Society Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the first Briton to win the ‘Tour de France’?
A
Bradley Wiggins
2
Q
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
A
They were awarded with the Man Booker Prize for Fiction
3
Q
Who was Henry Purcell?
- A German-born composer
- An organist at Westminster Abbey
- An opera composer
- A jazz musician
A
An organist at Westminster Abbey
4
Q
Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- South-east coast of Wales
- South-west coast of England
A
Northern Ireland
5
Q
Royal Ascot is a four-day horse race meeting in Berkshire attended by members of the Royal Family (true or false)
A
False
6
Q
Where does the biggest and most well-known Fringe Festival take place?
-Cambridge
-Oxford
-Edinburgh
-Cardiff
A
Edinburgh
7
Q
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
A
Gustav Holst
8
Q
What was the population of the UK in 1998?
-40 million
-50 million
-55 million
-57 million
A
57 million
9
Q
Who directed the movie ‘The Killing Fields’ in 1984?
-Roland Joffé
-Hugh Hudson
-Kevin MacDonald
-Nicolas Roeg
A
Roland Joffé
10
Q
Which TWO of the following castles are located in Scotland?
-Conwy Castle
-Caernarfon Castle
-Crathes Castle
-Inveraray Castle
A
Inveraray Castle and Crathes Castle are located in Scotland.
11
Q
Where is the Grand National horse racing event celebrated?
-In London
-In Aintree
-In Bedford
-In Slough
A
In Aintree
12
Q
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
A
Nearly 10% of the population
13
Q
Which of the following categories is recognised at the Laurence Olivier Awards?
-Music
-Theatre
-Event
-Literature
A
Theatre
14
Q
In the UK, there is a National Lottery for which draws are made every month (true or false)
A
False. There is a National Lottery for which draws are made every week.
15
Q
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
A
Near Edinburgh, in Scotland
16
Q
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
A
Just over 4 million
17
Q
What name is given to the 31st December in Scotland?
-Hogmanay
-Bonfire Night
-Vaisakhi
-Diwali
A
Hogmanay
18
Q
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
A
14th of April
19
Q
Who directed the movie ‘Brief Encounter’ in 1945?
-Alfred Hitchcock
-Hugh Hudson
-Carol Reed
-David Lean
A
David Lean
20
Q
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Hindu?
-0.5%
-1%
-1.5%
-3%
A
1.5%
21
Q
Which flower is associated with Scotland?
-Rose
-Thistle
-Daffodil
-Shamrock
A
Thistle
22
Q
Where was the first tennis club founded in the UK located?
-Brixton
-Leamington Spa
-Haywards Heath
-St Andrews
A
Leamington Spa
23
Q
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
A
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
24
Q
Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?
-Daffodil
-Rose
-Thistle
-Shamrock
A
Shamrock
25
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
26
When is Christmas Eve celebrated?
-24th of December
-26th of December
-25th of December
-27th of December
24th of December
27
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
28
What day is Halloween celebrated?
-30th of November
-30th of October
-14th of February
-31st of October
31st of October
29
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
30
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
31
Who built the Tower of London after becoming king in 1066?
-Oliver Cromwell
-Henry VIII
-William the Conqueror
-Henry VII
William the Conqueror
32
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
33
Which of the following sports can be traced as far back as the Roman times?
-Tennis
-Football
-Horse racing
-Pool
Horse racing
34
What was the population of the UK in 1801?
-5 million
-8 million
-10 million
-12 million
8 million
35
When did Sir Alfred Hitchcock die?
-1970
-1975
-1978
-1980
1980
36
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
37
How many Welsh-language channels are there in Wales?
-None
-One
-Two
-Three
One
38
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%
39
Which of the following castles is located in Scotland?
-Conwy Castle
-Caernarfon Castle
-Crathes Castle
-Windsor Castle
Crathes Castle
40
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
41
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
42
Which TWO of the following soap operas are popular in the UK?
-Braveheart
-Coronation Street
-EastEnders
-Heroes
Coronation Street
EastEnders
43
Which of the following gardens is located in Wales?
-Bodnant Garden
-Kew Gardens
-Hidcote
-Sissinghurst
Bodnant Garden
44
Where is the National Gallery of Scotland located?
-In Edinburgh
-In Glasgow
-In Aberdeen
-In Fife
In Edinburgh
45
Who directed the movie ‘Chariots of Fire’ in 1981?
-Mike Newell
-Hugh Hudson
-Kevin MacDonald
-Nicolas Roeg
Hugh Hudson
46
When was the first tennis club founded in the UK?
-1772
-1872
-1862
-1762
1872
47
When is Diwali normally celebrated?
-June or July
-October or November
-November or December
-March or April
October or November
48
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
49
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
50
During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?
