1. When did Henry VIII die?

2. Which of the following lines from Shakespeare’s plays and poems is often still quoted?

3. Which TWO of the following are fundamental principles of British life?

4. What is the capital city of the UK?

5. Which of the following statements about Mary, Queen of Scotland, is NOT true?

6. When did Ireland become unified with England, Wales and Scotland?

7. What is Hogmanay?

8. The devolved administrations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have their own civil service:

9. On Remembrance Day, there is a two-minute silence at 11 AM to commemorate those who died fighting during the First World War.

10. What is the distance between the north coast of Scotland and the south-west corner of England?

11. Who was Henry Purcell?

12. How are life peers appointed?

13. Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?

14. Who proposed that enemy aircrafts could be detected by radio waves and is responsible for the development of the radar?

15. During Halloween people carve lanterns out of ______ and put a candle inside of them.

16. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 18, the case will be heard in a Youth Court:

17. The Prime Minister appoints about 40 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments.

18. Royal Ascot is a four-day horse race meeting in Berkshire attended by members of the Royal Family:

19. Who sat at the House of Lords during the Middle Ages?

20. Which of the following statements regarding Scottish television is TRUE?

21. Where does the biggest and most well-known Fringe Festival take place?

22. The UN was set up after the First World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security:

23. Which of the following countries was NOT part of the Central Powers during the First World War?

24. What is played at important national occasions and at events attended by the King or the Royal Family?