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1
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Who discovered Insulin?

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The Scottish physician and researcher John MacLeod (1876–1935) was the co-discoverer of insulin, used to treat diabetes.

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Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?

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London

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3
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How long is Hannukah celebrated for?

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8 days

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When did the Glorious Revolution happen?

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In 1688, important Protestants in England asked William to invade England and proclaim himself king. When William reached England, there was no resistance. This event was later called the ‘Glorious Revolution’ because there was no fighting in England and because it guaranteed the power of Parliament, ending the threat of a monarch ruling on his or her own as he or she wished.

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What was the purpose of the Corn Laws in 1846?

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Corn Laws in 1846 had prevented the import of cheap grain.

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Who is able to change the Prime Minister during his/her term?

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The Prime Minister can be changed if the MPs in the governing party decide to do so, or if he or she wishes to resign. The Prime Minister usually resigns if his or her party loses a General Election.

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How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic Games?

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The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012. The main Olympic site for the 2012 Games was in Stratford, East London

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Which organization looks after the Edinburgh Castle?

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Historic Scotland

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Where did Charles II hide to escape from Cromwell’s army?

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In an oak tree

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Who invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982?

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Argentina

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Where is the best preserved prehistoric village “Skara Brae on Orkney” located?

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Scotland

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How long is the Bayeux Tapestry?

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The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in a great piece of embroidery, known as the Bayeux Tapestry which is 70 meters long.

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13
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What does the “R” Plate stand for?

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Restricted Driver

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How many Houses did the Scottish Parliament have in the middle ages?

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How many Houses did the Scottish Parliament have in the middle ages?

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How many members does a jury have in Scotland?

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What is known as the Bessemer process?

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The development of the Bessemer process for the mass production of steel led to the development of the shipbuilding industry and the railways.

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Which clan was killed because of not taking an oath?

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The MacDonalds of Glencoe

18
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What is the British Constitution often described as?

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Unwritten

19
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Why was Mary known as “Bloody Mary”?

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She persecuted Protestants

20
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What event is known as the evacuation of 300,000 people from the beaches?

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The Dunkirk spirit
Many civilian volunteers in small pleasure and fishing boats from Britain helped the Navy to rescue more than 300,000 men from the beaches around Dunkirk. The evacuation gave rise to the phrase ‘the Dunkirk spirit’.

21
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When did the English Civil war begin?

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1642

22
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What did the Chartists campaign for?

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In the 1830s and 1840s, a group called the Chartists campaigned for reform. They wanted six changes:

for every man to have the vote
elections every year
for all regions to be equal in the electoral system
secret ballots
for any man to be able to stand as an MP
for MPs to be paid.
23
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What is the Church of England usually known as in other countries?

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The official Church of the state is the Church of England, called the Anglican Church in other countries and the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the United States.

24
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Who designed the Cenotaph?

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Sir Edwin Lutyens was responsible for many war memorials throughout the world, including the Cenotaph in Whitehall. The Cenotaph is the site of the annual Remembrance Day service attended by the Queen and many others.

25
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When did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?

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1588

26
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Why is it called ‘The Glorious Revolution’?

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Because there was no fighting

27
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Where did the Vikings come from?

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Norway and Denmark

28
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Which country(s) did Britain fight against during the Battle of Trafalgar?

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Britain’s navy fought against combined French and Spanish fleets, winning the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

29
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What medal was introduced during the Crimean War?

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The Victoria Cross

30
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What is the day before Lent called?

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The 40 days before Easter are known as Lent. The day before Lent starts is called Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day.

31
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What organisations try to influence government policy?

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Pressure and lobby groups are organisations which try to influence government policy. They play an important role in politics.

32
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Who were the first people to start living in Britain?

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Hunter-gatherers

33
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Who is responsible for crime and immigration?

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Home Secretary is responsible for crime, policing and immigration.

34
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Which party formed the government in 2010?

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It was a coalition

35
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How many member states does the UN have?

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190

36
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Which Scottish poet wrote “The Bruce”?

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John Barbour

37
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Who lost a lot of their power after the Battle of Culloden in 1746?

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The clans lost a lot of their power and influence after Culloden. Chieftains became landlords if they had the favour of the English king, and clansmen became tenants who had to pay for the land they used.

38
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What country is Swansea in?

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Welsh

39
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What is the “King James” Bible?

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One achievement of King James’ reign was a new translation of the Bible into English. This translation is known as the ‘King James Version’ or the ‘Authorised Version’. It was not the first English Bible but is a version which continues to be used in many Protestant churches today.

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What were the working conditions like during the Industrial Revolution?

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very poor

41
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Which country invented Cricket?

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Cricket originated in England and is now played in many countries. Games can last up to five days but still result in a draw! The most famous Cricket competition is the Ashes, which is a series of Test matches played between England and Australia.

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