Ch4- modern society Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the first Briton to win the ‘Tour de France’?
A
Bradley Wiggins
2 legs apparently
2
Q
Ian McEwan, Hilary Mantel, Julian Barnes
A
Man Booker Prize for Fiction
best novel in Commonwealth, Ireland, Zimbabwe, since 1968
3
Q
Henry Purcell
A
organist at Westminster Abbey
pur = purcussion = music
4
Q
Royal Ascot
A
5-day horse race meeting in Nershire attended by members of Royal Family
5
Q
Scottish TV
A
- some Scottish-specific programmes
- a channel w/ programmes in Gaelic language
6
Q
Biggest + most well-known Fringe Festival
A
Edinburgh
celebration of arts + culture
7
Q
composed a suite of pieces themed around planets + solar system - ‘The Planets’
A
Gustav Holst
8
Q
UK pop in 1998
A
57m
9
Q
movie ‘The Killing Fields’ 1984 directed by…
A
Roland Joffé
10
Q
Scotland castles (x2)
A
- Crathes Castle
- Inveraray Castle
11
Q
Where is the Grand National horse racing event celebrated?
A
Aintree (near Liverpool)
12
Q
Charles Chaplin
A
silent movies
cc - ∵ silent
13
Q
What percentage of the British population has a parent or grandparent born outside of the UK as a result of post-war immigration?
A
nearly 10%
14
Q
Laurence Olivier Awards
A
Theatre
15
Q
Europe’s longest dry ski slope
A
near Edinburgh, in Scotland
16
Q
UK pop in 1600
A
just over 4m
17
Q
31/12 in Scotland
A
Hogmanay
18
Q
When is the Sikh festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community (Khalsa) and known as Vaisakhi celebrated?
A
14 April each year with parades, dancing and singing
19
Q
Edinburgh Festival
A
every summer- arts + cultural fest + the Fringe
20
Q
Who directed the movie ‘Brief Encounter’ in 1945?
A
David Lean
21
Q
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Hindu?
A
1.5%
22
Q
Which landscape architect designed grounds around country houses so that the landscape appeared to be natural, with grass, trees and lakes?
A
Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown
(often worked with Edwin Lutyens to design colourful gardens around the houses he designed)
23
Q
What is the money from TV licences used for?
A
To pay for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- world’s largest broadcaster
- wholly state-funded, independent of gov
24
Q
Where is the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service known as Cenotaph located?
A
Whitehall, London
25
Where was the first tennis club founded in the UK located?
Leamington Spa (1872)
26
Which famous poem tells the story of the knights at the court of King Arthur?
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
27
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:
Land's End
28
Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the **r**owing category?
Sir Steve **R**edg**r**ave
29
Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
The Archbishop of Canterbury
30
Who was the first British **distance runner** to win a gold medal in the Olympic games in the 10,000 metres?
Mo **Far**ah
(won gold medals in the 2012 Olympics for the 5,000 and 10,000 metres)
31
For what people is Hogmanay a bigger holiday than Christmas?
Scottish
- In Scotland, 31 December is called Hogmanay and 2 January is also a public holiday
32
Who built the Tower of London after becoming king in 1066?
William the Conqueror
33
Who was the captain of the English f**oo**tball team that won the World Cup in 19***66***?
Bo***bb***y M**oo**re
34
Which venue is located in Glasgow?
## Footnote
Glasgow = Scotland's biggest pop
SEC Centre
## Footnote
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
35
What was the population of the UK in 1**8**01?
**8**m
36
Relative to Europe, where is the UK geographically located?
NW of Europe
37
When did Sir Alfred Hitchcock die?
19**8**0
| he was a film director who made a lot of **$$** + rich Emma Hitchcock
38
When is St George's Day, patron of England, celebrated?
23rd April
39
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Jewish?
<0.5%
40
Who were the Pre-Raphaelites?
important group of artists in 2nd half of 19th century
## Footnote
painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. The group included Holman Hunt, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Sir John Millais.
41
When was St Pancras Station built?
19th century
42
Popular soap operas in the UK
| / TV shows
1. Coronation Street
2. EastEnders
43
Famous gardens in the UK
- England- Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst, Hidote
- Scotland- Crathes *Castle* + Inveraray *Castle*
- Wales- Bodnant *Garden*
- N Ireland- *Mount* Stewart
44
Who directed the movie 'Chariots of **Fire**' in 1981?
