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Who was the first Briton to win the ‘Tour de France’?

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Bradley Wiggins

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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

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They were awarded with the Man Booker Prize for Fiction

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Who was Henry Purcell?
- A German-born composer
- An organist at Westminster Abbey
- An opera composer
- A jazz musician

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An organist at Westminster Abbey

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Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- South-east coast of Wales
- South-west coast of England

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Northern Ireland

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Royal Ascot is a four-day horse race meeting in Berkshire attended by members of the Royal Family (true or false)

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False

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Where does the biggest and most well-known Fringe Festival take place?
-Cambridge
-Oxford
-Edinburgh
-Cardiff

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Edinburgh

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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

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Gustav Holst

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What was the population of the UK in 1998?
-40 million
-50 million
-55 million
-57 million

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57 million

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Who directed the movie ‘The Killing Fields’ in 1984?
-Roland Joffé
-Hugh Hudson
-Kevin MacDonald
-Nicolas Roeg

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Roland Joffé

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Which TWO of the following castles are located in Scotland?
-Conwy Castle
-Caernarfon Castle
-Crathes Castle
-Inveraray Castle

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Inveraray Castle and Crathes Castle are located in Scotland.

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Where is the Grand National horse racing event celebrated?
-In London
-In Aintree
-In Bedford
-In Slough

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In Aintree

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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

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Nearly 10% of the population

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Which of the following categories is recognised at the Laurence Olivier Awards?
-Music
-Theatre
-Event
-Literature

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Theatre

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In the UK, there is a National Lottery for which draws are made every month (true or false)

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False. There is a National Lottery for which draws are made every week.

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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

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Near Edinburgh, in Scotland

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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

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Just over 4 million

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What name is given to the 31st December in Scotland?
-Hogmanay
-Bonfire Night
-Vaisakhi
-Diwali

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Hogmanay

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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

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14th of April

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Who directed the movie ‘Brief Encounter’ in 1945?
-Alfred Hitchcock
-Hugh Hudson
-Carol Reed
-David Lean

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David Lean

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According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Hindu?
-0.5%
-1%
-1.5%
-3%

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1.5%

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Which flower is associated with Scotland?
-Rose
-Thistle
-Daffodil
-Shamrock

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Thistle

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Where was the first tennis club founded in the UK located?
-Brixton
-Leamington Spa
-Haywards Heath
-St Andrews

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Leamington Spa

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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

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?
-Daffodil
-Rose
-Thistle
-Shamrock

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Shamrock

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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

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Land’s End

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When is Christmas Eve celebrated?
-24th of December
-26th of December
-25th of December
-27th of December

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24th of December

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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

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Sir Steve Redgrave

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What day is Halloween celebrated?
-30th of November
-30th of October
-14th of February
-31st of October

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31st of October

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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

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Mo Farah

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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

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Pantomimes

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Who built the Tower of London after becoming king in 1066?
-Oliver Cromwell
-Henry VIII
-William the Conqueror
-Henry VII

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William the Conqueror

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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

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Bobby Moore

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Which of the following sports can be traced as far back as the Roman times?
-Tennis
-Football
-Horse racing
-Pool

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Horse racing

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What was the population of the UK in 1801?
-5 million
-8 million
-10 million
-12 million

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8 million

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When did Sir Alfred Hitchcock die?
-1970
-1975
-1978
-1980

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1980

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When is St George’s Day, patron of England, celebrated?
-23rd of April
-1st of March
-17th of March
-30th of November

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23rd of April

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How many Welsh-language channels are there in Wales?
-None
-One
-Two
-Three

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One

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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%

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Less than 0.5%

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Which of the following castles is located in Scotland?
-Conwy Castle
-Caernarfon Castle
-Crathes Castle
-Windsor Castle

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Crathes Castle

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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

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An important group of artists in the second half of the 19th century

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When was St Pancras Station built?
-In the 18th century
-In the 19th century
-In the 20th century
-In the 21st century

