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2002 Flashcards

1
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There were two funerals for the British Royal Family in 2002. Which were they?

A

The Queen Mother (Queen Elizabeth) and Princess Margaret.

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Emma Raducanu was born in 2002. When did she win the US open (for the first time) and who did she beat?

A

2021 Leylah Fernandez.

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The Euro was introduced to the Eurozone in 2002. How many countries currently use the Euro?

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20.

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What UK Jubilee was celebrated in 2002?

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The Queen’s Golden Jubilee - marking 50 years since her accession to the thrones of the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

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Where did the 2002 Winter Olympics take place?

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Salt Lake City, Utah.

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What country becomes a constitutional monarchy on 14th February 2002 (having declared its independence from Britain in 1971?

A

Bahrain.

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Where was the 2002 Football World Cup held?

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South Korea and Japan.

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Which country won a match for the first time in the football World Cup in 2002?

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South Korea

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Who wins the 2002 Football World Cup and who did they beat?

Who scored the goals and who accepted the trophy?

A

Brazil beats Germany 2–0 in the 2002 FIFA World Cup Final with Ronaldo scoring the two goals; Brazil’s captain Cafu, who becomes the first player to appear in three successive World Cup finals, accepts the trophy on behalf of the team.

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Who is this?

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Ronaldo Nazario who scored the 2 winning goals for Brazil in the 2002 World Cup.

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The first case of the SARS epidemic was recorded in Guangdong province in China in 2002. What does SARS stand for?

A

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.

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12
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What happened in the Miss World contest in Nigeria?

A

Muslims rioted, killing hundreds.

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What animated series of a BBC sitcom was first shown in 2002?

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Mr Bean - the animated series.

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What car was Britain’s best selling car for 3 years in a row in 2002?

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The Ford Focus.

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What farming crisis was declared over in 2002?

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The foot and mouth disease crisis.

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16
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How many medals did the UK win in Salt Lake City Winter Olympics of 2002?

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1 gold and 1 bronze.

17
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What new radio station was launched in March 2002 and what did it specialise in?

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BBC Radio 6 Music - playing alternative music.

18
Q

Who won the FA Cup in 2002 and who did they beat?

A

Arsenal win the FA Cup with a 2–0 win over London rivals Chelsea in the cup final.

19
Q

Who was elected to be the successor of George Carey as Archbishop of Canterbury?

A

Rowan Williams

20
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Leicester City move into their new stadium after 111 years from their old one in 2002. What was the names of both stadiums?

A

Walker’s Stadium and Filbert Street.

21
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Where are the 2002 Commonwealth Games held?

A

Manchester

22
Q

What Bond film is released in 2002?
Who did it star?

A

Die Another Day
Pierce Brosnan.

23
Q

What girl band is formed after winning which ITV talent show?

A

Girls Aloud
Popstars :The Rivals.

24
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Who is prime minister of UK in 2002.
What years was he in post?

A

Tony Blair
1997 to 2007

25
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Who was Britain’s longest serving prime minster?
What years was he in post?

A

Robert Walpole
1721 to 1742

26
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Which Irish comedian/writer died aged 83 in Rye, East Sussex?

and which radio comedy programme did he co-create that contained the characters Eccles and Minnie Bannister?

A

Spike Milligan

The Goon Show

27
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Which English actor, comedian and musician died in New Jersey in 2002?

Which comedy stage revue did he co-create that debuted in the Edinburgh Festival in 1960?

A

Dudley Moore

Beyond the Fringe.

28
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Which romantic comedy drama, directed by brothers Paul and Chris Weitz, and starring Hugh Grant, Toni Colette and Rachel Weisz was released in 2002?

A

About a Boy

29
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Which sports comedy drama, directed by Gurinder Chadha was released in 2002?

A

Bend it Like Beckham

30
Q

Which British action horror film starring Sean Pertwee was released in 2002?

A

Dog Soldiers

31
Q

Which Harry Potter movie was released in 2002?

A

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

32
Q

Which biographical drama war film directed by Roman Polanski was released in 2002?

Who did it star?

A

The Pianist.

Adrian Brody

33
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Which BBC channel aimed at children 6 to 12 was launched in 2002?

A

CBBC

34
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Which BBC channel for children under age 6 was launched in 2002?

A

CBeebies

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