Life in the UK Test 2 Flashcards
1
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What is the system that automatically deducts tax called?
A
PAYE
2
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What did the “Bill of Rights” confirm?
When was the Bill of Rights introduced?
A
- confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the king’s power.
- 1689
3
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What is the monarch’s ceremonial role?
A
opening of the new parliamentary session each year.
4
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How old is the Elizabeth Tower (sometimes called Big Ben)?
A
“Elizabeth Tower”, is over 150 years of age.
5
Q
Who was Henry Purcell?
A
A musician
6
Q
When do pubs usually open?
A
Public Houses, also known as Pubs, usually open at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM on Sundays.
7
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Where in Scotland is known as the home of golf?
A
St Andrews
8
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Who mapped the coast of Australia?
A
James Cook
9
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Where does the Fringe take place?
A
Edinburgh
10
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What was the population of the UK in 1901?
A
40 million
11
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What does the TV licence money pay for?
A
The BBC
12
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What is the Church of England known as in Scotland and the US?
A
The Episcopal Church
13
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Who invented the World Wide Web?
When?
A
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
Information was successfully transferred via the web for the first time on 25 December 1990
14
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What is the money limit for the small claims procedure in England and Wales?
A
£10,000
15
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When did people learn how to make bronze?
A
4,000 years ago
16
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Who won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games?
A
Sir Steve Redgrave
17
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What percentage of the population has a grandparent born outside of the UK?
A
10%
18
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Who was one of the founders of England’s naval tradition?
A
Sir Francis Drake, one of the commanders in the defeat of the Spanish Armada
19
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Where did the ancestors of the first farmers come from?
A
South-East Europe
20
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Who developed important Human Nature ideas?
A
David Hume
21
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Under which king did the people unite to defeat the Vikings?
A
King Alfred the Great
22
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What proportion of the population died because of the Black Death?
A
One third
23
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Which countries are in Great Britain?
A
England, Wales and Scotland
24
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Who became one of the most popular monarchs in the 16th century?
And why?
A
Queen Elizabeth I became one of the most popular monarchs in English history,
after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada.
25
Who designed the new St Paul Cathedral?
Sir Christopher Wren
26
Where was Florence Nightingale born?
Italy
27
Which style of architecture became popular in the 19th century?
the medieval ‘gothic’ style
28
When did the Roman army leave Britain?
AD 410
29
Who won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?
Dame Kelly Holmes for running
30
Where did the engineers come from in the middle ages?
Germany
31
Who was one of the founders of England’s naval tradition?
Sir Francis Drake
32
Which of these gardens is located in Wales?
Bodnant Garden
33
Where did the ancestors of the first farmers come from?
South-East Europe
34
What proportion of the population died because of the Black Death?
One third
35
Who is the head of the Church of England?
The Monarch
36
What marked the beginning of “constitutional monarchy”?
The Glorious Revolution -
37
What percentage of the population has a grandparent born outside of the UK?
10%
38
What is the judiciary responsible for?
Interpreting the law
39
What did Henry VII do?
Reduced the power of the nobles - to make sure that England remained peaceful and that his position as king was secure. He deliberately strengthened the central administration of England and reduced the power of the nobles.
40
For how long did England remain a republic?
been a republic for 11 years.
41
Who sat in the House of Lords in the middle ages?
The nobility and great landowners
42
Which of these charities works with children?
NSPCC
43
Where can you find the ship HMS Victory now?
Portsmouth
44
Where are the most serious civil cases heard in England and Wales?
High Court
45
When did Ireland split into 2 countries?
two countries in 1922.
46
Who was the first woman Prime Minister?
Margaret Thatcher
47
Who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo?
The Duke of Wellington
48
When did the Enlightenment happen?
What is enlightenment?
18th century - is when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed.
49
Who is responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence?
Secretary of State
50
Which operas were written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
HMS Pinafore and The Mikado
51
What did the first farmers build in Britain?
Houses and Monuments
52
What does the UK offer to its residents?
Freedom of belief and religion
53
What is the official report that contains everything said in Parliament called?
called Hansard.