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In the 19th century

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Which TWO of the following soap operas are popular in the UK?
-Braveheart
-Coronation Street
-EastEnders
-Heroes

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Coronation Street
EastEnders

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Which of the following gardens is located in Wales?
-Bodnant Garden
-Kew Gardens
-Hidcote
-Sissinghurst

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Bodnant Garden

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Where is the National Gallery of Scotland located?
-In Edinburgh
-In Glasgow
-In Aberdeen
-In Fife

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In Edinburgh

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Who directed the movie ‘Chariots of Fire’ in 1981?
-Mike Newell
-Hugh Hudson
-Kevin MacDonald
-Nicolas Roeg

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Hugh Hudson

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When was the first tennis club founded in the UK?
-1772
-1872
-1862
-1762

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1872

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When is Diwali normally celebrated?
-June or July
-October or November
-November or December
-March or April

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October or November

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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

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-Cambridge University
-Oxford University

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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

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Thomas Gainsborough

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During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?
-Eid ul Adha
-Eid a-Fitr
-Ramadan
-Vaisakhi

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Eid ul Adha

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What was the population of the UK in 1700?
-2 million
-4 million
-5 million
-8 million

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5 million

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How many square miles does Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park cover?
-720
-740
-820
-840

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720

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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

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Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

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What British sportsmen holds a number of English Test cricket records?
-Bobby Moore
-Sir Jackie Steward
-Sir Ian Botham
-Sir Roger Bannister

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Sir Ian Botham

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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

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Giant greenhouses, house plants from all over the world

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What TWO names are given to the people who give tours at the Tower of London?
-Beefeaters
-Suffragettes
-Chartists
-Yeoman Wardens

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Beefeaters
Yeoman Wardens

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How often do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
-Every six months
-Annually
-Every four years
-Every two years

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Annually

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When is St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland, celebrated?
-23rd of April
-30th of November
-1st of March
-17th of March

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17th of March

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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

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The Brit Awards

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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

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In Berkshire

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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%

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-Less than 0.5%

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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

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The Episcopal Church

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Who directed the movie ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ in 1994?
-Mike Newell
-Hugh Hudson
-Kevin MacDonald
-Nicolas Roeg

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Mike Newell

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What was the population of the UK in 1951?
-20 million
-40 million
-35 million
-50 million

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50 million

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65
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How many ski centres are there in Scotland?
4
5
6
7

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5

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Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?
-Dundee
-Edinburgh
-Aberdeen
-St Andrews

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St Andrews

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Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
-The Phantom of the Opera
-The Mikado
-The Mousetrap
-Cats

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The Mikado

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Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
-East of Wales
-West of Wales
-West of Scotland
-East of Scotland

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West of Scotland

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By what other TWO names is the Church of England known for?
-The Anglican Church
-The Union Church
-The Greatest Church
-The Episcopal Church

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The Anglican Church
The Episcopal Church

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Who used a system of land ownership known as feudalism?
The Greek
The Vikings
The Normans
The Welsh

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The Normans

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In which city is the Welsh Assembly building, also known as Senedd, located?
Edinburgh
Belfast
Cardiff Bay
Swansea

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Cardiff Bay

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What architectural style became popular in the 19th century?
-Corinthian
-Barroco
-Medieval Gothic
-Art Deco

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Medieval Gothic

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Which of the following gardens is NOT located in England?
-Mount Stewart
-Kew Gardens
-Sissinghurst
-Hidcote

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Mount Stewart

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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

A

The Mousetrap

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Q

When was the Giant’s Causeway formed?
20 million years ago
40 million years ago
50 million years ago
15 million years ago

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50 million years ago

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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

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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

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Where is the National Horseracing Museum located?
-In Newmarket, Suffolk
-In St Andrews, Scotland
-In Richmond, London
-In Aintree, near Liverpool

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In Newmarket, Suffolk

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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

A

The Fringe

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When did motor-car racing start in the UK?
In 1889
In 1901
In 1902
In 1922

