Teahouses Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government?. Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain?. Differences of social systems
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According to the author, the Articles of Confederation
failed because of the following reasons Which is NOT
true?
Some new states wanted to be free from the Union.
After the War of Independence was won, the national
government was called … ……, and the agreement that
guided the government was the Articles of Confederation.
the Congress
American Indians had developed three brilliant
civilizations before the Europeans arrived These three
civilizations were the Aztecs, Incas and …….
the Mayas
Around the beginning of 20th century, Chinese labourers
came to Canada to ……
build the railroad.
……….At the beginning of the settlement, there were
roughly equal numbers of men and women.
F
By 1913, more than ……… of the world’s industrial
production came from the US.
1/3
80% of Australian’s population
lives……….
in the eastern, southern and southwestern borders of the country
Which of the following political parties form the
Coalition?
The Liberal Party and the National Party
Which of the following was Governor-General of NSW? Lachlan” Macquarie.
Which of the following was responsible for some fine
buildings in Sydney?
Francis Greenaway.
In Britain, children from the age of 5 to 16 …… can legally receive completely
free education.
In Britain, the great majority of parents send their
children to ……
state schools.
Three of the following are characteristics of London
Which of the four is the exception?
London is not only the largest city in Britain, but also the largest in the world.
Where is the best agricultural land in Britain? In the southeast of England
Which of the following CANNOT be found in London? Teahouses
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British
government?
It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power.
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic
of London?
The sports centre.
Which of the following is NOT true about Britain? It used to be one of the
superpowers in the world.
Which of the following is NOT true about the
characteristics of Britain?
Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the
UK economy?
There has been a period of steady decreasing of living standards.
Which of the following was NOT the reason for the
relative economic decline since 1945?
Britain had carried out the nationalisation of the businesses.
Columbus discovered the New World in the year of ……… 1492
Trang 2……… In history, British Columbia agreed to join
confederation on condition that the railroad would be
built to the west coast.
T
……… Provincial governments are responsible for the
local economy, education and health system.
T
……….1 in 10 of the British population is of
non-European ethnicity.
F
…… Alexander Hamilton was the third president of the
United States.
F
……….Britain is no longer an imperial country T
…… By the 1880’s the British economy was dominant in the world.
T
Trang 3……….By the early 1760s, the 13 English
colonies in North America were ready to
separate themselves from Europe.
T
…… By the end of World War II, Britain had
gone heavily into debt in order to develop its
manufacturing industry and borrowed large
amounts from the US and France.
F
……… Canada is rated regularly as having the highest standard of living in the world because
it has rich natural resources.
F
……… Canada is the largest country in North American continent.
T
……….Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city.
F
……….Convicts’ wives in England were
discouraged from following their husbands to Australia.
T
……… It is general acknowledged that the
Prime Minister and the Cabinet at the federal level is the centre of the Australian
parliamentary power.
T
……….Most people in Scotland speak the old
Celtic language, called “Gaelic”.
F
……….Northern Ireland is part of Great
Britain.
F
……… Northern Ireland is significant because
of its manufacturing industry
F
…….One reason for America’s affluence is that
a lot of peop1e have inherited wealth from their parents.
F
……….Scotland was unified with England
through peaceful means.
T
……….Segregating blacks into separate schools was unconstitutional after the decision of the
Supreme Court in 1954.
T
……… The Australian political system follows the Western democratic tradition, reflecting
British and North American experience.
T
……….The divine right of the king means the
sovereign derived his authority from his
subjects.
F
……….The first English permanent settlement was founded in California.
F
……… The main duty of the Congress is to
make laws, including those which levy taxes
that pay for the work of the federal government.
T
……… The majority of the Canadian F
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……….The oldest institution of government in
Britain is the Monarchy.
T
…… The purpose of British education is not
only to provide children with literacy and the
other basic skills but also to socialize children.
T
……….The Scots and Welsh have a strong sense
of being British.
F
…… The state seldom interferes with the
decision of when, where, how and what children
are taught.
F
………The title of Prince of Wales is held by a
Welsh according to tradition.
F
……… “Ulster”, referring to Northern Ireland,
was once an ancient Irish Kingdom.
T
……….Victoria and South Australia were
established as convict colonies.
F
……… When the War of Independence was
over, the United States was one unified nation
as it is today.
F
………White sealers and pastoralists exploited
the indigenous people’s knowledge of the land
and created wealth for the colonizers.
T
Female convicts who were not claimed by any
man upon arriving in Australia were sent to the
…
Female Factory
A low rate of ………industrial investment
coupled with a very high rate of overseas
investment is a characteristic of the UK
economy.
domestic
………… and the Cabinet are at the center of
the Australian parliamentary power.
The Prime Minister
Canada consists of 10 provinces
and……… territories But most
Canadians live in the south of the country,
along the 49th parallel.
3
Canada preferred to establish a nation based on
……., order, and good government.
peace
Children in Britain must receive a full-time
education legally from the ages of …………
5 to 16
In Britain, the official head of state is ………
while the real centre of political life is in The
House of Commons.
the Queen
In ………, Lachlan Macquarie became the
governorof NSW.
1810
In terms of its size, Australia is the largest
………… and the smallest continentin the
world.
island
Trang 5Life peers should be nominated by Prime
Minister and appointed by ……….
the sovereign
Pupils from the ages of ……… mainly attend
state-run primary schools.
