2002 Flashcards

(34 cards)

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?

A

20.

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4
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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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5
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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?

A

South Korea and Japan.

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

A

South Korea

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9
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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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10
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Who is this?

A

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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13
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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?

A

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?

A

1 gold and 1 bronze.

17
Q

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

A

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?

22
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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
Q

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

A

Tony Blair
1997 to 2007

25
Who was Britain's longest serving prime minster? What years was he in post?
Robert Walpole 1721 to 1742
26
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?
Spike Milligan The Goon Show
27
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?
Dudley Moore Beyond the Fringe.
28
Which romantic comedy drama, directed by brothers Paul and Chris Weitz, and starring Hugh Grant, Toni Colette and Rachel Weisz was released in 2002?
About a Boy
29
Which sports comedy drama, directed by Gurinder Chadha was released in 2002?
Bend it Like Beckham
30
Which British action horror film starring Sean Pertwee was released in 2002?
Dog Soldiers
31
Which Harry Potter movie was released in 2002?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
32
Which biographical drama war film directed by Roman Polanski was released in 2002? Who did it star?
The Pianist. Adrian Brody
33
Which BBC channel aimed at children 6 to 12 was launched in 2002?
CBBC
34
Which BBC channel for children under age 6 was launched in 2002?
CBeebies