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In 1902

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Which one of the following gardens is located in Northern Ireland?
-Bodnant Garden
-Mount Stewart
-Sissinghurst
-Hidcote

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Mount Stewart

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81
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When is the Mercury Music Prize awarded?
July
August
September
October

A

September

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82
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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

A

The Wimbledon Championships

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Q

What name is given to the candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah?
-Menorah
-Diwali
-Ramadan
-Baisakhi

A

Menorah

84
Q

What charity works for the preservation of important buildings, the coastline and countryside in the UK?
-The National Trust
-The RSPB
-Shelter
-Oxfam

A

The National Trust

85
Q

When was the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated?
2005
2010
2011
2012

A

2012

86
Q

Which popular British sport can be traced back to the 15th century?
Football
Golf
Rugby
Tennis

A

Golf

87
Q

When does Lent take place?
-40 days before Christmas
-40 days after Christmas
-40 days before Easter
-40 days after Easter

A

40 days before Easter

88
Q

Which of the following national galleries is NOT located in London?
-Tate Britain
-The National Gallery
-Tate Modern
-The National Museum

A

The National Museum

89
Q

How old is the clock at the house of the parliament in London, also known as ‘Big Ben’?
100 years old
150 years old
200 years old
250 years old

A

150 years old

90
Q

Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?
-The Australian open
-The U.S. Open
-Roland Garros
-The Wimbledon Championships

A

The Wimbledon Championships

91
Q

Where is the ‘Eden Project’ located?
-Cornwall
-Devon
-Doncaster
-Dublin

A

Cornwall

92
Q

Which of the following is a traditional food from Northern Ireland?
-Roast beef
-Haggis
-Sausage casserole
-Ulster fry

A

Ulster fry

93
Q

Who is the author of the murder mystery play ‘The Mousetrap’?
-Tim Rice
-Andrew Lloyd Webber
-Dame Agatha Christie
-Gilbert and Sullivan

A

Dame Agatha Christie

94
Q

What is celebrated during Diwali?
-Jesus Christ rising from the dead
-The victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge
-The founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa
-The beginning of the winter season

A

The victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge

95
Q

According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Christian?
35%
55%
70%
59%

A

59%

96
Q

Which golf ‘Major’ tournament is hosted by a different golf course every year?
-The Open Championship
-The PGA Championship
-The Masters Tournament
-The U.S. Open

A

The Open Championship

97
Q

Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?
-Hugh Grant
-Sir Anthony Hopkins
-Jude Law
-Richard Burton

A

Sir Anthony Hopkins

98
Q

What TWO names are given to the day before Lent?
-Pancake day
-Domesday
-Shrove Tuesday
-Ash Wednesday

A

-Pancake day
-Shrove Tuesday

99
Q

Which of the following landmarks is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain?
-The River Thames
-Loch Lomond
-Loch Ness
-Lake District

A

-Loch Lomond

100
Q

Who wrote the music for the popular show Jesus Christ Superstar?
-Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
-Gilbert and Sullivan
-Hans Holbein and Sir Anthony Van Dyck
-Sir Laurence Olivier

A

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice

101
Q

Pantomimes are a British tradition that many theatres produce during:
-Easter
-Christmas
-Halloween
-Pancake Day

A

Christmas

102
Q

Which of the following meals is made of bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread and potato bread?
-English breakfast
-Haggis
-Ulster fry
-Sunday roast

A

Ulster fry

103
Q

Which of the following is a showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances?
-The Fringe
-Diwali
-Halloween
-Lent

A

The Fringe

104
Q

Which of the following are public holidays in Scotland (choose TWO options)?
-24th of December
-31st of December
-1st of January
-2nd of January

A

-1st of January
-2nd of January

105
Q

In Wales, many people speak Gaelic – a completely different language from English – and it is taught in schools and universities (true or false)

A

False

106
Q

What TWO films were directed by David Lean?
-Brief Encounter
-The 39 Steps
-Lawrence of Arabia
-Chariots of Fire

