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Life in the UK Test

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Life in the UK Test

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1. Who were the first people to arrive in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?

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When did Britain become permanently separated from the continent by the Channel?

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3. The Commonwealth has no power over its members and it cannot suspend their membership:

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4. Which of the following statements regarding the Black Death is NOT true?

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5. Who was reigning in England when Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales?

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6. The Elizabethan period is known for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially for the plays and poems of which playwright?

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7. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?

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8. Which TWO of the following are environmental charities?

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9. Which flag has a diagonal red cross on a white ground?

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10. Where is the city of Swansea located?

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11. When is Christmas Eve celebrated?

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12. Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the rowing category?

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13. What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London?

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14. Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?

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15. What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)?

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16. When did the Wars of the Roses start?

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17. How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?

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18. What does the term ‘coalition’ refer to?

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19. The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

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20. Pool and darts are traditional pub games.

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21. When did the UK formally leave the European Union?

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22. What is the minimum age requirement in the UK to drink wine or beer with a meal provided you are with someone over 18?

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23. Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?

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24. Civil servants cannot stand for public office:

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1. Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?

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2. Which court deals with the most serious cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

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3. What is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to the Stone Age?

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4. When was the National Trust founded?

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5. After the Black Death, new social classes appeared in England, including owners of large areas of land known as:

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6. Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of which King?

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7. Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?

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8. Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?

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9. Who is married to the King of the United Kingdom?

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10. By what TWO other names is the Church of England known?

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11. Who was the first British Prime Minister?

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12. What day does Lent start?

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13. How old do you need to be to apply for a free TV licence?

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14. What time do pubs usually open on Sundays in the UK?

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15. What is the official home of the Prime Minister?

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16. When did the Conservative government called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union?

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17. Which British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?

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18. What percentage of the total British population is located in England alone?

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19. What was the population of the UK in 2010?

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20. Which court deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in England and Wales?

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21. What is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet?

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22. Which flower is associated with England?

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23. Who was Robert Burns?

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24. In which period did British Film studios flourish?

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1. What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

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2. What name is given to the day when people play jokes on each other until midday?

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

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4. When did the First World War end?

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5. What are Welsh cakes made of?

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6. Where is the London Eye situated?

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7. What is the relationship between the monarch and the government?

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8. The UK is a ‘constitutional monarchy’:

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9. What do you need to apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK (Choose TWO options)?

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10. Which British scientist was awarded a Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of the DNA molecule?

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11. Who established the Church of England?

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12. When does Lent take place?

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13. Which of the following national galleries is NOT located in London?

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14. How much can you be fined if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence?

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15. How old is the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London, also known as ‘Big Ben’?

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16. The UK was a full member of the European Union but did not use the Euro currency.

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17. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is a group of European and North American countries that was created with which TWO purposes:

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18. The small claims procedure is used in England and Wales for minor disputes for:

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19. What name is given to the period in the 18th century when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed?

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20. What is the meaning of ‘Magna Carta’?

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21. When did the Wars of the Roses end?

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22. Which of the following is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer?

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23. In which British university did Isaac Newton study?

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24. Who invaded England after the Romans?

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1. When did people learn to make bronze?

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2. When is the Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah normally celebrated?

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3. What musical award is given during the Mercury Music Prize?

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4. Who was Boudicca?

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5. Which TWO of the following water sports are popular in the UK?

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6. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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7. In the UK, what should dogs wear in public places?

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8. Where do UK residents need to register their car or motorcycle?

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9. Popular social networking websites in the UK include:

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10. According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Muslim?

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11. How often are elections held for the Welsh government?

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12. Who was the British Minister after Margaret Thatcher?

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13. What name is given to the person appointed by local authorities to be the ceremonial leader of a particular council?

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14. What is the meaning of the term ‘first past the post’?

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15. Who defeated Emperor Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?

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16. Which court deals with the MOST serious cases in Scotland, such as murder?

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17. What was the symbol of the House of Tudor?

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18. What animal is represented in the Welsh flag?

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19. Which famous economist developed ideas about economics during the 18th century and which are still referred to today?

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20. Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth?

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21. What time do pubs usually open during the week?

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22. In which TWO movie categories does Britain continue to be particularly strong at?

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23. Which British artist was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenarios?

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24. During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?

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1. How old do you need to be to be able to play the National Lottery?

