A modern, thriving society Flashcards
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What are the main religions in the UK?
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The UK is historically a Christian country. In the 2011 Census, 59% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4.8%), Hindu (1.5%), Sikh (0.8%) and Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%). There are religious buildings for other religions all over the UK. This includes Islamic mosques, Hindu temples, Jewish synagogues, Sikh gurdwaras and Buddhist temples. However, everyone has the legal right to choose their religion, or to choose not to practise a religion. In the 2011 census, 25% of people said they had no religion.
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What are the patron saints days for each country in the UK?
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- 1 March: St David’s Day, Wales
- 17 March: St Patrick’s Day, Northern Ireland
- 23 April: St George’s Day, England
- 30 November: St Andrew’s Day, Scotland.
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What are the state churches of each country in the UK?
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- England: CoE
- Scotland: Presbyterian
- Wales: None
- Northern Ireland: none
4
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What are other religious festivals in the UK?
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- Diwali: Normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days. It is often called the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs.
- Hannukah: is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days. It is to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.
- Eid al-Fitr: celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month.
- Eid ul Adha: remembers that the prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to.
- Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi) is a Sikh festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa.
5
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How many times and in what years has the UK hosted the Olympic games?
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The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012.
6
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Who started the Paralympics?
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he Paralympics have their origin in the work of Dr Sir Ludwig Guttman, a German refugee, at the Stoke Mandeville hospital in Buckinghamshire. Dr Guttman developed new methods of treatment for people with spinal injuries and encouraged patients to take part in exercise and sport.
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Who was the first man in the world to run a mile in under four minutes, in 1954.
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Sir Roger Bannister (1929–2018)
8
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Who is a Scottish former racing driver who won the Formula 1 world championship three times.
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Sir Jackie Stewart (1939–)
9
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Who was Baron (Ian) Botham (1955–)?
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He captained the English cricket team and held a number of English Test cricket records, both for batting and for bowling.
10
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Who captained the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966.
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Bobby Moore (1941–93)
11
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Who was Jayne Torvill (1957–) and Christopher Dean (1958–)
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He won gold medals for ice dancing at the Olympic Games in 1984 and in four consecutive world championships.
12
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Who was Sir Steve Redgrave (1962–)
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He won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games and is one of Britain’s greatest Olympians.
13
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Who is an athlete who uses a wheelchair and won 16 Paralympic medals, including 11 gold medals, in races over five Paralympic Games. She won the London Marathon six times and broke a total of 30 world records.
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Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson (1969–)
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Who won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games. She has held a number of British and European records.
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Dame Kelly Holmes (1970–)
14
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Who is Sir Chris Hoy (1976–)
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He is a Scottish cyclist who has won six gold and one silver Olympic medals. He has also won 11 world championship titles.
15
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Who is the yachtswoman and in 2004 became the fastest person to sail around the world singlehanded.
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Dame Ellen MacArthur (1976–)
16
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Who is a Paralympian who uses a wheelchair and has won six gold medals over two Paralympic Games. He has also won the London Marathon six times.
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David Weir (1979–)
17
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Who is Sir Bradley Wiggins (1980–)
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He is a cyclist. In 2012, he became the first Briton to win the Tour de France. He has won eight Olympic medals, including gold in the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.
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Who is the British distance runner, born in Somalia. He won gold medals in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics for the 5,000 and 10,000 metres and is the first Briton to win the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 metres.
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Sir Mo Farah (1983–)
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Who is Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill (1986–)?
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She is an athlete. She won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in the heptathlon and the silver medal in the 2016 Olympic Games, which includes seven different track and field events. She also holds a number of British athletics records.
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Name the Scottish tennis player who in 2012 won the men’s singles in the US Open. He is the first British man to win a singles title in a Grand Slam tournament since 1936. In the same year, he won Olympic gold and silver medals. In 2013 and 2016 he won the men’s singles at Wimbledon. He also went on to win gold at the 2016 Olympics.
