Sportspeople Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the first man to run a mile in under four minutes, and what year?
A
Sir Roger Bannister, 1954
2
Q
Which British racing driver won the Formula 1 world championship 3 times, and from which Nation?
A
Sir Jackie Stewart, Scotland
3
Q
Who captained the English football team that won the world cup in 1966?
A
Bobby Moore
4
Q
Who is a famous English cricket team captain and holds a number of English Test records?
A
Sir Ian Botham
5
Q
Which duo won gold medals for ice dancing at the Olympic Games (which year) and multiple world championships?
A
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, 1984
6
Q
Who won gold models in rowing for five consecutive Olympic Games?
A
Sir Steve Redgrave
7
Q
What is the name of a Scottish Cyclist who has won six gold and one silver Olympic medals, and 11 world championships?
A
Sir Chris Hoy
8
Q
Which Paralympian won holds the honour of winning 16 Paralympic medals, including 11 gold, in races over 5 Paralympic games?
A
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
9
Q
Who became the fastest person to sail around with world singlehanded, and in which year?
A
Dame Ellen MacArthur, 2004
10
Q
Who won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?
A
Dame Kelly Homes
11
Q
Which Paralympian uses a wheelchair and has won six gold medals over two Paralympic games, and won the London Marathon six times?
A
David Weir
12
Q
Who was the first Briton to win the Tour de France, and in what year?
A
Bradley Wiggins, 2012
13
Q
Which British runner won gold medals in the 2012 Olympics for the 5000 and 10000 metres? (First Briton to win the 10000 metres)
A
Mo Farah
14
Q
Which British athlete won the Olympic gold medal in 2012 for the heptathlon?
A
Jessica Enniss-Hill
15
Q
What is the name of the Paralympian who won gold medals for swimming at the 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games?
A
Ellie Simmonds
16
Q
What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London?
Cenotaph
Stonehenge
Grimsby
Scunthorpe
A
Cenotaph
17
Q
When did the Wars of the Roses start?
1388
1455
1462
1478
A
1455
18
Q
How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?
60
90
120
129
A
129
19
Q
When did the UK join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
In 1957
In 1963
In 1973
In 1977
A
1973
20
Q
Civil servants cannot stand for public office:
True
False
A
True
21
Q
Which court deals with the most serious cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
The High Court
The Youth Court
The Magistrates’ Court
The Crown Court
A
The Crown Court
22
Q
What is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to the Stone Age? Maiden Skara Brae Stonehenge Bayeux
A
Skara Brae
23
Q
When was the National Trust founded?
1890
1895
1980
1910
A
1895
24
Q
Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of which King?
James I
William the Great
Henry VII
Henry VIII
A
Henry VIII
25
Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
The Phantom of the Opera
The Mikado
The Mousetrap
Cats
The Mikado
26
Who was the first British Prime Minister?
Henry Pelham
Sir Robert Walpole
Admiral Nelson
Oliver Cromwell
Sir Robert Walpole
27
Which court deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in England and Wales?
The Crown Court
The High Court
County Courts
The Sheriff Court
County Courts
28
In which period did British Film studios flourish?
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1930s
29
What are Welsh cakes made of?
Suet, onions and oatmeal
Flour, dried fruits and spices
Potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings
Bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding and potato bread
Flour, dried fruits and spices
30
Which British scientist was awarded a Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of the DNA molecule?
Alan Turing
Sir Frank Whittle
Sir Christopher Cockrell
Francis Crick
Francis Crick
31
Which of the following national galleries is NOT located in London?
Tate Britain
The National Gallery
Tate Modern
The National Museum
The National Museum
32
How old is the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London, also known as ‘Big Ben’?
100 years old
150 years old
200 years old
250 years old
150 years old
33
When did the Wars of the Roses end?
1455
1462
1478
1485
The Wars of the Roses ended with the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.
34
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
The Mercury Music Prize is awarded each September for the best album from the UK and Ireland.
35
Who was Boudicca?
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans
One of the architects who built Hadrian’s Wall
A Viking king
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Vikings
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England.
36
How often are elections held for the National Assembly for Wales?
Every four years
Every three years
Every five years
Every six years
The National Assembly for Wales has 60 Assembly members (AMs) and elections are held every four years using a form of proportional representation.
37
Who was the British Minister after Margaret Thatcher?
Tony Blair
Harold Macmillan
Gordon Brown
John Major
John Major
38
Who defeated Emperor Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
The Duke of Wellington
Admiral Nelson
Richard Arkwright
The Duke of Edinburgh
In 1815, the French Wars ended with the defeat of the Emperor Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo.
39
Which court deals with the MOST serious cases in Scotland, such as murder?
The Magistrates’ Court
The Sheriff Court
The Crown Court
The High Court
In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a Sheriff Court with either a sheriff or a sheriff with a jury. The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a High Court with a judge and jury.
40
What was the symbol of the House of Tudor?
A red rose with a white rose inside it
A red rose
A white rose
A white rose with a red rose inside it
A red rose with a white rose inside it
41
In which TWO movie categories does Britain continue to be particularly strong at?
Special effects movies
Action movies
Thrillers
Animation movies
Special effects movies and animation movies
42
What British artist was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenarios?
Thomas Gainsborough
David Allan
Joseph Turner
John Constable
Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenery.
43
During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?
Eid ul Adha
Eid a-Fitr
Ramadan
Vaisakhi
Many Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat during Eid ul Adha.
44
Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?
