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ĐẤT NƯỚC HỌC The most important function of the Parliament is to a make laws Đúng b important c Parliament The island of Great Britain is made up of England, Scotland and … a Scotland b England c Great Britain d Wales Đúng Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): …… 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 False (F) Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy True Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children to …… a state schools Đúng b public schools c private schools d independent schools Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called "Gaelic" False Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government? a It has no written form of Constitution Sai b It is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy S c It is the oldest representative democracy in the world S d It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power Đúng Fill in the blanks: About 90% of American students go to ……… schools and 10% attend private schools a public Đúng b private c mixed Which of the following statements is NOT true about the UK economy? a There has been a period of steady decreasing of living standards Đ b Britain has experienced a relative economic decline since 1945 c Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies d Some smaller economies have overtaken the UK in terms of output per capita S 10 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….According to the author, larger universities are always better, and more desirable universities are always more expensive False 11 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): …….Massachusetts was established by English puritans who separated themselves from the Roman Catholic Church False 12 Fill in the blanks: The first Secretary of Treasury of the United States was ………… a Barack Obama b Treasury of the United States c Alexander Hamilton Đúng 13 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……… When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unified nation as it is today False 14 Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the Constitution was written, …… a there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution Đúng b there was no Bill of Rights c The Constitution did not have any words guaranteeing the freedoms or the basic rights and privileges of citizens d a "Bill of Rights" was added to the Constitution years after the Constitution was made 15 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): …….Strong domestic demand is one factor contributing to America's affluence a True (T) Đúng b False (F) 16 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): …… Alexander Hamilton was the third president of the United States False 17 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (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 a True (T) Đ b False (F) 18 Chọn câu trả lời: a Britain has experienced a relative economic decline since 1945 b There has been a period of steady decreasing of living standards D c Some smaller economies have overtaken the UK in terms of output per capita d Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies Đúng 18 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): … ….The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh according to tradition False 19 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city False 20 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….In Britain, the process of state-building has been one of evolution rather than revolution, in contrast to France and the US True 21 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….The Scots and Welsh have a strong sense of being British False 22 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……… Northern Ireland is significant because of its manufacturing industry False 23 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….The first English permanent settlement was founded in California False 24 Fill in the blanks: Columbus discovered the New World in the year of ……… a 1430 b 1450 c 1440 d 1492 Đ 25 The Puritans introduced…………education for all children in the 17th century a compulsory Đúng b selective c optional S 26 Which of the following subjects are NOT offered to elementary school students? a Science and social studies b Politics and business education Đúng c Mathematics and languages d Music and physical education 27 Fill in the blanks: Children in Britain must receive a full-time education legally from the ages of ………… a to 14 b to 16 Đúng c to 13 d to 12 28 Fill in the blanks: Pupils from the ages of ……… mainly attend state-run primary schools a to b to 12 S c to 11 Đúng d to 10 29 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….1 in 10 of the British population is of non-European ethnicity False 30 Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: Which of the following CANNOT be found in London? a Museums b Art galleries c Theatres d Teahouses Đúng 31 Fill in the blanks: The United Kingdom has been a member of the since 1973 a Great Britain b United Kingdom c Northern Ireland d European Union Đúng 32 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….Segregating blacks into separate schools was unconstitutional after the decision of the Supreme Court in 1954 True 33 Fill in the blanks: 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 a literacy Đúng b the general public c knowledge 34 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492 True 35 Fill in the blanks: The Constitution set up a federal system with………… a a federal system b a strong central government Đúng c Constitution 36 Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain? a Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker b Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales Đúng c Economic differences between north and south d Cultural differences between immigrants and the British 37 Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: Which of the following is NOT true about the Great Council? a They were sometimes summoned by the kings to contribute money b They included barons and representatives from counties and towns c They represented the aristocrats as well as the communities d They later developed into what we now know as the Cabinet 38 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……… Northern Ireland is significant because of its manufacturing industry False 39 Children in Britain must receive a full-time education legally from the ages of ………… a to 14 Sai b to 16 c to 12 d to 13 40 The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children True 41 The United States had the first standard paper currency in … a 1863 Đ b 1880 c 1913 d 1839 42 American Indians had developed three brilliant civilizations before the Europeans arrived These three civilizations were the Aztecs, Incas and …… a Incas b the Mayas D c the Aztecs 43 One reason for America's affluence is that a lot of peop1e have inherited wealth from their parents False 44 A low rate of ….… industrial investment coupled with a very high rate of overseas investment is a characteristic of the UK economy a appointed b domestic Đúng c big market S 45 Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: Where is the best agricultural land in Britain? a In the northeast of Scotland b In the southeast of England Đúng c In the southeast of Scotland S d In the northeast of England S 46 Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain? a Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker b Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales Đúng c Cultural differences between immigrants and the British d Economic differences between north and south 47 Choose the best to complete the statement or answer the question: Which of the following was NOT the reason for the relative economic decline since 1945? a Britain did not invest in modern equipment and new products b Britain had been heavily in debt to finance the war c Britain spent a high proportion of its national wealth on the military d Britain had carried out the nationalisation of the businesses Đúng 48 Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists of the Queen, the House of Lords and a the Queen S b The British Constitution S c the House of Commons Đúng 49 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): …….One reason for America's affluence is that a lot of peop1e have inherited wealth from their parents False 50 According to the author, the Articles of Confederation failed because of the following reasons Which is NOT true? a Some new states wanted to be free from the Union Đúng b The Congress could not raise money to pay the national army and to pay debts owed to France and other nations c The Congress had no power to tax any citizen d The new states did not cooperate with the Congress or with each other 51 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): …….The United States' economy suffered severely from the two World Wars in the 20th century False 52 Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe? a The Renaissance b The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church Đúng c The growth of capitalism S d The Religious Reformation 53 The "American system" of mass production was first used in … a textile industry b Agriculture c car industry d firearms industry Đúng 54 Students attend secondary schools from the age of 11 up to around the age of ……… a 18 Sai b 17 Sai c 20 d 19 55 “The Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire ……… , which provided raw materials and a big market for British goods, gained independence in 1947 a British b China c USA d India Đúng 56 Three of the following are characteristics of London Which of the four is the exception? a London is not only the largest city in Britain, but also the largest in the world Đ b London has played a significant role in the economic construction of the country c London has a larger population than all other cities in England d London is a political, economic and cultural centre of the country 57 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……… "Ulster", referring to Northern Ireland, was once an ancient Irish Kingdom a False (F) b True (T) 58 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….It takes at least fours years to get a bachelor's degree from an institution of higher learning in the US True 59 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……… Under a Constitutional Amendment passed in 1951, a president can be elected to only one term False 60 The Industrial Revolution that started in England during the 18th century brought many to American industry between 1776 and 1860 a changes Đúng b Industrial Revolution S c England ĐKM 61 Which of the following is NOT true about Britain? a It plays an active role as a member of European Union b It used to be one of the superpowers in the world Đúng c It is a relatively wealthy and developed country d It used to be a powerful imperial country in the world 62 Which of the following was NOT a denomination of Protestantism? a Catholics Đúng b Church of England c Quakers d Puritans 63 ………White sealers and pastoralists exploited the indigenous people's knowledge of the land and created wealth for the colonizers True 64 Convicts' wives in England were discouraged from following their husbands to Australia True 65 ……… The Australian political system follows the Western democratic tradition, reflecting British and North American experience True 66 … is Australia's largest island a China b Tasmania Câu trả lời c UK d USA 66 When did the British take over the continent of Australia and declare it "terra nullius"? a 17th century b 16th century c Early 15th century d Late 18th century Câu trả lời 67 .………… and the Cabinet are at the center of the Australian parliamentary power a The Cabinet b The Prime Minister Câu trả lời c The head of the House 68 Which of the following is NOT a native Australian animal? a Koala b Wombat c Sheep Câu trả lời d Kangaroo 69 ………The continent of Australia is the largest island in the world a False (F) b True (T) Câu trả lời 70 Which of the following is the responsibility of the Senate? a To initiate the bills b To dissolve the parliament c To consider the bills d To enact legislation S 71 Canada consists of 10 provinces and territories But most Canadians live in the south of the country, along the 49th parallel a b c Sai d Sai 72 Canada consists of provinces and territories But most Canadians live in the south of the country, along the 49th parallel a 11 b 10 Câu trả lời c 12 d 13 73 Canada's political system was greatly influenced by the two major foreign forces: and United States a Britain Câu trả lời b Canada c United States Tham khảo: (Unit 2, Historical Background, page 131) 74 Multiculturalism has caused something of a problem in that Canadians often feel they lack a “ ” a national identity Câu trả lời b Canadians c Multiculturalism 75 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 a 1889 b 1856 c 1887 d 1867 Câu trả lời 76 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): The majority of the Canadian population lives in an area not far away from the Canadian-US border a True (T) b False (F) 77 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……… The Australian political system follows the Western democratic tradition, reflecting British and North American experience a True (T) Câu trả lời b False (F) 77 .………… and the Cabinet are at the center of the Australian parliamentary power a The head of the House b The Cabinet c The Prime Minister Câu trả lời 78 ………was established as a free colony, but turned to convict labour in 1850 a UK b USA c Western Australia Câu trả lời d China 79 The Governor-General is the representative of ……… a the head of the House Saib the Senate Sai c the British Monarch d the Cabinet 80 Most of Australia's population lives in the …………… and temperate climates a Mediterranean Câu trả lời b China c USA d UK 81 The full name of the United Kingdom is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and …… a Northern Ireland Đúng b Great Britain c United Kingdom 82 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain False 83 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects False 84 Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London? a The cultural centre b The financial centre c The sports centre d The business centre 85 …… The state seldom interferes with the decision of when, where, how and what children are taught False 86 …… By the 1880's the British economy was dominant in the world True 87 Since 1945, the UK economy has experienced relative decline rather than ……… decline a relative b absolute Đúng c economy 88 In Britain, the official head of state is while the real centre of political life is in The House of Commons a the official head of state b the Queen Đ c The House of Commons 89 Britain is no longer an imperial country True 90 ……….Scotland was unified with England through peaceful means True 91 The Constitutional Convention was held in the year of……………and the president of the Convention was George Washington a 1787 Câu trả lời b 1899 c 1887 d 1789 91 ……….It is no doubt that Britain is the oldest representative democracy in the world a True (T) b False (F) Câu trả lời 92 Which of the following statements is NOT true about the UK economy? a Britain has experienced a relative economic decline since 1945 b There has been a period of steady decreasing of living standards c Some smaller economies have overtaken the UK in terms of output per capita d Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies 93 By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were ready to separate themselves from Europe a False (F) b True (T) Câu trả lời 94 The Industrial Revolution that started in England during the 18th century brought many to American industry between 1776 and 1860 a Industrial Revolution b England c changes Câu trả lời 95 Who is the most influential person in the Canadian government? a The Cabinet Minister b The Governor General c The Queen d The Prime Minister Câu trả lời 96 Which of the following statements about Canada is true? a Canada is the second biggest economy among the Big Seven b Canada has the highest standard of living in the world c Contrast to its physical size, Canada has a small population Đúng d Unlike the United States, Canada has scarce natural resources 97 In history, British Columbia agreed to join confederation on condition that the railroad would be built to the west coast a False (F) b True (T) Đúng 97 Which of the following provinces are densely populated in Canada? a Ontario and Quebec Câu trả lời b Saskatchewan and Ontario 98 In ………, Lachlan Macquarie became the governorof NSW a 1810 Câu trả lời b 1809 c 1811 d 1812 100 In terms of its size, Australia is the largest ………… and the smallest continentin the world a world b continent c island Câu trả lời 99 Which of the following was established as free colony? a Western Australia Câu trả lời b Queensland c New South Wales d Tasmania 100 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……… Laws of the State should be changed if they don't agree with the federal laws a False (F) b True (T) Câu trả lời 101 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of the following was Governor-General of NSW? a Francis Geenway b Edward Wakefield c Lachlan" Macquarie Câu trả lời d James Ruse 102 Which of the following is the responsibility of the Senate? a To enact legislation S b To dissolve the parliament S c To consider the bills Đ d To initiate the bills 103 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….The European settlement in Australia started in 1788 in Sydney True 103 Provincial governments are responsible for the local economy, education and health system a True (T) Câu trả lời b False (F) 104 Officially, Canada refers to itself as a multicultural society within a bilingual framework Chọn câu trả lời: a False (F) b True (T) Câu trả lời 105 Which of the following was responsible for some fine buildings in Sydney? Chọn câu trả lời: a Samuel Marsden b Edward Wakefield c Francis Greenaway Câu trả lời d James Ruse 106 Which of the following political parties form the Coalition? a The Australian Labor Party and the Liberal Party b The Liberal Party and the National Party Đúng c The Democratic Party and the National Party d The Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Party 107 In Britain, children from the age of to 16 …… a can legally receive partly free education b cannot receive free education at all c can legally receive completely free education Câu trả lời d cannot receive free education if their parents are rich 108 .Both the US and Canada overtook Britain in economy by 1900 False 109 Life peers should be nominated by Prime Minister and appointed by a The British Constitution b the sovereign Câu trả lời c The United Kingdom d the Queen 110 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……… The president has the authority to appoint federal judges, and all such court appointments are subject to confirmation by the House of Representatives False 111 By 1913, more than of the world's industrial production came from the US a 1/3 Câu trả lời b 1/2 c ¼ 112 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): Canada is the largest country in North American continent True 113 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): Canada is rated regularly as having the highest standard of living in the world because it has rich natural resources False 114 Fill in the blanks: Many people use the notion that American society is a melting pot while Canada is described as a ……… a mosaic Câu trả lời b melting pot c American 115 Female convicts who were not claimed by any man upon arriving in Australia were sent to the ………… a Female Factory Câu trả lời b China of Factory c UK of Factory 116 ……… It is general acknowledged that the Prime Minister and the Cabinet at the federal level is the centre of the Australian parliamentary power True 117 ……….At the beginning of the settlement, there were roughly equal numbers of men and women Fasle 118 After the War of Independence was won, the national government was called … ……, and the agreement that guided the government was the Articles of Confederation a the Articles of Confederation b the Congress Câu trả lời c the national 119 The first factory in the United States was a cotton textile mill in Pawtucket, in the state of … a New York b Rhode Island Câu trả lời c Georgia d Connecticut 120 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): The Metis are a group of aboriginal people who inherited both their French and aboriginal backgrounds True 121 What is the other official language besides English in Canada? a Japanese b Finnish c German d French Câu trả lời 122 Early American industries depended largely on skilled artisans True 123 Which of the following American values did NOT come from Puritanism? Chọn câu trả lời: a A sense of mission b Respect of education c Intolerant moralism d Separation of state and church Đúng 124 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 Chọn câu trả lời: a Africa b Asia Đúng c Europe 125 Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the War of Independence was over, … a the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined b each new state made its own laws and handled all of its internal affairs Sai c each new state had its own government d the national government was called the Congress with little power 126 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): …… The US Constitution set up a federal system with a strong central government True 127 Around the beginning of 20th century, Chinese labourers came to Canada to a work as farmers and miners b build the railroad c open shops d fur trade 128 Which of the following about the Queen is true? a She is a symbol of Canada b She is a symbol of parliamentary democracy c She is the official head of state Đúng d She is a member of the Cabinet 129 Which of the following about the north region is NOT true? a Most of the inhabitants are Aboriginal people b The north is a scarcely populated area of ice and oceans c People in this region depend only on arts and crafts for living Đúng d The north has rich oil and gas deposits 130 The Governor-General is the representative of the Queen and is the head of the government False 131 Canada preferred to establish a nation based on ……., order, and good government a peace Đúng b Canada c order 132 The first generation of children who were born in NSW were called………… a currency children b The Women c The men 10 133 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: 80% of Australian's population lives………………………… a in the northern, eastern and western hills of the country b in the eastern, southern and