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What composer wrote music for King George I and for his son, George II?
George Frederick Handel
Gustav Holst
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Henry Purcell
George Frederick Handel wrote the Water Music for King George I and Music for the Royal Fireworks for his son, George II.
When did the English civil war start?
1632
1635
1642
1652
1642
Where can the Bayeux tapestry be seen?
France
Wales
Northern Ireland
England
France
It is an offence not to have an MOT certificate if your vehicle is more than two years old or without car insurance.
True
False
It is an offence not to have an MOT certificate if your vehicle is more than THREE years old or without car insurance.
In Northern Ireland, a newly qualified driver must display an ____ plate for one year after passing the test.
S
N
R
L
R
Which famous architect designed Dumfries House?
Sir Christopher Wren Robert Adam Sir Norman Foster Dame Zaha Hadid Incorrect The Scottish architect Robert Adam designed the inside decoration as well as the building itself in great houses such as Dumfries House in Scotland.
The Scottish architect Robert Adam designed the inside decoration as well as the building itself in great houses such as Dumfries House in Scotland.
What did the Education Act of 1944 introduce?
Free primary education in England and Wales
Free secondary education in England and Wales
Free high school education in England and Wales
Free university education in England and Wales
The Education Act 1944 (often called ‘The Butler Act’), introduced free secondary education in England and Wales.
Which of the following is a British overseas territory located in the South Atlantic?
Guernsey
Northern Ireland
The Falkland Islands
Jersey
The Falkland Islands
Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the _________.
Government
Local community
British Society
NHS
Local community
When is Mothering Sunday?
Is the Sunday three weeks before Easter.
Is the Sunday three weeks after Easter.
Is the Sunday three weeks before Christmas.
Is the Sunday three weeks after Christmas.
Is the Sunday three weeks before Easter.
Which countries fought alongside Britain against Russia during the Crimean War?
France and Cyprus
Germany and Cyprus
Germany and Turkey
France and Turkey
From 1853 to 1856, Britain fought with Turkey and France against Russia in the Crimean War.
When did William of Orange invade England to proclaim himself king?
1689
1690
1688
1687
In 1688, important Protestants in England asked William of Orange to invade England and proclaim himself king. When William reached England, there was no resistance. James fled to France and William took over the throne, becoming William III in England, Wales and Ireland, and William II of Scotland.
When is the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne celebrated in Northern Ireland?
March
May
June
July
July
In Northern Ireland, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne is celebrated in July and is also a public holiday.
When was Lincoln Cathedral built?
In the 19th century
In mediaeval times
After the Roman invasion
In the 18th century
In mediaeval times
How old was Edward VI when he died?
15 years old
1 year old
12 years old
17 years old
15 years old
How many volunteers did the National Trust have when it first was formed in 1895?
Two
Three
200
300
Three
When did modern tennis evolve in England?
In the early 18th century
In the late 18th century
In the early 19th century
In the late 19th century
Late 19th
Where did Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, spend most of her childhood?
Spain
Germany
Holland
France
France
When did King Edward I of England introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan by which Wales annexed to the Crown of England?
In 1284
In 1235
In 1304
In 1340
In 1284
When did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms establish in Britain? AD 698 AD 789 AD 410 AD 600
AD 600
Britain was invaded by tribes from northern Europe: the Jutes, the Angles and the Saxons. The languages they spoke are the basis of modern-day English. Battles were fought against these invaders but, by about AD 600, Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were established in Britain.
Who designed the Dumfries House in Scotland? Robert Adam Sir Christopher Wren Inigo Jones Sir Edwin Lutyens
Robert Adam
In the 18th century, simpler designs became popular. The Scottish architect Robert Adam influenced the development of architecture in the UK, Europe and America. He designed the inside decoration as well as the building itself in great houses such as Dumfries House in Scotland. His ideas influenced architects in cities such as Bath, where the Royal Crescent was built.
Who sat in the House of Commons in the Middle Ages? Knights The Nobility Great Landowners Bishops
Knights
In the middle ages, the nobility, great landowners and bishops sat in the House of Lords. Knights, who were usually smaller landowners, and wealthy people from towns and cities were elected to sit in the House of Commons.
