Life in the uk Flashcards
(381 cards)
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Which charity works to preserve important buildings?
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The national trust
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When is St David’s day?
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1st march
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What created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland?
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The Act of union of 1800
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The UK government hasn’t used the power to suspend the Northern Ireland Assembly. True of false ?
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False
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Where was Robert Burns from?
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Scotland - Scottish poet
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Which flower is associated with England?
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Rose
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Which flag has a white cross on a blue background?
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Scottish
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Who was the first Briton to win the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 meters?
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Mo Farah
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What Palace was a cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London, England, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851?
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Crystal Palace
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Who was Queen Elizabeth II married to?
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prince Philip
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Which of these UK landmarks is in Wales?
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Snowdonia
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Who appoints “Life peers”?
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The monarch
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Roast beef is a traditional food of which country?
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England
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When did the first Christian communities appear in Britain?
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3rd and 4th centuries
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Who built the Tower of London?
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William the conqueror
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Which TWO are British Overseas territories?
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- The Falkland Islands
- St Helena
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famous classical music event in the UK?
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The Proms
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What did the Chartists campaign for?
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The right to vote for the working class
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Where is the Cenotaph located?
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Whitehall in London
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How long did the Romans stay in Britain?
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400 years
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Hadrian’s Wall is a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site. true or false ?
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True
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Who won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games?
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Sir Steve Redgrave
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What is the money limit for the small claims procedure in England and Wales?
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£10,000
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What does the TV licence money pay for?
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The BBC
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What was the population of the UK in 1901?
40 million
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Who invented the World Wide Web?
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
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What is known as Lent?
The 40 days before Easter
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How old is the Elizabeth Tower (sometimes called Big Ben)?
Over 150
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What is the Church of England known as in Scotland and the US?
The Episcopal Church (protestant church)
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Where does the Prime Minister reside?
10 Downing Street
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What is the monarch’s ceremonial role?
Opening a parliamentary session
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Who became Prime Minister during WWII?
Winston Churchill
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When did people learn how to make bronze?
4,000 years ago
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What must the police officer tell you if you get arrested?
The reason for your arrest
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Where does the Fringe take place?
Edinburgh
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Who mapped the coast of Australia?
James Cook
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What did the “Bill of Rights” confirm?
Parliament's increased power and limits of kings power.
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When do pubs usually open?
11:00 AM. 12:00 PM on Sunday.
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Who was Henry Purcell?
A musician
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Where in Scotland is known as the home of golf?
St Andrews
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Where did the people of the Bronze Age bury their dead?
Round barrows
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What is the system that automatically deducts tax called?
PAYE
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Where did the ancestors of the first farmers come from?
South-East Europe
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Who developed important Human Nature ideas?
David Hume
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What language did the Iron Age people speak?
Celtic
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garden is located in Wales?
Bodnant Garden
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Who designed the new St Paul Cathedral?
Sir Christopher Wren - after previous on destroyed in great fire in 1666
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Where was Florence Nightingale born?
italy in 1820
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What percentage of the population has a grandparent born outside of the UK?
10%
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Which of these venues is located in Scotland?
SECC
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Which country’s flag is not part of the Union Flag?
Wales
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Who became one of the most popular monarchs in the 16th century?
Elizabeth I
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Under which king did the people unite to defeat the Vikings?
King Alfred the Great
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When is Boxing Day?
The day after Christmas Day
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Where did the engineers come from in the middle ages?
Germany
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How often are the General Elections held?
Every 5 years
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Who won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?
Dame Kelly Holmes
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Which style of architecture became popular in the 19th century?
Gothic
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Which countries are in Great Britain?
England, Wales, Scotland
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Who is the head of the Church of England?
The Monarch
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When did the Roman army leave Britain?
AD410
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What proportion of the population died because of the Black Death?
One third
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When did the WWI begin?
1914
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Who was one of the founders of England’s naval tradition?
Sir Francis Drake
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What marked the beginning of “constitutional monarchy”?
The Glorious Revolution
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What did Henry VII do?
Reduced the power of the nobles
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Who sat in the House of Lords in the middle ages?
The nobility and great landowners
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Who can get a 50% discount on their TV licence?
Blind people
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Who was the first woman Prime Minister?
Margaret Thatcher
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What is the official report that contains everything said in Parliament called?
Hansard
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When is Halloween celebrated?
31ST October
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Where can you find the ship HMS Victory now?