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2. Where is the five-day race meeting attended by members of the Royal Family and known as Royal Ascot celebrated?

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3. Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?

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4. Who wrote ‘The Lord of the Rings’?

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5. Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

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6. What name is given to the tombs where people buried their dead during the Bronze Age?

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7. The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on:

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8. According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Buddhist?

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9. In which category did Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean win gold medals at the Olympic Games in 1984?

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10. What is the first verse of the National Anthem of the UK ‘God save the King’?

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11. Which of the following is NOT a British invention of the 20th century?

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12. Which British Prime Minister was famous for the speech ‘I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat’?

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13. Which of the following countries did NOT belong to the Allies during World War I?

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14. Which TWO of the following charities work with homeless people?

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15. Which flower is associated with Scotland?

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16. What is the money from TV licences used for?

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17. Members of the Welsh government are elected every four years on the basis of:

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18. What is the Commonwealth?

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19. Which famous architect designed St Paul’s Cathedral after it was destroyed by a fire in 1666?

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20. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of life in the UK?

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21. Which of the following countries belongs to the Commonwealth?

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22. Who has to pay national insurance contributions in the UK?

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23. A good way to support your local community is to shop for products locally.

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24. Where is the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service known as Cenotaph located?

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1. Which of the following territories does not belong to Great Britain?

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2. Who was the first Briton to win the ‘Tour de France’?

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3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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4. How old do you need to be to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?

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5. What do Ian McEwan, Hilary Mantel and Julian Barnes have in common?

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6. In Northern Ireland members of the Legislative Assembly are elected on the basis of:

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7. How can MPs be contacted (choose TWO options)?

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8. What did the’Bill of Rights’ confirm in 1689?

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9. Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge located over the Avon George?

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10. Does Britain have a written constitution?

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11. What was the estimated population of the British Empire during the Victorian period?

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12. Which of the following countries was NOT part of the Allied Powers during the First World War?

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13. How many times have the Olympic Games been hosted in the UK?

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14. When were films first shown publicly in the UK?

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15. What is the name of the building where the Welsh government members meet?

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16. Where is the city of Southampton located?

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17. When did the First World War finish?

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18. Florence Nightingale was known for her work on:

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19. Which Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire in 1833?

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20. How long does Diwali last for?

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21. Who became King of Britain when Queen Anne died in 1714?

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22. What was the population of the UK in 2005?

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23. When did the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ become law?

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24. Who discovered the penicillin in 1928?

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1. During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did glass manufacturers come from?

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2. Where can people facing domestic violence get help from?

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3. Which American President worked closely with Margaret Thatcher?

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4. People might be taken to court if they owe money to someone.

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5. Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

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

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7. What is tested with a driving test (choose TWO options)?

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8. What is the role of the Speaker?

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9. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Youth Courts?

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10. Which TWO films were directed by David Lean?

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11. Which of the following venues is located in Glasgow?

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12. How many British casualties were recorded during the first day of the British attack of the Somme in July 1916 during the First World War?

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13. The Welsh dragon on the Welsh flag does not appear on the Union Flag because, when the first Union Flag was created in 1606 from the flags of Scotland and England, the Principality of Wales was already untied with England:

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14. Which two countries developed the ‘Concorde’ aircraft?

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15. What was the population of the UK in 1801?

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16. Where is there UK geographically located?

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17. What is the main function of the Council of Europe?

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18. Sir Alfred Hitchcock was an important British film director

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19. Which Scottish physician and researcher co-discovered the insulin used to treat diabetes?

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20. Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?

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21. When is St George’s Day, patron of England?

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22. Which TWO of the following responsibilities will you have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?

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23. Which TWO of the following social laws were liberalised during the ‘Swinging Sixties’?

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24. Who was the mother of Elizabeth I?

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1. Who was the first wife of Henry VIII?

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2. Which of the following flags is not represented in the union flag?

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3. When does the Edinburgh Festival take place?

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4. When did ‘the Concorde’ aircraft fly for the first time?

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5. By which other name is the Conservative Party also known as?

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6. When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time?

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7. What is the opposition?

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8. Which two languages combined form the basis of the English language?

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9. Which THREE of the following are known to be main parts of the British government?

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10. When did Adolf Hitler come to power in Germany?

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11. Who invented the hovercraft?