What percentage of the UK population doesn’t follow a religion? 17% 19% 14% 21%
In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 21% of people said that they had no religion.
When did Britain recognise the American colonies’ independence? 1751 1763 1776 1783
1783
In 1776, 13 American colonies declared their independence, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments. The colonists eventually defeated the British army and Britain recognised the colonies’ independence in 1783.
How many colonies were granted independence in 1947? 9 7 11 13
9
When were the last Welsh rebellions defeated? 14th century 17th century 16th century 15th century
15th Century
By the middle of the 15th century the last Welsh rebellions had been defeated. English laws and the English language were introduced.
When was the time of growing patriotism? The Iron Age The Golden Age The Victorian Age The Elizabethan period
The Elizabethan period in England was a time of growing patriotism: a feeling of pride in being English. English explorers sought new trade routes and tried to expand British trade into the Spanish colonies in the Americas.
Which of these words is based on Norman words? Summer Apple Cow Park
Park
What is known as the Bessemer process? Production of iron Production of coal Production of steel Production of bronze
Production of steel
How long is Hannukah celebrated for? 9 days 8 days 7 days 10 days
8 days
When did the Glorious Revolution happen? 1692 1688 1680 1685
1688
In 1688, important Protestants in England asked William to invade England and proclaim himself king. When William reached England, there was no resistance. This event was later called the ‘Glorious Revolution’ because there was no fighting in England and because it guaranteed the power of Parliament, ending the threat of a monarch ruling on his or her own as he or she wished.
Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place? Manchester Kent Edinburgh London
London
Who discovered Insulin? Patrick Steptoe John MacLeod Mary Peters Ian Wilmot
John MacLeod
The Scottish physician and researcher John MacLeod (1876–1935) was the co-discoverer of insulin, used to treat diabetes.
When did Scotland abolish the authority of the Pope? 1501 1560 1600 1450
1560
Who tried to arrest 5 parliamentary leaders from the House of Commons? Henry VIII James I Henry VII Charles I
Charles I
Charles I entered the House of Commons and tried to arrest five parliamentary leaders, but they had been warned and were not there. This led to the English Civil war in 1642.
Where are the youth cases heard in Scotland? There is a Children's Hearings System Youth Court Sheriff Court Crown Court
There is a Children’s Hearings System
Who lost a lot of their power after the Battle of Culloden in 1746? The King The Clans The Farmers The Parliament
The Clans
The clans lost a lot of their power and influence after Culloden. Chieftains became landlords if they had the favour of the English king, and clansmen became tenants who had to pay for the land they used.
Which Scottish poet wrote “The Bruce”? Kevin MacDonald Geoffrey Chaucer John Barbour Kevin MacAlpin
John Barbour
In Scotland, many people continued to speak Gaelic and the Scots language also developed. A number of poets began to write in the Scots language. One example is John Barbour, who wrote The Bruce about the Battle of Bannockburn.
Where was Florence Nightingale born? Italy England France Scotland
Italy
Florence Nightingale was born in Italy to English parents in 1820.
Who became one of the most popular monarchs in the 16th century?
Queen Elizabeth I became one of the most popular monarchs in English history, particularly after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada.
Who developed important Human Nature ideas? Richard Arkwright Adam Smith James Watt David Hume
David Hume’s ideas about human nature continue to influence philosophers.
When did English become the official language for documents? 1554 1502 1451 1400
1400
By 1400, in England, official documents were being written in English, and English had become the preferred language of the royal court and Parliament.
What did the Romans introduce to Britain? Christianity New machinery New plants and animals New food and cloth
New plants and animals
The Romans remained in Britain for 400 years. They built roads and public buildings, created a structure of law, and introduced new plants and animals.
When did the “Battle of the Boyne” happen? 1697 1693 1695 1690
1690
James II wanted to regain the throne and invaded Ireland with the help of a French army. William defeated James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland in 1690, an event which is still celebrated by some in Northern Ireland today. William re-conquered Ireland and James fled back to France.