54
Where is Loch Lomond located?
Scotland
55
Which of these are ‘Crown Dependencies’?
The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
56
Who can get a 50% discount on their TV licence?
Who can get a free TV license?
People over 75 can apply for a free TV licence
Blind people can get a 50% discount.
57
What did the Statute of Rhuddlan do?
Annexed Wales to England
58
What is the Turner Prize given for?
Art
59
What’s the age requirement to drink wine with a meal with someone over 18?
16 year olds can drink wine or beer with a meal in a hotel or restaurant
60
Who established the Church of England?
Why did he do that?
Henry VIII
To divorce his first wife, Henry VIII needed the approval of the Pope. When the Pope refused, Henry established the Church of England. In this new Church, the king, not the Pope, would have the power to appoint bishops and order how people should worship
61
How often do the ministers meet to discuss important issues?
Weekly
62
When were films first shown in the UK?
Films were first shown publicly in the UK in 1896
63
Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
64
When did the UK join the EEC?
1973
65
When was the first coin in Britain made?
The Iron age
66
Where did the supporters of Charles Edward Stuart come from?
Highlands
67
What helped the progress of the industrial revolution?
Steam Power
68
Where was one of the Anglo Saxon kings buried with treasure and armour?
Sutton Hoo in modern Suffolk
69
Who was the Prime Minister during 1945-1951?
Clement Attlee - Prime Minister from 1945 to 1951 and led the Labour Party for 20 years.
70
How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776?
13 American colonies declared their independence
71
Which languages were the basis of modern English?
Norman French and Anglo Saxon
72
Which of the events is the bombing of English cities by the Germans?
The Blitz
73
When did the Habeas Corpus Act become law?
1679. This was a very important piece of legislation which remains relevant today. Habeas corpus is Latin for ‘you must present the person in court’. The Act guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully
74
How many members does The Northern Ireland Assembly have?
108
75
When did the “Battle of Agincourt” take place?
1415
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Who was the first man to be called the ‘Prime Minister’?
Sir Robert Walpole
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When were women given the right to vote at the same age as men?
1928
78
When did English become the official language for documents?
1400
79
What was the estimated population of the British Empire?
400 million
80
What percentage of the total population lives in Wales?
5%
81
Who was the first Danish King?
Cnut also 'Canute'
82
Which party did Margaret Thatcher belong to?
Conservative
83
How many member states does the Commonwealth have?
currently has 53 member states.
84
What is the period after the Norman Conquest up until 1485 called?
The Middle Ages
85
Where is the Millennium Stadium located?
Cardiff
86
Who set up the first formal anti-slavery campaigns?
The Quakers
87
When did the BBC start the first radio broadcast?
1922
88
What does the Turner Prize celebrate?
Contemporary Art
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When did England win the World Cup?
1966
90
Who wrote “The Lord of the Rings”?
JRR Tolkien
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What is the responsibility that you have as a UK citizen?
Look after yourself and your family
92
What did the Romans introduce to Britain?
New plants and animals
93
Who won the Wars of the Roses?
House of Lancaster
94
When did the BBC start the first radio broadcast?
1922
95
Who ordered to write the Book of Common Prayer?
Edward VI
96
When did the Parliament begin developing into the institution it is now?
During the Middle Ages
97
Who is a Patron St of Scotland?
St Andrew
98
When did English become the official language for documents?
1400
99
What happens if an MP dies or resigns?
A byelection is held
100
When did England win the World Cup?
1966
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When were the women given the right to vote at the same age as men?
1928
102
Where can you get help if you can’t afford to pay a vet?
Charities
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Where is the best preserved prehistoric village “Skara Brae on Orkney” located?
Scotland
104
Where did Charles II hide to escape from Cromwell’s army?
In an oak tree
105
What is known as the Bessemer process?
Production of steel
106
Who invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982?
Argentina
107
What can schools do to raise money?
Organise events
108
Which clan was killed because of not taking an oath?
The MacDonalds of Glencoe
109
Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
London
110
How long is the Bayeux Tapestry?
70m
111
Who is able to change the Prime Minister during his/her term?
