question

Religious leaders, used here to describe religious leaders in Christian churches.

Answer

clergy

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Flashcard 149665721

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Question

A partnership between different political parties.

Answer

coalition

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Flashcard 149665726

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Question

Inhabit and take control of another country. People who colonise are called colonists.

Answer

colonise

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Flashcard 149665731

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Question

Show that something or someone is remembered.

Answer

commemorate

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Flashcard 149665736

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Question

Someone who writes music.

Answer

composer

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Flashcard 149665741

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Question

Beaten in battle.

Answer

conquered

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Flashcard 149665746

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Question

A specific area where the voters who live in that place (its constituents) can elect an MP to represent them in Parliament.

Answer

constituency

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Flashcard 149665751

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Question

The legal structure of established laws and principles which is used to govern a country.

Answer

constitution (law)

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Flashcard 149665756

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Question

An agreement, often between countries, about particular rules or codes of behaviour.

Answer

convention (government)

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Flashcard 149665761

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Question

The legal system that deals with illegal activities.

Answer

criminal law

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Flashcard 149665766

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Question

Official order, law or decision.

Answer

decree (law)

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Flashcard 149665771

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Question

A country which is governed by people who are elected by the population to represent them in Parliament.

Answer

democratic country

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Flashcard 149665776

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Question

The passing of power from a central government to another group at a regional or local level, which then be called a devolved administration.

Answer

devolution

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Flashcard 149665781

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Question

A form of a language spoken by a particular group or people living in a particular area.

Answer

dialect

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Flashcard 149665786

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Question

Political decisions that relate to what is happening within a country (as opposed to in another country).

Answer

domestic policies

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Flashcard 149665791

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Question

The official list of all the people in a country who are allowed to vote in an election.

Answer

electoral register

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Flashcard 149665796

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Question

All the people who are allowed to vote in an election.

Answer

electorate

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Flashcard 149665801

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Question

Allowed by law.

Answer

eligible

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Flashcard 149665806

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Question

The country of birth, someone’s race or the nationality of someone when they were born/the customs and place from which a person and their family originated (or came from).

Answer

ethnic origin

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Flashcard 149665811

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Question

Killed as a punishment

Answer

executed

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Flashcard 149665816

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Question

A system of election in which the candidate with the largest number of votes in a particular constituency wins a seat in Parliament.

Answer

first past the post

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Flashcard 149665821

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Question

The right to vote.

Answer

franchise

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Flashcard 149665826

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Question

An event in which all the citizens of a country who are allowed to vote choose the people they wish to represent them in their government.

Answer

General Election

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Flashcard 149665831

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Question

A type of art or architecture that is based on the Middle Ages.

Answer

gothic

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Flashcard 149665836

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Question

Official ideas and beliefs that are agreed by a political party about how to govern the country.

Answer

government policies

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Flashcard 149665841

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Question

Found by a court to have done something which illegal.

Answer

guilty

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Flashcard 149665846

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Question

Someone who will legally receive a person’s money or possessions after their death. The heir to the throne the person who will become the next king or queen.

Answer

heir

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Flashcard 149665851

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Question

A family (for example, House of York).

Answer

House (history)

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Flashcard 149665856

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Question

That part of the Houses of Parliament where MPs who are elected by the voting public debate political issues.

Answer

House of Commons

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Flashcard 149665861

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Question

That part of the Houses of Parliament where people who have inherited their place or been chosen by the government debate political issues.

Answer

House of Lords

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Flashcard 149665866

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Question

A home and the people who live in it/something that relates to a home. (For example, household chores are tasks that are done around the house, such as cleaning and cooking.)

Answer

household

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Flashcard 149665871

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Question

The building in London where the House of Commons and House of Lords meet.

Answer

Houses of Parliament

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Flashcard 149665876

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Question

Something which the law does not allow.

Answer

illegal

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Flashcard 149665881

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Question

Structured network that is necessary for successful operation of a business or transport system – example, roads or railways.

Answer

infrastructure

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Flashcard 149665886

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Question

Found by a court not to have done something illegal.

Answer

innocent (law)

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Flashcard 149665891

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Question

The most important official in court. The judge makes sure what happens in court is fair and legal.

Answer

judge

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Flashcard 149665896

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Question

All the judges in a country. Together, they responsible for using the law of the land in the correct way.

Answer

judiciary

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Flashcard 149665901

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Question

People who are chosen to sit in court, listen to information about a crime, and decide if someone is guilty or innocent.

Answer

jury (legal)

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Flashcard 149665906

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Question

Allowed to do so by law.

Answer

legal

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Flashcard 149665911

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Question

The power to make laws.

Answer

legislative power

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Flashcard 149665916

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Question

Freedom.

Answer

liberty

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Flashcard 149665921

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Question

A person who acts as a judge in a court case where the crime is not a serious one.

Answer

magistrate

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Flashcard 149665926

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Question

Information about whether a person is single, separated or divorced. This is often asked for on official forms.

Answer

marital status

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Flashcard 149665931

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Question

All the organisations which give information to the public, i.e. newspapers, magazines, television, radio and the internet.

Answer

the media

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Flashcard 149665936

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Question

In history, the period between 1066 and about 1500.

Answer

medieval/Middle Ages

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Flashcard 149665941

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Question

Someone who travels to teach about a religion.