Which of Henry VIII’s wives were executed? Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard Anne of Cleves and Jane Seymour Catherine Parr and Anne of Cleves Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard
Where can you find Boudicca, the Queen of the Iceni statue? Suffolk Kent Portsmouth London
London
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England. She is still remembered today and there is a statue of her on Westminster Bridge in London, near the Houses of Parliament.
When did Queen Victoria become queen? 1837 1845 1861 1877
1837
For how long did England remain a republic? 14 years 12 years 10 years 11 years
11 years
Britain had been a republic for 11 years.
When did Ireland split into 2 countries? 1925 1949 1934 1922
1922
Who is responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence? Foreign Secretary Secretary of State Chancellor of the Exchequer Home Secretary
Secretary of State
Who sat in the House of Lords in the middle ages? Every Landowner Wealthy People Knights The nobility and great landowners
The nobility and great landowners
Where was one of the Anglo Saxon kings buried with treasure and armour? Newcastle London Suffolk Kent
Suffolk
The burial place of one of the kings was at Sutton Hoo in modern Suffolk. This king was buried with treasure and armour, all placed in a ship which was then covered by a mound of earth. Scotland and Wales remained free of Anglo Saxon rule.
ow long can you use an EU driving licence for? 5 years As long as it's valid 12 months 2 years
As long as it’s valid
When did the “Battle of Agincourt” take place? 1415 1613 1200 1716
1415
Which General remains a controversial figure in Ireland? Nelson Francis Drake Oliver Cromwell James Cook
Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell was successful in establishing the authority of the English Parliament in Ireland but did this with such violence that even today Cromwell remains a controversial figure.
When did Protestant ideas begin to spread? 18th century 15th century 17th century 16th century
16th Century
When was the Giant’s Causeway formed? 50 million years ago 40 million years ago 70 million years ago 60 million years ago
Located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway is a land formation of columns made from volcanic lava. It was formed about 50 million years ago. There are many legends about the Causeway and how it was formed.
What was the most important principle of the Enlightenment? Constitutional democracy New technological advances Freedom of religion and political views Complete democracy
Freedom of religion and political views
Which tribes invaded Britain after the Romans had left? The Normans The Celtics The Vikings The Jutes and the Anglo-Saxons
The Jutes and the Anglo-Saxons
How many Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain between 1870-1914? 60,000 30,000 140,000 120,000
120,000
Where did many of the Viking settle after they got defeated? Danelaw Dorset Lancashire Pale
Danelaw
When did many Scottish people leave for North America? 19th century 18th century 17th century 20th century
19th century
A process began which became known as the ‘Highland Clearances’. Many Scottish landlords destroyed individual small farms (known as ‘crofts’) to make space for large flocks of sheep and cattle. Evictions became very common in the early 19th century. Many Scottish people left for North America at this time.
What is the country house owned by the Prime Minister called? Chequers Chalet Cottage Dormitory
Chequers
How many years did Charles I try to rule without Parliament? 11 14 16 20
11
For 11 years, Charles I found ways in which to raise money without Parliament’s approval but eventually trouble in Scotland meant that he had to recall Parliament.
When were women given the right to vote at the age of 18? 1969 1918 1928 1959
1969 voting age reduced from 21 -> 18
When did the Vikings first attack Britain? AD 897 AD 798 AD 789 AD 879
AD 789
The Vikings came from Denmark and Norway. They first visited Britain in AD 789 to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves.
Which court deals with the most serious cases in Scotland? High Court Crown Court Justice of the Peace Court Sheriff Court
High Court
Where is the Hadrian Wall? In the north of Wales in the north of Scotland In the north of England In the north of Ireland
In the north of England
Areas of what is now Scotland were never conquered by the Romans, and the Emperor Hadrian built a wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people).
Who was the first ‘Scottish King’? Harold Kenneth MacAlpin William I Cnut also "Canute"
Kenneth MacAlpin
In the north, the threat of attack by Vikings had encouraged the people to unite under one king, Kenneth MacAlpin. The term Scotland began to be used to describe that country.