The Governing Party
112
How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic Games?
three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012
113
Which organization looks after the Edinburgh Castle?
Historic Scotland
114
How many members does a jury have in Scotland?
15
115
Who discovered Insulin?
John MacLeod
116
What does the “R” Plate stand for?
Restricted Driver
117
What was the purpose of the Corn Laws in 1846?
To prevent the import of cheap grain
118
Why was Mary known as “Bloody Mary”?
She persecuted Protestants
119
When did the Glorious Revolution happen?
1688
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How many Houses did the Scottish Parliament have in the middle ages?
3
121
What is the British Constitution often described as?
British constitution is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as ‘unwritten’
122
How long does it take to give blood?
1 hour
123
How long is Hannukah celebrated for?
8 days - remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom
124
How long is the Bayeux Tapestry?
70m
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How long is the Bayeux Tapestry?
70m
126
Who designed the Cenotaph?
Sir Edwin Lutyens
127
Which party formed the government in 2010?
It was a coalition
128
When did the English Civil war begin?
1642
129
Which venue is located in Greenwich?
The O2
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Which country(s) did Britain fight against during the Battle of Trafalgar?
Spain and France
131
Who lost a lot of their power after the Battle of Culloden in 1746?
The Clans
132
What organisations try to influence government policy?
Pressure and lobby groups
133
Who is responsible for crime and immigration?
Home Secretary
134
Where did the Vikings come from?
Norway and Denmark
135
What is the day before Lent called?
Pancake Day
136
What medal was introduced during the Crimean War?
The Victoria Cross
137
What is the Church of England usually known as in other countries?
The Anglican Church
138
When did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?
1588
139
What did the Chartists campaign for?
Every man to have a vote
140
Why is it called ‘The Glorious Revolution’?
Because there was no fighting
141
What event is known as the evacuation of 300,000 people from the beaches?
The Dunkirk spirit
142
Which country invented Cricket?
England
143
Who were the first people to start living in Britain?
Hunter-gatherers
144
What is the “King James” Bible?
A new translation into English
145
Which Scottish poet wrote “The Bruce”?
John Barbour
146
What celebrates the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr
147
Who led the Labour Government from 2007 to 2010?
Gordon Brown
148
Who tried to arrest 5 parliamentary leaders from the House of Commons?
Charles I
149
Where are the youth cases heard in Scotland?
There is a Children's Hearings System
150
What are examples of civil laws?
Housing law: this includes disputes between landlords and tenants over issues such as repairs and eviction.
Consumer rights: an example of this is a dispute about faulty goods or services.
Employment law: these cases include disputes over wages and cases of unfair dismissal or discrimination in the workplace.
Debt: people might be taken to court if they owe money to someone.
151
Who first introduced James Bond?
Ian Fleming
152
Where does the Scottish Grand National take place?
Ayr
153
What type of painter was Joseph Turner?
Landscape
154
Who developed a radar?
Sir Robert Watson-Watt
155
What treaty was signed in 1707?
The Act of Union
156
When did the UK join the EU?
1973
157
When did Scotland abolish the authority of the Pope?
1560
158
What UK landmark was voted as Britain’s favourite view?
The Lake District
159
Who became the first Briton to win the Tour de France?
Bradley Wiggins
160
Which tribes invaded Britain after the Romans had left?
The Jutes and the Anglo-Saxons
161
Who is known as William the Conqueror?
William, the Duke of Normandy
162
Which one of these countries in the UK requires you to complete your own registration form to get entitled to vote?
Northern Ireland
163
Which Admiral’s Column is in Trafalgar Square, London?
Nelson
164
What did the Queen celebrate in 2012?
Diamond Jubilee
165
Which of the following traditional heavy industries were badly affected during the great depression?
Shipbuilding
166
Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by civil servants who are appointed by the Government? TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
167
St Augustine led missionaries from Rome, who spread Christianity in the south. Who did he become?
The first Archbishop of Canterbury
168
Who helped found the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) in 1903?
Emmeline Pankhurst
169
In 1913, the British government promised ‘Home Rule’ for Ireland, why was this postponed?
