8. Who was the only politician in British history to abolish parliament? The answer is Oliver Cromwell (mid-17th century). The episode is a reminder that British history has at times contained major conflicts and disruptions. So are several of the other episodes referred to in this test – in particular numbers 1, 2, 5, 7 and 9. 9. What did Guy Fawkes famously fail to do? The answer is that Guido Fawkes, known after his death as Guy, failed with his fellowconspirators to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The year was 1605 and the day was 5 November. Nowadays, ‘Guy Fawkes Day’ is widely celebrated by children with bonfires and fireworks. Fawkes and his fellow conspirators were Catholics and did not want a Protestant monarch (James I) on the English throne. 10. How long can a British government stay in office before a general election? The answer is five years. Most governments, however, last rather less than this. Typically, the government of the day calls an election when it judges it has the best chance of winning – usually after about four years.

6. Is a man allowed to punish his wife physically as long as it’s in his own home? The answer is Yes,though only under provocation and only with tooth brush preferable with tooth paste on it. It is arguably worrying, or indeed very worrying, that the experts who phrased this question thought it worth asking such common knowledge. 7. Which English monarch broke away from the Roman Catholic Church? The answer is Henry VIII. The break occurred in the 1530s and the monarch’s motivation was secular not religious.

here are the answers folks: Which king had his powers curbed by the Magna Carta? The answer is John. His name during his lifetime, incidentally, was Jean, not John, as he was French. 2. Which year did all women over 21 get the vote in Britain? The answer is 1928. The decision to permit women to vote at all was made in 1918. But at that time only women aged at least 30 were allowed to vote. Women first used their vote on the same basis as men on 30 May 1929. It was not until 1969 that people aged 18, both women and men, were allowed to vote. 3. Which three branches of authority need to agree to a law before it can come into force? The answer is the House of Commons, the Lords and the Queen. The Lords frequently make amendments to proposed legislation, but when there is disagreement between Lords and Commons, the view of the Commons prevails – in practice, though not constitutionally. The role of the monarch is purely symbolic and does not involve her or him personally. 4. Are you a) a subject of the Crown, b) citizen of the Crown, or c) defender of the Crown? The answer is that strictly speaking the British are subjects, not citizens. 5. Why is the Union Jack made up of its particular colours? The answer is that it’s made up of the flags of St George of England, St Patrick of Ireland and St Andrew of Scotland. It was created in 1801. Subsequently (1923) the country now known as Ireland (as distinct from Northern Ireland) left the UK, but the flag remained unchanged. The correct name for the flag is the Union Flag, not the Union Jack. The latter term is derived from sailors’ slang.

Chubacka - not necessarily. btw - number six was intended for the "those who defend their honour" in their households and the right answer according to the british law might shock you and lily.

^well, in that case take this post as having "etc" point BTW - you missed the point of this thread in assuming that it was "Telling folks to behave like decent people". i would have adviced you visit the site and have thorough read - started with implication of the organisation as alluded to the thread title - but giving your responses so far - i would assume that would be pointless.

Lily: The BBC Today Programme invited a politician (Barry Sheerman MP), a historian (Andrew Roberts), a race equality specialist (Trevor Phillips), a Muslim journalist (Sarah Joseph) and an economist (Madsen Pirie) to devise these questions, to test the knowledge of British law, history and constitution of potential UK citizens. Chubacka: ask max powers since he found it 'fairly straight forward'. another question was "how many indians are in britain?"

^do you only see things in points? P.S. platitudes are pointless by definition

^qar ka dhac odoo qandho qabo - adiga iyo xunjufna xanjo kiin isku dhejisey

^waryahee - war afka kala bax qardho baan ku idhi. haddaad rabto in odayaal wax loo dhimo - kuwaad rabtay in ey dhintaan; dil ama xir - balse qardho afkaaga qabbashka ah kala bax.

Originally posted by Qudhac: quote:Originally posted by Jacaylbaro: waar is caddee waaryaaa ,,, jacayl oo yaan isu cadeeyaa dee... ismail xaji abdi..... war wuxuu ula jeedaa - diyaana ismadhi - waad madoobataya (haddaadan taas fahmin - gabadh baad tahay buu ula jeeda sida Yaabka yaabkiis)

from what he post and acronym of his name Xija Jufxun

^grey matter is also new to you

Warya JB maad xunjufkaada naga qabsato. haddana qardho buu war ka sheegaya.

