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Which of the following countries is not part of the UK?
Approximately 8% of the total UK population consists of ethnic minorities.
True
When was the Act of Union that united England and Scotland passed?
1707
The largest ethnic groups in the UK originate from ______ and ______.
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What is a key goal of community cohesion policies in the UK?
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Match the following events with their corresponding years:
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The concept of community cohesion was established in England after the Brixton Riots.
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What was one reason places like Oldham, London, and Birmingham have vibrant communities?
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The UK is considered a homogenous society.
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In which year did the UK legalize same-sex marriage?
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The Church of England received £5 million in government funding to promote ___________ through various community activities.
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In what year was the Scottish independence Referendum held?
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Match the following events with their corresponding years:
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The UK now contains four ______ sovereign nations.
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What was the result of the 2016 independence Referendum regarding the EU?
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Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a celebration of diversity in the UK?
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Community tensions in the UK are only related to ethnicity and faith.
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What was one of the key strategies used to improve understanding between different groups?
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Community cohesion emphasizes developing ___________ relationships between people from different backgrounds.
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Which event occurred in 2011?
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Study Notes
UK History
- The UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) is a diverse country due to immigration over the past 50 years.
- The UK government has a responsibility to promote social cohesion and combat discrimination and inequality for all citizens.
- In 1553, Henry VIII united Wales with England.
- The Kingdom of Great Britain began in 1707 after England and Scotland united through the Act of Union.
- The UK was formed in 1801 with the union of Great Britain and Ireland.
- In the 19th century, Irish nationalist MP’s demanded home rule, leading to the establishment of an Irish Free State.
- Northern Ireland opted to stay with the UK, forming the current four co-equal nations.
Timeline of events in the UK
- 1215 - Magna Carta signed
- 1707 - Act of Union
- 1922 - Irish Free State gained independence
- 1997 - Votes held to establish devolved nations.
- 1998 - Wales and Northern Ireland Assemblies established
- 1999 - Scottish Parliament established
- 2014 - Scotland held an independence referendum, voting to remain in the UK.
- 2016 - The UK voted to leave the European Union.
Community Cohesion
- The UK is described as a multicultural and multi-faith society.
- Ethnic minorities constitute approximately 8% of the UK population (60 million) and 9% of the English population (50 million).
- The concept of community cohesion was established in the UK following riots in 2001.
- Community cohesion programmes aim to create understanding between different groups, build mutual trust, and break down stereotypes.
UK Events
- 1966 - Notting Hill Carnival begins
- 1981 - Brixton Riots
- 1994 - Stephen Lawrence murdered in a racially motivated attack
- 2001 - The concept of community cohesion is established
- 2010 - The Equality Act is passed
- 2011 - London Riots
- 2012 - UK successfully hosts the 2012 Olympics
- 2014 - Same-Sex Marriage is legalized in England and Wales
- 2016 - First Muslim Mayor elected for a major western capital city (London)
- 2017 - Four major terror attacks hit the UK
UK celebrations of diversity
- LGBT History Month
- European Day of Languages
- Diwali
- Black History Month
- Notting Hill Carnival
- International Women's Day
- Human Rights Day
- Chinese New Year
Tension in Communities
- Tension in communities can arise from different factors, such as:
- Ethnicity and Faith
- Generational differences
- Income disparities
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Description
Explore the key events and milestones in UK history, including the formation of the United Kingdom and important legislative acts. This quiz covers significant historical developments from the signing of the Magna Carta to the establishment of devolved nations. Test your knowledge on the social and political evolution of the UK.
