Life in the uk Flashcards
Which charity works to preserve important buildings?
The national trust
When is St David’s day?
1st march
What created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland?
The Act of union of 1800
The UK government hasn’t used the power to suspend the Northern Ireland Assembly. True of false ?
False
Where was Robert Burns from?
Scotland - Scottish poet
Which flower is associated with England?
Rose
Which flag has a white cross on a blue background?
Scottish
Who was the first Briton to win the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 meters?
Mo Farah
What Palace was a cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London, England, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851?
Crystal Palace
Who was Queen Elizabeth II married to?
prince Philip
Which of these UK landmarks is in Wales?
Snowdonia
Who appoints “Life peers”?
The monarch
Roast beef is a traditional food of which country?
England
When did the first Christian communities appear in Britain?
3rd and 4th centuries
Who built the Tower of London?
William the conqueror
Which TWO are British Overseas territories?
- The Falkland Islands
- St Helena
famous classical music event in the UK?
The Proms
What did the Chartists campaign for?
The right to vote for the working class
Where is the Cenotaph located?
Whitehall in London
How long did the Romans stay in Britain?
400 years
Hadrian’s Wall is a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site. true or false ?
True
Who won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games?
Sir Steve Redgrave
What is the money limit for the small claims procedure in England and Wales?
£10,000
What does the TV licence money pay for?
The BBC
What was the population of the UK in 1901?
40 million
Who invented the World Wide Web?
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
What is known as Lent?
The 40 days before Easter
How old is the Elizabeth Tower (sometimes called Big Ben)?
Over 150
What is the Church of England known as in Scotland and the US?
The Episcopal Church (protestant church)
Where does the Prime Minister reside?
10 Downing Street
What is the monarch’s ceremonial role?
Opening a parliamentary session
Who became Prime Minister during WWII?
Winston Churchill
When did people learn how to make bronze?
4,000 years ago
What must the police officer tell you if you get arrested?
The reason for your arrest
Where does the Fringe take place?
Edinburgh
Who mapped the coast of Australia?
James Cook
What did the “Bill of Rights” confirm?
Parliament’s increased power and limits of kings power.
When do pubs usually open?
11:00 AM. 12:00 PM on Sunday.
Who was Henry Purcell?
A musician
Where in Scotland is known as the home of golf?
St Andrews
Where did the people of the Bronze Age bury their dead?
Round barrows
What is the system that automatically deducts tax called?
PAYE
Where did the ancestors of the first farmers come from?
South-East Europe
Who developed important Human Nature ideas?
David Hume
What language did the Iron Age people speak?
Celtic
garden is located in Wales?
Bodnant Garden
Who designed the new St Paul Cathedral?
Sir Christopher Wren - after previous on destroyed in great fire in 1666
Where was Florence Nightingale born?
italy in 1820
What percentage of the population has a grandparent born outside of the UK?
10%
Which of these venues is located in Scotland?
SECC
Which country’s flag is not part of the Union Flag?
Wales
Who became one of the most popular monarchs in the 16th century?
Elizabeth I
Under which king did the people unite to defeat the Vikings?
King Alfred the Great
When is Boxing Day?
The day after Christmas Day
Where did the engineers come from in the middle ages?
Germany
How often are the General Elections held?
Every 5 years
Who won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?
Dame Kelly Holmes
Which style of architecture became popular in the 19th century?
Gothic
Which countries are in Great Britain?
England, Wales, Scotland
Who is the head of the Church of England?
The Monarch
When did the Roman army leave Britain?
AD410
What proportion of the population died because of the Black Death?
One third
When did the WWI begin?
1914
Who was one of the founders of England’s naval tradition?
Sir Francis Drake
What marked the beginning of “constitutional monarchy”?
The Glorious Revolution
What did Henry VII do?
Reduced the power of the nobles
Who sat in the House of Lords in the middle ages?
The nobility and great landowners
Who can get a 50% discount on their TV licence?
Blind people
Who was the first woman Prime Minister?
Margaret Thatcher
What is the official report that contains everything said in Parliament called?
Hansard
When is Halloween celebrated?
31ST October
Where can you find the ship HMS Victory now?
Portsmouth
When did Ireland split into 2 countries?
1922
Who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo?
The Duke of Wellington
Which charities works with children?
NSPCC
Which operas were written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
HMS Pinafore and The Mikado
What percentage of the UK population is Sikh?
