1. Where was William Shakespeare born?

2. Which TWO islands are closely linked to the UK but are not part of it?

3. Who gave Henry VIII the son he wanted, Edward?

4. The Middle Ages or medieval times relate to the time that goes from the period after the Norman Conquest until the year:

5. Who is the heir to the throne of the UK?

6. Which flower is associated with Wales?

7. What was the nickname given to the Scottish poet Robert Burns?

8. When was Ireland divided into two countries?

9. Which of the following is NOT a city of the UK?

10. When is Bonfire Night celebrated?

11. What is the name of the event that refers to the 6 June 1944 when Allied Forces landed in Normandy aiming to attack Hitler’s forces in Western Europe during World War II?

12. In the UK, many people continue to visit the countryside for holidays and for leisure activities such as walking, camping and fishing:

13. What is the name of the building where the Northern Ireland Assembly meet?

14. Which British Prime Minister led the Conservative government from 1979 to 1990?

15. Which of the following civilisations is known for having built roads and public buildings, creating a structure of law and having introduced new plants and animals in Britain?

16. How often does the Edinburgh Festival take place?

17. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Commonwealth?

18. What marked the beginning of what is called ‘constitutional monarchy’?

19. What name is given to the day that marks the end of the Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month?

20. Who is the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed?

21. Who makes the decisions on government policies in the UK?

22. Where does the most famous sailing event in the UK take place?

23. How often is the electoral register updated?

24. What do you need to drive a car in the UK?