The outbreak of World War I
170
Whom did the serfs serve?
Lords
171
When did the English settlers first begin to colonise the eastern coast of America?
In Elizabeth I's time
172
What did Sir Frank Whittle invent in the 1930s?
Jet engine
173
Everyone in England, Wales and Scotland have to fill in individual electoral registration form. (Also known as ‘Individual Registration’) - TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
174
What tells us about how people lived just after the Norman Conquest?
The Domesday Book
175
What lead the American colonies to declare their independence?
The UK wanting to tax the colonies
176
Where is Tate Britain and Tate Modern located?
London
177
William Orange was asked by Protestants to invade England. This event was later known as what?
Glorious Revolution
178
The Queen’s eldest son, Prince Charles, is also known as?
The Prince of Wales
179
Which battle did William the Conqueror fight in?
The Battle of Hastings
180
Which battle did William the Conqueror fight in?
The Battle of Hastings
181
Who ran 1 mile in 4 minutes in 1954?
Sir Roger Bannister
182
What was the longest British War with France called?
The Hundred Years War
183
What is the Cenotaph associated with?
War Memorial
184
Women over 30 were allowed to vote as a result of their contribution towards the war effort. Which war was it?
First World War
185
You have to be 21 years old to stand as an MP - T/F
False - Anyone over 18
186
Where are the minor criminal cases dealt with in England, Wales and N. Ireland?
Magistrates’ Court
187
What character did Charlie Chaplin play?
Tramp
188
What is known as ‘canvassing’?
Persuade people to vote for the party you represent
189
The band called Beatles was popular and some alteration to social laws occured during which period?
1960s
190
William defeated James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland in 1690. This event is celebrated in which country?
Northern Ireland
191
Many Scottish landlords destroyed individual small farms (known as ‘crofts’) to make space for large flocks of sheep and cattle. What was this known as?
Highland Clearances
192
What country did Hitler invade in 1939?
Poland
193
Who is Sir Edward Elgar?
A musician
194
In 1745, who was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised an army?
Bonnie Prince Charlie
195
What was the name of the movement which protested against the Roman Catholic church during Henry VIII’s time?
The Reformation
196
Which comedy double act by Nick Park won many Oscars?
Wallace and Gromit
197
Which Armed Force was used in the Battle of Britain?
Royal Air Force
198
Catherine Howard was Anne Boleyn’s cousin? TRUE/FALSE
True
199
What type of literature are ‘The Canterbury Tales’ written by Geoffrey Chaucer?
Poems
200
What type of literature are ‘The Canterbury Tales’ written by Geoffrey Chaucer?
Poems
201
What religion were Puritans?
Protestants
202
How often is the electoral register updated?
Yearly
203
Who can nominate life peers? (Select TWO)
Leaders of other main political parties
| The Prime Minister
204
Which famous poet’s work was inspired by Nature?
William Wordsworth
205
How are members of Parliament (MPs) elected?
First past the post
206
The Swinging Sixties was a period of new ideas about politics, philosophy and science
False
207
Arranged marriages are allowed in the UK? T/F
True
208
What is the name given to rented additional land which people use to grow fruit and vegetable?
Allotment
209
Sir Ian Botham is famous for his achievements in which sport?
Cricket
210
How many national parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland?
15
211
What does Eid al-Fitr celebrate?
The end of Ramadan
212
How many ski centres are there in Scotland?
5
213
Which king defeated the Vikings?
King Alfred the Great
214
Civil servants cannot stand for Office - T/F
True
215
People who are self-employed need to pay National Insurance Contributions themselves - T/F
True
216
The Speaker is an MP, he/she represents a constituency and deals with constituents’ problems like any other MP - T/F
True
217
Which TWO are safe places to go and stay in for anyone facing domestic violence?
Shelter
| Refuge
218
When did a group of Catholics led by Guy Fawkes fail in their plan to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of Parliament?
5th November 1605
219
The Monarch appoints the members of the Cabinet - T/F
False
220
What are elected members of the National Assembly of Wales known as?