Portsmouth
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When did Ireland split into 2 countries?
1922
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Who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo?
The Duke of Wellington
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Which charities works with children?
NSPCC
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Which operas were written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
HMS Pinafore and The Mikado
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What percentage of the UK population is Sikh?
1%
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When did the Enlightenment happen?
18th century
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What does the UK offer to its residents?
Freedom of belief and religion
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examples of words that comes from the Viking language?
Grimsby and Scunthorpe
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Who is responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence?
Secretary of State
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What is the National Anthem of the UK?
God save the king/queen
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For how long did England remain a republic?
11 years
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Where are the most serious civil cases heard in England and Wales?
High court
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What did the first farmers build in Britain?
Houses and Monuments
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Which of these are ‘Crown Dependencies’?
The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
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What is the judiciary responsible for?
Interpreting the law
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Where is Loch Lomond located?
Scotland
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Where does the UK government sit?
Westminister
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Where did the supporters of Charles Edward Stuart come from?
Highlands
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How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776?
13
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Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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Which languages were the basis of modern English?
Norman French and Anglo Saxon
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How many members does The Northern Ireland Assembly have?
90
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when was the Northern Ireland assembly established ?
after the Belfast Agreement (or Good Friday Agreement) in 1998
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Where was one of the Anglo Saxon kings buried with treasure and armour?
Suffolk
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events is the bombing of English cities by the Germans?
the blitz
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When were films first shown in the UK?
1896
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How often do the ministers meet to discuss important issues?
Weekly
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not a music festival?
The fringe - mainly theatres and comedy performances
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What’s the age requirement to drink wine with a meal with someone over 18?
16
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When did the UK join the EEC?
1973
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Who was the Prime Minister during 1945-1951?
Clement Attlee
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When did the Habeas Corpus Act become law?
1679
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what is the Habeas Corpus Act?
Habeas corpus is Latin for ‘you must present the person in court’.
The Act guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully. Every prisoner has a right to a court hearing.
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When was the first coin in Britain made?
The Iron Age
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Who established the Church of England?
Henry VIII
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What helped the progress of the industrial revolution?
Steam power
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When did the “Battle of Agincourt” take place?
1415
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Who is currently the Head of State of the UK?
King Charles III
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What is the Turner Prize given for?
Art
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When were the women given the right to vote at the same age as men?
1928
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What did the Statute of Rhuddlan do?
Annexed Wales to England
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What happens if an MP dies or resigns?
A byelection is held
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When did the BBC start the first radio broadcast?
1922
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What percentage of the total population lives in Wales?
5%
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Which party did Margaret Thatcher belong to?
Conservative
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Who wrote “The Lord of the Rings”?
JRR Tolkien
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Who was the first Danish King?
Cnut also 'Canute'
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What did the Romans introduce to Britain?
new plants and animals
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What was the estimated population of the British Empire?
400 million
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Who is a Patron St of Scotland?
St Andrew
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What is the period after the Norman Conquest up until 1485 called?
The Middle Ages
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What does the Turner Prize celebrate?
Contemporary Art
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Who was the first man to be called the ‘Prime Minister’?
Sir Robert Walpole
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Where can you get help if you can’t afford to pay a vet?
Charities
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Who ordered to write the Book of Common Prayer?
Edward VI
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What is the official name of the country?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Where is the Millennium Stadium located?
cardiff
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Who won the Wars of the Roses?
House of Lancaster
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How many member states does the Commonwealth have?
56
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When did England win the World Cup?
1966
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When did English become the official language for documents?
1400
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Who set up the first formal anti-slavery campaigns?
The Quakers
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When did the Parliament begin developing into the institution it is now?
During the Middle Ages
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Who invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982?
Argentina
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What can schools do to raise money?
Organise events
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When did the Glorious Revolution happen?
1688
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How long does it take to give blood?
1 hour
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Why was Mary known as “Bloody Mary”?
She persecuted Protestants
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What does the “R” Plate stand for?
Restricted driver
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How long is Hannukah celebrated for?
8 days
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What is known as the Bessemer process?
Production of steel
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How many members does a jury have in Scotland?
15
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Where did Charles II hide to escape from Cromwell’s army?
In an oak tree
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What is the British Constitution often described as?
Unwritten
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Who is able to change the Prime Minister during his/her term?
The Governing Party - (if the MPs in the governing party decide to do so, or if he or she wishes to resign)
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Which clan was killed because of not taking an oath?