Hugh Hudson
| fire = chaos = HH in Andie's diary
45
When was the frst tennis club founded in the UK?
18**7**2
| only 1 racket (7 looks like a racket)
## Footnote
in Leamington Spa
46
When is Diwali normally celebrated?
## Footnote
Diwali- Hindu fest of lights, celebrated by Indians (celebrations are kinda like CNY)
Oct/ Nov
## Footnote
lasts for 5 days
47
Where is the city of Swansea located?
Wales
48
What times do pubs usually open during the week?
11am
## Footnote
noon on Sundays
49
In which TWO movie categories does Britain continue to be particularly strong at?
1. special effects
2. animation
50
Which notable British artist was a portrait painter who often painted people in **country or garden** scenery?
Thomas Gains**borough**
51
During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?
Eid ul Adha
52
What was the pop of UK in 1700?
5m
53
How many square miles does L**o**ch L**o**mond and the Trossachs National Park cover?
## Footnote
**West of Scotland**
7**2**0
| 2 O's
54
Which British athlete won 16 medals, including 11 gold medals, in races over five *Paralympic* Games?
Baroness Tanni **Grey**-Thompson
## Footnote
- wheelchair
- won 16 Paralymphic medals
- won London Marathon 6x, broke 30 world records
55
What British sportsmen holds a number of English Test cricket records?
Sir Ian **B**otham
## Footnote
- captain of English cricket team
- records both for **b**atting + **b**owling
56
What can you find at the ‘Eden Project’?
- giant greenhouses
- house plants from all over the world
## Footnote
in Cornwall, SW of England
- cahrity that runs environmental + social projects internationally
57
What TWO names are given to the people who give tours at the Tower of London?
1. Beefeaters
2. Yeonman Wardens
## Footnote
tell visitors about the building's history
58
Which of the following is a traditional Scottish food?
Haggis
## Footnote
sheep's stomach stuffed w/ offal- suet (fat), onions, oatmeal
59
What is a traditional N Ireland food?
Ulster fry
## Footnote
**bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread, potato bread**
60
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?
the Brit Awards
61
Where is the five-day race meeting attended by members of the Royal Family and known as Royal Ascot celebrated?
Bershire
62
Who wrote ‘The Lord of the Rings’?
JRR Tolkien
63
In which category did Jayne Torvill and Christopher **D**ean win gold medals at the Olympic Games in 1984?
Ice **d**ancing
## Footnote
one of Britain's greatest Olympians
64
Who directed the movie ‘Four **Weddings** and a Funeral’ in 1994?
Mike **New**ell
| newly-weds
65
What was the population of the UK in 1951?
50m
66
How many ski centres are there in **S**cotland?
**5**
67
Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?
St Andrews
| fancy
68
Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
The Mikado
## Footnote
- HMS Pinafore
- The Pirates of Penzance
69
Who used a system of land ownership known as **feu**dalism?
**Nor**mans
| **fu**tile = **nor**mal humans
70
In which city is the Welsh Assembly building, also known as Senedd, located?
Cardiff Bay
71
What architectural style became popular in the 19th century?
Medieval Gothic
## Footnote
eg. House of Parliament, St Pancras Station, city halls in Manchester + Sheffield
72
Which famous **m**urder-**m**ystery play has been running in the west end since 1952 and has had the longest initial run of any show in history?
The **M**ousetrap
73
When was the Giant's Causeway formed?
50m years ago
74
Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world **without stopping**?
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
| long name = long breath = x stop
75
Where is the National Horseracing Museum located?
**Newmarket**, Suffolk
| x Aintree :(
76
When did motor-car racing start in the UK?
1902
77
When is the Mercury Music Prize awarded?
September
| back to school
## Footnote
best albums from UK + Ireland
78
What is the name of the only ‘Grand Slam’ tennis event played on grass?
## Footnote
**the oldest tennis tournament in the world**
the Wimbledon **Championships**
79
What name is given to the candelafrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah?
Menorah
80
When was the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrated?
2012
| 60th anniversary
(25= silver, 50= golden)
81
Which popular British sport can be traced back to the 15th century?
