Test 2 Flashcards
Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?
St Andrews
Which court deals with the most serious cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
The Crown Court
What is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to the Stone Age?
Skara Brae
When was the National Trust founded?
1895
After the Black Death, new social classes appeared in England, including owners of large areas of land known as:
Gentry
Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of which King?
Henry VIII
Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
The Mikado
Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located
West of Scotland
By what TWO other names is the Church of England known?
Anglican Church and the Episcopal Church
Who was the first British Prime Minister?
Sir Robert Walpole
How old do you need to be to apply for a free TV licence?
People over 75 can apply for a free TV licence and blind people can get a 50% discount.
When did the Conservative government called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union?
23rd June 2016
Which British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?
Dame Kelly Holmes
What percentage of the total British population is located in England alone?
84%
What was the population of the UK in 2010?
Just over 62 million
Which court deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in England and Wales?
County Courts
What is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet?
Holyrood
Who was Robert Burns?
Scottish poet
