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______ (995-1035) is the king of the newly unified Denmark and Norway and overlord of Schleswig and Pomerania, led two other invasions on England in 1013 and 1015, and became king of England in 1016, after crushing the Anglo-Saxon King, Edmund II.
- Anglo-Saxon
- Canute the Great
- Edmund II
- Henry I
______ have to follow the national curriculum but are not necessarily non-selective.
- State schools
- Grammar schools
- Private schools
_______ (also known as independent schools) are fee charging schools that do not receive funding from the government.
- Private schools
- Grammar schools
- State schools
_______ in the UK are selective in academic ability. They are state secondary schools which select students at the age of 11.
- Grammar schools
- Private schools
- State schools
_______ is the capital city of the United States.
- Los Angeles
- Montana
- New York
- Washington, District of Columbia
_______ is the largest religion in the United Kingdom, according to the 2011 Census.
- Christianity
- Buddhism
- Hinduism
- Islam
_______ proclaimed himself head of the Church of England in 16th century.
- Edward VI
- Henry VI
- Henry VII
- Henry VIII
____________ of Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii in 1941 brought the US in to the World War II.
- The bombing
- The demonstration
- The protest
- The war
A constitution monarchy means it is a country govern by __________ who accepts the advice of parliament.
- a king or a queen
- Members of Parliament
- Prime Minister
- The head of House of Commons
A few years after the first successful English colony was founded, English ____________ came to America to escape religious persecution for their opposition to the Church of England.
- Christians
- Muslims
- Protestants
- Puritans
About 1900 the __________ arose to reform society and individuals through government action.
- Government Movement
- Progressive Movement
- Reformist Movement
- Society Reformation Movement
According to the U.K. Office for National Statistics (ONS), the ____________ is the largest sector in the U.K, accounting for more than three-quarters of the GDP.
- Đáp án: services sector
- agriculture sector
- entertainment sector
- industry sector
After settling in to the newly acquired land, the Normans adopted the French feudal system and _______ as the official language.
- English
- French
- Latin
- Spanish
After the Second World War, a new Labor government fully __________ the Bank of England, civil aviation, telephone networks, railways, gas, electricity, and the coal, iron and steel industries.
- denationalized
- nationalized
- privatized
- transferred
After which war, the Labor Party was created in Britain?
- World War II
- World Wars I
All important decisions are made by the __________.
- Crown
- Government
- Parliament
- Prime Minster
America’s two-party system has been dominated by the _________ and ___________ Parties.
- Conservative – Republican
- Democratic – Conservative
- Democratic – Republican
- Labour – Conservative
An election for president of the United States happens every _________ on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
- five years
- four years
- three years
- two years
An important function of the judicial branch is to _____________________.
- administer the laws
- determine whether laws of Congress or actions of the president violate the Constitution
- initiate a bill
- make laws
Another group of Danes managed to take Paris and obtain a grant of land from the King of France in 911. This area became the Duchy of Normandy, and its inhabitants were the ________ (another term for Viking).
- Danelaw
- Danes
- Norman
- Norses
As the statistics by July 2016, ________ are the racial majority.
- American Indians
- Asian Americans
- Black Americans
- White Americans
Between 1,500 and 500 BCE, Celtic tribes migrated from Central Europe and France to Britain. This time came to be known as the _________.
- Bronze Age
- Ice Age
- Silver Age
- Stone Age
Britain was the name made popular by the ________ when they came to the British islands.
- American
- German
- Latini
- Romans
British regularly tuck in to ________and _______ for lunch.
- pizza – chicken
- soup – burger
- soup – pizza
- soup – sandwich
By whom was the theoretical foundation of the American economic system provided?
- Đáp án: Adam Smith
- Bill Clinton
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- George Washington
During 19th century, market forces in America operated with a __________ of government intervention.
- Đáp án: minimum
- large
- lot
- maximum
During Blair’s 10 years in office there were ________ successive quarters of economic growth, lasting until the second quarter of 2008.
- Đáp án: 40
- 20
- 30
- 50
England shares land border with ______ to the west and ______ to the north.
- Scotland – Northern Ireland
- Wales – Northern Ireland
- Wales – Scotland
- Wales – Southern Ireland
For many years following the Great Depression of the 1930s, when danger of recession appeared most serious, the government strengthened the economy by spending heavily itself or _________ taxes.
- Đáp án: cutting
- executing
- imposing
- increasing
How long is a representative’s term in the House of Representatives?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
How many American colonies were granted independence after the American War of Dependence?
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
How many branches make up the US Federal Government to ensure a separation of powers?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
How many branches was the US government divided after being recognized independence?
