When did World War II start? 1939 1939 to 1945 1941 1947 .
Which country invaded Poland in 1939, triggering World War II? France Japan Italy Nazi Germany.
How many deaths resulted from World War II? Over 50 million Over 75 million Over 85 million Over 100 million.
Who was the Prime Minister of the UK during World War II? Winston Churchill Clement Attlee Harold Macmillan David Lloyd George.
What did the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki mark the beginning of? The Atomic Age The Space Age The Information Age The Digital Age.
What did George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four popularize? The concept of totalitarianism The surveillance state The concept of Big Brother and the omnipresent surveillance state that suppresses individuality. The dangers of imperialism.
Who were the Angry Young Men? British novelists and playwrights in the 1950s American novelists in the 1950s British novelists and playwrights in the 1950s who expressed their dissatisfaction with the socio-political order in post-war Britain. French novelists in the 1950s.
What did Sylvia Plath's work delve into? The struggles of women in the 1950s caught between societal expectations and their own aspirations for personal and creative fulfillment. The horrors of war The struggles of women in the 1950s caught between societal expectations and their own aspirations for personal and creative fulfillment and the lasting effects of psychiatric treatments. The rise of totalitarianism.
What led to the transformation of the British Empire? The US took initiative in 1941 with the Atlantic Charter, defending people's right to choose their form of government The fall of Singapore The end of World War II India gaining independence.
What did the Commonwealth of Nations become with the independence movements? A community of British Empire Dominions The Dominions became fully independent republics without the need to pledge allegiance to the British ruler A community of republics A community of colonies.
When did the civil rights movement take place? The 1950s and 1960s The 1940s and 1950s The 1960s and 1970s The 1980s and 1990s.
What did the civil rights movement aim to secure for Black Americans? Equal rights under the law Equal opportunities in jobs Voting rights All of the above.
What led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott? Rosa Parks' arrest in 1955 Rosa Parks' arrest in 1955 and the leadership of Martin Luther King, Jr. The leadership of Martin Luther King, Jr. None of the above.
What was banned under the Kennedy administration? Segregation in interstate transit Segregation in schools Voting discrimination All of the above.
Who delivered the "I have a dream" speech? Martin Luther King, Jr. Malcolm X Rosa Parks John F. Kennedy.
When was the Civil Rights Act signed? 1969 1964 under President Lyndon B. Johnson 1968 under President Nixon 1965 under President Kennedy.
What did the second wave of feminism fight for? Equal legal and social rights, sexual and reproductive freedom, and challenged patriarchal society. Women's suffrage Equal opportunities in jobs All of the above.
What did the third wave of feminism incorporate? Intersectional approaches and questioning traditional definitions of femininity. International approaches Postcolonial approaches All of the above.
What did the Suez Crisis demonstrate about Britain? Britain's decline as a great power Britain's rise as a great power Britain's decline as a great power, failed invasion of the Suez Canal, economic crisis, and loss of support from the US and Commonwealth countries. None of the above.
What is Queen Elizabeth II seen as? A symbol of restraint and dignity A symbol of power and authority A symbol of progress and change None of the above.
What does postcolonial literature focus on? Race, gender and diaspora Colonialism and imperialism Post-colonial experiences All of the above.
What does postcolonial literature analyze? Discourses intersecting the reality of post-colonial people and territories, focusing on race, gender, and diaspora The effects of colonialism and slavery The creation of new dialects None of the above.
What does postcolonial literature explore? The effects of colonialism, slavery, migration, suppression, resistance, and the disrupted position of the postcolonial self in the metropolis The creation of new dialects Challenges Eurocentric discourses and imperial voices None of the above.
What is a key work in postcolonial literary criticism? "The Empire Writes Back" "Orientalism" "Things Fall Apart" None of the above.
What does postcolonial as a broader term denote? Interplay between historical transition and socio-cultural location The effects of colonialism and slavery Challenges Eurocentric discourses and imperial voices None of the above.
What illustrate the impacts of colonialism and language imposition? "Orientalism" and "Things Fall Apart" "The Empire Writes Back" Challenges Eurocentric discourses and imperial voices None of the above.
What has English become the dominant language in? Global communication, including economy, diplomacy, sciences, and media The creation of new dialects Challenges Eurocentric discourses and imperial voices None of the above.
What has led to the extinction of numerous indigenous languages, dialects, and cultures? English's privileged position and colonial history The creation of new dialects Challenges Eurocentric discourses and imperial voices None of the above.
What is English not? A standardized, idealized form The dominant language in global communication Responsible for the extinction of numerous indigenous languages, dialects, and cultures None of the above.
What does English adapt to? The needs of local speakers A standardized, idealized form The dominant language in global communication None of the above.
What does contact between languages and cultures lead to? The creation of new dialects A standardized, idealized form of English The extinction of numerous indigenous languages, dialects, and cultures None of the above.
When did TEFL gain attention? In the 1960s and 1970s In the 1950s In the 1980s In the 1990s.
What led to the training of future TEFL teachers? The need to prepare students for standardized English language tests The emergence of the internet The popularity of English learning programs None of the above.
What did the RSA expand in the 1980s? The TEFL certificate course The Cambridge Celta TESOL International Association None of the above.
What did Cambridge English Language Assessment take over in 1988? The training courses for TEFL teachers TESOL International Association The TEFL certificate course None of the above.
What did the BBC begin offering in the 1980s? Learning programs designed for English language learners The TEFL certificate course TESOL International Association None of the above.
What has the internet made easier for English learners? Access to original media, providing additional exposure to the language Learning English grammar Learning English pronunciation None of the above.
What plays a significant role in shaping cultural identity and influencing English language learners? Popular culture like Star Wars, Star Trek, Beatles, Stones, Marvel, and DC English learning programs TESOL International Association None of the above.
What creates avid fans worldwide who eagerly engage with English content, leading to increased language acquisition and competence? Direct exposure to a specific culture, such as through the Harry Potter books, TV series like Lost! and Game of Thrones Learning English grammar Learning English pronunciation None of the above.
What involves more than perfect grammar knowledge and pronunciation? Bilingualism and language proficiency Learning English grammar Learning English pronunciation None of the above.
What emphasizes the importance of purposeful and emotionally charged communication for language learning? Bilingualism and language proficiency Learning English grammar Learning English pronunciation None of the above.
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