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Sir Andy Murray (1987–)
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Who is Ellie Simmonds (1994–)?
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She is a Paralympian who won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games. and holds a number of world records. She was the youngest member of the British team at the 2008 Games.
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Where did Cricket first originate?
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Cricket originated in England and is now played in many countries.
23
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What is the UK’s most popular sport?
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Football is the UK’s most popular sport. It has a long history in the UK and the first professional football clubs were formed in the late 19th century.
24
Where and when did Rugby originate?
Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and is very popular in the UK today. There are two different types of rugby, which have different rules: union and league. Both have separate leagues and national teams in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (who play with the Irish Republic).
25
Name three famous horse races held in the UK?
Royal Ascot, a five-day race meeting in Berkshire attended by members of the Royal Family; the Grand National at Aintree near Liverpool; and the Scottish Grand National at Ayr.
26
Where and when was Golf started?
The modern game of golf can be traced back to 15th century Scotland.
27
What is the significance of St Andrews to Golf?
St Andrews in Scotland is known as the home of golf.
28
Where and when was Tennis created?
Modern tennis evolved in England in the late 19th century. The first tennis club was founded in Leamington Spa in 1872.
29
What is unique about Wimbledon in terms of Grand Slam tournaments?
It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only ‘Grand Slam’ event played on grass.
30
Who was the first person to sail around the world solo?
And who was the first to sail around the world solo without stopping?
A British sailor, Sir Francis Chichester, was the first person to sail single-handed around the world passing the Cape of Good Hope (Africa) and Cape Horn (South America), in 1966/67.
Two years later, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston became the first person to do this without stopping.
31
When did Motor car racing begin in the UK?
Motor-car racing in the UK started in 1902.
32
Name three recent British F1 world champions
Damon Hill, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
33
What is The Proms?
The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music that takes place in various venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London. It has been organised by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) since 1927. The Last Night of the Proms is the most well-known concert and (along with others in the series) is broadcast on television.
34
Who was Henry Purcell?
Henry Purcell (1659–95) was the organist at Westminster Abbey. He wrote church music, operas and other pieces, and developed a British style distinct from that elsewhere in Europe. He continues to be influential on British composers.
35
Who was George Frederick Handel?
George Frederick Handel (1685–1759) spent many years in the UK and became a British citizen in 1727. He wrote the Water Music for King George I and Music for the Royal Fireworks for his son, George II. Both these pieces continue to be very popular. Handel also wrote an oratorio, Messiah, which is sung regularly by choirs, often at Easter time.
36
Who was Gustav Holst?
Gustav Holst (1874–1934), whose work includes The Planets, a suite of pieces themed around the planets of the solar system. He adapted Jupiter, part of The Planets Suite, as the tune for I vow to thee my country, a popular hymn in British churches.
37
Who was Sir Edward Elgar?
Sir Edward Elgar (1857–1934) was born in Worcester, England. His best-known work is probably the Pomp and Circumstance Marches. March No 1 (Land of Hope and Glory) is usually played at the Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
38
Who was Ralph Vaughan Williams?
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) wrote music for orchestras and choirs. He was strongly influenced by traditional English folk music.
39
Who was Sir William Walton?
Sir William Walton (1902–83) wrote a wide range of music, from film scores to opera. He wrote marches for the coronations of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II but his best-known works are probably Façade, which became a ballet, and Belshazzar’s Feast, which is intended to be sung by a large choir.
40
Who was Benjamin Britten?
Benjamin Britten (1913–76) is best known for his operas, which include Peter Grimes and Billy Budd. He also wrote A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, which is based on a piece of music by Purcell and introduces the listener to the various different sections of an orchestra. He founded the Aldeburgh festival in Suffolk, which continues to be a popular music event of international importance.
41
What is the Mercury prize?
The Mercury Prize is awarded each September for the best album from the UK and Ireland. The Brit Awards is an annual event that gives awards in a range of categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist.
