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Ch4- modern society Flashcards

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

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Bradley Wiggins

2 legs apparently

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Ian McEwan, Hilary Mantel, Julian Barnes

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Man Booker Prize for Fiction

best novel in Commonwealth, Ireland, Zimbabwe, since 1968

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Henry Purcell

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organist at Westminster Abbey

pur = purcussion = music

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Royal Ascot

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5-day horse race meeting in Nershire attended by members of Royal Family

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Scottish TV

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  • some Scottish-specific programmes
  • a channel w/ programmes in Gaelic language
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Biggest + most well-known Fringe Festival

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Edinburgh

celebration of arts + culture

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composed a suite of pieces themed around planets + solar system - ‘The Planets’

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Gustav Holst

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UK pop in 1998

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57m

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movie ‘The Killing Fields’ 1984 directed by…

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Roland Joffé

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Scotland castles (x2)

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  1. Crathes Castle
  2. Inveraray Castle
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Where is the Grand National horse racing event celebrated?

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Aintree (near Liverpool)

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Charles Chaplin

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silent movies

cc - ∵ silent

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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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nearly 10%

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Laurence Olivier Awards

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Theatre

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Europe’s longest dry ski slope

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near Edinburgh, in Scotland

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16
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UK pop in 1600

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just over 4m

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31/12 in Scotland

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Hogmanay

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When is the Sikh festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community (Khalsa) and known as Vaisakhi celebrated?

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14 April each year with parades, dancing and singing

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Edinburgh Festival

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every summer- arts + cultural fest + the Fringe

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Who directed the movie ‘Brief Encounter’ in 1945?

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David Lean

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

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1.5%

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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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Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown
(often worked with Edwin Lutyens to design colourful gardens around the houses he designed)

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What is the money from TV licences used for?

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To pay for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- world’s largest broadcaster
- wholly state-funded, independent of gov

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

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Whitehall, London

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Where was the first tennis club founded in the UK located?

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Leamington Spa (1872)

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

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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

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Land’s End

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

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Sir Steve Redgrave

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Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?

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The Archbishop of Canterbury

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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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Mo Farah
(won gold medals in the 2012 Olympics for the 5,000 and 10,000 metres)

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For what people is Hogmanay a bigger holiday than Christmas?

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Scottish
- In Scotland, 31 December is called Hogmanay and 2 January is also a public holiday

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32
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Who built the Tower of London after becoming king in 1066?

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William the Conqueror

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

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Bobby Moore

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Which venue is located in Glasgow?

Glasgow = Scotland’s biggest pop

A

SEC Centre

Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre

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What was the population of the UK in 1801?

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8m

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36
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Relative to Europe, where is the UK geographically located?

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NW of Europe

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37
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When did Sir Alfred Hitchcock die?

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1980

he was a film director who made a lot of $$ + rich Emma Hitchcock

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

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23rd April

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

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<0.5%

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Who were the Pre-Raphaelites?

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important group of artists in 2nd half of 19th century

painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. The group included Holman Hunt, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Sir John Millais.

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41
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When was St Pancras Station built?

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19th century

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42
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Popular soap operas in the UK

/ TV shows

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  1. Coronation Street
  2. EastEnders
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43
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Famous gardens in the UK

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  • England- Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst, Hidote
  • Scotland- Crathes Castle + Inveraray Castle
  • Wales- Bodnant Garden
  • N Ireland- Mount Stewart
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Who directed the movie ‘Chariots of Fire’ in 1981?

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Hugh Hudson

fire = chaos = HH in Andie’s diary

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When was the frst tennis club founded in the UK?

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1872

only 1 racket (7 looks like a racket)

in Leamington Spa

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When is Diwali normally celebrated?

Diwali- Hindu fest of lights, celebrated by Indians (celebrations are kinda like CNY)

A

Oct/ Nov

lasts for 5 days

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47
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Where is the city of Swansea located?

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Wales

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48
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What times do pubs usually open during the week?

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11am

noon on Sundays

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49
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In which TWO movie categories does Britain continue to be particularly strong at?

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  1. special effects
  2. animation
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Which notable British artist was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenery?

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Thomas Gainsborough

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51
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During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?

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Eid ul Adha

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52
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What was the pop of UK in 1700?

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5m

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

West of Scotland

A

720

2 O’s

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

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Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

  • wheelchair
  • won 16 Paralymphic medals
  • won London Marathon 6x, broke 30 world records
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What British sportsmen holds a number of English Test cricket records?

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Sir Ian Botham

  • captain of English cricket team
  • records both for batting + bowling
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What can you find at the ‘Eden Project’?

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  • giant greenhouses
  • house plants from all over the world

in Cornwall, SW of England
- cahrity that runs environmental + social projects internationally

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

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  1. Beefeaters
  2. Yeonman Wardens

tell visitors about the building’s history

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Which of the following is a traditional Scottish food?