The MacDonalds of Glencoe
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How many Houses did the Scottish Parliament have in the middle ages?
3
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Which organization looks after the Edinburgh Castle?
Historic Scotland
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Where is the best preserved prehistoric village “Skara Brae on Orkney” located?
Scotland
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How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic Games?
3
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What percentage of the work force are women?
50%
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British Overseas Territories?
St Helena and Falkland Islands
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Who discovered Insulin?
John MacLeod
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Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
London
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How long is the Bayeux Tapestry?
70m
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What was the purpose of the Corn Laws in 1846?
To prevent the import of cheap grain
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When did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?
1588
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How many member states does the UN have?
190
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When did the English Civil war begin?
1642
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Which party formed the government in 2010?
It was a coalition
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What did the Chartists campaign for?
Every man to have a vote
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Who lost a lot of their power after the Battle of Culloden in 1746?
The clans
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Which of these venues is located in Greenwich?
The O2
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Which country invented Cricket?
England
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What medal was introduced during the Crimean War?
The Victoria Cross
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Why is it called ‘The Glorious Revolution’?
Because there was no fighting
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Who designed the Cenotaph (war memorials)?
Sir Edwin Lutyens
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Which country(s) did Britain fight against during the Battle of Trafalgar?
Spain and France
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What is the day before Lent called?
Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day.
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Who is responsible for crime and immigration?
Home Secretary
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What is the “King James” Bible?
A new translation into English
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What is the Church of England usually known as in other countries?
The Anglican Church
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What organisations try to influence government policy?
Pressure and lobby groups
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Who were the first people to start living in Britain?
Hunter-gatherers
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Who became the first Briton to win the Tour de France?
Bradley Wiggins
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Which Scottish poet wrote “The Bruce”?
John Barbour
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Where did the Vikings come from?
Norway and Denmark
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What event is known as the evacuation of 300,000 people from the beaches?
The Dunkirk spirit
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Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?
A shamrock
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flower associated with northern island , England , Scotland , wales
shamrock, rose, thistle, daffodil
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Where are the youth cases heard in Scotland?
There is a Children's Hearings System
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Where does the Scottish Grand National take place?
Ayr
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What is the main purpose of the Opposition?
To challenge the government
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When did the UK leave the EU following the Brexit Vote?
2020
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Which is an example of a Civil Offence?
Discrimination in the workplace
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What programme helps teenagers develop their skills?
The National Citizen Service
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Who first introduced James Bond?
Ian Fleming
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How often do you have to take the MOT test for an old vehicle?
Every year
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Who tried to arrest 5 parliamentary leaders from the House of Commons?
Charles I
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What treaty was signed in 1707?
The Act of Union (-> creation kingdom of great Britain )
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Who led the Labour Government from 2007 to 2010?
Gordon Brown
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Who developed a radar?
Sir Robert Watson-Watt
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When did Scotland abolish the authority of the Pope?
1560
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What information about you is asked at the polling station?
Your name and address
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What service can you use to find a lawyer or a solicitor?
The Citizens Advice Bureau
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What celebrates the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-FitrWho developed a radar?
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What UK landmark was voted as Britain’s favourite view?
The Lake District
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What were the refugees that came from France called?
Huguenots
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What type of painter was Joseph Turner?
Landscape
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Where can you find Boudicca, the Queen of the Iceni statue?
London
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When was the Magna Carta established?
1215
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When did the “Battle of the Boyne” happen?
1690
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When is the Bonfire Night celebrated?
5th Nov
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When did Britain become separated from the continent?
10,000 years ago
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What was the main crop in Ireland in the 19th century?
Potato
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st Georges day
23 April, England
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What was the population of the UK in 1998?
57 million
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St David's day
1 march, Wales
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When is St Patrick’s day?
17th of March, Northern island
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What is the Mercury Music Prize awarded for?
The best album from the UK and Ireland
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st Andrews day
20 nov, Scotland
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Which British TV shows are popular in the UK now?
Coronation Street
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When did Queen Victoria become queen?
1837
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What was build as part of the UK’s celebration of the new millennium?
The London Eye
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How is the New Year often called in Scotland?
Hogmanay
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Which of Henry VIII’s wives were executed?
Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard
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Who led a team to clone a mammal for the first time?
Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell
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How many ‘local authorities’ does the city of London have?
33
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What were the Canterbury Tales about?
