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When were men and women given the right to vote at the age of 21?

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1928

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Who is the patron Saint of Scotland?

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St Andrew

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Who was the captain of the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966?

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Bobby Moore

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When did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?

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1588

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What did Sir Frank Whittle invent in the 1930s?

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Jet engine

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Who wrote ‘The Daffodils’?

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William Wordsworth

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Who was given the title of Lord Protector?

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Oliver Cromwell was given the title of Lord Protector and ruled until his death in 1658.

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What is the Home Secretary responsible for?

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The Home Secretary is responsible for crime, policing and immigration.

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St Helena is a British overseas territory and it is part of the United Kingdom. True or False?

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British overseas territories, such as St Helena and the Falkland Islands are linked to the UK but are not part of it.

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Women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote as a result of their contribution towards the war effort. Which war was that?

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In 1918, women over the age of 30 were given voting rights and the right to stand for Parliament, partly in recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the First World War.

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When did Ireland become a republic?

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Ireland became a republic in 1949.

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Where did the first farmers come from?

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The first farmers arrived in Britain 6,000 years ago. The ancestors of these first farmers probably came from south-east Europe.

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What is the title of the Queen’s eldest son, Prince Charles?

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Prince Charles is also known as the Prince of Wales.

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Under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England unite to defeat the Vikings?

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The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England united under King Alfred the Great, who defeated the Vikings.

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When was the Magna Carta created?

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The Magna Carta was created in 1215.

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How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

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12

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Which was the last successful foreign invasion of England that took place in 1066?

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The Norman Conquest was the last successful foreign invasion of England in 1066.

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Who was the first person in England to print books using a printing press?

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William Caxton was the first person in England to print books using a printing press.

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What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop?

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The television was developed by Scotsman John Logie Baird in the 1920s.

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Who was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised and army in 1745?

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In 1745 there was another attempt to put a Stuart king back on the throne in place of George I’s son, George II. Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie), the grandson of James II, landed in Scotland. He was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised and army.

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Where is Snowdonia located?

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Snowdonia is in Wales.

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Who wrote Sherlock Holmes?

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Who is the patron Saint of Wales?

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The patron Saint of Wales is St David.

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What is the name of the area in London where famous theatres are located?

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London’s west end, also known as ‘Theatreland’, is particularly well known for its theatres.

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Who was the first man in the world to run 1 mile in under 4 minutes?

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Sir Roger Bannister was the first man in the world to run a mile in under four minutes, in 1954.

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Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?

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Diamond Jubilee

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What was the last battle between Great Britain and France?

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In 1815, the French Wars ended with the defeat of the Emperor Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo.

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Which flower is associated with Wales?

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Daffodil

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How often are general elections held in the UK?

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Every 5 years

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When did women get the right to vote at the same age as men?

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In 1928, women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.

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Who is the head of the Church of England?

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The monarch is the head of the Church of England.

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What sort of event is the Grand National?

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Horse Racing

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What battle is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry?

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The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in a great piece of embroidery, known as the Bayeux tapestry.

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Where was Anne Boleyn, the wife of Henry VIII, executed?

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Anne Boleyn was unpopular in the country and was accused of taking lovers. She was executed at the Tower of London.

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Who developed the radar?

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Sir Robert Watson-Watt developed the radar.

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What king was defeated by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War and hid in an oak tree before escaping to Europe?

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The correct answer is Charles II.

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Who was the father of Queen Elizabeth I?

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The father of Queen Elizabeth I was Henry VIII.

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In which battle did Admiral Nelson die?

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Admiral Nelson was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar and was killed in the battle.

39
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How often are ‘Prime Minister’s Questions’ held in the parliament?

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Prime Minister’s Questions takes place every week while Parliament is sitting.

40
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Which king was executed in 1649?

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Charles I

41
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Who uses ‘Individual registration’ and what is it?

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Northern Ireland uses a system called ‘individual registration’ and all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.

42
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Which two political parties formed a coalition in 2010?

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In May 2010 the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties formed a coalition and the leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron, became Prime Minister.

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Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?

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In Scotland, minor criminal offences go to a Justice of the Peace Court.

44
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Which Scottish clan was killed for not taking the oath?

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The MacDonalds of Glencoe.

45
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What is the name of the process by which many Scottish landlords destroyed individual small farms (known as ‘crofts’) to make space for large flocks of sheep and cattle?

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The Highland Clearances

46
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What UK landmark was voted as Britain’s favourite view in 2007?

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Lake District

47
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What is the name of the movement against the authority of the Pope and the ideas of the Catholic Church that took place during the reign of Henry VIII?

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The Reformation

48
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When is St David’s day celebrated?

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St David’s day, patron of Wales, is celebrated on the 1st of March.

49
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What year were women given the right to vote?

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In 1918, women over the age of 30 were given voting rights and the right to stand for Parliament, partly in recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the First World War.

50
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Who designed the Cenotaph?