AMs
221
The Lake District is the largest national park in Scotland - T/F
False
222
The Lake District is the largest national park in Scotland - T/F
False
223
The devolved governments do not have the power to legislate on any issues but can advise and encourage
False
224
It is illegal for shops and businesses to not accept the banknotes of Northern Ireland and Scotland? - T/F
False
225
The Speaker is elected by fellow MPs using the open ballot system - T/F
FALSE
226
Who receives ambassadors and high commissioners, entertains visiting heads of state and makes state visits overseas in support of diplomatic and economic relationships with other countries?
The Queen
227
When walking your dog in a public place, what must you ensure?
That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner
228
During Queen Elizabeth’s reign, the British Empire became the largest empire the world had ever seen?
False
229
Which TWO of these roles, in the UK, are unpaid?
Special Constable
| Magistrate
230
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
True
231
When was the Parliament of Northern Ireland first established?
1922
232
Which of these TWO lines from Shakespeare’s plays and poems are often still quoted?
The darling buds of May
To be or not to be
233
When Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover, became the next King of England - TRUE/FALSE
True
234
It is a legal requirement that men and women should not be discriminated against due to their gender or marital status? - TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
235
Which TWO of the following are protected by law from discrimination?
Marital status
| Disability
236
Which TWO are 20th century British inventions?
Television
Concorde
237
Which TWO of the following are major horse-racing events in the UK?
Scottish Grand National
| Royal Ascot
238
What awards event celebrates British theatre?
The Laurence Olivier Awards
239
What awards event celebrates British theatre?
The Laurence Olivier Awards
240
You need to be a member of a political party to be able to stand for election as an MP? - TRUE/FALSE
False
241
Which language was spoken by people during the Iron Age?
Celtic
242
Ralph Vaughan Williams was strongly influenced by traditional English folk music - TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
243
Which TWO are correct about Mary Stuart?
She was only a week old when she became queen
She spent much of her childhood in France
244
Which TWO are correct about King Henry’s wives?
Two wives were called Anne
Three wives were called Catherine
245
Which TWO describe the Wimbledon Championships?
oldest tennis tournament in the world
only "Grand Slam" event played on grass
246
Which pair won gold medals for Ice dancing at the Olympic Games in 1984 and in four consecutive world championships?
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean
247
Which TWO things happened when Mary Stuart’s husband got murdered?
She asked Elizabeth I for help
She was suspected of involvement in the murder
248
Who captained the English cricket team and holds a number of records, both for batting and bowling?
Ian Botham
249
Who was Thomas Gainsborough?
Was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenery
250
The 39 steps was directed by David Lean in 1980
False
251
George Frederick wrote which oratorio, which is sung regularly by choirs, often at Easter time?
Messiah
252
Which TWO are facts about King William II of Scotland?
He was the Protestant rule of the Netherlands before he became King William II of Scotland
He was the Protestant rule of the Netherlands before he became King William II of Scotland
253
David Hockney was an important contributor to the ‘pop art’ movement of the 1960s - TRUE/FALSE
True
254
In 1998, what was the estimated population of the UK?
57 million
255
Which TWO describe the Wimbledon Championships?
oldest tennis tournament in the world
only "Grand Slam" event played on grass
256
Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?
The Canterbury Tales
257
Which TWO are notable British artists?
John Constable
Joseph Turner
258
George Frederick wrote which oratorio, which is sung regularly by choirs, often at Easter time?
Messiah
259
The EU was set up by 6 western countries who signed the Treaty of Rome on which date?
25 March 1957
260
Which TWO are facts about King William II of Scotland?
He was the Protestant rule of the Netherlands before he became King William II of Scotland
He was William of Orange before he became King William III of England. Wales and Ireland
261
Which TWO are correct about Mary Stuart?
She spent much of her childhood in France
She was only a week old when she became queen
262
The 39 steps was directed by?
Alfred Hitchcock
263
Which TWO are correct about King Henry’s wives?
Two wives were called Anne
Three wives were called Catherine
264
Which TWO are famous British sailors?
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Sir Francis Chichester
265
Who was Thomas Gainsborough?