- 2 branches
- 3 branches
- 4 branches
- 5 branches
How many colonies did English settlers found along the Atlantic Coast, from New Hampshire in the North to Georgia in the South?
- 11 colonies
- 12 colonies
- 13 colonies
- 14 colonies
How many current seats are there in the House of Lords?
- 640
- 650
- 760
- 786
How many kingdoms ruled over the United Kingdom from 500 to 850 AD which were later known as the Anglo-Saxon heptarchy?
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
How many racial categories did the most recent United States Census officially recognize? (not include people of two or more races).
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
How many seats are there in the House of Commons?
- 640
- 650
- 750
- 790
How many stages of education in the educational system of the United Kingdom?
- Đáp án: 5
- 3
- 4
- 6
How many stars are there on the flag of the United States?
- 48
- 50
- 51
- 52
How often do the members of the Cabinet meet?
- Everyday
- Once a month
- Once a week
- Twice a week
If a bill is rejected by the Senate, a ___________ made up of members from both houses will try to work out a compromise.
- conference committee
- congress conference
- federal conference
- judicial conference
In 16th Century, King _______ was remembered in history as one of the most powerful kings of England.
- Henry VI
- Henry VII
- Henry VIII
In 1707, the Act of Union joined the Scottish and the English Parliaments thus creating the single Kingdom of Great Britain and centralizing political power in ______.
- Cardiff
- Dublin
- Edinburgh
- London
In 1949 the United States had allied with Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and the United Kingdom to form the ______________________.
- East Atlantic Treaty Organization
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- South Atlantic Treaty Organization
- West Atlantic Treaty Organization
In 2020, the economy of the United Kingdom was the _________ national economy in the world measured by nominal gross domestic product (GDP).
- fifth largest
- fourth largest
- sixed largest
- third largest
In England since September 2010, all three and four years old are entitled to ________ hours of free nursery education for 38 weeks of the year.
- Đáp án: 15
- 10
- 20
- 25
In the latter half of 19th century, the American expansion was marked by the purchase of Alaska from ________ in 1867.
- England
- France
- Italy
- Russia
In the period from 1979 to 1997, Britain’s economy slid into another global recession in late _________.
- Đáp án: 1990
- 1980
In the UK, the executive comprises __________ and _______________.
- the Crown – the Prime Minister
- the Crown – the UK Government
- the Prime Minister – the Crown
- the Prime Minister – the UK parliament
In the United Kingdom, education is compulsory for all children between the ages of _____ ( _____ in Northern Ireland) and 16.
- Đáp án: 5 – 4
- 3 – 4
- 4 – 3
- 5 – 3
In the United States, the division of government power among three separate but equal branches provide for a system of ______________.
- checks and balances
- checks and judges
- judges
- judges and balances
In the United States, the person most directly responsible for education policy at the federal level is the __________, who is in charge of the Department of Education.
- Đáp án: Secretary of Education
- Federal General Secretary
- Secretary of President
- Secretary of State’s Prime Minister
In the US, elementary schools typically teach students from kindergarten through either grade _____ or ______.
- Đáp án: 5 -6
- 4 – 5
- 6 -7
In the US, the COVID-19 recession began in _________ in direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Đáp án: 2020
- 2019
- 2021
In which century, new innovations and improvements in existing innovations opened the door for improvements in the standard of living among American consumers.
- Đáp án: 20th century
- 19th century
- 21st century
In which Treaty did England recognized American independence?
- Treaty of Paris
- Treaty of Versailles
Is this sentence true or false?According to the evidence of written law only, the Queen has almost absolute power, and it all seems very undemocratic.
- False
- True
Is this sentence true or false?At the end of secondary education, pupils in every countries in the United Kingdom are entered for the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education).
- Đáp án: False
- True
Is this sentence true or false?In fact, the Queen could refuse the royal assent to a bill passed by Parliament and so stop it becoming a law.
- False
- True
Is this sentence true or false?In the educational system of the United States, high schools mostly run from 9th grade to 12th grade.
- Đáp án: True
- False
Is this sentence true or false?In the United Kingdom, further Education (FE) is compulsory and covers non-advanced education which can be taken at further (including tertiary) education colleges and HE institutions (HEIs).
- Đáp án: False
- True
Is this sentence true or false?In the US, the 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the territories, are directly in charge of their own education systems, resulting in tremendous diversity of education nationwide.
- Đáp án: True
- False
Is this sentence true or false?Only one side of American political spectrum generally support “free” private enterprise.