Emperor Claudius
Julius Caesar
Napoleon
William Caxton
Julius Caesar
45
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Buddhist?
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Less than 0.5%
Less than 1%
Less than 2%
Less than 3%
Incorrect
In the 2011 Census, 59% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4.8%), Hindu (1.5%), Sikh (0.8%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%).
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Less than 0.5%
46
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
47
Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge located over the Avon George?
Sir Norman Foster
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Richard Arkwright
Robert Adam
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
48
What was the estimated population of the British Empire during the Victorian period?
More than 300 million people
More than 400 million people
More than 450 million people
More than 500 million people
During the Victorian period, the British Empire grew to cover all of India, Australia and large parts of Africa. It became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people.
49
hich of the following countries was NOT part of the Allied Powers during the First World War?
France
Japan
Serbia
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
50
How many times have the Olympic Games been hosted in the UK?
Two
Three
Four
Six
The UK has hosted the Olympic games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012.
51
When were films first shown publicly in the UK?
In 1887
In 1896
In 1897
In 1886
1896
52
Who became King of Britain when Queen Anne died in 1714?
James II
George II
George I
Charles I
When Queen Anne died in 1714, Parliament chose a German, George I, to be the next king, because he was Anne’s nearest Protestant relative.
53
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
54
When did the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ become law?
In 1679
In 1669
In 1689
In 1709
In 1679
55
Which TWO films were directed by David Lean?
Brief Encounter
The 39 Steps
Lawrence of Arabia
Chariots of Fire
David Lean directed Brief Encounter (1945) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962).
56
How many British casualties were recorded during the first day of the British attack of the Somme in July 1916 during the First World War?
60,000
70,000
30,000
50,000
The British attack of the Somme in July 1916, resulted in about 60,000 British casualties on the first day alone.
57
What was the population of the UK in 1801?
5 million
8 million
10 million
12 million
8 million
58
What is the main function of the Council of Europe?
To protect and promote human rights
To promote international trade relationships
To maintain international peace
To recommend action when there are international crises and threats to peace
The Council of Europe is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in its member countries.
59
Sir Alfred Hitchcock was an important British film director.
True
False
Eminent directors included Sir Alexander Korda and Sir Alfred Hitchcock, who later left for Hollywood and remained an important film director until his death in 1980.
60
Which Scottish physician and researcher co-discovered the insulin used to treat diabetes?
Francis Crick
Sir Robert Watson-Watt
John McLeod
John Logie Baird
John McLeod
61
When is St George’s Day, patron of England?
23rd of April
1st of March
17th of March
30th of November
St George’s Day, patron of England is celebrated on the 23rd of April.
62
How many members comprise the UN Security Council?
5
10
15
25
There are 15 members on the UN Security Council, which recommends action when there are international crises and threats to peace.
63
How often do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
Every six months
Annually
Every four years
Every two years
The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London.
64
What does the term ‘PDSA’ stand for?
People’s Defence for Sick Animals
People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals
Pilot Program for Sustainable Agriculture
Program Directive for Sustainable Agriculture
‘PDSA’ stands for People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals.
65
When did English settlers begin to colonise the eastern coast of America?
During James I’s time
During Henry VII’s time
During Henry VIII’s time
During Elizabeth I’s time
In Elizabeth I’s time, English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America.
66
When did the Black Death come to England?
In 1248
In 1348
In 1358
In 1414
1348
67
When did ‘the Concorde’ aircraft fly for the first time?
In 1969
In 1970
In 1975
In 1976
The ‘Concorde’, the world’s only supersonic passenger aircraft, first flew in 1969.
68
Who invented the hovercraft?
Sir Frank Whittle
Sir Christopher Cockrell
John Logie Baird
Sir Robert Edwards
Sir Christopher Cockrell (1910-99), a British inventor, invented the hovercraft in the 1950s.
69
Which court deals with serious criminal offences in Wales?
The Sheriff Court
The Crown Court
The High Court
The Magistrates’ Court
The Crown Court
70
When were Protection Orders to protect a person from being forced into a marriage introduced in Scotland?
2007
2008
2010
2011
2011
71
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 wrote an oratorio, Messiah, which is sung regularly by choirs, often at Easter time.
72
When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?
1985
1995
1989
1999
Since 1999, hereditary peers have lost the automatic right to attend the House of Lords.
73
What are pantomimes based on?
Fairy stories
Drama stories
Traditional stories
War stories
Fairy stories
74
Who directed the movie ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ in 1994?
Mike Newell
Hugh Hudson
Kevin MacDonald
Nicolas Roeg
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) was directed by Mike Newell.
75
What was the population of the UK in 1951?
20 million
40 million
35 million
50 million
The population of the UK in 1951 was 50 million people.
76
When did Emmeline Pankhurst set up the women’s Franchise League, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women?
1880
1889
1890
1899
Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858. She set up the women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women. In 1903 she helped found the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU)
77
How many ski centres are there in Scotland?
4
5
6
7
5
78
Where is the ‘Eden Project’ located?
Cornwall
Devon
Doncaster
Dublin
The Eden Project is located in Cornwall, in the south west of England.
79
When was the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) established?
1889
1901
1899
1903
Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858. She set up the women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women. In 1903 she helped found the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU).
80
When was the voting age reduced to 18 for men and women?
1965
1969
1919
1929
1969
81
When did the first farmers arrive in Britain?
6,000 years ago
7,000 years ago
8,000 years ago
10,000 years ago
The first farmers arrived in Britain 6,000 years ago.