Was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenery
266
In what year was there a revolution in France which led to a war with Britain?
1789
267
Who was the British scientist who was awarded the Nobel prize for the discovery of the structure of the DNA molecule?
Francis Crick
268
When King Charles I tried to impose a revised Prayer Book on the Presbyterian Church in Scotland, which TWO events occurred?
A Scottish army was formed and it invaded England
King Charles I recalled Parliament to ask it for funds to form his own army
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Which TWO are used in making an Ulster fry?
Sausage
Bacon
270
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them full control over all policies and laws - T/F
False
271
Who, in 1810 opened the first curry house in Britain called ‘The Hindoostane Coffee House’ in George Street, London?
Sake Dean Mahomet
272
John Constable (1776-1837) founded the modern Police force in England - T/F
False
273
Which Battle is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry?
Hastings
274
There are some MPs (Members of Parliament) who do not represent any of the main political parties - TRUE/FALSE
True
275
Which TWO developments are associated with the ‘Swinging Sixties’?
Divorce Law Reform
Abortion Law Reform
276
Which TWO major welfare changes were introduced between 1945 and 1950?
The NHS
A social security system for everyone
277
Which TWwere introduced before the First World War in 1914?
Free school meals
State retirement pension
278
St Augustine led missionaries from Rome. Where did he spread Christianity?
In the South
279
Which sport often refers to the phrase ‘rain stopped play’?
Cricket
280
What kind of battle was the Battle of Britain (1940)?
Air Battle
281
John Constable (1776-1837) founded the modern Police force in England - TRUE/FALSE
False
282
Robert Stephenson and George were famous pioneers of which industry?
Railway engines
283
Who, in 1810 opened the first curry house in Britain called ‘The Hindoostane Coffee House’ in George Street, London?
Sake Dean Mahomet
284
Which of these flowers is closely associated with Remembrance Day?
Poppy
285
What was the more probable use for the Stonehenge?
A special gathering place for seasonal ceremonies
286
Which religion did the Huguenots follow?
Protestantism
287
Select TWO famous Paralympians
Ellie Simmonds
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
288
Who is credited with the introduction of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948?
Aneurin Bevan
289
What were the Irish people who favoured complete independence from the UK known as?
Fenians
290
Who can stand for office as a Local Councillor?
British, Irish, Eligible Commonwealth Citizens and EU citizens
291
Which prehistoric monument still stands in the English county of Wiltshire?
Stonehenge
292
What can the Laws made by the EU also be called?
Directives
Regulations
Framework Decisions
293
Who founded a monastery on the Island of Iona?
St Columba
294
Which of these international events was held in London in 2012?
The Paralympic Games
295
James VI of Scotland was not related to Queen Elizabeth I of England - true/false
FALSE
296
Where is the Royal Crescent is located?
Bath
297
What does the abbreviation PTA stand for?
Parent Teacher Association
298
Who governs the Church of Scotland?
Ministers and elders
299
The Opposition is the second largest party in the House of Commons - T/F
True
300
At what age did Queen Victoria become Queen of the UK?
18 years old
301
What is the name of the song sung by people in the UK and other countries when celebrating the New Year?
Auld Lang Syne
302
Who will remain the longest reigning monarch until 9 September 2015?
Victoria
303
Who directed the British movie the Belles of St Trinian’s in 1954?
Frank Launder
304
In which year was there a major outbreak of plague in London?
1665
305
Which TWO countries took part in the Battle of Agincourt?
France
| England
306
Which TWO industries developed during the Great Depression?
Aviation
| Automobile
307
During the WWII, the evacuation of more than 300,000 British and French soldiers from France gave rise to which phrase?
the Dunkirk spirit
308
What religion did Queen Elizabeth I practise?
Protestant
309
What did the Beveridge Report of 1942, by William Beveridge, provide the basis for?
The Modern Welfare State
310
In which country was Charles II residing before he was invited to England by the Parliament?
Netherlands
311
Which government was elected in 1945?
Labour
312
In which year did John Logie Baird make the first TV broadcast between Glasgow and London?
