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What term is used to describe Ireland's rapid economic growth in the late 1980s?
What term is used to describe Ireland's rapid economic growth in the late 1980s?
- Irish Renaissance
- European Miracle
- Emerald Isle
- Celtic Tiger (correct)
Who wrote and delivered the controversial 'Rivers of Blood' speech in 1968?
Who wrote and delivered the controversial 'Rivers of Blood' speech in 1968?
- Margaret Thatcher
- Enoch Powell (correct)
- Tony Blair
- Winston Churchill
Which of the following is a famous soliloquy from Macbeth that alludes to Plato's allegory of the cave?
Which of the following is a famous soliloquy from Macbeth that alludes to Plato's allegory of the cave?
- Is this a dagger which I see before me
- Double, double toil and trouble
- Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player (correct)
- Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow
Which of the following is NOT guaranteed by the Magna Carta Libertatum (1215)?
Which of the following is NOT guaranteed by the Magna Carta Libertatum (1215)?
Who is considered a representative of Romanticism in art and painting?
Who is considered a representative of Romanticism in art and painting?
What is the primary area of focus for Equity in court proceedings?
What is the primary area of focus for Equity in court proceedings?
What is the term used to describe the apparatus for creating laws?
What is the term used to describe the apparatus for creating laws?
Which of the following is NOT allowed to vote in a Scottish Parliamentary Election?
Which of the following is NOT allowed to vote in a Scottish Parliamentary Election?
Which of these is NOT a reason why Aristotle is often referred to as the "first" in his field?
Which of these is NOT a reason why Aristotle is often referred to as the "first" in his field?
According to John Stuart Mill, Utilitarianism is only meaningful when happiness is defined in which way?
According to John Stuart Mill, Utilitarianism is only meaningful when happiness is defined in which way?
Following Blair's reforms in 2009, which court became the highest in Wales and England?
Following Blair's reforms in 2009, which court became the highest in Wales and England?
Which of these options BEST characterizes Margaret Thatcher's stance towards the IRA?
Which of these options BEST characterizes Margaret Thatcher's stance towards the IRA?
Who is honored by the Irish as "The Liberator"?
Who is honored by the Irish as "The Liberator"?
How do Protestants view the reference to Jesus's death in Catholic mass?
How do Protestants view the reference to Jesus's death in Catholic mass?
Which of these is NOT considered a representative of English Romanticism?
Which of these is NOT considered a representative of English Romanticism?
What does "Collective Responsibility" mean in British politics?
What does "Collective Responsibility" mean in British politics?
Which of these is a characteristic of mediaeval man, as exemplified by the character of Macbeth?
Which of these is a characteristic of mediaeval man, as exemplified by the character of Macbeth?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the significance behind Céad Mile Fáilte?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the significance behind Céad Mile Fáilte?
What is the primary reason for the presence of high percentages of Celtic language speakers in the north-west regions of Scotland and Wales?
What is the primary reason for the presence of high percentages of Celtic language speakers in the north-west regions of Scotland and Wales?
What kind of purpose do stories about Trooping Fairies serve?
What kind of purpose do stories about Trooping Fairies serve?
What is the implied reason for Britain's intervention in Northern Ireland?
What is the implied reason for Britain's intervention in Northern Ireland?
What is the most accurate statement about the length of English dominion over Ireland?
What is the most accurate statement about the length of English dominion over Ireland?
What is the best description of "Finnegans Wake"?
What is the best description of "Finnegans Wake"?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between Cabinet members and government policies?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between Cabinet members and government policies?
What is the primary political focus of the New Labour party?
What is the primary political focus of the New Labour party?
What renowned figure is associated with the concept of "Survival of the Fittest" ?
What renowned figure is associated with the concept of "Survival of the Fittest" ?
Which of the following figures is NOT associated with a key term or concept mentioned in the provided text?
Which of the following figures is NOT associated with a key term or concept mentioned in the provided text?
What is the main criticism of the First Past the Post electoral system?
What is the main criticism of the First Past the Post electoral system?
Which of the following is a prominent example of a peace initiative mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a prominent example of a peace initiative mentioned in the text?
What is the primary characteristic of an "established church" as described in the text?
What is the primary characteristic of an "established church" as described in the text?
What religious group is credited with the lack of Christmas celebrations in Scotland until the mid-20th century?
What religious group is credited with the lack of Christmas celebrations in Scotland until the mid-20th century?
Which figure is best known for philosophical skepticism?
Which figure is best known for philosophical skepticism?
Which of the following best describes the core reason for the rise of numerous philosophers and scientists in 18th century Scotland, while painters and musicians were less prominent?
Which of the following best describes the core reason for the rise of numerous philosophers and scientists in 18th century Scotland, while painters and musicians were less prominent?
Which of the following is a key term associated with Edward Said's philosophy?
Which of the following is a key term associated with Edward Said's philosophy?
What is the key difference between the geographically defined term "Ulster" and the political entity known as "Northern Ireland"?
What is the key difference between the geographically defined term "Ulster" and the political entity known as "Northern Ireland"?
Which of the following acts as the Executive branch of the United Kingdom government?
Which of the following acts as the Executive branch of the United Kingdom government?
What is the Irish Gaelic name for the city of Dublin?
What is the Irish Gaelic name for the city of Dublin?
In what year did the Republic of Ireland gain its independence?
