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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
1 pointsWhat Palace was a cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London, England, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851?
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The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, also known as the Great Exhibition or the Crystal Palace Exhibition, was an international exhibition which took place in Hyde Park, London, from 1 May to 15 October, 1851
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
1 pointsWhat name is given to the period of rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries?
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The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
1 pointsDuring the slave trade, slaves were taken from West Africa to America and the Caribbean to work on tobacco and sugar plantations.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
1 pointsWho was responsible for the construction of the Great Western Railway?
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Isambard Kingdom Brunel was responsible for constructing the Great Western Railway, which was the first major railway built in Britain.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
1 pointsIn which of the following areas has the Welsh Assembly the power to make laws (choose four answers)?
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The Welsh Assembly has the power to make laws in 20 areas, including: education and training, health and social services, economic development and housing.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
1 pointsHow many members comprise the UN Security Council?
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There are 15 members on the UN Security Council, which recommends action when there are international crises and threats to peace.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
1 pointsWhich TWO of the following forts form part of Hadrian’s Wall?
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Parts of Hadrian’s Wall include the forts of Housesteads and Vindolanda.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
1 pointsMembers of the Welsh Assembly can speak English and Welsh, but all publications of the Assembly must be in English:
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Members of the Welsh Assembly can speak English and Welsh, and all publications of the Assembly are in both languages.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
1 pointsWhy did Elizabeth I keep her cousin Mary prisoner for 20 years?
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Elizabeth suspected Mary of wanting to take over the English throne, and kept her prisoner for 20 years.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
1 pointsWhat was the name of the first cloned mammal?
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In 1996, two British scientists, Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell, led a team which was the first to succeed in cloning a mammal, Dolly the sheep.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
1 pointsWho is responsible for the creation of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms?
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The Council of Europe has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, the most well-known of which is the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
1 pointsWho became Prime Minister of the UK in May 1940?
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Churchill was the son of a politician and, before becoming a Conservative MP in 1900, was a soldier and journalist. In May 1940 he became Prime Minister.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
1 pointsMembers of the House of Lords may stand for election to the House of Commons and are eligible for all public offices:
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Members of the House of Lords may not stand for election to the House of Commons but are eligible for all other public offices.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
1 pointsWhat can you find at the ‘Eden Project’?
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The Eden Project is located in Cornwall, in the south west of England. Its biomes, which are like giant greenhouses, house plants from all over the world. The Eden Project is also a charity which runs environmental and social projects internationally.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
1 pointsWhat TWO names are given to the people who give tours at the Tower of London?
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Tours to the Tower of London are given by the Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, who tell visitors about the building’s history.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is a traditional Scottish food?
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Haggis – a sheep’s stomach stuffed with offal, suet, onions and oatmeal – is a traditional Scottish food.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
1 pointsHow often do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
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The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
1 pointsWhen is Valentine’s Day?
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Valentine’s Day is celebrated on the 14th of February.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
1 pointsWhen is St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland?
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St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland is on the 17th of March.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
1 pointsWhat does the term ‘PDSA’ stand for?
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‘PDSA’ stands for People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following TWO islands are ‘Crown dependencies’?
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There are several islands which are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These have their own governments and are called ‘Crown dependencies’.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
1 pointsWhen did English settlers begin to colonise the eastern coast of America?
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In Elizabeth I’s time, English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
1 pointsWhen did the Black Death come to England?
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In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain. This was known as the Black Death.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
1 pointsWhat 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?
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The Brit Awards is an annual event that gives awards in a range of categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist.