Đất nước học - EN17 (70)
Which of the following is NOT a native Australian animal?
A. Koala
B. Kangaroo
C. Wombat
D. Sheep
The goal of education in the United States is to achieve universal…………and provide individuals with the knowledge and skill necessary to promote the welfare for individuals and the general public
A. literacy
B. independent
C. optional
D. compulsory
Who first came and settled in Canada?
A. French colonists
B. American colonists
C. Spanish colonists
D. British colonists
The official head of Canada isAs she doesn't live in
Canada, she is represented by an official called a Governor-General.
A. the President
B. the Queen/King
C. the Premier
D. the Prime Minister
After European settlement in 1788, Australia was politically organized as a number of separate
…………..colonies, eventually six in all.
A. Canadian
B. American
C. British
D. Australian
In Britain, the great majority of parents send their children to
A. independent schools
B. state schools
C. public schools
D. private schools
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd is not a simple historical figure for the Welsh. He is almost considered the legendary hero of Welsh nationalism because
A. he became the first Prince of Wales in 1267
B. he brought the English under his control
C. he unified Wales as an independent nation
D. he led a historic uprising against the English
The Governor-General is…………………
A. the head of the House of Representatives
B. the formal head of the executive branch of the government
C. the real head of the Cabinet
D. the head of the Senate
The New World of America was peopled as a result of two long- continuing immigration movements; the first one from Asia and the second from Europe and…..….
A. Africa
B. America
C. Europe
D. Asia
Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?
A. The freedom of religion
B. The right to own weapons if one wishes
C. The freedom of searching a person's home by police
D. The freedom of speech and of the press
"No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry of
A. the colonists in New England
B. the people of the 13 colonies on the eve of the American Revolution
C. the people of Pennsylvania
D. the settlers of Virginia
Which of the following is NOT a power of the president?
A. The president can veto any bill passed by Congress
B. The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur
C. The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments
D. The presidentcan make laws
About 90% of American students go to
… ……. schools and 10% attend…schools
A. private/ government
B. private/ independent
C. private/ state
D. public/private
The Constitutional Convention was held in the year ofand the
president of the Convention was George Washington
A. 1776
B. 1787
C. 1878
D. 1887
Which of the following is NOT true? Parents send their children to public schools because
A. their children can get better jobs when they leave school
B. they are rich
C. their children preferto go to public schools
D. their children can have a better chance of getting into a good university
The Tower of London, a historical site, located in the centre of London, was built by
..............
A. Oliver Cromwell
B. William the Conqueror
C. Robin Hood
D. King Arthur
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of London?
A. The financial centre
B. The cultural centre
C. The sports centre
D. The business centre
Which of the following schools would admit children without reference to their academic abilities?
A. Independent schools
B. Secondary schools
C. Grammar schools
D. Comprehensive schools
In terms of its size, Australia is the largest island and the smallest……..
in the world.
A. Country
B. Part
C. Desert
D. Continent
Which of the following is NOT related to the Constitution?
A. It is the foundation of British governance today
B. Conventions and Laws passed by Parliament are part of the Constitution
C. The common laws are part of the Constitution
D. It is a written document which lists the basic principles for government.