- Đáp án: False
- True
Is this sentence true or false?Only the United States uses the US dollar as official currency.
- Đáp án: False
- True
Is this sentence true or false?Since the 1930s, American capitalism has undergone substantial change in which although private enterprise still flourishes, government regulation now exists in many areas of business ranging from product safety to labour conditions.
- Đáp án: True
- False
Is this sentence true or false?The duty of legislative branch is administering the laws.
- False
- True
Is this sentence true or false?The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States has been largely disruptive, adversely affecting travel, financial markets, employment, shipping, and other industries.
- Đáp án: True
- False
Is this sentence true or false?The members of the Cabinet are appointed by the Vice-president and confirmed by the Senate.
- False
- True
Is this sentence true or false?The pound sterling is one of the 10 most valued currencies in the world.
- Đáp án: True
- False
Is this sentence true or false?The Prime Minister, appears not to have much power but in reality, has a very great deal indeed.
- False
- True
Is this sentence true or false?The Supreme Court can overturn laws passed by Congress and signed by the president.
- False
- True
Is this sentence true or false?The UK recorded weaker growth than many other European nations in the 1970s.
- Đáp án: True
- False
Is this sentence true or false?Tourism is another big-money maker for the UK.
- False
- True
Is this statement true or false?Private schools in the United Kingdom are not required to follow the national curriculum.
- Đáp án: True
- False
Jefferson – the third President of the US purchased the vast _______ territory from France.
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- Louisiana
- Mexico
Most Bills starts in ________________ in the process of becoming a law.
- the Cabinet
- the Crown
- the House of Commons
- the House of Lords
National and foreign companies are sometimes involved in takeovers and mergers in the _________.
- Đáp án: private sector
- public sector
Scotland is the _____ largest country in the United Kingdom.
- fourth
- second
- third
- X
The __________ is an advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments (2021).
- cabinet
- executive
- judicial
- legislative
The __________ is the unit currency of the United States.
- Đáp án: US dollar
- EU dollar
- Euro
- sterling pounds
The _______________ broke out in 1773 in Boston Harbor in protest against the Tea Act of the British Parliament.
- Boston Party
- Boston Tea Party
- British Tea Party
- Tea Party
The 1920s was known as the age of _________ with a constitutional amendment outlawed the sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Beverages
- Prohibition
The 1920s which was known as the ______________ was the age of jazz and spectacular silent movies and such fads as flagpole-sitting and goldfish-swallowing.
- Golden Age
- Golden Time
- Golden Twenties
- Roaring Twenties
The American Civil War began when _______ states left the Union and proclaimed themselves an independent nation.
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
The American economy is described as a __________ system.
- Đáp án: free enterprise
- free trading
- restricted enterprise
- restricted trading
The Americans would prefer drinking _______ than tea. The statistics are interesting, considering it is the second most-valuable, legally traded commodity in the world, right behind oil.
- coffee
- fruit juice
- milk
- soft drink
The Brexit decision formally took effect on January ________.
- Đáp án: 2020
- 2018
- 2019
- 2021
The British monarchy is probably more important to the economy of the country than it is to the system of government because the Monarchy helps the _______________ by attracting tourists.
- agricultural industry
- entertainment industry
- foreign trade
- tourist industry
The British political system is a _____________ system.
- multi-party
- single party
- two-party
The Cabinet are responsible for __________________________.
- the day-to-day enforcement and administration of federal laws
- the month-to-month enforcement and administration of federal laws
- the year-to-year enforcement and administration of federal laws
The China-United States trade war in 2018 began with the US President _______ setting tariffs and other trade barriers on China.
- Đáp án: Donald Trump
- Barack Obama
- Joe Biden
The economy of the United Kingdom is a highly developed social market and ________________.
- Đáp án: market-oriented economy
- customer-oriented economy
- product-oriented economy
- profit-oriented economy
The end of Civil War put an end to _______.
- discrimination
- racist
- slavery
- terrorist
The end of the Seven Years’ War in 1764 left ________ in control of Canada and all of North America east of the Mississippi.
- England
- France
- Germany
- Italy
The flag of the United States of America consists of _________ equal horizontal stripes of red represent the British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain and became the first states in the U.S.
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
The forming a new government of Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative Party marked a new period of ______ economics.
- Đáp án: neo-liberal
- free
- free-trading
- market-trading
The Government consists of about 100 members who usually belong to one of the Houses of Parliament. The highest members of the Government (about 20) are known as __________.
- the Cabinet
- the House of Common
- the House of Lord
- the House of Parliament
The Governments power is concentrated in the hand of _____________, who at the same time is the leader of his party.