-Eid ul Adha
-Eid a-Fitr
-Ramadan
-Vaisakhi
Eid ul Adha
51
What was the population of the UK in 1700?
-2 million
-4 million
-5 million
-8 million
5 million
52
How many square miles does Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park cover?
-720
-740
-820
-840
720
53
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
54
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
55
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
56
What TWO names are given to the people who give tours at the Tower of London?
-Beefeaters
-Suffragettes
-Chartists
-Yeoman Wardens
Beefeaters
Yeoman Wardens
57
How often do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
-Every six months
-Annually
-Every four years
-Every two years
Annually
58
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
59
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
60
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
61
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%
62
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
63
Who directed the movie ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ in 1994?
-Mike Newell
-Hugh Hudson
-Kevin MacDonald
-Nicolas Roeg
Mike Newell
64
What was the population of the UK in 1951?
-20 million
-40 million
-35 million
-50 million
50 million
65
How many ski centres are there in Scotland?
4
5
6
7
5
66
Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?
-Dundee
-Edinburgh
-Aberdeen
-St Andrews
St Andrews
67
Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
-The Phantom of the Opera
-The Mikado
-The Mousetrap
-Cats
The Mikado
68
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
69
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
70
Who used a system of land ownership known as feudalism?
The Greek
The Vikings
The Normans
The Welsh
The Normans
71
In which city is the Welsh Assembly building, also known as Senedd, located?
Edinburgh
Belfast
Cardiff Bay
Swansea
Cardiff Bay
72
What architectural style became popular in the 19th century?
-Corinthian
-Barroco
-Medieval Gothic
-Art Deco
Medieval Gothic
73
Which of the following gardens is NOT located in England?
-Mount Stewart
-Kew Gardens
-Sissinghurst
-Hidcote
Mount Stewart
74
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
75
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
76
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
77
Where is the National Horseracing Museum located?
-In Newmarket, Suffolk
-In St Andrews, Scotland
-In Richmond, London
-In Aintree, near Liverpool
In Newmarket, Suffolk
78
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
79
When did motor-car racing start in the UK?
In 1889
In 1901
In 1902
In 1922
In 1902
80
Which one of the following gardens is located in Northern Ireland?
-Bodnant Garden
-Mount Stewart
-Sissinghurst
-Hidcote
Mount Stewart
81
When is the Mercury Music Prize awarded?
July
August
September
October
September
82
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
83
What name is given to the candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah?
-Menorah
-Diwali
-Ramadan
-Baisakhi
Menorah
84
What charity works for the preservation of important buildings, the coastline and countryside in the UK?
-The National Trust
-The RSPB
-Shelter
-Oxfam
The National Trust
85
When was the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated?
2005
2010
2011
2012
2012
86
Which popular British sport can be traced back to the 15th century?
Football
Golf
Rugby
Tennis
Golf
87
When does Lent take place?
-40 days before Christmas
-40 days after Christmas
-40 days before Easter
-40 days after Easter
40 days before Easter
88
Which of the following national galleries is NOT located in London?
-Tate Britain
-The National Gallery
-Tate Modern
-The National Museum
The National Museum
89
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
150 years old
90
Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?
-The Australian open
-The U.S. Open
-Roland Garros
-The Wimbledon Championships
The Wimbledon Championships
91
Where is the ‘Eden Project’ located?
-Cornwall
-Devon
-Doncaster
-Dublin
Cornwall
92
Which of the following is a traditional food from Northern Ireland?
-Roast beef
-Haggis
-Sausage casserole
-Ulster fry
Ulster fry
93
Who is the author of the murder mystery play ‘The Mousetrap’?
-Tim Rice
-Andrew Lloyd Webber
-Dame Agatha Christie
-Gilbert and Sullivan
Dame Agatha Christie
94
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
The victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge
95
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Christian?
35%
55%
70%
59%
59%
96
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
The Open Championship
97
Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?
-Hugh Grant
-Sir Anthony Hopkins
-Jude Law
-Richard Burton
Sir Anthony Hopkins
98
What TWO names are given to the day before Lent?
-Pancake day
-Domesday
-Shrove Tuesday
-Ash Wednesday
-Pancake day
-Shrove Tuesday
99
Which of the following landmarks is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain?
-The River Thames
-Loch Lomond
-Loch Ness
-Lake District
-Loch Lomond
100
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
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
101
Pantomimes are a British tradition that many theatres produce during:
-Easter
-Christmas
-Halloween
-Pancake Day
Christmas
102
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
Ulster fry
103
Which of the following is a showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances?
-The Fringe
-Diwali
-Halloween
-Lent
The Fringe
104
Which of the following are public holidays in Scotland (choose TWO options)?
