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- Question 1 of 24
1. Question
1 pointsWhere was William Shakespeare born?
CorrectIncorrectWilliam Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Question 2 of 24
2. Question
1 pointsWhich TWO islands are closely linked to the UK but are not part of it?
CorrectIncorrectThe Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are closely linked to the UK but are not part of it.
- Question 3 of 24
3. Question
1 pointsWho gave Henry VIII the son he wanted, Edward?
CorrectIncorrectJane Seymour gave Henry VIII the son he wanted, Edward.
- Question 4 of 24
4. Question
1 pointsThe Middle Ages or medieval times relate to the time that goes from the period after the Norman Conquest until the year:
CorrectIncorrectThe period after the Norman Conquest up until about 1485 is called the Middle Ages (or the medieval period).
- Question 5 of 24
5. Question
1 pointsWho is the heir to the throne of the UK?
CorrectIncorrectThe King’s eldest son, Prince William (the Prince of Wales), is the heir to the throne.
- Question 6 of 24
6. Question
1 pointsWhich flower is associated with Wales?
CorrectIncorrectThe daffodil is the flower associated with Wales.
- Question 7 of 24
7. Question
1 pointsWhat was the nickname given to the Scottish poet Robert Burns?
CorrectIncorrectRobert Burns, a Scottish poet, was Known in Scotland as ‘The Bard’.
- Question 8 of 24
8. Question
1 pointsWhen was Ireland divided into two countries?
CorrectIncorrectIn 1921 a peace treaty was signed and in 1922 Ireland became two countries.
- Question 9 of 24
9. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is NOT a city of the UK?
CorrectIncorrectDublin is not a city of the UK.
- Question 10 of 24
10. Question
1 pointsWhen is Bonfire Night celebrated?
CorrectIncorrectBonfire Night is celebrated on the 5th of November.
- Question 11 of 24
11. Question
1 pointsWhat is the name of the event that refers to the 6 June 1944 when Allied Forces landed in Normandy aiming to attack Hitler’s forces in Western Europe during World War II?
CorrectIncorrect‘D-Day’ refers to the 6th of June 1944, when allied forces landed in Normandy aiming to attack Hitler’s forces in Western Europe during World War II.
- Question 12 of 24
12. Question
1 pointsIn the UK, many people continue to visit the countryside for holidays and for leisure activities such as walking, camping and fishing:
CorrectIncorrectMany people continue to visit the countryside for holidays and for leisure activities such as walking, camping and fishing.
- Question 13 of 24
13. Question
1 pointsWhat is the name of the building where the Northern Ireland Assembly meet?
CorrectIncorrectIn Northern Ireland elected members, known as MLAs, meet in the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont, in Belfast.
- Question 14 of 24
14. Question
1 pointsWhich British Prime Minister led the Conservative government from 1979 to 1990?
CorrectIncorrectMargaret Thatcher, Britain’s first woman Prime Minister, led the Conservative government from 1979 to 1990.
- Question 15 of 24
15. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following civilisations is known for having built roads and public buildings, creating a structure of law and having introduced new plants and animals in Britain?
CorrectIncorrectThe Romans remained in Britain for 400 years. They built roads and public buildings, created a structure of law, and introduced new plants and animals.
- Question 16 of 24
16. Question
1 pointsHow often does the Edinburgh Festival take place?
CorrectIncorrectThe Edinburgh Festival takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland, every summer.
- Question 17 of 24
17. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries is NOT a member of the Commonwealth?
CorrectIncorrectZimbabwe is not a member of the Commonwealth.
- Question 18 of 24
18. Question
1 pointsWhat marked the beginning of what is called ‘constitutional monarchy’?
CorrectIncorrectThe laws passed after the Glorious Revolution are the beginning of what is called ‘constitutional monarchy’.
- Question 19 of 24
19. Question
1 pointsWhat name is given to the day that marks the end of the Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month?
CorrectIncorrectEid a-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month.
- Question 20 of 24
20. Question
1 pointsWho is the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed?
CorrectIncorrectDame Ellen MacArthur is a yachtswoman and in 2004 became the fastest person to sail around the world single-handed.
- Question 21 of 24
21. Question
1 pointsWho makes the decisions on government policies in the UK?
CorrectIncorrectDecisions on government policies are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet.
- Question 22 of 24
22. Question
1 pointsWhere does the most famous sailing event in the UK take place?
CorrectIncorrectThe most famous sailing event in the UK takes place at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
- Question 23 of 24
23. Question
1 pointsHow often is the electoral register updated?
CorrectIncorrectThe electoral register is updated every year in September or October.
- Question 24 of 24
24. Question
1 pointsWhat do you need to drive a car in the UK?
CorrectIncorrectTo drive a car in the UK you need a driving licence, a valid motor insurance, a MOT certificate (for cars over three years old) and the road tax.