- the Cabinet
- the Monarch
- the Parliament
- the Prime Minister
The judicial branch in the US is headed by the _____________.
- Cabinet
- Congress
- Senate
- Supreme Court
The name “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland” was first used in the beginning of ________.
- 17th century
- 18th century
- 19th century
- 20th century
The principles and procedures in the Constitution by which the country is governed and from which people’s right are _________________.
- All are correct
- never written down
- spoken
- written down (judgments made in a court)
- written down agreed by Parliament
The Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, the Star – Spangled Banner are the nickname of __________.
- The US flag
- The US Great Seal
The U.S. ___________ system allows private business the freedom to operate for profit with minimum government interference and regulation.
- Đáp án: free enterprise
- free trading
- restricted enterprise
- restricted trading
The U.S. dollar is the currency most used in ______________.
- Đáp án: international transactions
- international buying
- international selling
- national transactions
The UK government policies have created a ___________ of public and private sectors.
- Đáp án: mixed economy
- command economy
- market economy
- traditional economy
The UK is one of the most globalized economies and comprises. ___________________________
- Đáp án: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- England, Northern Ireland
- England, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- England, Wales, Northern Ireland
The UK public sectors include the remaining state-run industries and ____________.
- Đáp án: public services
- private companies
- private services
- small businesses
The United States Declaration of Independence is the pronouncement adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in ___________.
- 1676
- 1776
- 1876
- 1976
The United States economy experienced a recession in _________ with an unusually slow jobs recovery with the number of jobs not regaining until January 2005.
- Đáp án: 2001
- 2002
- 2003
- late 2000
The United States has trade relations with many other countries. Within that, the trade with _______ and _______ is predominant.
- Đáp án: Europe – Asia
- Asia – Australia
- Asian – Africa
- Europe – China
The United States is a ______________ which means all government power rests ultimately with the people, who direct policies by voting for government. representatives.
- direct democracy
- representative democracy
- representative republic
- republic
The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of _______ states, a federal district (Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States), five major territories, and various minor islands.
- 48
- 50
- 51
- 52
The United States shares land borders with _________ to the north.
- Canada
- Europe
- Mexico
- Russia
The United States today is a leading economic power, with a high standard of living and enormous productivity in ___________ and ____________.
- Đáp án: industry – agriculture
- agriculture – mining
- industry – fish-breeding
- mining – industry
The US Congress is comprised of two groups, called houses: _____________ and ____________.
- Executive – the Senate
- Legislative – the Senate
- The House – The Supreme Court
- The House of Representatives – the Senate
The US economy ranks the _____ by nominal GDP and net wealth and the second largest by purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2021.
- Đáp án: first
- fourth
- second
- third
The war against Japan came to a swift end in August of 1945, when President Harry Truman ordered the use of __________ against the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
- atomic bombs
- ballistic missiles
- chemical bombs
- nuclear bombs
The workday in the US is ______ comparing to in the UK.
- equal
- equivalent
- longer
- shorter
There were many famous ________ under Queen Elizabeth I like: Christopher Marlowe, William Shakespeare.
- composers
- explorers
- philosophers
- playwrights
Tony Blair’s platform of New Labor which was characterized largely by the continuation of neo-liberal economic policies, but also supporting a strong welfare state was largely viewed as a combination of socialist and capitalist policies – being dubbed ‘__________’.
- Đáp án: Third Way
- First Way
- Fourth Way
- Second Way
Typically, middle school or junior high school (lower secondary education) in the United States encompasses ______ through ______ grades.
- Đáp án: sixth – eighth
- fifth – eighth
- fifth – seven
- sixth – ninth
Under George I, _________ was first appointed which marked a turning point in British politics.
- Minister
- President
- Prime Minister
Under which government system, the principle of limited government was achieved by dividing authority between the central government and the individual states?
- Communism
- Federalism
- Socialism
- Theocracy
Under which king’s reign was the University of Oxford founded?
- Henry I
- Henry II
- William I
- William II
United Kingdom is an island country located off the north-western coast of mainland ________.
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- Russia
What are the features created to guard against the concentration of the government power in the hands of a few?
- a system of checks and balances to restrict the powers of each branch
- all are correct
- the federal organization of government
- the separation of powers among different branches of government
What do the member of the Cabinet do at the meeting every week?
- All are correct
- Discuss the implementation of existing policies
- Discuss the running of the various government departments
- Take decision about new policies
What does GCEA stand for?