-24th of December
-31st of December
-1st of January
-2nd of January
-1st of January
-2nd of January
105
In Wales, many people speak Gaelic – a completely different language from English – and it is taught in schools and universities (true or false)
False
106
What TWO films were directed by David Lean?
-Brief Encounter
-The 39 Steps
-Lawrence of Arabia
-Chariots of Fire
Brief Encounter
Lawrence of Arabia
107
Which religious community celebrates Vaisakhi?
-Muslim
-Hindu
-Sikh
-Jewish
Sikh
108
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
Beowulf
109
110
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
The 39 Steps
111
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
The Wimbledon Championships
112
Which TWO of the following are famous horse racing events in the UK?
-The Major Race
-The Grand National
-Royal Ascot
-Six Nations Championship
The Grand National
Royal Ascot
113
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
George Frederick Handel
114
What are pantomimes based on?
-Fairy stories
-Drama stories
-Traditional stories
-War stories
Fairy stories
115
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
Sir Francis Chichester
116
Where is the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SEC Centre) located?
-Aberdeen
-Glasgow
-Edinburgh
-Dundee
Glasgow
117
Which is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
-Belfast
-Dublin
-Cork
-Edinburgh
Belfast
118
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
She was the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed
119
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
Eid a-Fitr
120
Who is the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed?
-Dame Kelly Holmes
-Dame Ellen MacArthur
-Jayne Torvill
-Bradley Wiggins
Dame Ellen MacArthur
121
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
Cowes, in the Isle of Wight
122
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
He won the Formula 1 world championship three times
123
How long do Muslims fast during Ramadan?
- A week
- A month
- Two weeks
- Three weeks
A month
124
Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?
- Daniel Day Lewis
- Colin Firth
- Jude Law
- Charles Chaplin
Colin Firth
125
When is St Andrews Day, patron of the Scotland, celebrated?
-23rd of April
-1st of March
-17th of March
-30th of November
30th of November
126
Which organisation has been organising ‘The Proms’ since 1927?
-The MTV
-Channel 4
-The BBC
-CNTV
The BBC
127
How many Formula 1 Grand Prix events are held in the UK every year?
-One
-Two
-Three
-Four
1
128
Which TWO British areas have their own banknotes?
-Northern Ireland
-Scotland
-Wales
-The Isle of Man
-Northern Ireland
-Scotland
129
How many weeks does the orchestral classical music event known as ‘the Proms’ last for?
-Three weeks
-Four weeks
-Six weeks
-Eight weeks
Eight weeks
130
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
The Giant’s Causeway
131
When were the Houses of the Parliament built?
-In the 17th century
-In the 18th century
-In the 19th century
-In the 20th century
In the 19th century
132
When were films first shown publicly in the UK?
In 1887
In 1896
In 1897
In 1886
In 1896
133
How long does Diwali last for?
-A weekend
-40 days
-Five days
-A week
Five days
134
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
Just under 60 million
135
What is the most well-known gallery in Wales?
-Tate Britain
-The National Museum
-The National Gallery
-Tate Modern
The National Museum
136
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
The Commonwealth, Ireland or Zimbabwe
137
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
In Scotland, Gaelic is spoken in some parts of the Highlands and Islands
138
Who can get a 50% discount on their TV licences?
-Blind people
-People over 65
-People over 75
-People on benefits
Blind people
139
Which British city is famous for its celebration of Diwali?
-London
-Newcastle upon Tyne
-Leicester
-Manchester
Leicester
140
Which of the following British actresses has NOT won an Oscar?
-Tilda Swinton
-Dame Judi Dench
-Emily Watson
-Kate Winslet
Emily Watson
141
Which of the following sports has a long association with royalty?
-Rugby
-Horse racing
-Formula 1
-Sailing
Horse racing
142
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival created to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom. (true or false)
True
143
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
870 miles
144
How many volunteers work for the National Trust?
More than 71,000
More than 81,000
More than 61,000
More than 91,000
More than 61,000
145
What was the population of the UK in 1851?
20 million
40 million
30 million
50 million
20 million
146
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
They have won the Formula 1 World Championship
147
According to the 2011 census, what percentage of people said that they had no religion?
10%
11%
20%
25%
25%
148
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
The Festival of Lights
149
When did rugby originate?
-In the 15th century
-In the 16th century
-In the 18th century
-In the 19th century
In the 19th century
150
How many volunteers did the National Trust have when it was first formed in 1895?
-Two
-Three
-200
-300
Three
151
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
In the late 19th century
152
How many National Parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland?
-10
-12
-15
-25
15
153
What is the height of the London Eye?
-125 metres
-135 metres
-140 metres
-152 metres
135 metres
154
Which of the following British poets was inspired by nature?