Answer

missionary

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Flashcard 149665946

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Question

The king or queen of a country.

Answer

monarch

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Flashcard 149665951

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Question

Political problems that can affect everyone who lives in a country.

Answer

national issues

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Flashcard 149665956

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Question

Bought and then controlled by central government – relating to an industry or service that was previously owned privately.

Answer

nationalised

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Flashcard 149665961

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Question

The people in a country who belong to the highest social class, some of whom may have titles – for example, Lord, Duke, Baron.

Answer

nobility

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Flashcard 149665966

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Question

To be in power in government.

Answer

office, to be in

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Flashcard 149665971

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Question

sporting event held every four years.

Answer

Olympics International

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Flashcard 149665976

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Question

In the House of Commons, the largest political party which is not part of the government is officially known as the opposition.

Answer

opposition

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Flashcard 149665981

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Question

A piece of music for an orchestra (musicians) and singers, often about a religious idea.

Answer

oratorio

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Flashcard 149665986

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Question

Part of Ireland governed by the English.

Answer

Pale (history)

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Flashcard 149665991

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Question

The shared ideas and beliefs of an organised group of politicians.

Answer

party politics

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Flashcard 149665996

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Question

A Christian saint who is believed to protect a particular area or group of people.

Answer

patron saint

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Flashcard 149666001

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Question

Punishment for breaking the law.

Answer

penalty (law)

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Flashcard 149666006

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Question

A very serious, infectious disease.

Answer

plague

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Flashcard 149666011

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Question

The head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Answer

The Pope

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Flashcard 149666016

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Question

A picture of a person.

Answer

portrait

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Flashcard 149666021

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Question

Live according to the rules and beliefs of a religion.

Answer

practise a religion

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Flashcard 149666026

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Question

The main Protestant Church in Scotland.

Answer

Presbyterian

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Flashcard 149666031

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Question

The politician who leads the government.

Answer

Prime Minister

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Flashcard 149666036

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Question

Make something illegal.

Answer

prohibit/prohibition

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Flashcard 149666041

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Question

A system of election in which political parties are allowed a number of seats in Parliament that represents their share of the total number of votes cast.

Answer

proportional representation

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Flashcard 149666046

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Question

Christians who are not members of the Roman Catholic Church.

Answer

Protestants

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Flashcard 149666051

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Question

A governmental department or a group of people who represent or work for the government and who work for the good of the general public.

Answer

public body

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Flashcard 149666056

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Question

A place where adults can buy and drink alcohol.

Answer

public house/pub

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Flashcard 149666061

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Question

A Protestant religious group.

Answer

Quakers

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Flashcard 149666066

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Question

Organised fighting against a government.

Answer

rebellion

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The religious movement in the 16th century that challenged the authority of the Pope and established Protestant churches in Europe.

Answer

The Reformation

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A person who must leave the country where they live, often because of a war or for political reasons.

Answer

refugee

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The place where someone lives.

Answer

residence

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Opinions held by different groups of people.

Answer

rival viewpoints

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Question

Countryside.

Answer

rural

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Question

Examine all the details.

Answer

scrutinise

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A constituency.

Answer

seat (Parliament)

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A punishment imposed by a court.

Answer

sentence

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Senior MPs of a political party (opposition) not in government.

Answer

shadow cabinet

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A judge in Scotland.

Answer

sheriff (law)

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A system in which people bought and sold other people (slaves) who were forced to work without pay.

Answer

slavery

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A poem which is 14 lines long and rhymes in a particular way.

Answer

sonnet

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The member of the House of Commons who controls the way issues are debated in Parliament.

Answer

The Speaker

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Apply to be elected – for example, as an MP or councillor.

Answer

stand for office

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Refuse to work in order to protest against something.

Answer

strike, to go on strike

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A person who comes after another and takes over an office or receives some kind of power – for example, a son who becomes king when his father dies is his successor.

Answer

successor (government)

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To stop something from happening or operating, usually for a short time.

Answer

suspend

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Violence used by people who want to force a government to do something. The violence is usually random and unexpected, so that no one can feel really safe from it.

Answer

terrorism

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A book which contains names, addresses and phone numbers of organisations, businesses and individuals.

Answer

The Phone Book

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The criminal act of stealing something from a person, building or place.

Answer

theft

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An association of workers formed to protect its members.

Answer

trade union

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An official written agreement between countries or governments.

Answer

treaty

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A violent revolt or rebellion against an authority.

Answer

uprising

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Work which someone does because they want to and which they do for free, they do not receive any payment.

Answer

voluntary work

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Someone who works for free or who offers to do something without payment (see voluntary work).

Answer

volunteer

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The work people did in order to help the country in any way they could during wartime.

Answer

war effort

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Question

A book that lists names, addresses and telephone numbers of businesses, services and organisations in an area. Also available online at www.yell.com.

Answer

Yellow Pages

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Question

When was Charles I executed?

Answer

1649 (mnm: too sharp)

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Cromwell was given the title of Lord Protector and ruled until his death in 1658.

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Question

Cromwell was given the title of Lord Protector and ruled until his death in [...].

Answer

1658

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The Habeas Corpus Act became law in 1679.

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Question

The Habeas Corpus Act became law in [...].

Answer

1679 (mnm: auto-checkup)

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