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What are two responsibilities that you will have as a British citizen or permanent resident of the UK?
x  To look after the area in which you live and the environment
x  To look after yourself and your family
  To stay in the UK forever
  To promote work in your local community

Where is the Big Ben located?
  Buckingham Palace
  The Tower of London
  Trafalgar Square
x  The Houses of the Parliament

When were men and women given the right to vote at the age of 21?
  1918
  1903
x  1928
  1923

Where is the UK geographically located?
  South west of Europe
  North east of Europe
x  North west of Europe
  South east of Europe

Who is the patron Saint of Scotland?
  St David
  St Patrick
  St George
x  St Andrew

Which two houses fought in the War of the Roses?
  The House of Chester
x  The House of York
x  The House of Lancaster
  The House of Newcastle

The Bill of Rights of 1689 confirmed the right to vote for all adult men.
  True
x  False

What is the Cenotaph?
  A flower
  A Christian church
x  A war memorial
  A theatre

Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?
  Mary Stuart
  Theresa May
x  Margaret Thatcher
  Florence Nightingale

Who chairs the debates at the House of Commons?
  A bishop
  The Prime Minister
x  The Speaker
  The archbishop of Canterbury

Who was the captain of the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966?
  Sir Roger Bannister
  Sir Jackie Stewart
  Sir Ian Botham
x  Bobby Moore

When did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?
  1466
  1066
  1254
x  1588

Anyone can make a complaint about the police by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.
x  True
  False

What is the minimum age required to serve on a jury?
  16
x  18
  21
  25

How is a jury selected?
  From the NHS registration system
x  Randomly from the electoral register
  Alphabetically from the telephone directory
  From a postcode selection

What is a bank holiday?
  A public holiday when banks are open all day
  A public holiday for people working in banks
  An additional day off that every worker in the UK is entitled to
x  A public holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day

What will you be given to vote before a general election takes place?
  A poll tax relief
  A number to queue at the polling station
x  A poll card
  An specific time for you to vote

Which of the following statements is correct?
x  Solicitors' charges are usually based on how much time they spend on a case
  Solicitors' charges are usually based on the nature of a case and its importance

By law, which TWO types of media have to give a balanced coverage of all political parties and equal time to rival viewpoints before an election?
x  Television
  Internet
  Newspapers
x  Radio

Which of the following territories is a Crown dependency but is NOT part of the UK?
  Northern Ireland
  Wales
x  The Channel Islands
  Scotland

What did Sir Frank Whittle invent in the 1930s?
  Radar
  Hovercraft
x  Jet engine
  Ballpoint pen

Who wrote "The Daffodils"
  William Blake
  Robert Browning
  Lord Byron
x  William Wordsworth

Who was given the title of Lord Protector?
  Charles I
  Charles II
  Winston Churchill
x  Oliver Cromwell

What are the 40 days before Easter called?
  Diwali
x  Lent
  Hannukah
  Vaisakhi

What is the Home Secretary responsible for?
  Health
  Defence
  Education
x  Policing

St Helena is a British overseas territory and it is part of the United Kingdom.
  True
x  False

Several Church of England bishops sit in the House of Lords.
x  True
  False

When walking your dog in a public place, you must ensure:
  That your dog does not play with other dogs
x  That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner
  That your dog wears a high visibility jacket
  That your dog does not bark

Women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote as a result of their contribution towards the war effort. Which war was that?
  The Second World War
  The Crimean War
x  The First World War
  The Civil War

When did Ireland become a republic?
  1925
  1939
x  1949
  1927

Where did the first farmers come from?
  South-west Europe
x  South-east Europe
  North-east America
  North-west Asia

The National Anthem "God save the queen" can only be played in the presence of the Queen.
  True
x  False

Who became Prime Minister and was an inspirational leader to the British people during WWII?
x  Winston Churchill
  Clement Attlee
  Margaret Thatcher
  Sir Robert Walpole

What is the title of the Queen's eldest son, Prince Charles?
  Prince of Kent
x  Prince of Wales
  Prince of Hanover
  Prince of Brunswick

Under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England unite to defeat the Vikings?
  William of Orange
x  King Alfred the Great
  Henry VIII
  Robert the Bruce

When was the Carta Magna created?
  1514
x  1215
  1415
  1314

Northern Ireland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
x  True
  False

Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare?
  Pride and Prejudice
x  A Midsummer Night's dream
  Sense and Sensibility
  Great Expectations

How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
  9
x  12
  15
  20

Which two of the following religious communities celebrate Diwali?
  Buddhists
x  Hindus
  Jews
x  Sikhs

What is Good Friday?
  The day when Jesus Christ rose from the dead
  The day when Jesus Christ was born
x  The day when Jesus Christ died
  The day when Jesus Christ became 30 years old

St Patrick's day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland.
x  True
  False

Which was the last successful foreign invasion of England that took place in 1066?
  The Viking invasion
  The Anglo-Saxon Conquest
  The Roman invasion
x  The Norman Conquest