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12. Which court deals with serious criminal offences in Wales?

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13. What is the minimum age requirement to buy alcohol in a pub or night club in the UK?

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14. What is the coin with the highest value in the UK?

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15. When were Protection Orders to protect a person from being forced into a marriage introduced in Scotland?

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16. Which TWO of the following are famous horse racing events in the UK?

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17. Which of the following events relates to the German bombing of London and other British cities at night time during the World War II?

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18. Who wrote an oratorio called ‘Messiah’, which is regularly sung by choirs at Easter time?

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19. When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?

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20. Which of the following is England’s largest national park?

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21. Which of the following social changes took place during the ‘Swinging Sixties’?

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22. Where was Emmeline Pankhurst born?

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23. Which of the following is a traditional English food?

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24. What are pantomimes based on?

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1. What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?

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2. What name is given to the Church of England in Scotland and the United States?

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3. Who directed the movie ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ in 1994?

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4. What was the population of the UK in 1951?

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5. Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali?

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6. Which of the following statements is true?

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7. In Northern Ireland, a newly qualified driver must display an R plate for one year after passing the test.

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8. When did Emmeline Pankhurst set up the women’s Franchise League, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women?

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9. How many ski centres are there in Scotland?

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10. The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in the House of Commons but not in the House of Lords:

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11. Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?

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12. Which of the following is a British invention of the 20th century?

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13. Churchill was the son of a politician and, before becoming a Conservative MP in 1900, was a soldier and journalist.

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14. During the 17th century there were two main groups in Parliament, which were known as:

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15. Where is the ‘Eden Project’ located?

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16. When was the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) established?

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17. Which of the following is a traditional food from Northern Ireland?

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18. Who is the author of the murder mystery play ‘The Mousetrap’?

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19. Under which Act was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland created?

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20. When was the voting age reduced to 18 for men and women?

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21. When is April Fool’s Day?

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22. Where is the city of Bradford located?

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23. Which flag comprises a red cross on a white ground?

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24. When did the first farmers arrive in Britain?

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1. In which English county is the monument of Stonehenge located?

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2. What is the best-known work from Robert Burns?

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3. Which of the following crosses does NOT form part of the Union Flag?

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4. What day is Halloween celebrated?

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5. Who was the first British distance runner to win a gold medal in the Olympic games in the 10,000 metres?

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6. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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7. Light-hearted plays with music and comedy, which are enjoyed by family audiences and based on fairy stories are known as:

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8. What British actor was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays?

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9. Who built the Tower of London after becoming king in 1066?

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10. Who succeeded David Cameron as Prime Minister after the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union?

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11. Who composed a suite of pieces themed around the planets and the solar system called ‘The Planets’?

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12. What was the population of the UK in 1998?

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13. Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons?

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14. What characterises the British constitution?

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15. How old was Queen Victoria when she became Queen in 1837?

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16. When did the First World War start?

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17. Who forms the judiciary?

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18. Which of the following is a musical venue located in London?

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19. Who directed the movie ‘The Killing Fields’ in 1984?

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20. Which TWO of the following castles are located in Scotland?

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21. Which battle signified the end of the Wars of the Roses?

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22. Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?

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23. If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election, which is known as:

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24. A person who has not paid enough National Insurance contributions will not be able to receive certain contributory benefits including (choose TWO options):

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1. Who succeeded Theresa May as Prime Minister on the 24th July 2019?

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2. What name is given to the period of rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries?

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3. During the slave trade, slaves were taken from West Africa to America and the Caribbean to work on tobacco and sugar plantations.

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4. Who was responsible for the construction of the Great Western Railway?

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5. In which of the following areas has the Senedd the power to make laws (choose four answers)?

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6. How many members comprise the UN Security Council?

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7. Which TWO of the following forts form part of Hadrian’s Wall?

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8. Members of the Welsh government can speak in either English or Welsh, but all of the Senedd’s publications have to be in English:

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9. Why did Elizabeth I keep her cousin Mary prisoner for 20 years?

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10. What was the name of the first cloned mammal?

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11. Who is responsible for the creation of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms?

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12. Who became Prime Minister of the UK in May 1940?

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13. Members of the House of Lords may stand for election to the House of Commons and are eligible for all public offices:

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14. What can you find at the ‘Eden Project’?

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15. What TWO names are given to the people who give tours at the Tower of London?