southwestern borders of the country c in the eastern, central and western areas of the country d in the north, east and southwest of the country 134 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: The Governor-General is………………… a the head of the Senate b the formal head of the executive branch of the government Đúng c the head of the House of Representatives d the real head of the Cabinet 135.Fill in the blanks: The British Constitution consists of statute law, common law and a Constitution b Conventions Đúng c common law 136 Fill in the blanks: Pupils from the ages of ……… mainly attend state-run primary schools a to b to 11 Đúng c to 12 d to 10 137 Fill in the blanks:The Puritans introduced…………education for all children in the 17th century a.selective b.compulsory Đúng c optional 138 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): …….Strong domestic demand is one factor contributing to America's affluence True (T) 139 Fill in the blanks: 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 a Asia Đúng b Africa c Europe 139 Fill in the blanks: The first Secretary of Treasury of the United States was ………… a Treasury of the United States b barack Obama c Alexander Hamilton 140 Fill in the blanks: The Constitution set up a federal system with………… a a federal system b a strong central government c Constitution 142 Fill in the blanks: 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 ● the general public ● knowl 143 Fill in the blanks: Many people use the notion that American society is a melting pot while Canada is described as a ……… 11 chọn:mosaic 144 Fill in the blanks Canada consists of provinces and territories But most Canadians live in the south of the country, along the 49th parallel chọn: 10 145 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of the following is the responsibility of the Senate? chọn: To consider the bills 146 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ………Convicts' wives in England were discouraged from following their husbands to Australia True (T) 147 Fill in the blanks: The Governor-General is the representative of ……… chọn: the British Monarch 148 fill in the blanks Most of Australia's population lives in the …………… and temperate climates chọn: Mediterranean 149 Fill in the blanks The first generation of children who were born in NSW were called………… chọn: currency children 150.Fill in the blanks Students attend secondary schools from the age of 11 up to around the age of ……… chọn: 19 151 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ……….Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called "Gaelic" chọn: False (F) 152 Fill in the blanks: Since 1945, the UK economy has experienced relative decline rather than ……… decline chọn: absolute 153 Fill in the blanks: The Puritans introduced…………education for all children in the 17th century chọn: compulsory 154 Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the Constitution was written, …… chọn: there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution 156 Fill in the blanks:……… is Australia's largest island chọn: Tasmania 157.Fill in the blanks: Female convicts who were not claimed by any man upon arriving in Australia were sent to the ………… chọn: Female Factory 158 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: The Governor-General is………………… chọn: the formal head of the executive branch of the government 159 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): ………The continent of Australia is the largest island in the world chọn: True (T) 160 Fill in the blanks: The first generation of children who were born in NSW were called………… chọn: currency children 161 Fill in the blanks: In terms of its size, Australia is the largest ………… and the smallest continentin the world chọn: island 162 Choose the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question: The Governor-General is………………… chọn: the formal head of the executive branch of the government 163 Fill in the blanks: Most of Australia's population lives in the …………… and temperate climates chọn: Mediterranean 164 Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F): 12 ……….Victoria and South Australia were established as convict colonies chọn: False (F) About 90% of American students go to ……… schools and 10% attend private schools a public b private c mixed …… According to the author, larger universities are always better, and more desirable universities are always more expensive False …… Alexander Hamilton was the third president of the United States False American Indians had developed three brilliant civilizations before the Europeans arrived These three civilizations were the Aztecs, Incas and …… a Incas b the Mayas c the Aztecs A low rate of ….… industrial investment coupled with a very high rate of overseas investment is a characteristic of the UK economy a appointed b domestic c big market According to the author, the Articles of Confederation failed because of the following reasons Which is NOT true? a Some new states wanted to be free from the Union b The Congress could not raise money to pay the national army and to pay debts owed to France and other nations c The Congress had no power to tax any citizen d The new states did not cooperate with the Congress or with each other ……… and the Cabinet are at the center of the Australian parliamentary power a The Cabinet b The Prime Minister c The head of the House …… At the beginning of the settlement, there were roughly equal numbers of men and women Fasle After the War of Independence was won, the national government was called … ……, and the agreement that guided the government was the Articles of Confederation a the Articles of Confederation b the Congress c the national Around the