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Haggis

sheep’s stomach stuffed w/ offal- suet (fat), onions, oatmeal

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What is a traditional N Ireland food?

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Ulster fry

bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread, potato bread

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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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the Brit Awards

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

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Bershire

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Who wrote ‘The Lord of the Rings’?

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JRR Tolkien

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

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Ice dancing

one of Britain’s greatest Olympians

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

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Mike Newell

newly-weds

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What was the population of the UK in 1951?

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50m

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How many ski centres are there in Scotland?

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5

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67
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Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?

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St Andrews

fancy

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

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The Mikado

  • HMS Pinafore
  • The Pirates of Penzance
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Who used a system of land ownership known as feudalism?

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Normans

futile = normal humans

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In which city is the Welsh Assembly building, also known as Senedd, located?

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Cardiff Bay

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What architectural style became popular in the 19th century?

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Medieval Gothic

eg. House of Parliament, St Pancras Station, city halls in Manchester + Sheffield

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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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The Mousetrap

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73
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When was the Giant’s Causeway formed?

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50m years ago

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

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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

long name = long breath = x stop

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75
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Where is the National Horseracing Museum located?

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Newmarket, Suffolk

x Aintree :(

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When did motor-car racing start in the UK?

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1902

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77
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When is the Mercury Music Prize awarded?

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September

back to school

best albums from UK + Ireland

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

the oldest tennis tournament in the world

A

the Wimbledon Championships

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What name is given to the candelafrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah?

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Menorah

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80
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When was the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated?

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2012

60th anniversary
(25= silver, 50= golden)

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Which popular British sport can be traced back to the 15th century?

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Golf

Scot

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82
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Which of the following national galleries is NOT located in London?
a. Tate Britain
b. The National Gallery
c. Tate Modern
d. The National Museum

A

d.

in Cardiff, Wales

83
Q

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

A

up to £1000

84
Q

How old is the Big Ben?

A

150 yrs old

85
Q

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

A

Dame Agatha Christie

‘dame’ - woman w/ rank of knight commander

86
Q

What is celebrated during Diwali?

A

victory of good over evil + gaining of knowledge

87
Q

According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Christian?

A

59%

88
Q

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

A

the Open Championship

89
Q

Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?

A

Sir Anthony Hopkins

Colin Firth, Dame Judi Dench, Kate Winslet, Tilda Swinton

90
Q

What TWO names are given to the day before Lent?

A
  1. Pancake day
  2. Shrove Tuesday

Lent starts on Ash Wednesday

91
Q

Which ladnmark is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain?

A

Loch Lomond

92
Q

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

A

Andrew Lloyd Webber + Tim Rice

~ Tom Grice

Andrew Lloyd Webber- ‘Evita’, ‘Cats’, ‘Phantom of the Opera (Webber = chief = lots of achievements)

93
Q

Which of the following are public holidays in Scotland (choose TWO options)?
a. 24th of December
b. 31st of December
c. 1st of January
d. 2nd of January

A

c, d

94
Q

What TWO films were directed by David Lean?

A
  1. Brief Encounter
  2. Lawrence of Arabia
95
Q

Which religious community celebrates Vaisakhi?

A

Sikh

96
Q

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

A

The Lord of the Rings

97
Q

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

A

Beowulf

98
Q

Which movie was directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935?

A

The 39 Steps

Hitchcock = rich = only option w/ number

99
Q

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

A

Elizabeth Tower

100
Q

Famous horse racing events in the UK (3)

A
  1. The Grand National (Aintree near Liverpool)
  2. Royal Ascot (Berkshire)
  3. Scottish Grand National (Ayr)
101
Q

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

A

George Frederick Handel

102
Q

Which is England’s largest national park?

A

Lake District

(912 square miles/ 2362 square km)

103
Q

Which is a traditional English food?

A

roast beef

served w/ potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, etc.

104
Q

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

A

Sir Francis Chichester

chi sin

105
Q

When is Bonfire Night?

A

5/11

106
Q

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

A

T

(motor-cycle racing started in 1902)

107
Q

Capital city of Northern Ireland?

A

Belfast

108
Q

What is Dame Ellen MacArthur known for?

A

fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed

Mc sth = ✨

109
Q

What are Welsh cakes made of?

A

Flour, dried fruits, spices

served hot/ cold

110
Q

Where is the London Eye situated with regards to the River Thames?

A

southern bank

443 ft/ 135m tall

111
Q

What name is given to the day that marks the end of the Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month?

A

Eid a-Fitr

‘eat after fit’- done fasting

112
Q

Where does the most famous sailing event in the UK take place?

A

Cowes, in the Isle of Wight

cowboys?

113
Q

What is Sir Jackie Stewart famous for?