-Geoffrey Chaucer
-William Blake
-Sir Walter Scott
-William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth
155
What percentage of the total British population is located in Northern Ireland?
-30%
-Less than 5%
-8%
-Less than 3%
Less than 3%
156
Where is the Scottish Grand National horse racing event celebrated?
-St Andrews
-Ayr
-Fife
-Glasgow
Ayr
157
How long does the Hanukkah celebration last for?
-Eight days
-40 days
-Five days
-A fortnight
Eight days
158
What percentage of the total British population is located in Wales?
-30%
-5%
-8%
-3%
5%
159
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
In Which We Serve
160
Who won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in the heptathlon?
-Ellie Simmonds
-Jessica Ennis
-Dame Kelly Holmes
-Jayne Torvill
Jessica Ennis
161
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
The National Eisteddfod of Wales
162
What is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition?
-The Grand National
-The All England championship
-The Six Nations championship
-The Super League
The Super League
163
Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
-In London
-In Manchester
-In Liverpool
-In Edinburgh
In London
164
Which of the following is a traditional character of the pantomimes?
-The gentleman
-The Dame
-A unicorn
-A mermaid
The Dame
165
What percentage of the total British population is located in Scotland?
-Over 30%
-Over 5%
-Over 8%
-Over 3%
Over 8%
166
Which of the following countries does not take part in the Six Nations Championship?
-Wales
-Italy
-Germany
-France
Germany
167
Who looks after Edinburgh Castle?
-Historic Environment Scotland
-SEPA
-The Scottish Parliament
-The National Trust
Historic Environment Scotland
168
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
Sir Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe
169
What TWO different types of rugby are practised in the UK?
-Union
-League
-Rugby open
-Free style
-Union
-League
170
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
They were British poets of the 19th century
171
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
Sir Walter Scott
172
Which is the most famous rugby union competition?
-The Grand National
-The Six Nations Championship
-The All England Championship
-The Super League
The Six Nations Championship
173
When is the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne celebrated in Northern Ireland?
-March
-May
-June
-July
July
174
Who is the head of the Church of England?
-The Pope
-The monarch
-The Archbishop of Canterbury
-The Prime Minister
The monarch
175
Which British writer wrote satirical novels including ‘Brideshead Revisited’?
-Evelyn Waugh
-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
-Sir Kingsley Amis
-Thomas Hardy
Evelyn Waugh
176
What day does Lent start?
-On Shrove Tuesday
-On Ash Wednesday
-On Easter Monday
-On Easter Sunday
On Ash Wednesday
177
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
Over 75
178
What time do usually pubs open on Sundays in the UK?
-10 am
-11 am
-12 pm
-1 pm
12 pm
179
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
Dame Kelly Holmes
180
What percentage of the total British population is located in England alone?
-84%
-60%
-58%
-79%
84%
181
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
Just over 62 million
182
Which flower is associated with England?
-Daffodil
-Shamrock
-Rose
-Thistle
Rose
183
In which period did British Film studios flourish?
-1920s
-1930s
-1940s
-1950s
1930s
184
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Sikh?
-0.1%
-0.5%
-0.8%
-2%
0.8%
185
Which flower is associated with Wales?
Daffodil
Rose
Shamrock
Thistle
Daffodil
186
When is Bonfire Night celebrated?
-5th of September
-5th of November
-15th of September
-15th of November
15th of November
187
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
Some programmes are broadcasted in Irish Gaelic
188
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
The Pre-Raphaelites
189
What was the population of the UK in 1901?
-20 million
-40 million
-30 million
-50 million
40 million
190
When is the Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah normally celebrated?
-June or July
-October or November
-November or December
-March or April
November or December
191
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
Best album from the UK and Ireland
192
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%
4%
193
How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?
-60
-90
-120
-129
129
194
How many members comprise the UN Security Council?
5
10
15
25
15
195
How many members does the Northern Ireland Assembly have?
129
128
118
90
90
196
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
Housing law
197
How often are the elections for the European Parliament held?
-Every year
-Every two years
-Every four years
-Every five years
Every five years
198
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
2011
199
Since when have hereditary peers lost the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?
1985
1995
1989
1999
1999
200
What name is given to the elected members of the Welsh government?
-MSPs
-SMs
-MLAs
-MPs
SMs
201
How often do the ministers that form the Cabinet meet to make important decisions about government policy?
Every day
Weekly
Monthly
Every six months
Weekly
202
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
More than 190 countries
203
How many local authorities are there in London?
22
25
33
43
33
204
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
King Charles III
205
ow many members does the Council of Europe have?
15
47
190
5
47
206
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
The Treaty of Rome
207
When did the King start reining?
In 2020
In 2021
In 2022
In 2023
In 2022
