Society Flashcards
Who was the first Briton to win the ‘Tour de France’?
Bradley Wiggins
What do Ian McEwan, Hilary Mantel and Julian Barnes have in common?
- They are British sports players
- They were awarded with the Man Booker Prize for Fiction
- They won a Nobel Prize in Literature
- They were awarded with the Mercury Music Prize
They were awarded with the Man Booker Prize for Fiction
Who was Henry Purcell?
- A German-born composer
- An organist at Westminster Abbey
- An opera composer
- A jazz musician
An organist at Westminster Abbey
Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- South-east coast of Wales
- South-west coast of England
Northern Ireland
Royal Ascot is a four-day horse race meeting in Berkshire attended by members of the Royal Family (true or false)
False
Where does the biggest and most well-known Fringe Festival take place?
-Cambridge
-Oxford
-Edinburgh
-Cardiff
Edinburgh
Who composed a suite of pieces themed around the planets and the solar system called ‘The Planets’?
-The Edward Elgar
-George Frederick Handel
-Gustav Holst
-Sir William Walton
Gustav Holst
What was the population of the UK in 1998?
-40 million
-50 million
-55 million
-57 million
57 million
Who directed the movie ‘The Killing Fields’ in 1984?
-Roland Joffé
-Hugh Hudson
-Kevin MacDonald
-Nicolas Roeg
Roland Joffé
Which TWO of the following castles are located in Scotland?
-Conwy Castle
-Caernarfon Castle
-Crathes Castle
-Inveraray Castle
Inveraray Castle and Crathes Castle are located in Scotland.
Where is the Grand National horse racing event celebrated?
-In London
-In Aintree
-In Bedford
-In Slough
In Aintree
What percentage of the British population has a parent or grandparent born outside of the UK as a result of post-war immigration?
-Nearly 5% of the population
-Nearly 10% of the population
-Nearly 15% of the population
-Nearly 25% of the population
Nearly 10% of the population
Which of the following categories is recognised at the Laurence Olivier Awards?
-Music
-Theatre
-Event
-Literature
Theatre
In the UK, there is a National Lottery for which draws are made every month (true or false)
False. There is a National Lottery for which draws are made every week.
Where is Europe’s longest dry ski slope located?
-Near Swansea, in Wales
-Near Edinburgh, in Scotland
-Near Glasgow, in Scotland
-Near Belfast, in Northern Ireland
Near Edinburgh, in Scotland
What was the population of the UK in 1600?
-Just over 3 million
-Just over 4 million
-Just under 3 million
-Just over 5 million
Just over 4 million
What name is given to the 31st December in Scotland?
-Hogmanay
-Bonfire Night
-Vaisakhi
-Diwali
Hogmanay
When is the Sikh festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community (Khalsa) and known as Vaisakhi celebrated?
-14th of February
-14th of April
-30th of March
-30th of April
14th of April
Who directed the movie ‘Brief Encounter’ in 1945?
-Alfred Hitchcock
-Hugh Hudson
-Carol Reed
-David Lean
David Lean
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Hindu?
-0.5%
-1%
-1.5%
-3%
1.5%
Which flower is associated with Scotland?
-Rose
-Thistle
-Daffodil
-Shamrock
Thistle
Where was the first tennis club founded in the UK located?
-Brixton
-Leamington Spa
-Haywards Heath
-St Andrews
Leamington Spa
Which famous poem tells the story of the knights at the court of King Arthur?
-Beowulf
-Paradise Lost
-Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
-King Arthur and his knights
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?
-Daffodil
-Rose
-Thistle
-Shamrock
Shamrock
The longest distance on the mainland in the UK is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to a location in the south-west corner of England known as:
-Land’s Point
-Earth Point
-Eastbourne
-Land’s End
Land’s End
When is Christmas Eve celebrated?
-24th of December
-26th of December
-25th of December
-27th of December
24th of December
Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the rowing category?