beginning of 20th century, Chinese labourers came to Canada to a work as farmers and miners b build the railroad c open shops d fur trade …… 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 False …… By the 1880's the British economy was dominant in the world True Britain is no longer an imperial country 13 True By the early 1760s, the 13 English colonies in North America were ready to separate themselves from Europe True Both the US and Canada overtook Britain in economy by 1900 False Canada preferred to establish a nation based on ……., order, and good government a peace b Canada c order ……… Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city False By 1913, more than of the world's industrial production came from the US a 1/3 b 1/2 c ¼ Columbus discovered the New World in the year of ……… a 1430 b 1450 c 1440 d 1492 Children in Britain must receive a full-time education legally from the ages of ………… a to 14 b to 16 c to 13 d to 12 ……… Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492 True Convicts' wives in England were discouraged from following their husbands to Australia True Canada consists of 10 provinces and territories But most Canadians live in the south of the country, along the 49th parallel a b c d Canada consists of provinces and territories But most Canadians live in the south of the country, along the 49th parallel a 11 b 10 c 12 d 13 Canada's political system was greatly influenced by the two major foreign forces: and United States a Britain b Canada c United States 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 14 a 1889 b 1856 c 1887 d 1867 Canada is the largest country in North American continent True Canada is rated regularly as having the highest standard of living in the world because it has rich natural resources False Early American industries depended largely on skilled artisans True Female convicts who were not claimed by any man upon arriving in Australia were sent to the … a Female Factory b China of Factory c UK of Factory In history, British Columbia agreed to join confederation on condition that the railroad would be built to the west coast True In terms of its size, Australia is the largest ………… and the smallest continentin the world a world b continent c island In Britain, children from the age of to 16 …… a can legally receive partly free education b cannot receive free education at all c can legally receive completely free education d cannot receive free education if their parents are rich In ………, Lachlan Macquarie became the governorof NSW a 1810 b 1809 c 1811 d 1812 ……… It is general acknowledged that the Prime Minister and the Cabinet at the federal level is the centre of the Australian parliamentary power True In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children to …… a state schools b public schools c private schools d independent schools ……… In Britain, the process of state-building has been one of evolution rather than revolution, in contrast to France and the US True ……… It takes at least fours years to get a bachelor's degree from an institution of higher learning in the US True … is Australia's largest island a China 15 b Tasmania c UK d USA In Britain, the official head of state is while the real centre of political life is in The House of Commons a the official head of state b the Queen c The House of Commons ……… It is no doubt that Britain is the oldest representative democracy in the world False Life peers should be nominated by Prime Minister and appointed by a The British Constitution b the sovereign c The United Kingdom d the Queen ……… Laws of the State should be changed if they don't agree with the federal laws True Multiculturalism has caused something of a problem in that Canadians often feel they lack a “ .” a national identity b Canadians c Multiculturalism Most of Australia's population lives in the …………… and temperate climates a Mediterranean b China c USA d UK Many people use the notion that American society is a melting pot while Canada is described as a ……… a mosaic b melting pot c American ……… Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called "Gaelic" False …… Massachusetts was established by English puritans who separated themselves from the Roman Catholic Church False Most of Australia’s population lives in the …………… and temperate climates Mediterranean ……… Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain False ……… Northern Ireland is significant because of its manufacturing industry False Officially, Canada refers to itself as a multicultural society within a bilingual framework True One reason for America's affluence is that a lot of peop1e have inherited wealth from their parents False Pupils from the ages of ……… mainly attend state-run primary schools a to 16 b to 12 c to 11 d to 10 Provincial governments are responsible for the local economy, education and health system True …… Strong domestic demand is one factor contributing to America's affluence True ……… Segregating blacks into separate schools was unconstitutional after the decision of the Supreme Court in 1954 True Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists of the Queen, the House of Lords and a the Queen b The British Constitution c the House of Commons Students attend secondary schools from the age of 11 up to around the age of ……… a 18 b 17 c 20 d 19 Since 1945, the UK economy has experienced relative decline rather than ……… decline a relative b absolute c economy ……… Scotland was unified with England through peaceful means True The most important function of the Parliament is to a make laws b important c Parliament The island of Great Britain is made up of England, Scotland and … a Scotland b England c Great Britain d Wales ……… The oldest