- Đáp án: General Certificate of Education Advanced
- General Certificate of further Education Advanced
- General Certificate of higher Education Advanced
- General Certificate of United Kingdom Education Advanced
What does the economic ideas of “laissez faire” means?
- Đáp án: leave it alone
- free taxes
- owned by government
- run by government
What does the legislature, the UK Parliament comprise?
- the Crown and the Prime Minister
- the Crown, the House of Commons and the House of Lords
- the House of Commons and the House of Lords
- the Prime Minister, the House of Commons and the House of Lords
What does the nation’s constitution of the US define?
- all are correct
- the functions and framework of each branch of government
- the powers of national and state governments
- the rights of individual citizens
What is ideal time for the afternoon tea?
- between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
- between 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
- between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm
- between 3:30 pm and 5 pm
What type of the country is the UK?
- authoritarianism
- constitutional monarchy
- monarchy
- socialism
Which are the major goals of primary education in the UK?
- Đáp án: ‘achieving basic literacy and numeracy amongst all pupils’ and ‘establishing foundations in science, mathematics and other subjects’
- achieving basic literacy and numeracy amongst all pupils
- establishing foundations in mathematics
- establishing foundations in science
- establishing foundations in science, mathematics and other subjects
Which are the roles of the U.S. Department of Education?
- Đáp án: All are correct
- Collecting data on America’s schools and disseminating research
- Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education and distributing as well as monitoring those funds
- Focusing national attention on key educational issues and prohibiting discrimination to ensure equal access to education.
Which century did the Roman progressively abandon Britannia?
- 5th century
- 6th century
- 7th century
- 8th century
Which countries make up the United Kingdom?
- England, Scotland, Ireland
- England, Wales, Scotland
- England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
- England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Which country was the leading supplier and the second most important export market before Brexit?
- Đáp án: Germany
- China
- France
- US
Which education act of England extended the National Curriculum for England to include the Foundation Stage which was first introduced in September 2000?
- Đáp án: The Education Act 2002
- The Education Act 1944
- The Education Act 1987
- The Education Act 2011
Which event does the statements below describe?By 1932 thousands of American banks and over 100,000 businesses had failed. Industrial production was cut in half, wages had decreased 60 percent, and one out of every four workers was unemployed.
- The Civil War
- The Cold War
- The Great Depression
- The Progressive Movement
Which event marked the resign of king Edward III?
- The Battle of Agincourt
- The beginning of Hundred Years’ War
- The end of Hundred Years’ War
- The English Civil War
Which event refers to September 16, 1992, when a collapse in the pound sterling forced Britain to withdraw from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)?
- Đáp án: Black Wednesday
- Black Monday
- Black Sunday
- Black Tuesday
Which is the currency of the UK?
- EU dollar
- Euro
- pound sterling
- US dollar
Which language is the most widely spoken language of the United Kingdom with various dialects?
- English
- French
- Latin
- Spanish
Which organization(s) that the UK is a founding member?
- All are correct
- Commonwealth
- the G7
- the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Which Party did George H.W. Bush belong to?
- Democratic Party
- Republican Party
Which Queen ruled over 40% of the globe and a quarter of the world’s population?
- Elizabeth I
- Elizabeth I
- Mary I
- Victoria
Which subjects the typical curriculum at both the middle school and high school levels in the US comprises?
- Đáp án: All are correct
- English and Mathematics
- Fine arts and Physical education (PE)
- Science and Social studies
Which term refers to government funded schools which provide education free of charge in the United Kingdom?
- Đáp án: State school
- Grammar school
- Private school
- Selective state school
Which term refers to the idea that the major institutions of state should be functionally independent and that no individual should have powers that span these offices?
- Concentration of powers
- Separation of powers
- The dictatorship
Which year did the oil crisis happen in the United States?
- Đáp án: 1973
- 1974
- 1983
- 1984
Who had the nickname of “Iron Lady”?
- Margaret Thatcher
- Queen Elizabeth II
- Queen Mary I
- Queen Vitoria
Who is the head of state in the United Kingdom now?
- Prime Minster: Borish Johnson
- Queen Elizabeth II
Who owned the nickname of Bloody Mary?
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Mary I
- Queen Mary II
Who presides over the executive branch in the US?
- The president
- The Senate
- The vice-president
Who presides over the Senate in the US?
- The president
- The vice-president
Who said the quote “We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.”?
- Edward VIII
- Margaret Thatcher
- Tony Blair
- Winston Churchill
Who was the founder of the House of Tudor?
- Edward IV
- Edward V
- Henry Tudor
- Richard III
Who was the only US president to resign from office?
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- John F. Kennedy
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Richard Nixon