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16. Which of the following is a traditional Scottish food?

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17. How often do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?

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18. When is Valentine’s Day?

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19. When is St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland?

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20. What does the term ‘PDSA’ stand for?

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21. Which of the following TWO islands are ‘Crown dependencies’?

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22. When did English settlers begin to colonise the eastern coast of America?

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23. When did the Black Death come to England?

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24. What is the name of the annual event that gives awards in a range of musical categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist?

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1. What name is given to the elected members of the Welsh government?

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2. How often do the ministers that form the Cabinet meet to make important decisions about government policy?

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3. How many Welsh-language channels are there in Wales?

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4. What is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London?

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5. How many countries are members of the United Nations?

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6. Which of the following statements is true?

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7. What is the system by which the income tax is automatically taken from the employee’s income by their employer and paid directly to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)?

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8. How many British casualties were recorded during the First World War?

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9. Why did Henry VIII decide to divorce Catherine of Aragon?

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10. How many local authorities are there in London?

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11. When did British combat troops leave Iraq?

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12. Where is the Parliament of the UK?

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13. Which of the following is a criminal offence?

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14. Who used a system of land ownership known as feudalism?

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15. The line ‘all the world’s a stage’ belongs to which of the following plays or poems written by William Shakespeare?

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16. During the times of Elizabeth I, English settlers began to colonise:

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17. In which city is the Welsh government building, also known as Senedd, located?

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18. What architectural style became popular in the 19th century?

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19. Which of the following gardens is NOT located in England?

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20. Which TWO families started a civil war to decide who should be king of England in 1455?

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21. Who was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar?

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22. Which court deals with serious criminal offences in Northern Ireland?

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23. Which political party does the Speaker represent?

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24. When was the Scottish Parliament formed?

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1. What characterised the Bronze Age?

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2. What name is given to the elected members of the Scottish Parliament?

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3. Which game do people usually play at Halloween?

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4. The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries located in:

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5. What is the most well-known gallery in Wales?

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6. The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for the best fiction novel written by an author from:

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7. Which of the following statements regarding Gaelic language is TRUE?

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8. Participation in community life is a fundamental principle of British life.

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9. How many British citizens left the country between 1853 and 1913?

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10. Where was the main Olympic site for the 2012 Games?

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11. Who forms the shadow cabinet?

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12. Who directed the movie ‘Brief Encounter’ in 1945?

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13. Who was the leader of the English Republic?

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14. According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Hindu?

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15. People in the UK have to pay tax on any earnings from (choose THREE options)?

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16. How many devolved administrations are there in the UK?

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17. Who is responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly?

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18. How often do people who are 70 years old or over need to renew their driving licence?

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19. Where was Margaret Thatcher born?

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20. Where are the Welsh government and the Senedd based?

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21. Jenson Button is a famous:

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22. Who introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan by which Wales was annexed to the Crown of England in 1284?

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23. When was the Brexit referendum held?

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24. In the UK, alcohol cannot be sold to anyone under the age of:

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1. Who was known as the Iron Duke?

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2. Who appoints the members of the Cabinet?

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3. Which of the following is NOT a British invention?

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4. When did Argentina invade the Falklands Islands?

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5. Which of the following statements is true?

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6. When is Boxing Day?

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7. According to 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Sikh?

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8. Which court usually deals with serious criminal cases in Scotland?

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9. Which of the following are British overseas territories?

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10. When did Alexander Fleming win the Nobel Prize in medicine for the discovery of the penicillin?

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11. What is Sir Jackie Stewart famous for?

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12. The decade of the 1960s was a period of significant social change, when there was growth in British fashion, cinema and popular music:

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13. When did Britain and France develop the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner known as ‘The Concorde’?

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14. When was the United Nations set up?

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15. Where can you find copies of the ‘Hansard’?

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16. Which court normally deals with cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

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17. How old do you need to be to be able to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?

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18. Which flag has a diagonal white cross on a blue ground?

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19. How long do Muslims fast for during Ramadan?

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20. Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?

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21. Which was the first major railway built in Britain?

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22. In the 15th century, Henry Tudor, the leader of the House of Lancaster, became:

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23. How many senior MPs are appointed by the Prime Minister?

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24. Who won an Olympic gold medal in the pentathlon in 1972?