1932
313
During the Victorian period, transport link improved, enabling goods and people to move easily around the country - T/F
True
314
What is Sir Isaac Newton’s famous published work?
Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy
315
What was the system of land ownnership used by the Normans known as?
Feudalism
316
What is the name of the first major railway built in Britain?
The Great Western Railway
317
During the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, where did the English government encourage Scottish and English Protestants to settle?
Ulster
318
What language did the peasants speak after the Norman conquest?
Anglo Saxon
319
Other than London universities, which university was credited with the discovery of the DNA molecule in 1953?
Cambridge
320
Magna Carta is Latin for what?
The Great Charter
321
Which novel is the satirical novelist Evelyn Waugh best known for?
Brideshead Revisited
322
Which novel is the satirical novelist Evelyn Waugh best known for?
Brideshead Revisited
323
In which year was Britain’s first woman Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, elected to join the parliament of United Kingdom?
1959
324
Rudyard Kipling was born in South Africa - T/F
False
325
When did the first farmers start settling in Britain?
6000 years ago
326
Which of the following is associated with the Elizabethan period in England?
Growing patriotism
327
When did the American Colonies declare their independence?
1776
328
What is the percentage of Muslims living in the UK?
4%
329
The Boer War took place in which country of the British Empire?
South Africa
330
The invasion of which country by Germany provoked UK to declare war on Germany in 1939?
Poland
331
Who was Catherine of Aragon (the first of Henry VIII’s six wives)?
Spanish princess
332
The Channel Islands are self-governing - T/F
True
333
What are the parliaments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also known as?
Devolved administrations
334
Which country did NOT gain its independence from the British Empire in 1947?
The Carribean
335
How many Olympic gold medals has the Scottish cyclist, Sir Chris Hoy, won?
6
336
Who invented the Jet Engine?
Sir Frank Whittle
337
You should respect someone’s right in court. In return, you are offered the right to a fair trial. - TRUE/FALSE
True
338
If you wish to be a permanent resident of the UK, you should look after yourself. In return you are guaranteed a job?
False
339
In the middle of the 19th century the potato crop failed, and Ireland suffered a famine? - TRUE/FALSE
True
340
Which of these countries did NOT fight on the side of the Allied Powers during the First World War?
Bulgaria
341
When did the Wars of the Roses end with the Battle of Bosworth?
1485
342
What were the first Women’s Social and Political Union group members called?
Suffragettes
343
Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18-75 can be asked to serve on a jury? - TRUE/FALSE
False
344
The jury decides whether a person is ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ based on what they have heard - TRUE/FALSE
True
345
The Boer War of 1899 to 1902 established the idea that the British Empire is a force for good - TRUE.FALSE
False
346
In the Church of Scotland, who is the Moderator?
The chairperson of the General Assembly, who is appointed for one year only and often speaks on behalf of the Church
347
Throughout the 1990s, Britain played a leading role in coalition forces involved in the liberation of Kuwait - TRUE.FALSE
True
348
Which TWO principles are included in the European Convention on Human Rights?
Right to liberty and security
Right to a fair trial
349
Who wrote the Canterbury Tales?
Geoffrey Chaucer
350
When did motor-car racing start in the UK?
1902
351
Which of these athletes is a Paralympian who won gold medals for swimming?
Ellie Simmonds
352
When was the Emancipation Act signed? It abolished slavery throughout the British Empire
1833
353
The Patron Saints’ days are NOT public holidays in which TWO countries?
England
Wales
354
When did the BBC begin the world’s first regular TV service?
1936
355
The UK has hosted the Olympic Games three times. When did the UK host the games in the 20th century?
1908, 1948 and 2012.
356
Britain became fully democratic in the 19th century
False
357
Britain became fully democratic in the 19th century - TRUE/FALSE
False
358
Where can you find Crown Jewels?
The Tower of London
359
Queen Mary was a Protestant and persecuted Catholics (for this reason, she became known as ‘Bloody Mary’) - TRUE/FALSE
False
360
The Anglo-Saxons established Christianity when they invaded Britain - TRUE/FALSE
False
361
How long did the Hundred Years War last for?
