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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
1 pointsWhich Scottish city is known as the home of golf?
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St. Andrews in Scotland is known as the home of golf.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
1 pointsWhich court deals with the most serious cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
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In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 10 to 17, the case is normally heard in a Youth Court in front of up to three specially trained magistrates or a District Judge. The most serious cases will go the Crown Court.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
1 pointsWhat is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to the Stone Age?
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Skara Brae on Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland, is the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, and has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people lived near the end of the Stone Age.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
1 pointsWhen was the National Trust founded?
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The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three volunteers.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
1 pointsAfter the Black Death, new social classes appeared in England, including owners of large areas of land known as:
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Following the Black Death, the smaller population meant there was less need to grow cereal crops. There were labour shortages and peasants began to demand higher wages. New social classes appeared, including owners of large areas of land (later called the gentry), and people left the countryside to live in the towns. In the towns, growing wealth led to the development of a strong middle class.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
1 pointsElizabeth I was the younger daughter of which King?
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Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of Henry VIII.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
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In the 19th century, Gilbert and Sullivan wrote comic operas, often making fun of popular culture and politics. These operas include HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
1 pointsWhere is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
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Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is located in the west of Scotland.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
1 pointsWho is married to the King of the United Kingdom?
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The King of the United Kingdom is married to Queen Consort Camilla (Camilla Rosemary Shand, later Parker Bowles).
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
1 pointsBy what TWO other names is the Church of England known?
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The official Church of the state is the Church of England (called the Anglican Church in other countries and the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the United States).
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
1 pointsWho was the first British Prime Minister?
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The first man to British Prime Minister was Sir Robert Walpole, who was Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
1 pointsWhat day does Lent start?
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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
1 pointsHow old do you need to be to apply for a free TV licence?
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People over 75 can apply for a free TV licence and blind people can get a 50% discount.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
1 pointsWhat time do pubs usually open on Sundays in the UK?
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Pubs are usually open during the day from 11.00 am (12 noon on Sundays).
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
1 pointsWhat is the official home of the Prime Minister?
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The official home of the Prime Minister is 10 Downing Street, in central London, near the Houses of Parliament. He or she also has a country house outside London called Chequers.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
1 pointsWhich flag has a white cross on a blue background?
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The flag of Scotland is the national flag of Scotland, which consists of a white saltire defacing a blue field.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
1 pointsWhich British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?
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Dame Kelly Holmes won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games. She has held a number of British and European records.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
1 pointsWhat percentage of the total British population is located in England alone?
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The population is very unequally distributed over the four parts of the UK. England more or less consistently makes up 84% of the total population, Wales around 5%, Scotland just over 8%, and Northern Ireland less than 3%.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
1 pointsWhat was the population of the UK in 2021?
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The population of the UK in 2021 was just over 67 (67.33) million people.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
1 pointsWhich court deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in England and Wales?
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County Courts deal with a wide range of civil disputes. These include people trying to get back money that is owed to them, cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract, and divorce. In Scotland, most of these matters are dealt with in the Sheriff Court.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
1 pointsWhat is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet?
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In Scotland the elected members, called MSPs, meet in the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
1 pointsWhich flower is associated with England?
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The rose is the flower associated with England.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
1 pointsWho was Robert Burns?
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Known in Scotland as ‘The Bard’, Robert Burns was a Scottish poet.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
1 pointsIn which period did British Film studios flourish?
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British film studios flourished in the 1930s.