institution of government in Britain is the Monarchy True The first Secretary of Treasury of the United States was ………… a Barack Obama b Treasury of the United States c Alexander Hamilton ……… The main duty of the Congress is to make laws, including those which levy taxes that pay for the work of the federal government True … … The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh according to tradition False ……….The Scots and Welsh have a strong sense of being British False ……….The first English permanent settlement was founded in California False The Puritans introduced ………… education for all children in the 17th century 17 a compulsory b selective c optional The United Kingdom has been a member of the since 1973 a Great Britain b United Kingdom c Northern Ireland d European Union 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 a literacy b the general public c knowledge The Constitution set up a federal system with………… a a federal system b a strong central government c Constitution The purpose of British education is not only to provide children with literacy and the other basic skills but also to socialize children True The United States had the first standard paper currency in … a 1863 b 1880 c 1913 d 1839 …….The United States' economy suffered severely from the two World Wars in the 20th century False The "American system" of mass production was first used in … a textile industry b Agriculture c car industry d firearms industry “The Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire ……… , which provided raw materials and a big market for British goods, gained independence in 1947 a British b China c USA d India Three of the following are characteristics of London Which of the four is the exception? a London is not only the largest city in Britain, but also the largest in the world b London has played a significant role in the economic construction of the country c London has a larger population than all other cities in England d London is a political, economic and cultural centre of the country The Industrial Revolution that started in England during the 18th century brought many to American industry between 1776 and 1860 a changes b Industrial Revolution S c England ĐKM ……… The Australian political system follows the Western democratic tradition, reflecting 18 British and North American experience True ………The continent of Australia is the largest island in the world True The majority of the Canadian population lives in an area not far away from the CanadianUS border False The Governor-General is the representative of ……… a the head of the House b the Senate c the British Monarch d the Cabinet The full name of the United Kingdom is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and …… a Northern Ireland b Great Britain c United Kingdom …… The divine right of the king means the sovereign derived his authority from his subjects False …… The state seldom interferes with the decision of when, where, how and what children are taught False The Constitutional Convention was held in the year of……………and the president of the Convention was George Washington a 1787 b 1899 c 1887 d 1789 ……… The European settlement in Australia started in 1788 in Sydney True ……… The president has the authority to appoint federal judges, and all such court appointments are subject to confirmation by the House of Representatives False The first factory in the United States was a cotton textile mill in Pawtucket, in the state of … a New York b Rhode Island c Georgia d Connecticut The Metis are a group of aboriginal people who inherited both their French and aboriginal backgrounds True 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 a Africa b Asia c Europe …… The US Constitution set up a federal system with a strong central government True The Governor-General is the representative of the Queen and is the head of the government 19 False The first generation of children who were born in NSW were called ………… a currency children b The Women c The men The Governor-General is ………… a the head of the Senate b the formal head of the executive branch of the government c the head of the House of Representatives d the real head of the Cabinet The British Constitution consists of statute law, common law and a Constitution b conventions c common law ……… The main duty of the Congress is to make laws, including those which levy taxes that pay for the work of the federal government True The two houses of the federal parliament are the House of Representativesand ……… the Senate ……… "Ulster", referring to Northern Ireland, was once an ancient Irish Kingdom True ……… Under a Constitutional Amendment passed in 1951, a president can be elected to only one term False ……… Victoria and South Australia were established as convict colonies False Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of British government? a It has no written form of Constitution b It is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy c It is the oldest representative democracy in the world d It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power ……… was established as a free colony, but turned to convict labour in 1850 a UK b USA c Western Australia d China Which of the following statements is NOT true about the UK economy? a There has been a period of steady decreasing of living standards b Britain has experienced a relative economic decline since 1945 c Britain remains one of the Group of Seven large industrial economies d Some smaller economies have overtaken the UK in terms of output per capita ……… When the War of Independence was over, the United States was one unified nation as it is today False Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the Constitution