Give two reasons Scotland wanted to be independant from the rest of the UK.
History, over 90% of the oil is in their territory, politically they are moving away from England. Also Brexit.
When was the Brexit referendum?
2016
What sport did Billy Jean King play
Tennis
When do English people open their presents?
25th December
Name 2 famous criminals
Al Capone/ Jeffery Dahmer/Pablo Escobar....
What year was the Scottish referendum.
2014
What parts of the UK are doing the best after Brexit?
London ans N.Ireland
What sports pay the same prize money to men and women?
Tennis
Finish this famous Xmas song "Last Christmas I gave you my __________"
heart
What countries have nicer prisons with fewer inmates?
Holland, Norway, Japan
What is the name of the Scottish party that wanted the referendum?
The SNP (Scottish National Party)
What problems are small companies facing because of Brexit?
A delay in delivery times, increased red tape, added cost to meet uk regulations, unable to compete with EU businesses in continetal Europe.
What are the problems facing women in WNBA and icehockery?
In WNBA women do not get a season off as they travel to Europe or Russia in order to earn enough mney to support themselves.
Lack of players means that it is difficult to form teams and leagues.
Which Reindeer had a red nose?
Rudolf
Which countries have the worst prison food?
UK, USA, Russia
What other countries are facing calls for independance from regions within it?
Spain-Catalonia
Canada- Quebec
France- Cosica
What industries have a lack of unskilled workers because of Brexit
Food, hotel, agricultural workers.
Why was the Australian womens football team unhappy about pay?
Their male counterparts have less achievements but get paid much more money eg. for qualifying to enter the world cup the men would recieve 4million dollars. This is what the women would get for winning the whole competition.
What language does the word Xmas come from?
Greek
What were Pablo Esobar conditions in prison and why was he later moved?
He lived in luxury, he haf access to computers, faxes, sauna... He was moved after he murdered two cartel members inside the prison.
What possible problems would Scotland face if they became independant.
What cureency, debt, no embassies, they spend more than they collect in tax, NHS over spend, central bank
How has Brexit had a negative effect on the UK?
Lower growth/less foreign investment/less export to EU/lack of low skilled workers in agriculture,hotel, and the food industry.
What arguements have been made to explain the pay differences between men and women in some sports?
Womens sports are not so interesting to watch, slower pace, the media cover some womens sports less. Sponsors are willing to pay more for mens sports.
Name some typical English Xmas food
Why are Hollands prisons empty?
They are empty as thy have changed sentencing, now most crimes are punished by tagging rather than imprisonment. Its very effective as it has a 20% recidivist rate (most countries have a recidivist rate of 45-49%).