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1. What is the capital city of Wales?

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2. When did the Roman army leave Britain?

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3. Which of the following statements is true?

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4. Emmeline Pankhurst set up the women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women.

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5. The king is the head of state in the UK:

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6. How long did the First World War last for?

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7. Who was Henry VII?

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8. When were the Houses of Parliament built?

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9. How many volunteers work for the National Trust?

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10. What was the population of the UK in 1851?

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11. The line ‘a rose by any other name’ belongs to which of the following plays or poems written by William Shakespeare?

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12. Which religious community celebrates Vaisakhi?

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13. Which book written by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best-loved novel in 2003?

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14. The Senedd has 129 Senedd members.

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15. Which British scientist made important discoveries working with steam power?

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16. How can you visit the Northern Ireland Assembly (choose TWO options)?

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17. When was the first television broadcast made?

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18. For what sort of claims is the small claims procedure in Northern Ireland used for?

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19. How many Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain to escape prosecution between 1870 and 1914?

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20. Which Anglo-Saxon poem is about a hero’s battle against monsters and has been translated into modern English?

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21. Which of the following movies was directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935?

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22. When was the National Health System (NHS) established?

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23. The King has reigned since her mother’s death in 2022.

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24. What is the note with the highest value in the UK?

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1. Who was Prime Minister of Britain from 1721 to 1742?

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2. What is celebrated during Diwali?

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3. Who chairs the debates in the House of Commons?

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4. The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in a great piece of embroidery, which is known as:

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5. A woman who is violent towards her partner cannot be prosecuted in the UK:

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6. According to the 2011 census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Christian?

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7. Many MPs, SMs and MSPs hold regular local events where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them. These are known as:

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8. Which golf ‘Major’ tournament is hosted by a different golf course every year?

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9. Which act introduced the Forced Marriage Protection Orders for England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2008?

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10. Which of the following countries did NOT join the European Economic Community when it was first formed in 1957?

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11. How many members does the Northern Ireland assembly have?

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12. Which of the following civil laws include disputes between landlords and tenants over issues such as repairs and eviction?

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13. How can you visit the Scottish Parliament?

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14. Which of the following gardens is located in Wales?

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15. Who was reining in Britain when the British Empire became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people?

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16. Which of the following is NOT a duty of the police?

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17. The UK is not part of which of the following international institutions?

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18. Where is the National Gallery of Scotland located?

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19. Where are the ancestors of the first farmers to arrive in Britain believed to come from?

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20. What religion did Elizabeth I follow?

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21. Who directed the movie ‘Chariots of Fire’ in 1981?

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22. What do new citizens have to swear or affirm as part of the citizenship ceremony?

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23. In which TWO cases may a person who has been summoned to do jury service be exempted from doing it:

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24. What is the role of the shadow cabinet?

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1. Which hill fort from the Iron Age can be seen in the county of Dorset?

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2. On which of the following issues the Northern Ireland Assembly CANNOT make decisions?

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3. Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world in 1966/67?

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4. In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 20.

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5. Who led the group of Catholics who tried to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of the Parliament in 1605?

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6. What was the biggest source of employment in Britain before the 18th century?

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7. In which city is the Scottish Parliament building, also known as Holyrood, located?

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8. The UK continues to be a world leader in the development and manufacture of motor-sport technology:

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9. Why was the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ of 1679 an important piece of legislation?

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10. What British artist was awarded the Turner Prize?

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11. How many members has the Council of Europe?

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12. In the UK, Members of the Parliament (MPs) are elected on the basis of:

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13. Which of the following statements regarding television in Northern Ireland is TRUE?

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14. In the second half of the 19th century there was an important group of artists who painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. These were known as:

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15. The Muslim festival known as Eid ul Adha reminds Muslims of their own commitment to God:

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16. What was the population of the UK in 1901?

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17. People in the UK do NOT have to pay tax on:

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18. Which British scientist co-invented the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner?

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19. Which political party called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union?

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20. Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular area for walkers?

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21. When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?

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22. Which charity works for the preservation of buildings in England?

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23. What name is given to the new social classes that appeared after the Black Death plague and who owned large areas of land?

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24. Which of the following is a traditional Welsh food?

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1. Which of the following was one of the most famous battles of the Hundred Years War?

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2. During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did the engineers come from?