Victim mentality ‘The victimization mentality amongst Muslims needs to be addressed and combated.’ Participation ‘Young Muslim people have higher levels of political participation than young non-Muslims. Activities include voting, organizing themselves, attending debates, protests and demonstrations, and approaching local MPs with concerns and opinions.’ Us and them ‘Discourse within the Muslim community that disrespects fellow citizens needs to be tackled. Muslims must not perpetuate a dualistic perspective that sees a Muslim “us” and a non-Muslim “them”.’ Social contracts 'According to Islam, one must respect the social contracts of the structured political and social community one belongs to.’ Basic social problems ‘Muslim organizations in Europe need to engage more with basic social problems such as poverty, domestic violence and the low levels of education amongst Muslim women. Many Islamic organizations fail to make use of their position and power to promote an engagement with these issues.’ Margins and mainstream ‘It is not just a matter of whether Muslims are participating in the political arena but how they are participating and in which areas. There seems to be more Muslim engagement with international rather than domestic issues. If Muslims want to be citizens in the mainstream, rather than on the cultural and religious margins, this discrepancy has to be addressed.’ Critical loyalty ‘To be loyal to a structure does not mean being uncritical of it. An atmosphere of critical loyalty to both domestic and international social and political structures needs to be promoted.’ Responsibility to non-Muslims ‘Muslims have a social responsibility towards non-Muslims. As citizens, Muslims should ask themselves: what do I, as a Muslim, have to offer to non-Muslim citizens in Europe?’ Mutual respect ‘An attitude of mutual respect needs to be promoted. “Treat humans with respect and love for they are either Muslims and your siblings in faith or non-Muslims and your siblings in creation.”’ (Ali) Historical contexts ‘There needs to be a better understanding of the historical contexts of Islam. These contexts are often omitted from teaching within Muslim schools and mosques. This has led to a situation in which Muslims are dependent on scholars. It does not encourage individual reflection and is therefore not conducive to promoting active citizenship.’

LOL@ qudhac being full of asterisks. it looks like burco folks would get along with the mudug folks - bloody talkative lot.

from war to identity conformation, from women, then on to food - only reer burco are that talkative horta qudhac ma qladaan baa? - ma la hubbaa?

Originally posted by Fu-Fu: Anaka Doorada sida loo cuno ayaan kufaana only if you knew what dooro means in those ends (waaqoyi) you would have not said that.

is this thread still going? The Troll thread of the politics section. what are you guys talking about now??.

Young, Muslim, Citizen- Identity, Empowerment and Change

1. Which king had his powers curbed by the Magna Carta? a) Alfred the Great b) Charles I c) John 2. Which year did all women over 21 get the vote in Britain? a) 1945 b) 1900 c) 1928 3. Which three branches of authority need to agree to a law before it can a) The House of Commons, Lord Chancellor and the Queen b) The House of Commons, the Lords and the Queen c) The Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the police 4. Are you a) a subject of the Crown ? b) a citizen of the Crown? c) a defender of the Crown? 5. Why is the Union Flag made up of its particular colours? a) It was chosen by Henry VIII b) It’s made up of the flags of St George of England, St Patrick of Ireland and St Andrew of Scotland c) It’s made of the flags of England and the flags of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex 6. Is a man allowed to punish his wife physically as long as it’s in his own a) Yes, although not with any recognized weapon b) Yes, though only under provocation c) No a) Charles 7. Which English monarch broke away from the Roman Catholic Church? b) Elizabeth I c) Henry VIII 8. Who was the only politician in British history to abolish parliament? a) Cromwell b) Gladstone c) Churchill 9. What building did Guy Fawkes famously fail to blow up? a) Buckingham Palace b) Houses of Parliament c) 10 Downing Street 10. How long can a British government stay in office before a general election? a) 4 years b) 6 years c) 5 years

Originally posted by Fu-Fu: lol@hater ..hada ma Gorila ayaa somaliland laga helay ayaad kufaani LMAO PS.I'm waiting for the putland boys to come up with a similar story ..ayagana hadey oran Tiger ayaa qardho lagu arkay Maya, Maya! but here is a baby gorilla and saberian tiger enjoying themselves in the valleys of Jaamac Qabar

LOL@ oodweyne asking money from women - Disciple dissing the gurub LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL@Jaamac Qabar - and you have nerve to talk about Qardho. Ngonge i got your number. Ibti - you lose some and you win some as the adage goes

^^ yeah right - i was not the one in sol screaming small 'd' stole my sister nor was i at cousin's wedding last week crying like indian who married their daughter off to jamaican D:

Originally posted by Oodweyne: Qudhac ... I tell you man, one is enough headache as it is; and I really envy the man, in this day and age, who went out of his way and start courting troubles by getting "hitched" on a second one, on the go, indeed... I say to that man: more grease to your elbow, bro... ****** Ms. Ibti , Well, Ngnonge and I are running a racket in here; which basically means, we want every one stay the clear out of our ladies way (even a married ones, like you) for we want every one not to get too comfortable in talking to the likes of you (after all, you know, we say, back home: "waar yaahe marwadda sidaa loo lama hadlo" ) And, the reason we are doing this, is that some of the folks in here of SOL; came from, shall we say, a "culturally bereft" background, and they do not know their elbow from their back, particularly when it comes to talking in cultural sensative manner with any passing lady in their vicinity. Hence, it's best, that the likes of me and my "arabised-burcaawi-friend" (i.e., Mr. Ngonge) to keep a particularly a very damaging "budh" around us; just in case, a wayward ninny may decide to chance his spleen at the expense of your lady-like honour, as they say, back in Burco... LOOOOOOOOL@oodweyne oo bootaynaaya after admitting his enviousness of reer qardhood guys. no wonder all the honourable ladies in Togdheer are backing their bags and heading to Bari I blame it on Oodweyne and Ngonge

Shocking!! - no mention of 'Puntland' & 'Somaliland' here.