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1
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When did Britain become permanently separated from the continent by the Channel?

A

10,000 years ago

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2
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The Commonwealth has no power over its members and it cannot suspend their membership:
True or False

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False

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Who was reigning in England when Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales?

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Henry VIII

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4
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The Elizabethan period is known for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially for the plays and poems of which playwright?

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William Shakespeare

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The Elizabethan period is known for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially for the plays and poems of which playwright?

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William Shakespeare

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6
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Which flag has a diagonal red cross on a white ground?

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The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland

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7
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Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the rowing category?

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Sir Steve Redgrave

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What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London?

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Cenotaph

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9
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Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee

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10
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When did the Wars of the Roses start?

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1455

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11
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How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?

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129

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12
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What does the term ‘coalition’ refer to?

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If no political party wins a majority, two parties may join and govern together

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13
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When did the UK join the European Economic Community (EEC)?

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In 1973

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14
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Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?

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The Archbishop of Canterbury

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15
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Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?

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St Andrews

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16
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Which court deals with the most serious cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

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The Crown Court

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17
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What is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to the Stone Age?

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Skara Brae

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18
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When was the National Trust founded?

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1895

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19
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After the Black Death, new social classes appeared in England, including owners of large areas of land known as:

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Gentry

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20
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Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of which King?

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Henry VIII

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21
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Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?

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The Mikado

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22
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Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?

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West of Scotland

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23
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By what TWO other names is the Church of England known?

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The Anglican Church

The Episcopal Church

24
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Who was the first British Prime Minister?

A

Sir Robert Walpole

25
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What day does Lent start?

A

On Ash Wednesday

26
Q

How old do you need to be to apply for a free TV licence?

A

Over 75

27
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What name is given to the elected members of the European Parliament?

A

MEPs

28
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Which British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?

A

Dame Kelly Holmes

29
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What percentage of the total British population is located in England alone?

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84%

30
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What was the population of the UK in 2010?

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Just over 62 million

31
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Which court deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in England and Wales?

A

County Courts

32
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What is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet?

A

Holyrood

33
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Which flower is associated with England?

A

Rose

34
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Who was Robert Burns?

A

A Scottish poet

35
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In which period did British Film studios flourish?

A

1930s

36
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What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

A

Belfast

37
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Who is the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed?

A

Dame Ellen MacArthur

38
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What are Welsh cakes made of?

A

Flour, dried fruits and spices

39
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Where is the London Eye situated?

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On the southern bank of the River Thames

40
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What is the relationship between the monarch and the government?

A

Advise, warn and encourage the government’s decisions

The monarch has regular meetings with the Prime Minister and can advise, warn and encourage, but the decisions on government policies are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet.

41
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Which British scientist was awarded a Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of the DNA molecule?

A

Francis Crick

42
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Who established the Church of England?

A

Henry VIII

43
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When does Lent take place?

A

40 days before Easter

44
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Which of the following national galleries is NOT located in London?

A

The National Museum

45
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How much can you be fined if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence?

A

Up to £1000

46
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How old is the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London, also known as ‘Big Ben’?

A

150 years old

47
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Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are elected on the basis of:

A

Proportional representation

48
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Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are elected on the basis of:

A

Proportional representation

49
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is a group of European and North American countries that was created with which TWO purposes:

A

Help each other if they come under attack

Maintain peace between all its members

50
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The small claims procedure is used in England and Wales for minor disputes for:

A

Claims of less than £10,000

51
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What name is given to the period in the 18th century when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed?

A

The Enlightenment

52
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What is the meaning of ‘Magna Carta’?

A

The Great Charter

53
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When did the Wars of the Roses end?

A

1485

54
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responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer?

A

Economy

55
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Who invaded England after the Romans?

A

The Anglo-Saxons

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