Golf
## Footnote
Scot
82
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
d.
## Footnote
in Cardiff, Wales
83
How much can you be fined if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence?
up to £1000
84
How old is the Big Ben?
150 yrs old
85
Who is the author of the ***murder mystery*** play 'The Mousetrap'?
**Dame** ***Agatha*** Christie
## Footnote
'dame' - woman w/ rank of knight commander
86
What is celebrated during Diwali?
victory of good over evil + gaining of knowledge
87
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Christian?
59%
88
Which golf ‘Major’ tournament is hosted by a **different golf course every year**?
the **Open** Championship
89
Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?
**Sir** Anthony Hopkins
## Footnote
**Colin Firth, Dame Judi Dench, Kate Winslet, Tilda Swinton**
90
What TWO names are given to the day before Lent?
1. Pancake day
2. **Shrove Tuesday**
| Lent starts on Ash Wednesday
91
Which ladnmark is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain?
L**o**ch L**o**m**o**nd
92
Who wrote the music for the popular show Jesus Christ Superstar?
Andrew Lloyd Webber + *Tim Rice*
| ~ *Tom Grice*
## Footnote
Andrew Lloyd Webber- 'Evita', 'Cats', 'Phantom of the Opera (Webber = chief = lots of achievements)
93
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
c, d
94
What TWO films were directed by David **L**ean?
1. Brief Encounter
2. **L**awrence of Arabia
95
Which religious community celebrates Vaisakhi?
Sikh
96
Which book written by JRR Tolkien was voted the country's best-loved novel in 2003?
The Lord of the Rings
97
Which Anglo-Saxon poem is about a hero’s battle against **monsters** and has been translated into modern English?
Beo**wulf**
98
Which movie was directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935?
The **39** Steps
| Hitchcock = rich = only option w/ number
99
What name is given to the clock tower at the Houses of Parliament in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012?
Elizabeth Tower
100
Famous horse racing events in the UK (3)
1. The Grand National (Aintree near Liverpool)
2. Royal Ascot (Berkshire)
3. Scottish Grand National (Ayr)
101
Who wrote an oratorio called ‘Messiah’, which is regularly sung by choirs at Easter time?
George Frederick **Handel**
102
Which is England's largest national park?
Lake District
## Footnote
(912 square miles/ 2362 square km)
103
Which is a traditional English food?
roast beef
## Footnote
served w/ potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, etc.
104
Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the worl in 1966/67?
Sir Francis **Chi**chester
| **chi** sin
105
When is Bonfire Night?
5/11
106
The UK continues to be a world leader in the development and manufacture of motor-sport technology:
T
## Footnote
(motor-cycle racing started in 1902)
107
Capital city of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
108
What is Dame Ellen **Mac**Arthur known for?
**fastest** person to have sailed around the world single-handed
| Mc sth = ✨
109
What are Welsh cakes made of?
Flour, dried fruits, spices
## Footnote
served hot/ cold
110
Where is the London Eye situated with regards to the River Thames?
southern bank
## Footnote
443 ft/ 135m tall
111
What name is given to the day that marks the **end of the Ramadan**, when Muslims have fasted for a month?
Eid a-Fitr
| 'eat after fit'- done fasting
112
Where does the most famous **sailing** event in the UK take place?
**Cowes**, in the Isle of Wight
| cowboys?
113
What is Sir Jackie Stewart famous for?
won the Formula 1 world championship 3 times
114
When is St Andrews Day, patron of Scotland, celebrated?
30 Nov
| weird in winter cos Scot
115
Which organisation has been organising 'The Proms' since 1927?
BBC
## Footnote
**8-week** summer season of orchestral **classical music**, in diff venues eg. Royal Albert Hall in London
116
Where is Snowdonia National Park?
North Wales
117
# 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:
T
118
How many Formula **1** Grand Pix events are held in the UK every year?
1
119
What is the name of the land formation consisting of columns made of volcanic lava located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland?
the Giant's Causeway
120
What is the capital city of Wales?
Cardiff
121
When were the Houses of Parliament built?
in the 19th century
## Footnote
- houses of parliament
- St Pancras Station
- city town halls eg Manchester + Sheffield
122
When is the Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah normally celebrated?
