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Understanding the Ministry of Defence

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main job of the Ministry of Defence in the UK?

a)

To look after the country’s parks

b)

To keep the country safe and protect it

c)

To organise school trips

d)

To make new toys

2.

Who works for the Ministry of Defence?

a)

Teachers

b)

Soldiers, sailors, and airmen

c)

Bakers

d)

Gardeners

3.

Which of these is NOT a part of the Ministry of Defence?

a)

The Army

b)

The Navy

c)

The Air Force

d)

The Fire Brigade

4.

What does the Ministry of Defence help to protect?

a)

Only the Queen

b)

Only animals

c)

The whole country and its people

d)

Only football players

5.

Which word best describes the Ministry of Defence?

a)

Defence

b)

Cooking

c)

Shopping

d)

Painting

6.

What does the Ministry of Defence use to keep the country safe?

a)

Books

b)

Trains

c)

Ships, planes, and tanks

d)

Bicycles

7.

Where is the Ministry of Defence based?

a)

London

b)

Paris

c)

New York

d)

Edinburgh

8.

Which of these is a reason the Ministry of Defence exists?

a)

To help with homework

b)

To protect the UK from danger

c)

To make cakes

d)

To build playgrounds

9.

What is the short way to write Ministry of Defence?

a)

MoD

b)

MoE

c)

MoT

d)

MoP

10.

Which of these is a job for the Ministry of Defence?

a)

Making laws

b)

Defending the country

c)

Teaching maths

d)

Delivering post

11.

Who leads the Ministry of Defence?

a)

The Prime Minister

b)

The Defence Secretary

c)

The Head Teacher

d)

The Mayor

12.

Which of these is NOT a way the Ministry of Defence helps?

a)

Protecting the country

b)

Helping in emergencies

c)

Organising sports days

d)

Working with other countries

13.

What does the Ministry of Defence do during a flood?

a)

Nothing

b)

Helps people and sends soldiers to help

c)

Bakes cakes

d)

Sells tickets

14.

Which of these is a part of the Armed Forces?

a)

The Royal Navy

b)

The Royal Post Office

c)

The Royal Zoo

d)

The Royal Library

15.

Why is it important to have a Ministry of Defence?

a)

To keep everyone safe

b)

To make everyone laugh

c)

To paint houses

d)

To bake bread

16.

What does the Ministry of Defence sometimes do with other countries?

a)

Play games

b)

Work together to keep peace

c)

Swap pets

d)

Share sweets

17.

Which of these is a way the Ministry of Defence helps in peace time?

a)

Only fights wars

b)

Helps in emergencies and rescues

c)

Sells ice cream

d)

Runs races

18.

What is the main aim of the Ministry of Defence?

a)

To protect the UK and its interests

b)

To teach art

c)

To build shops

d)

To make films

19.

Which of these is a symbol of the Ministry of Defence?

a)

A lion

b)

A crown and crossed swords

c)

A football

d)

A book

20.

What do we call the people who work in the Army, Navy, and Air Force?

a)

Chefs

b)

Armed Forces

c)

Artists

d)

Builders