42
What is the Laurence Olivier awards?
The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London. There are a variety of categories, including best director, best actor and best actress. The awards are named after the British actor Sir Laurence Olivier, later Lord Olivier, who was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays.
43
What is the Turner Prize?
The Turner Prize is recognised as one of the most prestigious visual art awards. Previous winners include Damien Hirst and Richard Wright.
44
What is the Booker Prize?
The Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for the best fiction novel written in English and published in the UK and Ireland. It has been awarded since 1968. Past winners include Ian McEwan, Hilary Mantel and Julian Barnes.
45
What are the traditional foods associated with different parts of the UK?
- England: Roast beef, which is served with potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings (batter that is baked in the oven) and other accompaniments. Fish and chips are also popular.
- Wales: Welsh cakes – a traditional Welsh snack made from flour, dried fruits and spices, and served either hot or cold.
- Scotland: Haggis – a sheep’s stomach stuffed with offal, suet, onions and oatmeal.
- Northern Ireland: Ulster fry – a fried meal with bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, white pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread and potato bread.
46
When were films first shown in the UK?
Films were first shown publicly in the UK in 1896 and film screenings very quickly became popular.
47
Who was one of the first famous British actors to make it big in the US?
Charlie Chaplin
48
Who were two of the first famous film directors from the UK?
British studios flourished in the 1930s. Eminent directors included Sir Alexander Korda and Sir Alfred Hitchcock, who later left for Hollywood and remained an important film director until his death in 1980.
49
Who are two recent famous film directors from the UK?
Sir David Lean and Sir Ridley Scott
50
Name 3 famous British comedies from the 1950's and 60's?
The 1950s and 1960s were a high point for British comedies, including Passport to Pimlico, The Ladykillers and, later, the Carry On films.
51
What is the name of the annual awards celebrating British Film?
The annual British Academy Film Awards, hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), are the British equivalent of the Oscars.
52
What is a television licence?
Everyone in the UK with a TV, computer or other medium which can be used for watching TV must have a television licence. One licence covers all of the equipment in one home, except when people rent different rooms in a shared house and each has a separate tenancy agreement – those people must each buy a separate licence. Some people over 75 can apply for a free TV licence and blind people can get a 50% discount. You will receive a fine of up to £1,000 if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence.
The money from TV licences is used to pay for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
53
Which TWO of the following plants are particularly associated with the UK?
The countries that make up the UK all have flowers which are particularly associated with them and which are sometimes worn on national saints’ days. In England, the flower is the rose; in Northern Ireland it is the shamrock.
A) Shamrock and rose
54
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? UK citizens must practise a Christian religion.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
False - everyone has the legal right to choose their religion, or to choose not to practise a religion.
55
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Women in Britain make up about a quarter of the workforce.
B) Women in Britain make up about half of the workforce.
B) Women in Britain make up about half of the workforce.
55
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Sir Andy Murray is the first British man to sail around the world.
B) Sir Andy Murray is the first British man to win a singles tennis title in a Grand Slam tournament since 1936.
B) Sir Andy Murray is the first British man to win a singles tennis title in a Grand Slam tournament since 1936.
56
Which TWO of the following are traditional British foods?
A) Strudel and haggis
B) Welsh cakes and haggis
C) Sushi and Welsh cakes
D) Sushi and haggis
B) Welsh cakes and haggis
57
What is the minimum age at which you can legally buy alcohol in the UK?
20
21
18
19
It is a criminal offence to sell alcohol to anyone who is under 18 or to buy alcohol for people who are under the age of 18. (There is one exception: people aged 16 or over can drink alcohol with a meal in a hotel or restaurant).
18
58
Which season of orchestral classical music has been organised by the BBC since 1927?
A) The Eisteddfod
B) Aldeburgh Festival
C) The Proms
D) Glastonbury
The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music that takes place in various venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London. It has been organised by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) since 1927.
C) The Proms
59
Which TWO commemorations or celebrations are held in November each year?