Nov/ Dec
## Footnote
for 8 days
123
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Muslim?
4.8%
| biggest option
## Footnote
59% Christian, 1.5% Hindu, 0.8% Sikh, <0.5% Jewish/ Buddhist
124
How many times have the Olympic Games been hosted in the UK?
3
## Footnote
- 1908
- 1948
- 2012
125
When were films first shown publicly in the UK?
1896
| second latest year
126
What was the population of the UK in 2005?
just under **6**0m
127
Where in the UK is Gaelic language spoken?
- Scotland, in some parts of the Highlands + Islands
- N Ireland (Irish Gaelic)
128
Who can get a 50% discount on, and who can get free TV licenses?
50%- blind ppl
ppl > 75 y.o.- free
129
Which British city is famous for its celebration of Diwali?
Leicester
130
What does Hanukkah remember?
Jews' struggle for religious freedom
## Footnote
- Nov/ Dec
- 8 days
131
Capital city of the UK
London
132
What is the distance between the north coast of Scotland and the south-west corner of England?
870 miles
| biggest option
133
How many volunteers work for the National Trust?
more than 61,000
| smallest option
134
What was the UK population in 1851?
20m
| smallest option
135
What do Lewis Hami**l**ton, Jenson Button and Damon Hi**ll** have in common?
won the formula **1** world championship
136
According to the 2011 census, what percentage of people said they had no religion?
25%
| biggest option
137
What is the name of th highest mountain in Wales?
Snowdon
138
When did ru**ｇ**by originate?
1**9**th century
## Footnote
(early 19th cent)
139
When did modern tennis evolve in England?
late 19th century
## Footnote
rugby also 19th cent
140
Distribution of population over the 4 parts of the UK
- England ~84%
- Scotland- just over 8%
- Wales ~5%
- N Ireland <3%
| Eng>Scot>Wales>Ire
141
How many national parks are there in England, Wales, and Scotland?
**15**
142
What is the height of London Eye?
135m
| second smallest option
143
Where is the Scottish Grand National horse racing event celebrated?
Ayr
144
Which of the following movies played an important role in boosting morale during the Second World War?
In Which We Serve
145
Who won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in the heptathlon?
Jessica Ennis
| Jess = bitch = tough
146
What is the name of the annual cultural Welsh festival which includes music, dance, art and original performances **largely in Welsh**?
the National **Eisteddfod** of Wales
## Footnote
also important comps for Welsh poetry
147
What is the **most well-known** rugby league (club) competition?
the **Super** League
| also rugby = huge ego = super
148
Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
London
## Footnote
diff venues in London
149
Traditional character of pantomimes?
Dame
| Mr Compton
## Footnote
woman played by a man
150
Which academy award is the equivalent of the Oscars in the UK?
BAFTA Awards
## Footnote
- annual British Academy Film Awards
- hosted by British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
151
What countries take part in the Six Nations Championship?
1. England
2. Ireland
3. Scotland
4. Wales
5. France
6. Italy
| x Germany
152
Who looks after Edinburgh Castle?
**Historic Environment Scotland** (Scottish gov agency)
| x National Trust ∵ only in England, Wales, N Ireland
153
Who were the pioneers of the IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) therapy?
Sir Robert Edwards + Patrick Step**toe**
## Footnote
Sir RE = physiologist; PS = gynaecologist
world's first 'test-tube baby' was born in Oldham, Lancashire, 1978
154
# 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:
T
155
What TWO different types of rugby are practised in the UK?
1. Union
2. League
156
British poets of the 19th century:
- 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
An additional rented piece of land where people can grow fruit and vegetables is known as:
Allotment
158
Which TWO pop music groups became popular in the 1960s?
- Rolling Stones
- Beatles
| Queen was 70s
159
What is the name of the day when Muslims thank Allah for giving them the strength to complete the fast?
Eid a-Fitr
160
Which poet wrote poems inspired by **Scot**land and the traditional stories and songs from the area on the borders of Scotland and England?
Sir Walter **Scott**
161
Which golf 'Major' tournament is held **outside** the United States?
the **Open** Championship
## Footnote
only one
162
Which is the most famous rugby **union** competition?
Six **Nations** Championship
163
Which is an ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the beggining of winter?
Halloween
164
When is the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne celebrated in N Ireland?
