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1
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When did the first Christian communities appear in Britain?

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It was during the 3rd and 4th centuries AD that the first Christian communities began to appear in Britain.

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2
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Which flag has a white cross on a blue background?

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Scottish flag has a white cross on a blue background because St Andrew was the Patron Saint of Scotland.

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Which Two British film actors have recently won Oscars?

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Colin Firth, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dame Judi Dench, Kate Winslet and Tilda Swinton.

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4
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Where is the Cenotaph located?

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Whitehall

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5
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Who was the first Briton to win the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 meters?

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Mo Farah

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6
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Where was Robert Burns from?

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Scotland. He was a Scottish poet

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7
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What created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland?

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The Act of Union of 1800 created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

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8
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Which charity works to preserve important buildings?

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The National Trust- It aims to preserve important buildings, coastline, and countryside in the UK. The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three volunteers. There are now more than 61,000 volunteers helping to keep the organization running.

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9
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Who built the Tower of London?

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William the conqueror

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10
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Which flower is associated with England?

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rose

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11
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Which of these UK landmarks is in Wales?

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Snowdonia is a national park in North Wales. It covers an area of 838 square miles. Its most well-known landmark is Snowdon, which is the highest mountain in Wales

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12
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When is St David’s day?

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1st march

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13
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A famous classical musical event in uk:

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The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music that takes place in various venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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14
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Which TWO are British Overseas territories?

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St Helena and the Falkland Islands

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15
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Who appoints life peers?

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Life peers are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister

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16
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What did the Chartists campaign for?

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The right to vote for the working class

17
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What Palace was a cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London, England, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851?

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crystal palace

18
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What does the TV licence money pay for?

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bbc

19
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How long did the Romans stay in Britain?

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400 years

20
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When do pubs usually open?

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11am

21
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What must the police officer tell you if you get arrested?

A

reason for arrest

22
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Who won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games?

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Sir Steve Redgrave won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games and is one of Britain’s greatest Olympians.

23
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What was the population of the UK in 1901?

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40 million

24
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Who became Prime Minister during WWII?

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Winston Churchill

25
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What is the system that automatically deducts tax called?

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PAYE- pay as you earn

26
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When did people learn how to make bronze?

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4000 years ago

27
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Where in Scotland is known as the home of golf?

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St Andrews

28
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Where did the people of the Bronze Age bury their dead?

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Round burrows

29
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Where does the Prime Minister reside?

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10 downing street

30
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Who mapped the coast of Australia?

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james cook

31
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Who invented the World Wide Web?

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World Wide Web was invented by Sir Tim Berners-Lee (1955–) who is British. Information was successfully transferred via the web for the first time on 25 December 1990

32
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What is the money limit for the small claims procedure in England and Wales?

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£10,000

33
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Where does the Fringe take place?

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edinburgh

34
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What is the Church of England known as in Scotland and the US?

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The Episcopal Church

35
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What is the monarch’s ceremonial role?

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opening of the new parliamentary session each year.

36
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how old is the big ben?

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over 150 years old

37
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What did the “Bill of Rights” confirm?

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parliaments increased power

38
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Who was Henry Purcell?

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a musician