A

Brief Encounter
Lawrence of Arabia

107
Q

Which religious community celebrates Vaisakhi?
-Muslim
-Hindu
-Sikh
-Jewish

A

Sikh

108
Q

Which Anglo-Saxon poem is about a hero’s battle against monsters and has been translated into modern English?
-Beowulf
-Paradise Lost
-Canterbury Tales
-Braveheart

A

Beowulf

109
Q
A
110
Q

Which of the following movies was directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935?
-Don’t Look Now
-Touching the Void
-The Third Man
-The 39 Steps

A

The 39 Steps

111
Q

Which is the most famous tennis tournament hosted in Britain and which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club?
-Roland Garros
-The Wimbledon Championships
-The British open
-The Queen’s open

A

The Wimbledon Championships

112
Q

Which TWO of the following are famous horse racing events in the UK?
-The Major Race
-The Grand National
-Royal Ascot
-Six Nations Championship

A

The Grand National
Royal Ascot

113
Q

Who wrote an oratorio called ‘Messiah’, which is regularly sung by choirs at Easter time?
-George Frederick Handel
-Sir Edward Elgar
-Gustav Holst
-Henry Purcell

A

George Frederick Handel

114
Q

What are pantomimes based on?
-Fairy stories
-Drama stories
-Traditional stories
-War stories

A

Fairy stories

115
Q

Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world in 1966/67?
-Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
-Sir Francis Chichester
-Sir Francis Drake
-Dame Ellen MacArthur

A

Sir Francis Chichester

116
Q

Where is the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SEC Centre) located?
-Aberdeen
-Glasgow
-Edinburgh
-Dundee

A

Glasgow

117
Q

Which is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
-Belfast
-Dublin
-Cork
-Edinburgh

A

Belfast

118
Q

What is Dame Ellen MacArthur known for?

  • She was the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed
  • She won the London Marathon six times
  • She won gold medals for ice dancing at the Olympic Games in 1984
  • She won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games
A

She was the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed

119
Q

What name is given to the day that marks the end of the Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month?
-Vaisakhi
-Eid a-Fitr
-Eid ul Adha
-Hanukkah

A

Eid a-Fitr

120
Q

Who is the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed?
-Dame Kelly Holmes
-Dame Ellen MacArthur
-Jayne Torvill
-Bradley Wiggins

A

Dame Ellen MacArthur

121
Q

Where does the most famous sailing event in the UK take place?
-Holyhead, in North Wales
-Cowes, in the Isle of Wight
-Douglas, in the Isle of Man
-Plymouth, in the South West of England

A

Cowes, in the Isle of Wight

122
Q

What is Sir Jackie Stewart famous for?

  • He captained the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966
  • He captained the English cricket team
  • He won the Formula 1 world championship three times
  • He won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games
A

He won the Formula 1 world championship three times

123
Q

How long do Muslims fast during Ramadan?
- A week
- A month
- Two weeks
- Three weeks

A

A month

124
Q

Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?
- Daniel Day Lewis
- Colin Firth
- Jude Law
- Charles Chaplin

A

Colin Firth

125
Q

When is St Andrews Day, patron of the Scotland, celebrated?
-23rd of April
-1st of March
-17th of March
-30th of November

A

30th of November

126
Q

Which organisation has been organising ‘The Proms’ since 1927?
-The MTV
-Channel 4
-The BBC
-CNTV

A

The BBC

127
Q

How many Formula 1 Grand Prix events are held in the UK every year?
-One
-Two
-Three
-Four

A

1

128
Q

Which TWO British areas have their own banknotes?
-Northern Ireland
-Scotland
-Wales
-The Isle of Man

A

-Northern Ireland
-Scotland

129
Q

How many weeks does the orchestral classical music event known as ‘the Proms’ last for?
-Three weeks
-Four weeks
-Six weeks
-Eight weeks