A) Remembrance Day and Bonfire Night
B) Father's Day and Valentine's Day
C) Valentine's Day and Remembrance Day
D) Valentine's Day and Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night, 5 November, is an occasion when people in Great Britain set off fireworks at home or in special displays. Remembrance Day, 11 November, commemorates those who died fighting for the UK and its allies.
A) Remembrance Day and Bonfire Night
59
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Rugby was introduced to ancient Britain by Viking invaders.
B) Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century.
B) Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century.
60
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) The first professional UK football clubs were formed in the late 19th century
B) The first professional UK football clubs were formed in 1066.
A) The first professional UK football clubs were formed in the late 19th century
61
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Wales and Northern Ireland each have their own Church of state.
B) There is no established Church in Wales or Northern Ireland.
B) There is no established Church in Wales or Northern Ireland.
62
What do Sir William Golding, Seamus Heaney and Harold Pinter have in common?
A) They were all famous British athletes.
B) They all became Prime Minister.
C) They were part of the first British expedition to the North Pole.
D) They have all won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Several British writers, including the novelist Sir William Golding, the poet Seamus Heaney, and the playwright Harold Pinter, have won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
D) They have all won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
63
Which TWO of the following are Christian groups?
A) Roman Catholics and Baptists
B) Hindus and Baptists
C) Roman Catholics and Sikhs
D) Roman Catholics and Buddhists
A) Roman Catholics and Baptists
64
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Dundee and Aberdeen are cities in Northern Ireland.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
Dundee and Aberdeen are cities in Scotland.
B) FALSE
65
Which TWO foods are associated with England?
A) Ulster fry and roast beef
B) Haggis and roast beef
C) Roast beef, and fish and chips
D) Haggis and Ulster fry
C) Roast beef, and fish and chips
66
What is a bank holiday?
A) A public holiday when banks and many other businesses close for the day
B) A holiday just for people working in banks
C) A week off for everyone in the UK
D) An extra holiday entitlement for working longer hours than usual
A) A public holiday when banks and many other businesses close for the day
66
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is financed by income tax.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
The money from TV licences is used to pay for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Everyone in the UK with a TV, computer or other medium which can be used for watching TV must have a television licence.
B) FALSE
67
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) The official church of state in England is the Church of England.
B) There is no official church of state in England.
A) The official church of state in England is the Church of England.
68
Which of the following is the capital city of Wales?
A) Swansea
B) Cardiff
C) Edinburgh
D) Belfast
B) Cardiff
69
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The 40 days before Easter are known as Lent.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
Lent is a time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter. Traditionally, people would fast during this period and today many people will give something up, like a favourite food.
A) TRUE
70
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? A traditional food in Wales is Ulster fry.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
Ulster fry is a traditional food in Northern Ireland. It is a fried meal with bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, white pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread and potato bread.
B) FALSE
70
Which TWO of the following are recent British film actors that have won Oscars?
A) Tilda Swinton and Jayne Torvill
B) Colin Firth and Robert Louis Stevenson
C) Jayne Torvill and Colin Firth
D) Tilda Swinton and Colin Firth
Recent British actors to have won Oscars include Colin Firth, Sir Antony Hopkins, Dame Judi Dench, Kate Winslet and Tilda Swinton.
D) Tilda Swinton and Colin Firth
71
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Snowdonia is a national park in Northern Ireland.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
Snowdonia is a national park in North Wales. Its most well-known landmark is Snowdon, which is the highest mountain in Wales.
B) FALSE
71
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Every household with a device that can be used to watch TV must have a television licence.
B) People who watch TV only on their computers do not need to pay for a television licence.
Everyone in the UK with a TV, computer or other medium which can be used for watching TV must have a television licence. One licence covers all of the equipment in one home, except when people rent different rooms in a shared house and each has a separate tenancy agreement – those people must each buy a separate licence.
A) Every household with a device that can be used to watch TV must have a television licence.