was written, …… a there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution b there was no Bill of Rights Sai c The Constitution did not have any words guaranteeing the freedoms or the basic rights and privileges of citizens Sai 20 d a "Bill of Rights" was added to the Constitution years after the Constitution was made Which of the following subjects are NOT offered to elementary school students? a Science and social studies b Politics and business education c Mathematics and languages d Music and physical education Which of the following CANNOT be found in London? a Museums b Art galleries c Theatres d Teahouses Which of the following is NOT true about the characteristics of Britain? a Class differences between a white-collar worker and a blue-collar worker b Differences of social systems between Scotland and Wales c Economic differences between north and south d Cultural differences between immigrants and the British Which of the following is NOT true about the Great Council? a They were sometimes summoned by the kings to contribute money b They included barons and representatives from counties and towns c They represented the aristocrats as well as the communities d They later developed into what we now know as the Cabinet Where is the best agricultural land in Britain? a In the northeast of Scotland b In the southeast of England c In the southeast of Scotland d In the northeast of England Which of the following was NOT the reason for the relative economic decline since 1945? a Britain did not invest in modern equipment and new products b Britain had been heavily in debt to finance the war c Britain spent a high proportion of its national wealth on the military d Britain had carried out the nationalisation of the businesses Which of the following was NOT one of the three forces that led to the modern development of Europe? a The Renaissance b The spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church c The growth of capitalism d The Religious Reformation Which of the following is NOT true about Britain? a It plays an active role as a member of European Union b It used to be one of the superpowers in the world c It is a relatively wealthy and developed country d It used to be a powerful imperial country in the world Which of the following was NOT a denomination of Protestantism? a Catholics b Church of England c Quakers d Puritans ……… White sealers and pastoralists exploited the indigenous people's knowledge of the land and created wealth for the colonizers 21 True When did the British take over the continent of Australia and declare it "terra nullius"? a 17th century b 16th century c Early 15th century d Late 18th century Which of the following is NOT a native Australian animal? a Koala b Wombat c Sheep d Kangaroo Which of the following is the responsibility of the Senate? a To initiate the bills b To dissolve the parliament c To consider the bills d To enact legislation Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London? a The cultural centre b The financial centre c The sports centre d The business centre Who is the most influential person in the Canadian government? a The Cabinet Minister b The Governor General c The Queen d The Prime Minister Which of the following statements about Canada is true? a Canada is the second biggest economy among the Big Seven b Canada has the highest standard of living in the world c Contrast to its physical size, Canada has a small population d Unlike the United States, Canada has scarce natural resources Which of the following provinces are densely populated in Canada? a Ontario and Quebec b Saskatchewan and Ontario Which of the following was established as free colony? a Western Australia b Queensland c New South Wales d Tasmania Which of the following was Governor-General of NSW? a Francis Geenway b Edward Wakefield c Lachlan" Macquarie d James Ruse Which of the following was responsible for some fine buildings in Sydney? a Samuel Marsden b Edward Wakefield c Francis Greenaway d James Ruse 22 Which of the following political parties form the Coalition? a The Australian Labor Party and the Liberal Party b The Liberal Party and the National Party c The Democratic Party and the National Party d The Australian Labor Party and the Democratic Party What is the other official language besides English in Canada? a Japanese b Finnish c German d French Which of the following American values did NOT come from Puritanism? a A sense of mission b Respect of education c Intolerant moralism d Separation of state and church Which of the following statements is NOT correct? When the War of Independence was over, … a the relationships between the states and the national government were clearly defined b each new state made its own laws and handled all of its internal affairs c each new state had its own government d the national government was called the Congress with little power Which of the following about the Queen is true? a She is a symbol of Canada b She is a symbol of parliamentary democracy c She is the official head of state d She is a member of the Cabinet Which of the following about the north region is NOT true? a Most of the inhabitants are Aboriginal people b The north is a scarcely populated area of ice and oceans c People in this region depend only on arts and crafts for living d The north has rich oil and gas deposits ……….1 in 10 of the British population is of non-European ethnicity False 80% of Australian's population lives…………… a in the northern, eastern and western hills of the country b in the eastern, southern and southwestern borders of the country c in the eastern, central and western areas of the country d in the north, east and southwest of the country 23