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Sir Edwin Lutyens was responsible for designing many war memorials throughout the world, including the Cenotaph in Whitehall.

51
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How often are the members of the Welsh government elected?

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There are 60 members of the Welsh government or members of the Senedd (MSs) and elections are held every four years using a form of proportional representation.

52
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What sort of election takes place when a member of the Parliament (MP) dies or resigns?

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By-election

53
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What is the Turner Prize?

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The Turner Prize was established in 1984 and celebrates contemporary art. The Turner Prize is recognised as one of the most prestigious visual art awards in Europe.

54
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Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?

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The flower associated with Northern Ireland is the shamrock.

55
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Why is 1928 an important year in women’s voting history?

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Women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.

56
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What does Hogmanay refer to?

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New Year’s Eve in Scotland

57
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Who was Admiral Nelson?

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Admiral Nelson was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar against the Spanish fleet and was killed in the battle.

58
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What English King introduced the Domesday Book?

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William the Conqueror

59
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What did ‘the Butler Act’ introduce in 1944?

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Free secondary education in England and Wales

60
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What building was constructed in Hyde Park to hold the Great Exhibition of 1851?

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The Crystal Palace

61
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What stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?

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The Canterbury Tales

62
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Where does “the Fringe” festival take place?

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Edinburgh

63
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How many members does the Welsh government have?

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There are 60 members of the Welsh government or members of the Senedd (MSs) and elections are held every four years using a form of proportional representation.

64
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What was Edward Elgar famous for?

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Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) was a musician. His best known work is probably the Pomp and Circumstance Marches. March No1 (Land of Hope and Glory) is usually played at the Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Where does the Scottish Grand National take place?

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The Scottish Grand National takes place at Ayr.

66
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When did the UK join the EU?

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The UK originally decided not to join this group but it became a member in 1973.

67
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What is “the Proms”?

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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.

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Who built a wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people)?

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The Emperor Hadrian built a wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people).

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When was the Domesday Book written?

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William the conqueror sent people all over England to draw up lists of all the towns and villages. The people who lived there, who owned the land and what animals they owned were also listed. This was called the Domesday Book, which gives a picture of society in England just after the Norman Conquest.

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What flower did William Wordsworth write about?

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Daffodil

71
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When is St Andrew’s day celebrated?

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St Andrew’s day, patron of Scotland, is celebrated on the 30th of November.

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How many members does the Northern Ireland Assembly have?

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The Northern Ireland Assembly has 90 elected members, known as MLAs (members of the Legislative Assembly).

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The version of the Bible created by King James I is known as:

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One achievement of King James’ reign was a new translation of the Bible into English. This translation is known as the ‘King James Version’ or the ‘Authorised Version’.

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Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came to England, which country did they come from?

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Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came from France.

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Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn?

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In 1314 the Scottish, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn, and Scotland remained unconquered by the English.

76
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Which of the following major sports event took place in the UK in 2012?

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The UK has hosted the Olympic games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012.

77
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When is St George’s day?

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St George’s day, patron of England is celebrated on the 23rd of April.

78
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Who defeated the Vikings?

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King Alfred the Great

79
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Who was William Caxton?

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The first person in England to print books using a printing press

80
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Who was William Wilberforce?

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William Wilberforce, an evangelical Christian and a member of Parliament, also played an important part in changing the law. Along with other abolitionists (people who supported the abolition of slavery), he succeeded in turning public opinion against the slave trade.

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Where is the National Horseracing Museum located?

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Newmarket, Suffolk

82
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Who was a famous Art Deco ceramic designer?

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Britain has produced many great designers, from Thomas Chippendale (who designed furniture in the 18th century) to Clarice Cliff (who designed Art Deco ceramics) to Sir Terence Conran (a 20th-century interior designer).

83
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Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords?

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Life peers are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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What was the first war to be extensively covered by the media?

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The Crimean War was the first war to be extensively covered by the media through news stories and photographs.

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Which of the following monuments is located in Wiltshire?

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Stonehenge stands in what is now the English county of Wiltshire.

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When was England ruled by a republic and not by a monarch?

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When Charles I was executed, England declared itself a republic, called the Commonwealth. It no longer had a monarch.

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Who fought in the English Civil war of 1642?

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The Civil war between the king and Parliament began in 1642. The country split into those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads).

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What was the religion of the Puritans?

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The Puritans were a group of Protestants who advocated strict and simple religious doctrine and worship.

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What is the name of Irish people who favoured complete independence from the UK in the 19th century?

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The Irish Nationalist movement had grown strongly through the 19th century. Some, such as the Fenians, favoured complete independence.

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What is the minimum age required to drive a motorcycle?

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In the UK, you must be at least 17 years to drive a car or motorcycle and you must have a driving licence to drive on public roads.

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When did Ireland become a republic?

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Ireland became a republic in 1949.

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When was the Magna Carta created?

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The Magna Carta was created in 1215.

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