Failed Questions

Question 1

When was the first tennis club founded in the UK?

1772
1872
1862
1762

Answer 1

1872 - Leamington Spa

Question 2

When did Henry VIII start reining?

In April 1509
In June 1497
In March 1515
In August 1495

Answer 2

April 1509

Henry VIII was king of England from 21 April 1509 until his death on 28 January 1547.

Question 3

It is a civil offence to cause harassment, alarm or distress to someone because of their religion or ethnic origin:

True
False

Answer 3

Criminal

Question 4

What are the British scientists Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell famous for?

The first ‘test-tube baby’
The cloning of the first mammal, Dolly the sheep
The invention of the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner
The invention of the World Wide Web

Answer 4

The cloning of the first mammal, Dolly the sheep

Question 5

Which of the following was one of the commanders in the defeat of the Spanish Armada and one of the founders of England’s naval tradition?

Alan Turing
Sir Francis Drake
James VI of Scotland
Oliver Cromwell

Answer 5

Sir Francis Drake

Question 6

Who gave Henry VIII the son he wanted, Edward?

Jane Seymour
Catherine of Aragon
Anne of Cleves
Catherine Parr

Answer 6

Jane Seymour gave Henry VIII the son he wanted, Edward.

Question 7

The Middle Ages or medieval times relate to the time that goes from the period after the Norman Conquest until the year:

1385
1485
1495
1595

Answer 7

1485

Question 8

What was the nickname given to the Scottish poet Robert Burns?

The Great
The Bard
The Lover
The Scottish

Answer 8

The Bard

Question 9

When was Ireland divided into two countries?

In 1920
In 1922
In 1925
In 1928

Answer 9

1922

Question 10

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Commonwealth?

Uganda
Ghana
Malawi
Zimbabwe

Answer 10

Zimbabwe

Question 11

When did Henry VIII die?

In January 1547
In January 1557
In February 1547
In February 1557

Answer 11

In January 1547

Question 12

When did Ireland become unified with England, Wales and Scotland?

In 1801
In 1811
In 1901
In 1925

Answer 12

1801

Question 13

Who proposed that enemy aircrafts could be detected by radio waves and is responsible for the development of the radar?

Sir Robert Watson-Watt
John McLeod
John Logie Baird
Alan Turing

Answer 13

Sir Robert Watson-Watt

Question 14

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

35%
55%
70%
59%

Answer 14

59%

Question 15

Which of the following civil laws include disputes between landlords and tenants over issues such as repairs and eviction?

Consumer law
Housing law
Debt law
Living law

Answer 15

Housing law

Question 16

How can you visit the Scottish Parliament?

Arranging a tour through the visitor services
Contacting the Education Service
Contacting an AM
Contacting an MP

Answer 16

Arranging a tour through the visitor services

Question 17

Which of the following gardens is located in Wales?

Bodnant Garden
Kew Gardens
Hidcote
Sissinghurst

Answer 17

Bodnant garden

There are famous gardens to visit throughout the UK, including Kew Gardens, Sissinghurst and Hidcote in England, Crathes Castle and Inveraray Castle in Scotland, Bodnant Garden in Wales, and Mount Stewart in Northern Ireland.

Question 18

Where is the National Gallery of Scotland located?

In Edinburgh
In Glasgow
In Aberdeen
In Fife

Answer 18

In Edinburgh

Question 19

Who directed the movie ‘Chariots of Fire’ in 1981?

Mike Newell
Hugh Hudson
Kevin MacDonald
Nicolas Roeg

Answer 19

Hugh Hudson