5 to 11
Since 1945, the UK economy has experienced
relative decline rather than ……… decline.
absolute
Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists
of the Queen, the House of Lords and
………
the House of Commons
The British Constitution consists of statute law,
common law and ………….
conventions
The first Secretary of Treasury of the United
States was …………
Alexander Hamilton
The full name of the United Kingdom is the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
………
Northern Ireland
The island of Great Britain is made up of
England, Scotland and ………
Wales
“The Jewel in the Crown” of the British Empire
……… , which provided raw materials and a
big market for British goods, gained
independence in 1947.
India
The most important function of the Parliament
is to …………
make laws
The New World of America was peopled as a
result of two long-continuing immigration
movements; the first one from………….and the
second from Europe and Africa.
asia
The two houses of the federal parliament are
the House of Representativesand ………
the Senate
The United Kingdom has been a member of the
……… since 1973.
European Union
……….It is no doubt that Britain is the oldest
representative democracy in the world
F
Most of Australia’s population lives in the
……… and temperate climates.
Mediterranean
Trang 6The “American system” of mass production was first
used in ….
firearms industry.
The Constitutional Convention was held in the year
of………and the president of the Convention was
George Washington.
1787
……….The European settlement in Australia started in
1788 in Sydney.
T
The first generation of children who were born in NSW
were called……
currency children
The goal of education in the United States is to achieve
universa ……… and provide individuals with knowledge
and skill necessary to promote the welfare for
individuals and the general public.
literacy
The Governor-General is the representative of ……… the British Monarch
The United States had the first standard paper currency
in ….
1863
………was established as a free colony, but turned to
convict labour in 1850.
Western Australia
Which of the following about the Queen is true? She is the official head of state.
Which of the following American values did NOT come
from Puritanism?
Separation of state and church
Which of the following is NOT a native Australian
animal?
Sheep.
Which of the following is the responsibility of the
Senate?
To consider the bills.
Which of the following provinces are densely populated
in Canada?
Ontario and Quebec.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When
the Constitution was written, ……
there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution.
Which of the following subjects are NOT offered to
elementary school students?
Politics and business education.
Who is the most influential person in the Canadian
government?
The Prime Minister.
Both the US and Canada overtook Britain in
economy by 1900.
F
In Britain, the process of
state-building has been one of evolution rather than
revolution, in contrast to France and the US
T
Strong domestic demand is
one factor contributing to Americas affluence.
T
Canada is quite a new country, it first became a
political entity in when
four provinces - Quebec, Ontario; New Brunswick and
Nova Scotia joined together.
1867
Canada consists of provinces and 3
territories But most Canadians live in the south of the
country, along the 49th parallel.
10
Trang 7Canada's political system was greatly influenced by the
two major foreign
forces: and United States.
Britain
Multiculturalism has caused something of a pcardroblem
in that Canadians often
feel they lack a” ”
national identity
About 90% of American students go to ……… schools
and 10% attend private schools.
public
According to the author, larger universities are always
better, and more desirable universities are always more
expensive
F
…….Massachusetts was established by English puritans
who separated themselves from the Roman Catholic
Church
F
…….Strong domestic demand is one factor contributing
to America's affluence.
T
……….In Britain, the process of state-building has been
one of evolution rather than revolution, in contrast to
France and the US
T
The Puritans introduced…………education for all
children in the 17th century.
compulsory
……….Christopher Columbus discovered America in
1492
T
The Constitution set up a federal system with…………. a strong central government
Which of the following is NOT true about the Great
Council?
They later developed into what we now know as the Cabinet.
…….The United States' economy suffered severely from
the two World Wars in the 20th century
F
Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces
that led to the modern development of Europe?
The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church
Students attend secondary schools from the age of 11 up
to around the age of ……….
19
……….It takes at least fours years to get a bachelor's
degree from an institution of higher learning in the US.
T
……… Under a Constitutional Amendment passed in
1951, a president can be elected to only one term.
F
The Industrial Revolution that started in England
during the 18th century brought many to
American industry between 1776 and 1860
changes
Which of the following was NOT a denomination of
Protestantism?
Catholics.
… is Australia's largest island Tasmania
When did the British take over the continent of Australia
and declare it "terra nullius"?
Late 18th century
………The continent of Australia is the largest island in
the world.
T
Canada consists of provinces and 2 10
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country, along the 49th parallel
Canada's political system was greatly influenced by the
two major foreign forces: and United
States.
Britain
Which of the following statements about Canada is true? Contrast to its physical size,
Canada has a small population
Which of the following was established as free colony? Western Australia
……… Laws of the State should be changed if they don't
agree with the federal laws.
T
Officially, Canada refers to itself as a multicultural
society within a bilingual framework.
T
……… The president has the authority to appoint
federal judges, and all such court appointments are
subject to confirmation by the House of Representatives.
F
Many people use the notion that American society is a
melting pot while Canada is described as a ……….
mosaic
The first factory in the United States was a cotton textile
mill in Pawtucket, in the state of ….
Rhode Island
The Metis are a group of aboriginal people who
inherited both their French and aboriginal backgrounds.
T
What is the other official language besides English in
Canada?
French
Early American industries depended largely on skilled
artisans.
T
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When
the War of Independence was over, …
the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined.
…… The US Constitution set up a federal system with a
strong central government.
T
Which of the following about the north region is NOT
true?
People in this region depend only
on arts and crafts for living
The Governor-General is the representative of the
Queen and is the head of the government
F
The Governor-General is…… the formal head of the executive
branch of the government.