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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
1 pointsWhich country invented rugby?
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Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and is very popular in the UK today.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
1 pointsWho were the Huguenots?
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Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came from France. They were Protestants and had been persecuted for their religion.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
1 pointsWhat British scientist showed who gravity applied to the whole universe?
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Isaac Newton most famous published work was Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (‘Mathematical Principle of Natural Philosophy’), which showed how gravity applied to the whole universe.
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Question 4 of 24
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1 pointsWhat composer wrote music for King George I and for his son, George II?
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George Frederick Handel wrote the Water Music for King George I and Music for the Royal Fireworks for his son, George II.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
1 pointsWhen did the English civil war start?
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Civil war between the king and Parliament could not now be avoided and began in 1642. The country spilt into those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads).
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Question 6 of 24
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1 pointsDuring the 19th century, the UK was the world’s major producer of which THREE materials?
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British industry led the world in the 19th century. The UK produced more that half of the world’s iron, coal and cotton cloth.
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Question 7 of 24
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1 pointsWhich TWO of the following British athletes have won gold medals in the Olympic Games?
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Dame Kelly Holmes (1970–) – won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games. She has held a number of British and European
Jessica Enis -(1986–) is an athlete. She won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in the heptathlon, which includes seven different track and field events. She also holds a number of British athletics records.
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Question 8 of 24
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1 pointsWhich TWO of the following are environmental charities?
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Question 9 of 24
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1 pointsWhich flag has a diagonal red cross on a white ground?
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
1 pointsWhich TWO of the following are examples of criminal offences:
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Selling tobacco to anyone under the age of 18 and drinking in public are examples of criminal offences.
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Question 11 of 24
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1 pointsWhat British landmark was built as part of the UK’s celebration of the new millenium?
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The London Eye was originally built as part of the UK’s celebration of the new millennium and continues to be an important part of New Year celebrations.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
1 pointsWhere did slaves mainly come from during the slave trade?
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Slaves came primarily from West Africa.
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Question 13 of 24
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1 pointsWho introduced ‘shampooing’ in Britain?
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Sake Dean Mahomet and his wife also introduced ‘shampooing’, the Indian art of head massage, to Britain.
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Question 14 of 24
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1 pointsWho was the inventor of the World Wide Web?
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
1 pointsWhat does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)?
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Question 16 of 24
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1 pointsWhen did the Wars of the Roses start?
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
1 pointsHow many members does the Scottish Parliament have?
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
1 pointsWhat does the term ‘coalition’ refer to?
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
1 pointsThe public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
1 pointsPool and darts are traditional pub games.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
1 pointsWhen did the UK join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
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Question 22 of 24
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1 pointsWhat is the minimum age requirement in the UK to drink wine or beer with a meal provided you are with someone over 18?
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
1 pointsWho is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
1 pointsCivil servants cannot stand for public office:
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