A

Eight weeks

130
Q

What is the name of the land formation consisting of columns made of volcanic lava located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland?
-Eden Project
-The Giant’s Causeway
-Loch Lomond
-Snowdonia

A

The Giant’s Causeway

131
Q

When were the Houses of the Parliament built?
-In the 17th century
-In the 18th century
-In the 19th century
-In the 20th century

A

In the 19th century

132
Q

When were films first shown publicly in the UK?
In 1887
In 1896
In 1897
In 1886

A

In 1896

133
Q

How long does Diwali last for?
-A weekend
-40 days
-Five days
-A week

A

Five days

134
Q

What was the population of the UK in 2005?
-Just under 50 million
-Just under 60 million
-Just over 50 million
-Just under 62 million

A

Just under 60 million

135
Q

What is the most well-known gallery in Wales?
-Tate Britain
-The National Museum
-The National Gallery
-Tate Modern

A

The National Museum

136
Q

The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded annually for the best fiction novel written by an author from:

  • The Commonwealth, Ireland or Zimbabwe
  • The European Union, Zambia or Zimbabwe
  • The Commonwealth, the USA or Australia
  • The European Union, Canada or Australia
A

The Commonwealth, Ireland or Zimbabwe

137
Q

Which of the following statements regarding Gaelic language is TRUE?

  • In Wales, Gaelic is spoken in some parts of the coast
  • In Scotland, Gaelic is spoken everywhere
  • In Scotland, Gaelic is spoken in some parts of the Highlands and Islands
  • In Wales, Gaelic is the main language
A

In Scotland, Gaelic is spoken in some parts of the Highlands and Islands

138
Q

Who can get a 50% discount on their TV licences?
-Blind people
-People over 65
-People over 75
-People on benefits

A

Blind people

139
Q

Which British city is famous for its celebration of Diwali?
-London
-Newcastle upon Tyne
-Leicester
-Manchester

A

Leicester

140
Q

Which of the following British actresses has NOT won an Oscar?
-Tilda Swinton
-Dame Judi Dench
-Emily Watson
-Kate Winslet

A

Emily Watson

141
Q

Which of the following sports has a long association with royalty?
-Rugby
-Horse racing
-Formula 1
-Sailing

A

Horse racing

142
Q

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival created to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom. (true or false)

A

True

143
Q

What is the distance between the north coast of Scotland and the south-west corner of England?
470 miles
490 miles
840 miles
870 miles

A

870 miles

144
Q

How many volunteers work for the National Trust?
More than 71,000
More than 81,000
More than 61,000
More than 91,000

A

More than 61,000

145
Q

What was the population of the UK in 1851?
20 million
40 million
30 million
50 million

A

20 million

146
Q

What do Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Damon Hill have in common?
- They are football players
- They have won the Formula 1 World Championship
- They won gold Olympic medals
- They have won the Six Nations Championship

A

They have won the Formula 1 World Championship

147
Q

According to the 2011 census, what percentage of people said that they had no religion?
10%
11%
20%
25%

A

25%

148
Q

What other name is given to Diwali, the religious celebration that celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge?
-The Festival of Lights
-Hanukkah
-The Festival of the Lanterns
-The Festival of the Candles

A

The Festival of Lights

149
Q

When did rugby originate?
-In the 15th century
-In the 16th century
-In the 18th century
-In the 19th century

A

In the 19th century

150
Q

How many volunteers did the National Trust have when it was first formed in 1895?
-Two
-Three
-200
-300

A

Three

151
Q

When did modern tennis evolve in England?
-In the early 18th century
-In the late 18th century
-In the early 19th century
-In the late 19th century

A

In the late 19th century

152
Q

How many National Parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland?
-10
-12
-15
-25

A

15

153
Q

What is the height of the London Eye?
-125 metres
-135 metres
-140 metres
-152 metres

A

135 metres

154
Q

Which of the following British poets was inspired by nature?
-Geoffrey Chaucer
-William Blake
-Sir Walter Scott
-William Wordsworth