A

won the Formula 1 world championship 3 times

114
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When is St Andrews Day, patron of Scotland, celebrated?

A

30 Nov

weird in winter cos Scot

115
Q

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

A

BBC

8-week summer season of orchestral classical music, in diff venues eg. Royal Albert Hall in London

116
Q

Where is Snowdonia National Park?

A

North Wales

117
Q

T/F

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:

A

T

118
Q

How many Formula 1 Grand Pix events are held in the UK every year?

A

1

119
Q

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

A

the Giant’s Causeway

120
Q

What is the capital city of Wales?

A

Cardiff

121
Q

When were the Houses of Parliament built?

A

in the 19th century

  • houses of parliament
  • St Pancras Station
  • city town halls eg Manchester + Sheffield
122
Q

When is the Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah normally celebrated?

A

Nov/ Dec

for 8 days

123
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According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Muslim?

A

4.8%

biggest option

59% Christian, 1.5% Hindu, 0.8% Sikh, <0.5% Jewish/ Buddhist

124
Q

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

A

3

  • 1908
  • 1948
  • 2012
125
Q

When were films first shown publicly in the UK?

A

1896

second latest year

126
Q

What was the population of the UK in 2005?

A

just under 60m

127
Q

Where in the UK is Gaelic language spoken?

A
  • Scotland, in some parts of the Highlands + Islands
  • N Ireland (Irish Gaelic)
128
Q

Who can get a 50% discount on, and who can get free TV licenses?

A

50%- blind ppl
ppl > 75 y.o.- free

129
Q

Which British city is famous for its celebration of Diwali?

A

Leicester

130
Q

What does Hanukkah remember?

A

Jews’ struggle for religious freedom

  • Nov/ Dec
  • 8 days
131
Q

Capital city of the UK

A

London

132
Q

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

A

870 miles

biggest option

133
Q

How many volunteers work for the National Trust?

A

more than 61,000

smallest option

134
Q

What was the UK population in 1851?

A

20m

smallest option

135
Q

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

A

won the formula 1 world championship

136
Q

According to the 2011 census, what percentage of people said they had no religion?

A

25%

biggest option

137
Q

What is the name of th highest mountain in Wales?

A

Snowdon

138
Q

When did ruｇby originate?

A

19th century

(early 19th cent)

139
Q

When did modern tennis evolve in England?

A

late 19th century

rugby also 19th cent

140
Q

Distribution of population over the 4 parts of the UK

A
  • England ~84%
  • Scotland- just over 8%
  • Wales ~5%
  • N Ireland <3%

Eng>Scot>Wales>Ire

141
Q

How many national parks are there in England, Wales, and Scotland?

A

15

142
Q

What is the height of London Eye?

A

135m

second smallest option

143
Q

Where is the Scottish Grand National horse racing event celebrated?

A

Ayr

144
Q

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

A

In Which We Serve

145
Q

Who won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in the heptathlon?

A

Jessica Ennis

Jess = bitch = tough

146
Q

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

A

the National Eisteddfod of Wales

also important comps for Welsh poetry

147
Q

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

A

the Super League

also rugby = huge ego = super

148
Q

Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?

A

London

diff venues in London

149
Q

Traditional character of pantomimes?

A

Dame

Mr Compton

woman played by a man

150
Q

Which academy award is the equivalent of the Oscars in the UK?

A

BAFTA Awards

  • annual British Academy Film Awards
  • hosted by British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
151
Q

What countries take part in the Six Nations Championship?

A
  1. England
  2. Ireland
  3. Scotland
  4. Wales
  5. France
  6. Italy

x Germany

152
Q

Who looks after Edinburgh Castle?

A

Historic Environment Scotland (Scottish gov agency)

x National Trust ∵ only in England, Wales, N Ireland

153
Q

Who were the pioneers of the IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) therapy?

A

Sir Robert Edwards + Patrick Steptoe

Sir RE = physiologist; PS = gynaecologist
world’s first ‘test-tube baby’ was born in Oldham, Lancashire, 1978

154
Q

T/F

In the UK, bank holidays of no religious significance are celebrated at the beginning of May, in late May or early June, and in August:

A

T

155
Q

What TWO different types of rugby are practised in the UK?

A
  1. Union
  2. League
156
Q

British poets of the 19th century:

A
  • William Blake (‘London’)
  • John Keats
  • Lord Byron
  • Percy Shelly (‘Ozymandias’)
  • Alfred Lord Tennyson (‘Charge of the Light Brigade’)
  • Robert Browning (‘My Last Duchess’)
  • Elizabeth Browning
157
Q

An additional rented piece of land where people can grow fruit and vegetables is known as:

A

Allotment

158
Q

Which TWO pop music groups became popular in the 1960s?

A
  • Rolling Stones
  • Beatles

Queen was 70s

159
Q

What is the name of the day when Muslims thank Allah for giving them the strength to complete the fast?