July
## Footnote
public holiday
165
Who is the head of the Church of England?
**monarch**
166
Which British writer wrote satirical novels including 'Brideshead Revisited'?
Evelyn W**augh**
| satirical = l**augh**
## Footnote
also 'Decline and Fall' + 'Scoop'
167
Which British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in 2004 Olympic Games?
**Dame** Ke**ll**y Holmes
| 2 l's
168
What was the population of the UK in 2010?
just over 62m
169
In which period did British Film studios flourish?
1930s
170
In what language are television programmes in Northern Ireland broadcasted in?
**some** in Irish Gaelic
171
According to the Citizenship Survey carried out in the UK in 2009, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Muslim?
4%
## Footnote
- 70% Christian
- 4% Muslim
- 2% Hindu
- 1% Sikh
- <0.5% Jewish/ Buddhist
- 2% another religion
172
Eminent film directors (2)
- **Sir** **A**lexander Korda
- **Sir A**lfred Hitchcock
173
Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali?
1. Hindu
2. Sikh
174
# T/F
In Northern Ireland, a newly qualified driver must display an R plate for one year after passing the test:
T
175
Who won an Olympic **gold** medal in the **p**entathlon in 1972?
Mary **P**eters
## Footnote
born in Manchester, moved to N Ireland as a child
176
Which British artist was awarded the Turner Prize?
Damien **Hirst**
| Thirst --> prize
177
Which British scientist co-invented the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner?
Sir Peter Mansfield
| Mansfield ~ magnetic field
178
What is the Turner Prize given for?
Art
## Footnote
one of the most prestigious visual art awards in Europe
- prev winners- Damien Hirst, Richard Wright
179
Where is the Millennium Stadium located?
Cardiff
## Footnote
major stadium, also Wembley Stadium in London
180
When did the BBC start the first **radio** broadcast?
1922
| when Ireland became a separate country
## Footnote
began world's first regular TV service in 1936
181
How long is Hannukah celebrated for?
8 days
182
What percentage of the work force are women?
50%
## Footnote
- girls leave school w/ better qualifications
- ↑ women study at uni
183
What event is known as the evacuation of 300,000 people from the beaches?
the Dunkirk spirit
## Footnote
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
Who first introduced James Bond?
Ian Fleming
185
# 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.
F- N Ireland + **Scotland**
186
What British writer created the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
| Scottich doctor + writer
187
Where is the Big Ben located?
Houses of the Parliament
188
Who was an important contributor to the 'pop art' movement of the 1960s?
David Hockney
| Hock ~ Pop ?
## Footnote
continues to be influential today
189
# T/F
Wales has its own established church.
F
## Footnote
x established Church in Wales/ N Ireland
190
What is the name of the area in London where famous theatres are located?
Theatreland
191
What type of literature are the Canterbury Tales?
Poems
## Footnote
- collection of poems
- by Geoffrey Chaucer
- about a group of ppl going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage
192
What type of character was played by Charlie Chaplin?
A tramp (beggar)
## Footnote
in silent movies
193
What sort of church is the Church of Scotland?
Presbyterian
| reformed protestant
194
Which two are famous British Paralympians?
1. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
2. Ellie Simmonds
195
What is the name of the most famous cricket competition played between England and Australia?
The Ashes
## Footnote
series of Test matches
196
Another name for the Lake District?
Wastwater
197
What building was constructed in Hyde Park to hold the Great Exhibition of 1851?
The Crystal Palace
## Footnote
- huge building made of steel + glass
- exhibites ranged from huge machines to handmade goods
198
Where is Theatreland?
London's West End
199
Years when the UK has hosted the Olympic games (3)
- 1908
- 1948
- 2012
200
How many days a week do most shops in the UK open for?
7 days a week
(↓ trading hrs on Sundays + public holidays)
201
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?
1. 'Harry Potter'
2. 'James Bond'
202
What kind of genre was the film Wallace and Gromit created by Nick Park?
animated film
| Biritish famous for animation
## Footnote
Nick Park won 4 Oscars for his animated films, 3 were W&G
203
Which Paralympic athlete has won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Paralympic Games?
Ellie Simmonds
## Footnote
- holds world records
- was the youngest mem of British team at 2008 Games