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

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4. Membership to the Commonwealth is compulsory for its members:

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5. How many verdicts are possible in trials in Scotland?

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6. How many wives did Henry VIII have?

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7. Which of the following charities works with sick animals?

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8. Which of the following is the responsibility of the Home Secretary?

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9. Which of the following sports can be traced as far back as the Roman times?

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10. When did the English become the preferred language of the royal court and Parliament?

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11. When is St Andrews Day, patron saint of Scotland?

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12. Which organisation has been organising ‘The Proms’ since 1927?

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13. Which of the following organisations has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, including the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms?

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14. Where is Snowdonia National Park located?

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15. What actions did Henry VII take after his victory in the Wars of the Roses?

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16. Which Court deals with the most serious civil cases in Scotland?

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17. The leader of the opposition leads his or her party in pointing out what they see as the government’s (choose TWO options):

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18. Who became Prime Minister of the UK in May 2010?

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19. The Reform Act of 1832 abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs.

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20. What is the minimum age requirement to drive a moped in the UK?

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21. Which of the following statements is true?

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22. How many countries formed the European Economic Community (EEC) when it was first created in 1957?

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23. Northern Ireland and Wales have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK. However, shop and businesses do not have to accept them:

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24. What is donated blood used for?

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1. How often are the general elections held in the UK?

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2. Where is the Grand National horse racing event celebrated?

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3. What was Charles Chaplin famous for?

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4. What was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England, known for?

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5. What percentage of the British population has a parent or grandparent born outside of the UK as a result of post-war immigration?

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6. When was the hovercraft invented?

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7. Who is the author of the famous play ‘Macbeth’?

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8. What animal was cloned by scientists Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell?

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

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10. Which of the following is NOT a function of the House of Lords?

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11. Which of the following is NOT a World Heritage Site?

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12. Which famous murder-mystery play has been running in the west end since 1952 and has had the longest initial run of any show in history?

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13. When was the Giant’s Causeway formed?

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14. Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world without stopping?

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15. What British writer created the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes?

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16. How can you visit the Senedd?

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17. How were Elizabeth I and ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ related?

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18. Choose the correct answer. The Middle Ages were:

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19. What does the NATO stand for?

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20. What characterised the people from the Bronze Age?

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21. Where is the National Horseracing Museum located?

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22. In which of the following matters the Scottish Parliament CANNOT legislate?

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23. Which of the following is a popular showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances and the biggest and most well-known festival that takes place during the Edinburgh Festival?

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24. Does Britain have a constitutional monarchy?

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1. Who defeated the French at the battle of Agincourt in 1415?

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2. Which is the most famous tennis tournament hosted in Britain and which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club?

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3. What is the minimum age required for a citizen to stand for public office?

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4. Who makes sure that the opposition has a guaranteed amount of time to debate issues which it chooses during political debates?

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5. Citizens of Liechtenstein can drive in the UK for as long as their driving license is valid:

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6. Which British Prime Minister nationalized major industries including coal and steel?

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7. Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

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8. What is the money raised from the Income Tax used for (choose THREE options)?

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9. What name is given to the clock tower at the Houses of Parliament in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012?

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10. When were the Forced Marriage Protection Orders introduced for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which aimed at protecting a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person in a forced marriage?

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11. Whose details are NOT listed in the Phone Book?

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12. Which of the following words comes from the Norman French?

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13. How are the official reports where the Parliament’s proceedings are published called?

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14. How many Senedd members does the Welsh government have?

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15. Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII, was a cousin of Anne Boleyn:

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16. Who deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in Scotland?

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17. What was the symbol of York during the Wars of the Roses?

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18. According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Jewish?

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19. During which movement the Parliament passed laws giving women the right to equal pay and made it illegal for employees to discriminate against women because of their gender:

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20. What name is given to the members of the House of Lords?

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21. Where can you find a statue of Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni and one of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans?

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22. Which of the following castles is located in Scotland?

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23. For how long was Britain a republic under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell?

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24. Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of:

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1. Which British explorer mapped the coast of Australia?

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2. How many members does a jury have in Scotland?

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3. Who can get a 50% discount on their TV licences?

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4. Which British city is famous for its celebration of Diwali?

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5. Which of the following British actresses has NOT won an Oscar?

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6. Which of the following sports has a long association with royalty?

