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Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf
St Andrew’s
Which court deals with the most serious cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
The crown court
What is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to the Stone Age?
Skara Brae
When was the National trust found
The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three volunteers.
After the Black Death, new social classes appeared in England, including owners of large areas of land known as:
Gentry
Following the Black Death, the smaller population meant there was less need to grow cereal crops. There were labour shortages and peasants began to demand higher wages. New social classes appeared, including owners of large areas of land (later called the gentry), and people left the countryside to live in the towns. In the towns, growing wealth led to the development of a strong middle class.
Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of which King?
Henry VIII
Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
The Mikado
In the 19th century, Gilbert and Sullivan wrote comic operas, often making fun of popular culture and politics. These operas include HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado.
Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
West of Scotland
Who is married to the King of the United Kingdom?
Camilla the Queen consort
By what TWO other names is the Church of England known?
The Anglican Church
The episcopal church
Who was the first British Prime Minister?
The first man to British Prime Minister was Sir Robert Walpole, who was Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742.
What day does Lent start?
Ash Wednesday
How old do you need to be to apply for a free TV licence?
Over 75
What time do pubs usually open on Sundays in the UK?
12pm
Pubs are usually open during the day from 11.00 am (12 noon on Sundays).
What is the official home of the Prime Minister?
10 Downing Street
The official home of the Prime Minister is 10 Downing Street, in central London, near the Houses of Parliament. He or she also has a country house outside London called Chequers.
When did the Conservative government called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union?
23rd June 2016
Which British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?
Dame Kelly Holmes
What percentage of the total British population is located in England alone?
84%
The population is very unequally distributed over the four parts of the UK. England more or less consistently makes up 84% of the total population, Wales around 5%, Scotland just over 8%, and Northern Ireland less than 3%.
Which court deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in England and Wales?
County courts
County Courts deal with a wide range of civil disputes. These include people trying to get back money that is owed to them, cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract, and divorce. In Scotland, most of these matters are dealt with in the Sheriff Court.
What is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet?
In Scotland the elected members, called MSPs, meet in the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh.
Which flower is associated with England?
Rose
Who was Robert Burns?
Known in Scotland as ‘The Bard’, Robert Burns was a Scottish poet.
In which period did British Film studios flourish?
1930s
What was the population of the UK in 2010?
Just over 62 million