A

William Wordsworth

155
Q

What percentage of the total British population is located in Northern Ireland?
-30%
-Less than 5%
-8%
-Less than 3%

A

Less than 3%

156
Q

Where is the Scottish Grand National horse racing event celebrated?
-St Andrews
-Ayr
-Fife
-Glasgow

A

Ayr

157
Q

How long does the Hanukkah celebration last for?
-Eight days
-40 days
-Five days
-A fortnight

A

Eight days

158
Q

What percentage of the total British population is located in Wales?
-30%
-5%
-8%
-3%

A

5%

159
Q

Which of the following movies played an important role in boosting morale during the Second World War?
-The Ladykillers
-Carry on
-Passport to Pimlico
-In Which We Serve

A

In Which We Serve

160
Q

Who won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in the heptathlon?
-Ellie Simmonds
-Jessica Ennis
-Dame Kelly Holmes
-Jayne Torvill

A

Jessica Ennis

161
Q

What is the name of the annual cultural Welsh festival which includes music, dance, art and original performances largely in Welsh?
-The Arts Festival of Wales
-The National Eisteddfod of Wales
-The Music Festival of Wales
-The National Performance Festival of Wales

A

The National Eisteddfod of Wales

162
Q

What is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition?
-The Grand National
-The All England championship
-The Six Nations championship
-The Super League

A

The Super League

163
Q

Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
-In London
-In Manchester
-In Liverpool
-In Edinburgh

A

In London

164
Q

Which of the following is a traditional character of the pantomimes?
-The gentleman
-The Dame
-A unicorn
-A mermaid

A

The Dame

165
Q

What percentage of the total British population is located in Scotland?
-Over 30%
-Over 5%
-Over 8%
-Over 3%

A

Over 8%

166
Q

Which of the following countries does not take part in the Six Nations Championship?
-Wales
-Italy
-Germany
-France

A

Germany

167
Q

Who looks after Edinburgh Castle?
-Historic Environment Scotland
-SEPA
-The Scottish Parliament
-The National Trust

A

Historic Environment Scotland

168
Q

Who were the pioneers of the IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) therapy?
-Sir Frank Whittle and Sir Christopher Cockrell
-Sir Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe
-Francis Creek and John Logie Baird
-Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell

A

Sir Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe

169
Q

What TWO different types of rugby are practised in the UK?
-Union
-League
-Rugby open
-Free style

A

-Union
-League

170
Q

What do William Blake, John Keats and Lord Byron have in common?
-They were British poets of the 19th century
-They were British painters of the Swinging Sixties
-They were musicians of the middle ages
-They were British scientist

A

They were British poets of the 19th century

171
Q

Which of the following poets wrote poems inspired by Scotland and the traditional stories and songs from the area on the borders of Scotland and England?
-Geoffrey Chaucer
-William Blake
-Sir Walter Scott
-William Wordsworth

A

Sir Walter Scott

172
Q

Which is the most famous rugby union competition?
-The Grand National
-The Six Nations Championship
-The All England Championship
-The Super League

A

The Six Nations Championship

173
Q

When is the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne celebrated in Northern Ireland?
-March
-May
-June
-July

A

July

174
Q

Who is the head of the Church of England?
-The Pope
-The monarch
-The Archbishop of Canterbury
-The Prime Minister

A

The monarch

175
Q

Which British writer wrote satirical novels including ‘Brideshead Revisited’?
-Evelyn Waugh
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
-Sir Kingsley Amis
-Thomas Hardy

A

Evelyn Waugh

176
Q

What day does Lent start?
-On Shrove Tuesday
-On Ash Wednesday
-On Easter Monday
-On Easter Sunday

A

On Ash Wednesday

177
Q

How old do you need to be to be able to apply for a free TV licence?
-Over 65
-Over 60
-Over 70
-Over 75