72
Which is the UK's most popular sport?
A) Cricket
B) Golf
C) Rugby
D) Football
Football is the UK's most popular sport. It has a long history in the UK, and the English Premier League attracts a huge international audience.
D) Football
73
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) A famous sailing event is held at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
B) A famous sailing event is held in the city of Norwich.
Many sailing events are held throughout the UK, the most famous of which is at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
A) A famous sailing event is held at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
74
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? On average, boys in the UK leave school with better qualifications than girls.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
On average, girls leave school with better qualifications than boys. Also, more women than men study at university.
B) FALSE
75
Where do the Laurence Olivier awards take place?
A) London
B) Cardiff
C) Edinburgh
D) Belfast
The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London. There are a variety of categories, including best director, best actor and best actress.
A) London
75
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Most people live in the countryside in the UK.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
Most people in the UK live in towns and cities, but much of Britain is still countryside.
B) FALSE
76
Which TWO of these novels are by Charles Dickens?
A) Harry Potter and Great Expectations
B) Great Expectations and Oliver Twist
C) Harry Potter, and Pride and Prejudice
D) Pride and Prejudice, and Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens wrote a number of very famous novels, including Oliver Twist and Great Expectations.
B) Great Expectations and Oliver Twist
76
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) You have to be aged 18 or over to buy a National Lottery ticket.
B) You have to be aged 16 or over to buy a National Lottery ticket.
A) You have to be aged 18 or over to buy a National Lottery ticket.
76
Which TWO events are Christian festivals?
A) Easter and Bonfire Night
B) Boxing Day and Bonfire Night
C) Easter and Christmas Day
D) Christmas Day and Bonfire Night
C) Easter and Christmas Day
77
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Cricket matches can last up to five days.
B) Cricket matches can last up to two weeks.
A) Cricket matches can last up to five days.
77
Which TWO are famous British fashion designers?
A) Capability Brown and Sir Edwin Lutyens
B) Mary Quant and Capability Brown
C) Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood
D) Capability Brown and Vivienne Westwood
Britain has produced many great designers. Leading fashion designers of recent years include Mary Quant, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood.
C) Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood
78
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The Lake District is England's largest national park.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
The Lake District is England’s largest national park. It covers 912 square miles (2,362 square kilometres).
A) TRUE
79
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) There is a yearly sailing race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge universities.
B) There is a yearly rowing race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge universities.
B) There is a yearly rowing race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge universities.
80
St Andrew is the patron saint of which country?
A) England
B) Scotland
C) Wales
D) Northern Ireland
B) Scotland
81
Which TWO are Protestant Christian groups in the UK?
A) Methodists and Roman Catholics
B) Baptists and Hindus
C) Baptists and Methodists
D) Roman Catholics and Sikhs
Baptists and Methodists are Protestant Christian groups. Other Protestant groups in the UK include the Church of England, the Church of Scotland, Presbyterians and Quakers.
C) Baptists and Methodists
82
Which festival is celebrated on 31 October?
A) Valentine's Day
B) Bonfire Night
C) Halloween
D) Hogmanay
Halloween is celebrated on 31 October.
C) Halloween
82
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? John Constable (1776–1837) founded the modern police force in England.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
John Constable was a landscape painter most famous for his works of Dedham Vale on the Suffolk–Essex border in the east of England.
B) FALSE
83
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) The BBC is primarily funded by advertising.
B) The BBC is partially funded by the state.
The BBC is a British public service broadcaster providing television and radio programmes. Although it receives some state funding, it is independent of the government.
B) The BBC is partially funded by the state.
84
During which part of the year are pantomime productions staged in theatres?
A) Easter
B) Summer
C) Christmas
D) Valentine's Day
Many theatres produce a pantomime at Christmas time. They are light-hearted plays with music and comedy, enjoyed by family audiences.
C) Christmas
85
What is the name of the UK currency?