Where are the Crown Jewels kept?
  At the House of Commons
x  At the Tower of London
  At Buckingham Palace
  At Windsor Castle

Which sport can be traced back to the 15th century in Scotland?
x  Golf
  Tennis
  Football
  Rugby

Who was the first person in England to print books using a printing press?
  William Shakespeare
  John Barbour
  Geoffrey Chaucer
x  William Caxton

Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
  High Court
  Justice of the Peace Court
x  Magistrates' Court
  Crown Court

What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop?
x  Television
  Radar
  Personal computer
  Radio

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
  Communism
  Intolerance
x  Individual liberty
  Inequity

Wales has its own established church.
  True
x  False

How is New Year's Eve called in Scotland?
  Vaisakhi
  Hannukah
  Diwali
x  Hogmanay

Why did Henry VIII establish the church of England?
  To celebrate his wedding with Anne of Cleves
  To have control over religious people
  To establish a unique religion in England
x  To divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon

What is the name of the long war that English kings fought with France in the middle ages?
  The Crimean War
  The First World War
x  The Hundred Years War
  The Boer War

Who was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised and army in 1745?
x  Bonnie Prince Charlie
  Robert Burns
  Oliver Cromwell
  Kenneth MacAlpin

If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist activity, who should you contact?
  The Home Office
x  Your local police force
  Your local MP
  Your family

It is compulsory for 16 and 17-year-olds to join the National Citizen Service programme.
  True
x  False

What is the name of the tour guides that tell visitors stories about the Tower of London's history?
  Knights
  Chartists
  Suffragettes
x  Beefeaters

Which two countries developed the Concorde, the world's only supersonic commercial airliner?
  Italy
x  Britain
  Germany
x  France

Where is Snowdonia located?
  Scotland
x  Wales
  England
  Northern Ireland

Who wrote Sherlock Holmes?
  Evelyn Waugh
  Sir Kingsley Amis
  Graham Greene
x  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Which country was invaded by Germany in 1939?
  Austria
  Italy
  Russia
x  Poland

Who is the patron Saint of Wales?
x  St David
  St George
  St Patrick
  St Andrew

Lake District is the largest national park of England.
x  True
  False

What is the name of the area in London where famous theatres are located?
  Soho
x  Theatreland
  Westminster
  Hyde Park

Which two of the following are key roles of school governors?
  Monitoring student's behaviour
x  Monitoring and evaluating school performance
x  Setting the strategic direction of the school
  Giving awards to the best students of the school

What led the American colonies to want their independence from Britain?
  The British government wanted to control their borders
  They were running out of resources
x  The British government wanted to tax them
  There were not enough jobs for the local people

When did the Black Death take place?
  The Golden Age
  The Stone Age
x  The Middle Ages
  The Iron Age

Who was the leader of the suffragettes, the group that campaigned for women's rights to vote?
  Queen Victoria
  Oliver Cromwell
  Florence Nightingale
x  Emmeline Pankhurst

Cardiff is the capital city of which country?
  Scotland
  Northern Ireland
  Ireland
x  Wales

During the Great Depression in the 1930s which industry was badly affected?
  Housing construction
x  Shipbuilding
  Automobile
  Aviation

Who was the first man in the world to run 1 mile in under 4 minutes?
  Sir Chris Hoy
x  Sir Roger Bannister
  David Weir
  Mo Farah

Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?
  Golden Jubilee
  Silver Jubilee
  Platinum Jubilee
x  Diamond Jubilee

What was the last battle between Great Britain and France?
  The Battle of Trafalgar
x  The Battle of Waterloo
  The Battle of Hastings
  Battle of Agincourt

Which flower is associated with Wales?
x  Daffodil
  Rose
  Shamrock
  Thistle

During the reign of Charles II parts of London were destroyed, what was the cause of this destruction?
  A war
  A flood
x  A fire
  An earthquake

How often are general elections held in the UK?
  Every 3 years
  Every 4 years
x  Every 5 years
  Every 10 years

Scotland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
x  True
  False

What charity works to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK?
  Shelter
  Age UK
  Crisis
x  The National Trust

Great Britain refers only to England, Wales and Scotland.
x  True
  False

Who was the tribal leader who fought against the Romans?
  Cleopatra
  Claudia
x  Boudicca
  St Augustine

Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?
  Isaac Newton
x  Winston Churchill
  Alexander Fleming
  Mo Farat

Which two houses form the UK Parliament?
x  The House of Lords
  House of Members
x  House of Commons
  House of Fraser

When did women get the right to vote at the same age as men?
  1918
x  1928
  1938
  1948

Who is the head of the Church of England?
  The Prime Minister
  The Archbishop of Canterbury
  The Pope
x  The monarch

What sort of event is the Grand National?
  Rugby
  Golf
x  Horse Racing
  Tennis

What type of literature are the Canterbury Tales?
x  Poems
  Novels
  Jokes
  Fables

When is Christmas Day?
  24th of December
x  25th of December
  26th of December
  27th of December

Who supported King Charles I during the Civil War?
  Roundheads
  Suffragettes
  Quakers
x  Cavaliers