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7. Hanukkah is a Jewish festival celebrated to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.

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8. How can you visit the Northern Ireland Assembly (choose TWO options)?

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9. Most citizens of the UK, the Irish republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public office, except for (choose THREE options):

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10. What were the main occupations of the people during the Iron Age?

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11. To look after yourself and your family is one of the responsibilities that you will have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK.

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12. When is the electoral register updated?

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13. Which of the following is the official church of the state?

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14. Where does the Scottish Parliament sit?

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15. Who became one of the most popular monarchs in English history, particularly after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada?

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16. What was the population of the UK in 1700?

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17. When did the ‘Concorde’ aircraft retired from service?

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18. When did the Allies defeat Germany marking the end of the Second World War?

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19. How many square miles does Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park cover?

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20. Which British athlete won 16 medals, including 11 gold medals, in races over five Paralympic Games?

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21. When is New Year’s Eve celebrated?

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22. What is the capital city of Scotland?

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23. What British sportsmen holds a number of English Test cricket records?

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24. During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did the weavers come from?

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1. What was the name of Sir Francis Drake’s ship and which was one of the first to sail around the world?

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2. To whom do new citizens have to swear or affirm loyalty as part of the citizenship ceremony?

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3. Why did Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves?

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4. How many Formula 1 Grand Prix events are held in the UK every year?

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5. How can you visit the UK Parliament (choose TWO options)?

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6. Forced marriage is where one or both parties do not or cannot give their consent to enter into the partnership:

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7. Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK and shops and businesses are obliged to accept them:

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8. How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments?

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9. Which TWO words come from the Viking language?

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10. Which of the following drugs is NOT illegal in the UK?

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11. How is the Speaker elected?

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12. Which TWO of the following are traditional British foods?

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13. When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time?

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14. Throughout the 1990s, Britain played a leading role in coalition forces involved in the liberation of Kuwait, following the Iraqi invasion in 1990, and the conflict in the former Republic of Yugoslavia:

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15. The ‘swinging sixties’ was a period of significant social change and it was known for its growth in:

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16. What is the name given to the system used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence in Scotland?

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17. Which prehistoric village located in northern Europe has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people live near the end of the Stone Age?

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18. During the Middle Ages, a Parliament was developed in Scotland, which had three Houses called Estates. These were:

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19. Which landscape architect designed grounds around country houses so that the landscape appeared to be natural, with grass, trees and lakes?

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20. Which of the following scientific discoveries helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution?

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21. What is the function of the UN Security Council?

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22. Who were the parents of Elizabeth I?

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23. The Isle of Man is a Crown dependency.

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24. Which of the following charities works for the prevention of cruelty to children?

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1. How old do you need to be to buy a lottery ticket or scratch card?

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2. Where was Catherine of Aragon (the first wife of Henry VIII) from?

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3. When did motor-car racing start in the UK?

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4. The Commonwealth is based on the core values of democracy, good government and the rule of law:

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5. How long does it take to donate blood?

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6. When did the post-war economic boom come to an end?

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7. During its government, Margaret Thatcher made structural changes to the economy through the privatisation of nationalised industries and imposed legal controls on trade union powers:

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8. Who sat at the House of Commons during the Middle Ages?

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9. Which of the following words come from the Anglo-Saxon language?

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10. Where do local authorities get funding from (choose TWO answers)?

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11. If you are self-employed:

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12. What name is given to the elected members of the Northern Ireland Assembly?

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13. How long does the Hanukkah celebration last for?

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14. Which of the following areas did the British Empire NOT cover during the Victorian period?

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15. What percentage of the total British population is located in Wales?

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16. Which senior MP is responsible for issues relating to crime, policing and immigration?

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17. Which British scientist led the development of the atomic bomb?

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18. Which of the following movies played an important role in boosting morale during the Second World War?

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19. After the Black Death, the growing wealth in the towns led to the development of a strong middle class:

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20. What was the ability of the Harrier jump jet aircraft?

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21. Who won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in heptathlon?

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22. What is the name of the annual cultural Welsh festival which includes music, dance, art and original performances largely in Welsh?

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23. What is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition?

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24. Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?

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1. How old was the Queen of Scotland, Mary Stuart, when she became queen?

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2. Where was the first tennis club founded?

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3. Which British playwright invented many common English words and had a great influence on the English language?

