History GCSE
Was Czechoslovakia invited to the Munich Conference?
No
What is an epicentre?
The point on the Earth's surface above the focus
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
What is the busiest airport in Britain called?
London Heathrow
Name an another name for Santa
St Nicholas/St Nick
In which country was ‘Silent Night’ composed?
Austria
What is the most common letter in the English alphabet?
E
When was Roosevelt elected? - There are three answer
1932, 1936 or 1940
What are the two types of weathering?
Mechanical weathering and chemical weathering.
What is the effect of the Obliviate spell?
Removes memories
Name the eldest Weasley sibling.
Bill Weasley
Where do people eat KFC for Christmas?
Japan
Finish the lyrics “Rocking around the Christmas Tree________ ”
At the Christmas party hop
What is the most popular game on the Nintendo switch?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Name one tactic used in the US involvement in Vietnam
Operation Rolling Thunder, Chemical warfare or Search and destory
What are the three types of rock
Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic.
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
How many of Henry VIII's wives were called Catherine?
3
What is the typical British Christmas dinner look like?
Just need one : holiday roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, braised red cabbage, and pureed parsnips, plus classic English Trifle and Christmas plum pudding.
Who sang ‘Last Christmas’?
Wham! - George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley
Free Points!!
Free Points!!
What were the 4 cause of illness and death in the Medieval Era?
Poverty, Famine, (Medieval) Warfare and Accidental death
What are the processes of erosion?
Hydraulic action, Abrasion, Attrition, and Solution
What’s longer, a nautical mile or a mile?
Nautical mile (it’s 1.15 miles)
Which team became the first to pick up 100 cards in a Premier League season in 2021-22?
Leeds United
The term ‘Xmas’ comes from which language?
Greek
Finish the lyrics “Feliz Navidad, Prospero Año y Felicidad________”
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
What is a dozen in Spainsh
la docena
Name two event that relate to the issue of education in the struggle of civil rights.
Brown V. Topeka, Little Rock High School, James Meredith
What is a meander?
When water flows in a curvy, bendy path, like a snake.
What language is spoken in Norway?
Norwegian
What is the most sold flavour of Walker’s crisps?
Cheese and Onion
In Poland when do families begin to eat dinner.
Until the first shining star appears in the night sky
In which song is there a snowman named Parson Brown?
Winter Wonderland
What is the root of 16?
4 or -4
What were the trade union replaced by?
The Labour Front (DAF)
How does longshore drift occur?
Longshore drift is the movement of material along the coastline in a zig-zag fashion.
Which European city hosted the 1936 Summer Olympics?
Berlin
What number is a baker's dozen?
13
In Norway, families hide their brooms at Christmas…why do they do that?
Since Witches/evil spirit to steal them
According to the lyrics of ‘Holly Jolly Christmas’, what kind of cup should you have?
What does defenestrate mean?
To throw out the window
What percentage of people die by the Black Death in Britain?
50% - 66%
Consider the following data about the population (000's) of x towns in a hypothetical region:
Town A: 12 Town B: 15 Town C: 18 Town D: 20 Town E: 22 Town F: 24 Town G: 26 Town H: 28 Town I: 30 Town J: 32
Calculate the median population of the towns. How does this value help in understanding the distribution of population in the region?
23,000 population. ACCEPTS 23 but half points.
What is the currency of Denmark?
Krone
How many keys are there on a piano?
88
What is the last ornament German families traditionally hang on their Christmas tree?
Pickle
Which song was the Christmas number one in 1975 and again in 1991?
Bohemian Rhapsody (by Queen)
What is the national animal of Germany?
The Federal Eagle
What were the jobs of the parish constable and night watchman? Name 3.
To: Patrol the streets at night. Prevent trespassing and poaching. Keep order in taverns and inns. Impound stray cattle and sheep. Watch out for vagabonds. Keep the peace and arrest those who broke the law. Carry out punishments.
How do volcanoes form at destructive plates margins?
When the plate sinks into the mantle it melts to form magma. The pressure of the magma builds up beneath the Earth's surface. The magma escapes through weaknesses in the rock and rises up through a composite volcano.
What piece of equipment can be used to train the pectoral muscles?
Bench Press
On average how far away is the moon from the earth in miles?
223800(+/-7500 difference allowed)
Give these points
It Christmas we give gifts
Who wished it could be Christmas everyday?
Wizzard
In which continent is Timbuktu located?
Africa
Describe what did the Middle Way did to solve the problem of religion?
Act of Supremacy - It made church officials to swear an oath to Elizabeth, Made Elizabeth the head of the church.
Act of Uniformity - Set the what should be done with the church i.e. vestments or the English prayer book
Royal Injunctions -Set of instructions given to the clergy which established uniformity of worship and behaviour.
The Visitations - To enforced the acts. 125 commissioners were appointed.
Explain how urban growth in London has caused social inequalities?
Economic and Social Deprivation: Despite its wealth, London is also a city of deprivation, affecting over 2 million individuals who struggle with poverty.
Inequality Across Boroughs: The level of deprivation varies significantly across the 33 boroughs of London.
Housing, Education, Health, and Employment Disparities: Disparities exist in housing, education, health, and employment in London despite its economic prosperity.
Cultural Mix and Opportunities: The city’s cultural diversity, due to high levels of migration, has led to both enrichment and inequality.
Wealth Inequalities: Wealth inequalities in London are greater than anywhere else in the UK, especially considering the high cost of housing.
What is the full postcode of the Houses of Parliament?
SW1A 0AA
Name the three players who share a record for most Premier League red cards (8).
Richard Dunne, Patrick Vieira, Duncan Ferguson
In Ukraine, there is one Christmas ornament everyone has on their tree. What is that ornament?
A spider's web
Sing 'All I want for Christmas is you' for 10 seconds
Don't loses pace or you're out
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
Yeah
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need (and I)
Don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking there upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy with a toy on Christmas Day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You, baby
Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow (and I)
I'm just gonna keep on waiting underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it to the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to hear those magic reindeer click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do?
Oh, baby, all I want for Christmas is you
You, baby
Oh-oh, all the lights are shining so brightly everywhere (so brightly, baby)
And the sound of children's laughter fills the air (oh, oh, yeah)
And everyone is singing (oh, yeah)
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa, won't you bring me the one I really need? (Yeah, oh)
Won't you please bring my baby to me?
Oh, I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just wanna see my baby standing right outside my door
Oh, I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Oh, baby, all I want for Christmas is you
You, baby
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
All I want for Christmas (all I really want) is you, baby
All I want (I want) for Christmas (all I really want) is you, baby
Who Was The First Woman To Fly Solo Across The Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart - 500 points for first and last name