1%
When did the Enlightenment happen?
18th century
What does the UK offer to its residents?
Freedom of belief and religion
examples of words that comes from the Viking language?
Grimsby and Scunthorpe
Who is responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence?
Secretary of State
What is the National Anthem of the UK?
God save the king/queen
For how long did England remain a republic?
11 years
Where are the most serious civil cases heard in England and Wales?
High court
What did the first farmers build in Britain?
Houses and Monuments
Which of these are ‘Crown Dependencies’?
The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
What is the judiciary responsible for?
Interpreting the law
Where is Loch Lomond located?
Scotland
Where does the UK government sit?
Westminister
Where did the supporters of Charles Edward Stuart come from?
Highlands
How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776?
13
Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Which languages were the basis of modern English?
Norman French and Anglo Saxon
How many members does The Northern Ireland Assembly have?
90
when was the Northern Ireland assembly established ?
after the Belfast Agreement (or Good Friday Agreement) in 1998
Where was one of the Anglo Saxon kings buried with treasure and armour?
Suffolk
events is the bombing of English cities by the Germans?
the blitz
When were films first shown in the UK?
1896
How often do the ministers meet to discuss important issues?
Weekly
not a music festival?
The fringe - mainly theatres and comedy performances
What’s the age requirement to drink wine with a meal with someone over 18?
16
When did the UK join the EEC?
1973
Who was the Prime Minister during 1945-1951?
Clement Attlee
When did the Habeas Corpus Act become law?
1679
what is the Habeas Corpus Act?
Habeas corpus is Latin for ‘you must present the person in court’.
The Act guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully. Every prisoner has a right to a court hearing.
When was the first coin in Britain made?
The Iron Age
Who established the Church of England?
Henry VIII
What helped the progress of the industrial revolution?
Steam power
When did the “Battle of Agincourt” take place?
1415
Who is currently the Head of State of the UK?
King Charles III
What is the Turner Prize given for?
Art
When were the women given the right to vote at the same age as men?
1928
What did the Statute of Rhuddlan do?
Annexed Wales to England
What happens if an MP dies or resigns?
A byelection is held
When did the BBC start the first radio broadcast?
1922
What percentage of the total population lives in Wales?
5%
Which party did Margaret Thatcher belong to?
Conservative
Who wrote “The Lord of the Rings”?
JRR Tolkien
Who was the first Danish King?
Cnut also ‘Canute’
What did the Romans introduce to Britain?
new plants and animals
What was the estimated population of the British Empire?
400 million
Who is a Patron St of Scotland?
St Andrew
What is the period after the Norman Conquest up until 1485 called?
The Middle Ages
What does the Turner Prize celebrate?
Contemporary Art
Who was the first man to be called the ‘Prime Minister’?
Sir Robert Walpole
Where can you get help if you can’t afford to pay a vet?
Charities
Who ordered to write the Book of Common Prayer?
Edward VI
What is the official name of the country?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Where is the Millennium Stadium located?
cardiff
Who won the Wars of the Roses?
House of Lancaster
How many member states does the Commonwealth have?
56
When did England win the World Cup?
1966
When did English become the official language for documents?
1400
Who set up the first formal anti-slavery campaigns?
The Quakers
When did the Parliament begin developing into the institution it is now?
During the Middle Ages
Who invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982?
Argentina
What can schools do to raise money?
Organise events
When did the Glorious Revolution happen?
1688
How long does it take to give blood?
1 hour
Why was Mary known as “Bloody Mary”?
She persecuted Protestants
What does the “R” Plate stand for?
Restricted driver
How long is Hannukah celebrated for?
8 days
What is known as the Bessemer process?
Production of steel
How many members does a jury have in Scotland?
15
Where did Charles II hide to escape from Cromwell’s army?
In an oak tree
What is the British Constitution often described as?
Unwritten
Who is able to change the Prime Minister during his/her term?
The Governing Party - (if the MPs in the governing party decide to do so, or if he or she wishes to resign)
Which clan was killed because of not taking an oath?
The MacDonalds of Glencoe
How many Houses did the Scottish Parliament have in the middle ages?
3
Which organization looks after the Edinburgh Castle?
Historic Scotland
Where is the best preserved prehistoric village “Skara Brae on Orkney” located?
Scotland
How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic Games?
3