A

Over 75

178
Q

What time do usually pubs open on Sundays in the UK?
-10 am
-11 am
-12 pm
-1 pm

A

12 pm

179
Q

Which British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?
-Dame Ellen MacArthur
-Jayne Torvill
-Dame Kelly Holmes
-Jessica Ennis-Hill

A

Dame Kelly Holmes

180
Q

What percentage of the total British population is located in England alone?
-84%
-60%
-58%
-79%

A

84%

181
Q

What was the population of the UK in 2010?
-Just over 50 million
-Just over 62 million
-Just under 50 million
-Just under 60 million

A

Just over 62 million

182
Q

Which flower is associated with England?
-Daffodil
-Shamrock
-Rose
-Thistle

A

Rose

183
Q

In which period did British Film studios flourish?
-1920s
-1930s
-1940s
-1950s

A

1930s

184
Q

According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Sikh?
-0.1%
-0.5%
-0.8%
-2%

A

0.8%

185
Q

Which flower is associated with Wales?
Daffodil
Rose
Shamrock
Thistle

A

Daffodil

186
Q

When is Bonfire Night celebrated?
-5th of September
-5th of November
-15th of September
-15th of November

A

15th of November

187
Q

Which of the following statements regarding television in Northern Ireland is TRUE?
-Some programmes are broadcasted in Irish Gaelic
-There is one Irish-language channel
-All programmes are broadcasted in English
-There are no specific programmes to Northern Ireland

A

Some programmes are broadcasted in Irish Gaelic

188
Q

In the second half of the 19th century there was an important group of artists who painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. These were known as:
-The Pre-Raphaelites
-Suffragettes
-Chartists
-Elizabethans

A

The Pre-Raphaelites

189
Q

What was the population of the UK in 1901?
-20 million
-40 million
-30 million
-50 million

A

40 million

190
Q

When is the Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah normally celebrated?
-June or July
-October or November
-November or December
-March or April

A

November or December

191
Q

What musical award is given during the Mercury Music Prize?
-Best album from the UK
-Best album from the UK and Ireland
-Best solo artist from the UK
-Best solo artist the UK and Ireland

A

Best album from the UK and Ireland

192
Q

According to the Citizenship Survey carried out in the UK in 2009, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Muslim?
-1%
-2%
-3%
-4%

A

4%

193
Q

How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?
-60
-90
-120
-129

A

129

194
Q

How many members comprise the UN Security Council?
5
10
15
25

A

15

195
Q

How many members does the Northern Ireland Assembly have?
129
128
118
90

A

90

196
Q

Which of the following civil laws include disputes between landlords and tenants over issues such as repairs and eviction?
-Consumer law
-Housing law
-Debt law
-Living law

A

Housing law

197
Q

How often are the elections for the European Parliament held?
-Every year
-Every two years
-Every four years
-Every five years

A

Every five years

198
Q

When were Protection Orders to protect a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person in a forced marriage introduced for Scotland?
2007
2008
2010
2011

A

2011

199
Q

Since when have hereditary peers lost the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?
1985
1995
1989
1999

A

1999

200
Q

What name is given to the elected members of the Welsh government?
-MSPs
-SMs
-MLAs
-MPs

A

SMs

201
Q

How often do the ministers that form the Cabinet meet to make important decisions about government policy?
Every day
Weekly
Monthly
Every six months

A

Weekly

202
Q

How many countries are members of the United Nations?
More than 190 countries
More than 150 countries
More than 140 countries
More than 180 countries

A

More than 190 countries

203
Q

How many local authorities are there in London?
22
25
33
43

A

33

204
Q

Who is the head of the state in the UK?
The Prime Minister
King Charles III
Prince William of Wales
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

A

King Charles III

205
Q

ow many members does the Council of Europe have?
15
47
190
5

A

47

206
Q

What Treaty established the European Economic Union in 1957?
The Treaty of Rome
The Treaty of Vienna
The Treaty of Brussels
The Act of Union

A

The Treaty of Rome

207
Q

When did the King start reining?
In 2020
In 2021
In 2022
In 2023

A

In 2022

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