-Sir Chris Hoy
-Christopher Dean
-Bradley Wiggins
-Sir Steve Redgrave
Sir Steve Redgrave
What day is Halloween celebrated?
-30th of November
-30th of October
-14th of February
-31st of October
31st of October
Who was the first British distance runner to win a gold medal in the Olympic games in the 10,000 metres?
-Mo Farah
-Bradley Wiggins
-Sir Chris Hoy
-David Weir
Mo Farah
Light-hearted plays with music and comedy, which are enjoyed by family audiences and based on fairy stories are known as:
-Children’s plays
-Pantomimes
-Hogmanay
-Parades
Pantomimes
Who built the Tower of London after becoming king in 1066?
-Oliver Cromwell
-Henry VIII
-William the Conqueror
-Henry VII
William the Conqueror
Who was the captain of the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966?
-David Beckham
-Bobby Moore
-Sir Ian Botham
-Sir Roger Bannister
Bobby Moore
Which of the following sports can be traced as far back as the Roman times?
-Tennis
-Football
-Horse racing
-Pool
Horse racing
What was the population of the UK in 1801?
-5 million
-8 million
-10 million
-12 million
8 million
When did Sir Alfred Hitchcock die?
-1970
-1975
-1978
-1980
1980
When is St George’s Day, patron of England, celebrated?
-23rd of April
-1st of March
-17th of March
-30th of November
23rd of April
How many Welsh-language channels are there in Wales?
-None
-One
-Two
-Three
One
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Jewish?
-Less than 0.5%
-Less than 1%
-Less than 1.5%
-Less than 2%
Less than 0.5%
Which of the following castles is located in Scotland?
-Conwy Castle
-Caernarfon Castle
-Crathes Castle
-Windsor Castle
Crathes Castle
Who were the Pre-Raphaelites?
-An important group of musicians from the 16th century
-An important group who demanded the vote for the working classes
-An important group of artists in the second half of the 19th century
-A group of explorers who arrived in the south-east coast of Australia
An important group of artists in the second half of the 19th century
When was St Pancras Station built?
-In the 18th century
-In the 19th century
-In the 20th century
-In the 21st century
In the 19th century
Which TWO of the following soap operas are popular in the UK?
-Braveheart
-Coronation Street
-EastEnders
-Heroes
Coronation Street
EastEnders
Which of the following gardens is located in Wales?
-Bodnant Garden
-Kew Gardens
-Hidcote
-Sissinghurst
Bodnant Garden
Where is the National Gallery of Scotland located?
-In Edinburgh
-In Glasgow
-In Aberdeen
-In Fife
In Edinburgh
Who directed the movie ‘Chariots of Fire’ in 1981?
-Mike Newell
-Hugh Hudson
-Kevin MacDonald
-Nicolas Roeg
Hugh Hudson
When was the first tennis club founded in the UK?
-1772
-1872
-1862
-1762
1872
When is Diwali normally celebrated?
-June or July
-October or November
-November or December
-March or April
October or November
Which TWO universities compete with each other on a rowing race along the River Thames every year?
-University College of London
-Imperial College
-Cambridge University
-Oxford University
-Cambridge University
-Oxford University
Which notable British artist was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenery?
-Thomas Gainsborough
-David Allan
-Joseph Turner
-John Constable
Thomas Gainsborough
During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?
-Eid ul Adha
-Eid a-Fitr
-Ramadan
-Vaisakhi
Eid ul Adha
What was the population of the UK in 1700?
-2 million
-4 million
-5 million
-8 million
5 million
How many square miles does Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park cover?
-720
-740
-820
-840
720
Which British athlete won 16 medals, including 11 gold medals, in races over five Paralympic Games?
-Dame Kelly Holmes
-Sir Ian Botham
-Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
-Dame Elle MacArthur
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
What British sportsmen holds a number of English Test cricket records?
-Bobby Moore
-Sir Jackie Steward
-Sir Ian Botham
-Sir Roger Bannister
Sir Ian Botham
What can you find at the ‘Eden Project’?