The stories people told each other
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How old do you have to be to buy a lottery ticket or a scratch card?
18
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Who built the Hadrian’s Wall to keep out the Picts?
Emperor Hadrian
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Who is known as William the Conqueror?
William, the Duke of Normandy
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What is the ‘Divine Right of Kings’?
The King was Appointed by God
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Who is Andy Murray?
A Scottish tennis player
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How many years did Mary, the Queen of Scots spend in prison?
20
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When did the development of a free press happen?
1695
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How many times did Sir Jackie Stewart win the Formula 1 championship?
3
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What was the most important principle of the Enlightenment?
Freedom of religion and political views
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What is an example of the Middle Ages architecture?
The White Tower in the Tower of London
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What did the Magna Carta do?
Restricted King's power
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When was the Scottish Parliament established?
1999
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Which Castles are in use to this day?
Edinburgh and Windsor
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Where did the canal builders come from in the middle ages?
Holland
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When did Protestant ideas begin to spread?
16th century
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When did the first farmers arrive in Britain?
6000 years ago
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Where was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford upon Avon
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How long does Diwali normally last for?
5 days
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How many Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain between 1870-1914?
120,000
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Which General remains a controversial figure in Ireland?
Oliver Cromwell
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When did the Romans successfully invade Britain?
43AD
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Who was the “Iron Duke” that defeated the Emperor Napoleon?
Wellington
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What tells us about how people lived just after the Norman Conquest?
The Domesday book
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Who led the Scottish Army during the Battle of Bannockburn?
Robert the Bruce
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Which tribes invaded Britain after the Romans had left?
The Jutes and the Anglo-Saxons
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When was the Giant’s Causeway formed?
50 million years ago
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Which of the events is the landing of allied forces in Normandy?
D-Day
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What happens at 11:00 on the Remembrance Day?
2 mins silence
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When were women given the right to vote at the age of 18?
1969
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What university did Isaac Newton attend?
Cambridge
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Which of these is known as West End in London?
Theatreland
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When did many Scottish people leave for North America? (highland clearances)
19th century
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During Slave trade, where did slaves primarily come from?
West Africa
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What is the country house owned by the Prime Minister called?
Chequers
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Which of the devolved administrations has been suspended a few times?
Northern Ireland Assembly
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What was the Spanish Armada?
A large fleet of ships
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Which movement campaigned for the women’s rights?
suffragettes
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Who developed important Economics ideas?
Adam Smith
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What is the longest distance on the mainland in the UK?
870 miles
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Which of these was a British plane in WWII?
Hurricane
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Which is not a Protestant Christian group?
catholics
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Where did many of the Viking settle after they got defeated?
Danelaw
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What was encouraged to develop the UK economy in 1950?
immigration
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What is the maximum fine if you watch TV without a valid TV licence?
£1000
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What is the most famous rugby tournament?
The Six Nations Championship
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How many years did Charles I try to rule without Parliament?
11
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Where is the Eden Project located?
Cornwall
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What percentage of the total population lives in Scotland?
8%
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Haggis is a traditional food of which country?
Scotland
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What yearly event happens between Oxford and Cambridge Universities?
A rowing race
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What does the York Minster have?
Stained Glass
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What do many theatres in the UK produce at Christmas time?
A pantomime
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Who is responsible for the economy?
Chancellor of the Exchequer
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Home Secretary
responsible for crime, policing and immigration
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Foreign secretary
responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries
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Secretaries of State
responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence.
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most important house in Britain ?
House of Commons
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When were the last Welsh rebellions defeated?
15 th century
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What tools did the Bronze age people introduce?
Ornaments and weapons
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Who is Sir Chris Hoy?
A Scottish cyclist
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word is based on Norman words?
Park
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As per 2021 survey, what percentage of Wales and England identified as Muslim?
6%
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What was ‘Shampooing’ when it was first introduced?
The Indian art of head massage
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When was the time of growing patriotism?
The elizabethan period
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Anglo-Saxon poem?
Beowulf
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How many colonies were granted independence in 1947?
9 (including India, Pakistan and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).)
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How many AMs does the Welsh government have?
60
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What county does Stonehenge stand in?
Wiltshire
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Who appoints the local Chief Constable?
Police and Crime Commissioners
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What was the purpose of the Emancipation Act 1833?
Abolish slavery in the British Empire
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How many National Parks are there in the UK?
15
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Which was the last successful invasion of Britain?
The Norman conquest
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