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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
1 pointsWhat was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?
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The people of the Iron Age made the first coins to be minted in Britain, some inscribed with the names of Iron Age kings.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
1 pointsWhat name is given to the Church of England in Scotland and the United States?
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The Church of England is called the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the United States.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
1 pointsWho directed the movie ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ in 1994?
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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) was directed by Mike Newell.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
1 pointsWhat was the population of the UK in 1951?
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The population of the UK in 1951 was 50 million people.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
1 pointsWhich TWO religions celebrate Diwali?
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Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. It normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days. It is also often called the Festival of Lights.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is true?
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Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
1 pointsIn Northern Ireland, a newly qualified driver must display an R plate for one year after passing the test.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
1 pointsWhen did Emmeline Pankhurst set up the women’s Franchise League, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women?
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Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858. She set up the women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women. In 1903 she helped found the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU).
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
1 pointsHow many ski centres are there in Scotland?
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There are five ski centres in Scotland, as well as Europe’s longest dry ski slope near Edinburgh.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
1 pointsThe public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in the House of Commons but not in the House of Lords:
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The 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 11 of 24
11. Question
1 pointsWhich is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?
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The most famous tournament hosted in Britain is The Wimbledon Championships, which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only ‘Grand Slam’ event played on grass.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is a British invention of the 20th century?
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The Harrier jump jet, an aircraft capable of taking off vertically, is a British invention of the 20th century.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
1 pointsChurchill was the son of a politician and, before becoming a Conservative MP in 1900, was a soldier and journalist.
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This statement is true.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
1 pointsDuring the 17th century there were two main groups in Parliament, which were known as:
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During the 17th century there were two main groups in Parliament, known as the Whigs and the Tories.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
1 pointsWhere is the ‘Eden Project’ located?
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The Eden Project is located in Cornwall, in the south west of England.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
1 pointsWhen was the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) established?
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Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858. She set up the women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women. In 1903 she helped found the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU).
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is a traditional food from Northern Ireland?
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Ulster fry – a fried meal with bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread and potato bread – is a traditional food from Northern Ireland.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
1 pointsWho is the author of the murder mystery play ‘The Mousetrap’?
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The Mousetrap, a murder-mystery play by Dame Agatha Christie, has been running in the west end since 1952 and has had the longest initial run of any show in history.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
1 pointsUnder which Act was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland created?
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In 1801, Ireland became unified with England, Scotland and Wales after the Act of Union of 1800. This created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
1 pointsWhen was the voting age reduced to 18 for men and women?
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In 1969, the voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
1 pointsWhen is April Fool’s Day?
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April Fool’s Day is on the 1st of April.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
1 pointsWhere is the city of Bradford located?
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Bradford is located in England.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
1 pointsWhich flag comprises a red cross on a white ground?
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The cross of St George, patron saint of England, is a red cross on a white ground.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
1 pointsWhen did the first farmers arrive in Britain?
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The first farmers arrived in Britain 6,000 years ago.