A) Dollar
B) Euro
C) Pound sterling
D) Yen
C) Pound sterling
86
When is Boxing Day?
A) The day after Easter
B) The day after Christmas Day
C) The last Monday in August
D) The first day in May
B) The day after Christmas Day
87
For which TWO types of literature is William Shakespeare famous?
A) Plays and sonnets
B) Biographies and sonnets
C) Novels and biographies
D) Novels and plays
A) Plays and sonnets
88
Which TWO of the following are major outdoor music festivals?
A) Hogmanay and Glastonbury
B) Royal Ascot and the Isle of Wight Festival
C) Royal Ascot and Hogmanay
D) Isle of Wight Festival and Glastonbury
Festival season takes place across the UK every summer, with major events in various locations. Famous festivals include Glastonbury, the Isle of Wight Festival and Creamfields.
D) Isle of Wight Festival and Glastonbury
89
What are Beowulf, The Tyger and She Walks in Beauty?
A) Plays
B) Films
C) Poems
D) Novels
Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon poem, The Tyger is a poem by William Blake, and She Walks in Beauty is a poem by Lord Byron.
C) Poems
90
Which of the following statements is correct?
A) The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.
B) The capital city of Scotland is Glasgow.
A) The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.
91
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Most people in the UK live in towns and cities.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
A) TRUE
92
When walking your dog in a public place, what must you ensure?
A) That your dog wears a special dog coat
B) That your dog never strays more than 3 metres away from you
C) That your dog does not come into contact with other dogs
D) That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner
D) That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner
93
With which sport do you associate Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Damon Hill?
A) Football
B) Athletics
C) Skiing
D) Formula 1
D) Formula 1
94
St David is the patron saint of which country of the UK?
A) England
B) Scotland
C) Wales
D) Northern Ireland
St David is the patron saint of Wales, and St David's Day is celebrated on 1 March each year.
C) Wales
95
Which TWO of the following are linked to football?
A) The Premier League and The Open
B) UEFA and the Premier League
C) The Ashes and UEFA
D) The Ashes and The Open
The English Premier League attracts a huge international audience. Many of the best players in the world play in the Premier League. Many UK teams also compete in competitions such as the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League, against other teams from Europe.
B) UEFA and the Premier League
96
Which TWO are famous UK landmarks?
A) Snowdonia and Notre Dame
B) Loch Lomond and Notre Dame
C) Snowdonia and Loch Lomond
D) Grand Canyon and Loch Lomond
Snowdonia is a national park in North Wales. Loch Lomond is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain and probably the best-known part of the Trossachs National Park.
C) Snowdonia and Loch Lomond
97
Bobby Moore is famous for his achievements in which sport?
A) Football
B) Rugby union
C) Horse racing
D) Motor racing
Bobby Moore captained the England football team that won the World Cup in 1966.
A) Football
98
Which TWO of the following are famous British authors?
A) Gustav Holst and J K Rowling
B) Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
C) Sir Steve Redgrave and Gustav Holst
D) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and J K Rowling
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a Scottish doctor and writer. He was best known for his stories about Sherlock Holmes, who was one of the first fictional detectives. J K Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series of children’s books, which have enjoyed huge international success. She now writes fiction for adults as well.
D) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and J K Rowling
98
hich TWO members of a family have a special day dedicated to them?
A) Uncles and aunts
B) Mothers and aunts
C) Fathers and aunts
D) Fathers and mothers
D) Fathers and mothers
99
In which country was the composer George Frederick Handel born?
A) Iceland
B) Russia
C) Japan
D) Germany
George Frederick Handel was born in Germany in 1685. He spent many years in the UK and became a British citizen in 1727.
D) Germany
100
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Sir Mo Farah and Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill are well-known athletes who won gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
Sir Mo Farah won gold medals in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres, and Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill won a gold medal in the heptathlon.
A) TRUE
101
Which is the most popular sport in the UK?
A) Football
B) Rugby
C) Golf
D) Tennis
A) Football