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4. In which city is the Northern Ireland Assembly building, also known as Stormont, located?

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5. What proportion of the population died as a result of the Black Death in England?

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6. Which famous poem tells the story of the knights at the court of King Arthur?

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7. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?

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8. Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?

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9. The longest distance on the mainland in the UK is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to a place in the south-west corner of England known as:

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10. Who wrote a famous series of poems about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage known as ‘The Canterbury Tales’?

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11. Which of the following categories is recognised at the Laurence Olivier Awards?

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12. In the UK, there is a National Lottery for which draws are made every day.

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13. Where is Europe’s longest dry ski slope located?

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14. Which TWO of Henry VIII’s wives were accused of taking lovers and executed?

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15. Who is the head of the state in the UK?

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16. What was the population of the UK in 1600?

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17. What name is given to the 31st of December in Scotland?

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18. In which of the following languages is the life in the UK test NOT available?

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19. Which two scientists were successful at cloning the first mammal, Dolly the sheep?

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20. When is the Sikh Vaisakhi festival celebrated?

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21. Who were the Pre-Raphaelites?

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22. When was St Pancras Station built?

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23. Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are elected on the basis of:

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24. Which TWO of the following soap operas are popular in the UK?

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1. What does the term ‘Hansard’ relate to?

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2. Who was the first king of the House of Tudor?

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3. What do Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Damon Hill have in common?

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4. According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of people said that they had no religion?

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5. During which period were the first coins produced in Britain?

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6. What other name is given to Diwali, the religious celebration that celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge?

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7. In Wales, the jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’ based of what they have heard:

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8. The Prime Minister has a country house outside London called:

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9. In which English county is Maiden Castle located?

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10. A National Insurance number does on its own prove to an employer that you have the right to work in the UK:

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11. Which of the following is a ceremonial role to be undertaken by the King?

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12. How long can you use your driving licence in the UK if you have a licence from another country?

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13. What British discovery was influential in the development of computer science and the modern-day computer? The Radar

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14. Which Court deals with the serious criminal offences in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

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15. Which famous philosopher developed ideas about human nature during the 18th century and that have continued to influence philosophers over the years?

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16. If you are arrested and taken to a police station, a police officer should:

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17. Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?

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18. What TWO names are given to the day before Lent?

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19. When did the ‘Concorde’ aircraft carry passengers for the first time?

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20. The UK is one of five permanent members of the Security Council:

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21. Which of the following landmarks is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain?

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22. Who wrote the music for the popular show Jesus Christ Superstar?

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23. Which one of the following four changes did the Chartists did NOT campaign for?

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24. Pantomimes are a British tradition that many theatres produce during:

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1. How many weeks does the orchestral classical music event known as ‘the Proms’ last for?

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2. When did King Charles III start reining?

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3. What did the Chartists campaign for?

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4. What is the name of the land formation consisting of columns made of volcanic lava located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland?

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5. Members of the public are not allowed in Youth Courts, and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media:

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6. A set of principles by which a country is governed and which includes all of the institutions that are responsible for running the country and how their power is kept in check is the definition for:

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7. When did Emmeline Pankhurst die?

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8. What TWO houses were confronted during the Wars of the Roses?

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9. What is the National Anthem of the UK?

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10. Who was the first woman to become Prime Minister in the UK?

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11. When did the Brexit referendum take place?

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12. Which one of the following gardens is located in Northern Ireland?

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13. When is the Mercury Music Prize awarded?

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14. Which of the following statements is true?

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15. Who invented the cash-dispensing ATM (automatic teller machine) or ‘cashpoint’?

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16. What is the name of the only ‘Grand Slam’ tennis event played on grass?

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17. What is the meaning of the term ‘Habeas corpus’?

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18. What name is given to the candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah?

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19. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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20. Which German princess got married with Henry VIII?

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21. In which of the following matters can the Scottish Parliament legislate (choose FIVE options)?

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22. Drinking in public can be a criminal offence and you can be fined or arrested for it:

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23. What was the most spoken language during the Iron Age?

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24. What charity works for the preservation of important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK?

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1. When did Henry VIII die?

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

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

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4. What is the capital city of the UK?

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

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

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7. What is Hogmanay?

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

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

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

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11. Who was Henry Purcell?

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12. How are life peers appointed?

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13. Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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