A

Eid a-Fitr

160
Q

Which poet wrote poems inspired by Scotland and the traditional stories and songs from the area on the borders of Scotland and England?

A

Sir Walter Scott

161
Q

Which golf ‘Major’ tournament is held outside the United States?

A

the Open Championship

only one

162
Q

Which is the most famous rugby union competition?

A

Six Nations Championship

163
Q

Which is an ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the beggining of winter?

A

Halloween

164
Q

When is the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne celebrated in N Ireland?

A

July

public holiday

165
Q

Who is the head of the Church of England?

A

monarch

166
Q

Which British writer wrote satirical novels including ‘Brideshead Revisited’?

A

Evelyn Waugh

satirical = laugh

also ‘Decline and Fall’ + ‘Scoop’

167
Q

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

A

Dame Kelly Holmes

2 l’s

168
Q

What was the population of the UK in 2010?

A

just over 62m

169
Q

In which period did British Film studios flourish?

A

1930s

170
Q

In what language are television programmes in Northern Ireland broadcasted in?

A

some in Irish Gaelic

171
Q

According to the Citizenship Survey carried out in the UK in 2009, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Muslim?

A

4%

  • 70% Christian
  • 4% Muslim
  • 2% Hindu
  • 1% Sikh
  • <0.5% Jewish/ Buddhist
  • 2% another religion
172
Q

Eminent film directors (2)

A
  • Sir Alexander Korda
  • Sir Alfred Hitchcock
173
Q

Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali?

A
  1. Hindu
  2. Sikh
174
Q

T/F

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

A

T

175
Q

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

A

Mary Peters

born in Manchester, moved to N Ireland as a child

176
Q

Which British artist was awarded the Turner Prize?

A

Damien Hirst

Thirst –> prize

177
Q

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

A

Sir Peter Mansfield

Mansfield ~ magnetic field

178
Q

What is the Turner Prize given for?

A

Art

one of the most prestigious visual art awards in Europe
- prev winners- Damien Hirst, Richard Wright

179
Q

Where is the Millennium Stadium located?

A

Cardiff

major stadium, also Wembley Stadium in London

180
Q

When did the BBC start the first radio broadcast?

A

1922

when Ireland became a separate country

began world’s first regular TV service in 1936

181
Q

How long is Hannukah celebrated for?

A

8 days

182
Q

What percentage of the work force are women?

A

50%

  • girls leave school w/ better qualifications
  • ↑ women study at uni
183
Q

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

A

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’.

184
Q

Who first introduced James Bond?

A

Ian Fleming

185
Q

T/F

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.

A

F- N Ireland + Scotland

186
Q

What British writer created the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes?

A

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Scottich doctor + writer

187
Q

Where is the Big Ben located?

A

Houses of the Parliament

188
Q

Who was an important contributor to the ‘pop art’ movement of the 1960s?

A

David Hockney

Hock ~ Pop ?

continues to be influential today

189
Q

T/F

Wales has its own established church.

A

F

x established Church in Wales/ N Ireland

190
Q

What is the name of the area in London where famous theatres are located?

A

Theatreland

191
Q

What type of literature are the Canterbury Tales?

A

Poems

  • collection of poems
  • by Geoffrey Chaucer
  • about a group of ppl going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage
192
Q

What type of character was played by Charlie Chaplin?

A

A tramp (beggar)

in silent movies

193
Q

What sort of church is the Church of Scotland?

A

Presbyterian

reformed protestant

194
Q

Which two are famous British Paralympians?

A
  1. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
  2. Ellie Simmonds
195
Q

What is the name of the most famous cricket competition played between England and Australia?

A

The Ashes

series of Test matches

196
Q

Another name for the Lake District?

A

Wastwater

197
Q

What building was constructed in Hyde Park to hold the Great Exhibition of 1851?

A

The Crystal Palace

  • huge building made of steel + glass
  • exhibites ranged from huge machines to handmade goods
198
Q

Where is Theatreland?

A

London’s West End

199
Q

Years when the UK has hosted the Olympic games (3)

A
  • 1908
  • 1948
  • 2012
200
Q

How many days a week do most shops in the UK open for?

A

7 days a week

(↓ trading hrs on Sundays + public holidays)

201
Q

Which 2 films produced in the UK were one of the most commercially successful films of all time, and one of the highest-grossing film franchises?

A
  1. ‘Harry Potter’
  2. ‘James Bond’
202
Q

What kind of genre was the film Wallace and Gromit created by Nick Park?

A

animated film

Biritish famous for animation

Nick Park won 4 Oscars for his animated films, 3 were W&G

203
Q

Which Paralympic athlete has won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Paralympic Games?

A

Ellie Simmonds

  • holds world records
  • was the youngest mem of British team at 2008 Games

Life in the UK (5 decks)

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