116 years
362
Satirical magazines began to be published in the 19th century. When was ‘Punch’ first published?
1840s
363
Mothering Sunday is the third Sunday in June - TRUE/FALSE
False
364
Who was made a Dame of the British Empire in 2000?
Mary Peters
365
Big Ben was named ‘Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of Queen Elizabeth I - TRUE/FALSE
False
366
EEC was set up in 1957 by six countries - T/F
True
367
When did newspapers begin to operate without a government licence?
1695
368
Where were the MacDonalds of Glencoe originally from?
Scotland
369
Which TWO countries took part in the development of Concorde?
UK
France
370
James Watt was famous for his work on what?
Steam Power
371
In which TWO countries were PCCs ( Police and Crime Commissioners) elected in?
England
Wales
372
Women over 21 were allowed to vote for the first time in 1969 - TRUE/FALSE
FALSE - voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women.
373
Sir Edward Elgar is known for his famous music work – ‘The Planets’ - TRUE/FALSE
False
374
The Mousetrap’,’Jesus Christ Superstar’ and ‘Evita’ are examples of British what?
Theatre
375
Where was Anne Boleyn, the wife of Henry VIII who was accused of taking lovers, executed?
The Tower of London
376
Sir Kingsley Amis was a famous English novelist and poet who wrote more than 20 novels, including ‘Lucky Jim’ - TRUE/FALSE
True
377
When is St Patrick’s day?
17th of March
378
Where can you find Boudicca, the Queen of the Iceni statue?
London
379
How is the New Year often called in Scotland?
Hogmanay
380
What were the Canterbury Tales about?
The stories people told each other
381
When did Britain become separated from the continent?
10,000 years ago
382
When did Queen Victoria become queen?
1837
383
Who is known as William the Conqueror?
William, the Duke of Normandy
384
Which of Henry VIII’s wives were executed?
Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard
385
What is the Mercury Music Prize awarded for?
The best album from the UK and Ireland
386
Where can you find Boudicca, the Queen of the Iceni statue?
London
387
What were the refugees that came from France called?
Huguenots
388
When did the “Battle of the Boyne” happen?
1690
389
Who built the Hadrian’s Wall to keep out the Picts?
Emperor Hadrian
390
Who led a team to clone a mammal for the first time?
Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell
391
What was build as part of the UK’s celebration of the new millennium?
The London Eye
392
How many ‘local authorities’ does the city of London have?
33
393
When was the Magna Carta established?
1215
394
When was the Scottish Parliament established?
1999
395
How long does Diwali normally last for?
5 days
396
How many years did Mary, the Queen of Scots spend in prison?
20
397
Who is the heir to the throne?
Prince Charles
398
When was the Giant’s Causeway formed?
50 million years ago
399
Which of the events is the landing of allied forces in Normandy?
D-Day
400
Who led the Scottish Army during the Battle of Bannockburn?
Robert the Bruce
401
How many times did Sir Jackie Stewart win the Formula 1 championship?
3
402
When did the development of a free press happen?
1695
403
Which tribes invaded Britain after the Romans had left?
The Jutes and the Anglo-Saxons
404
Which tribes invaded Britain after the Romans had left?
The Jutes and the Anglo-Saxons
405
What is an example of the Middle Ages architecture?
The White Tower in the Tower of London
406
What was the most important principle of the Enlightenment?
Freedom of religion and political views
407
Which General remains a controversial figure in Ireland?
Oliver Cromwell
408
Where did the canal builders come from in the middle ages?
Holland
409
How many Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain between 1870-1914?
120,000
410
When did Protestant ideas begin to spread
16th century
411
What tells us about how people lived just after the Norman Conquest?
The Domesday book
412
Where was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford upon Avon
413
Who was the “Iron Duke” that defeated the Emperor Napoleon?
Wellington
414
When did the Romans successfully invade Britain?
43 AD
415
Which Castles are in use to this day?
Edinburgh and Windsor
416
Dame Ellen MacArthur is famous for her achievements in which sport?
Sailing