-Giant greenhouses, house plants from all over the world
-Animals from all over the world
-Prehistoric monuments
-An open market with local food
Giant greenhouses, house plants from all over the world
What TWO names are given to the people who give tours at the Tower of London?
-Beefeaters
-Suffragettes
-Chartists
-Yeoman Wardens
Beefeaters
Yeoman Wardens
How often do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
-Every six months
-Annually
-Every four years
-Every two years
Annually
When is St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland, celebrated?
-23rd of April
-30th of November
-1st of March
-17th of March
17th of March
What is the name of the annual event that gives awards in a range of musical categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist?
-The Brit Awards
-The MTV Awards
-The BAFTA Awards
-The Mercury Music Prize
The Brit Awards
Where is the five-day race meeting attended by members of the Royal Family and known as Royal Ascot celebrated?
-In Luton
-In Berkshire
-In Salisbury
-In Kent
In Berkshire
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Buddhist?
-Less than 0.5%
-Less than 1%
-Less than 2%
-Less than 3%
-Less than 0.5%
What name is given to the Church of England in Scotland and the United States?
-The Main Church
-The King’s Church
-The Episcopal Church
-The Catholic Church
The Episcopal Church
Who directed the movie ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ in 1994?
-Mike Newell
-Hugh Hudson
-Kevin MacDonald
-Nicolas Roeg
Mike Newell
What was the population of the UK in 1951?
-20 million
-40 million
-35 million
-50 million
50 million
How many ski centres are there in Scotland?
4
5
6
7
5
Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?
-Dundee
-Edinburgh
-Aberdeen
-St Andrews
St Andrews
Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
-The Phantom of the Opera
-The Mikado
-The Mousetrap
-Cats
The Mikado
Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
-East of Wales
-West of Wales
-West of Scotland
-East of Scotland
West of Scotland
By what other TWO names is the Church of England known for?
-The Anglican Church
-The Union Church
-The Greatest Church
-The Episcopal Church
The Anglican Church
The Episcopal Church
Who used a system of land ownership known as feudalism?
The Greek
The Vikings
The Normans
The Welsh
The Normans
In which city is the Welsh Assembly building, also known as Senedd, located?
Edinburgh
Belfast
Cardiff Bay
Swansea
Cardiff Bay
What architectural style became popular in the 19th century?
-Corinthian
-Barroco
-Medieval Gothic
-Art Deco
Medieval Gothic
Which of the following gardens is NOT located in England?
-Mount Stewart
-Kew Gardens
-Sissinghurst
-Hidcote
Mount Stewart
Which famous murder-mystery play has been running in the west end since 1952 and has had the longest initial run of any show in history?
-The Phantom of the Opera
-The Mousetrap
-Evita
-Jesus Christ Superstar
The Mousetrap
When was the Giant’s Causeway formed?
20 million years ago
40 million years ago
50 million years ago
15 million years ago
50 million years ago
Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world without stopping?
Sir Francis Drake
Dame Ellen MacArthur
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Sir Francis Chichester
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Where is the National Horseracing Museum located?
-In Newmarket, Suffolk
-In St Andrews, Scotland
-In Richmond, London
-In Aintree, near Liverpool
In Newmarket, Suffolk
Which of the following is a popular showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances and the biggest and most well-known festival that takes place during the Edinburgh Festival?
-The Proms
-The Fringe
-The Festival of Lights
-The Aldeburgh Festival
The Fringe
When did motor-car racing start in the UK?
In 1889
In 1901
In 1902
In 1922
In 1902
Which one of the following gardens is located in Northern Ireland?
-Bodnant Garden
-Mount Stewart
-Sissinghurst
-Hidcote
Mount Stewart
When is the Mercury Music Prize awarded?
July
August
September
October
September
What is the name of the only ‘Grand Slam’ tennis event played on grass?
-The Australian open
-The Wimbledon Championships
-The U.S. open
-The Queen’s open
The Wimbledon Championships