In what year did the Republic of Ireland gain its independence?
What is the primary function of the "Heroic Couple" in English sonnets?
What is the primary function of the "Heroic Couple" in English sonnets?
Which of the following is considered a distinctive feature of the "Judicary", the judicial branch of government?
Which of the following is considered a distinctive feature of the "Judicary", the judicial branch of government?
Which of the following individuals is known for their atheism, rather than agnosticism?
Which of the following individuals is known for their atheism, rather than agnosticism?
Why was the celebration of Christmas delayed until the mid-20th century in Scotland?
Why was the celebration of Christmas delayed until the mid-20th century in Scotland?
Which of these figures is known for their involvement in the Celtic Revival?
Which of these figures is known for their involvement in the Celtic Revival?
What is the primary characteristic of Cultural Materialism?
What is the primary characteristic of Cultural Materialism?
From which region did the Empire Windrush predominantly bring people to the UK?
From which region did the Empire Windrush predominantly bring people to the UK?
In which country did Thatcher deliver her well-known "Sermon on the Mound" speech?
In which country did Thatcher deliver her well-known "Sermon on the Mound" speech?
Which of the following terms is closely associated with the theological framework of the Presbyterian Church?
Which of the following terms is closely associated with the theological framework of the Presbyterian Church?
How many provinces are there in Ireland?
How many provinces are there in Ireland?
Flashcards
Collective Responsibility
Collective Responsibility
All Cabinet members publicly support government policies, regardless of personal disagreement.
Queen's Speech Author
Queen's Speech Author
The Prime Minister is responsible for writing the Queen's Speech at Parliament's opening.
Magna Carta Libertatum (1215)
Magna Carta Libertatum (1215)
It guarantees the right for Parliament to create laws.
Equity in Court
Equity in Court
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Coronation Throne
Coronation Throne
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Supreme Court of England and Wales
Supreme Court of England and Wales
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Celtic Tiger
Celtic Tiger
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Eisteddfod
Eisteddfod
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Aristotle's Titles
Aristotle's Titles
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Utilitarianism Definition
Utilitarianism Definition
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Highest Court in England and Wales
Highest Court in England and Wales
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Margaret Thatcher and the IRA
Margaret Thatcher and the IRA
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The Liberator
The Liberator
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Protestant View on Jesus's Death
Protestant View on Jesus's Death
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Equity in Court Focus
Equity in Court Focus
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2014 Anglican Church Changes
2014 Anglican Church Changes
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Bloody Sunday Report
Bloody Sunday Report
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Christmas Celebration in Scotland
Christmas Celebration in Scotland
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Thatcher's Sermon on the Mound
Thatcher's Sermon on the Mound
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Irish Provinces Count
Irish Provinces Count
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Cultural Materialism
Cultural Materialism
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Empire Windrush
Empire Windrush
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Agnostic vs. Atheist
Agnostic vs. Atheist
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Lady Gregory and W.B. Yeats
Lady Gregory and W.B. Yeats
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Sein Fein
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Corrymeela
Corrymeela
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Justice of Peace (JP)
Justice of Peace (JP)
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New Labour
New Labour
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Social Contract
Social Contract
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Class Struggle
Class Struggle
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Eudemonia
Eudemonia
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Episcopalism
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Culture is ordinary
Culture is ordinary
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Sovereign's function
Sovereign's function
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The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution
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Britain's EEC entry campaign
Britain's EEC entry campaign
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39 Articles content
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Cead mile faille
Cead mile faille
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The Easter Rising
The Easter Rising
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Irish Independence year
Irish Independence year
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Cabinet Responsibility
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Folk Culture: Trooping Fairies
Folk Culture: Trooping Fairies
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Macbeth's Criticism
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Corrymeela Peace Project
Corrymeela Peace Project
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Céad Mile Fálite
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Irish Hybridity
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Celtic Language Regions
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Finnegans Wake
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Study Notes
IBIS Questions
- Lib Dems are considered the "Cinderella party" due to their position between Labour and Conservatives.
- Scottish Parliament is based at Holyrood.
- High taxation was NOT a key feature of Thatcherism.
- Whitehall is a metonym for the British government.
- Margaret Thatcher's term as PM was 1979-1990.
- Thatcher led the Conservative Party.
- Calvinism is a major Protestant branch emphasizing theological traditions and Christian practices.
- Official name of the Conservatives is the Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Labour Party color is red.
- Lib Dem color is yellow.
- Conservative Party color is blue.
- Chronological order of PMs: Heath, Wilson, Callaghan, Thatcher, Blair.
- Current Labour leader is Jeremy Corbyn.
- NHS slogan: Healthcare must be free at the point of delivery.
- UK electoral system is First Past the Post.
- Arlene Foster is the First Minister of Northern Ireland.
- Culture has no fixed meanings, said Stuart Hall.
- Culture is a study of perfection, said Matthew Arnold.
- A Muslim Bangladeshi woman is a double subaltern according to Spivak.
- Cultural Materialism is a politicized form of historiography.
- Homi Bhabha considered the parasite an ideal.
- Salman Rushdie is an exemplary parasite.
- Central Ulster epic is the Cattle Raid of Cooley.
- Edward Elgar conducted the London Symphony Orchestra.
- Powell delivered the River of Blood speech.
- Clonmacnoise monastery is ideally located on the Shannon River.
- Book of Kells was written in lona.
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