What battle is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry?
  The Battle of Waterloo
  The Battle of Trafalgar
x  The Battle of Hastings
  The Battle of Britain

Where was Anne Boleyn, the wife of Henry VIII, executed?
  Houses of the Parliament
  Stonehenge
x  Tower of London
  Whitehall

Racial crime and smoking in public places are examples of:
  Civil offences
x  Criminal offences

What type of character was played by Charlie Chaplin?
  A superhero
x  A tramp
  A scientific genius
  A bandit

You have to be at least 21 years old to stand as MP.
  True
x  False

Who developed the radar?
  John Logie Baird
  Sir Frank Whittle
  Sir Christopher Cockrell
x  Sir Robert Watson-Watt

Where is the official home of the Prime Minister?
  18 Oxford Street
  Buckingham Palace
  Windsor Castle
x  10 Downing Street

By law, which TWO types of media have to give a balanced coverage of all political parties and equal time to rival viewpoints before an election?
x  Television
  Internet
  Newspapers
x  Radio

When does Easter take place?
  November or December
  January or February
x  March or April
  May or June

Which of the following is not a valid UK coin?
  1p
  5p
x  25p
  £1

Where is the Eden Project located?
  Dorset
x  Cornwall
  Devon
  Somerset

St Helena and the Falkland Islands are part of Great Britain.
  True
x  False

Which two of the following are fundamental principles of British life?
  Monarchy
x  The rule of law
x  Democracy
  Join a political party

Where should you register if you want to become part of a jury?
x  The electoral register
  Your local church
  The NHS
  The British Embassy

What sort of church is the Church of Scotland?
  Catholic
  Baptist
x  Presbyterian
  Methodist

Where does golf come from?
  Wales
  Australia
  Ireland
x  Scotland

When do the television and newspapers have stories that are jokes until midday?
  Valentine's Day
  Boxing Day
  Halloween
x  April Fool's Day

What king was defeated by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War and hid in an oak tree before escaping to Europe?
  Richard III
x  Charles II
  James I
  Henry IV

Who was the father of Queen Elizabeth I?
  Edward I
  Henry V
  Henry VII
x  Henry VIII

Complaints against the police can only be made by writing to the Police Complaints Commissioner.
  True
x  False

Who is the patron Saint of Northern Ireland?
  St George
x  St Patrick
  St Andrew
  St David

What is the name of the period when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed?
x  The Enlightenment
  The Glorious Revolution
  The Swinging Sixties
  The Reformation

Which of the following statements is TRUE:
  Mary Stuart ('Mary, Queen of Scots') was a Protestant
x  Mary Stuart ('Mary, Queen of Scots') was a Catholic

Which of the following is an example of civil law?
  To sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18
  To buy alcohol for people who are under the age of 18
x  Discrimination in the workplace
  To carry a weapon of any kind, even if it is for self-defence

In which battle did Admiral Nelson die?
  The Battle of Hastings
  The Battle of Waterloo
x  The Battle of Trafalgar
  The Battle of Bannockburn

William of Orange was asked by Protestants to invade England and proclaim himself king. But, when William reached England, there was no resistance and he took over the throne. This event was later Known as:
x  The 'Glorious Revolution'
  The Restoration
  The 'Great Depression'
  The 'Blitz'

What sort of charity is 'Friends of the Earth'?
x  An environmental charity
  A medical research charity
  A charity working with pets
  A charity working with older people

If a husband forces his wife to have sex he can be charged with rape.
x  True
  False

In which country of the British Empire did the Boer War (1899-1902) take place?
  Netherlands
  Falkland Islands
  Gibraltar
x  South Africa

Which of the following actions is known as 'canvassing'?
  Donating blood to help people
  Volunteering for an environmental charity
  Caring for animals at a local rescue shelter
x  Persuading people to vote for a political party

Which novel written by JRR Tolkien was voted the country's best-loved novel in 2003?
  Oliver Twist
  James Bond
  Pride and Prejudice
x  The Lord of the Rings

Who made the first coins to be minted in Britain?
  The people of the Stone Age
  The Anglo-saxons
x  The people of the Iron Age
  The Romans

Who built the Tower of London?
x  William the Conqueror
  Queen Victoria
  Queen Elizabeth I
  Oliver Cromwell

There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. What are national parks?
  Giant greenhouses
  Land formations of columns made from volcanic lava
x  Areas of protected countryside
  Medieval buildings

Northern Ireland has its own established church.
  True
x  False

Which three territories form Great Britain?
x  Wales
  Northern Ireland
x  England
x  Scotland

How often are 'Prime Minister's Questions' held in the parliament?
  Every day
x  Every week
  Every two weeks
  Once a month

Which king was executed in 1649?
  James I
  Charles II
  James VII
x  Charles I

Where was William Shakespeare born?
  Manchester
  Oldham
x  Stratford-upon-Avon
  Lincolnshire

Which two of the following are famous British Paralympians?
  Dame Kelly Holmes
x  Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
  Jayne Torvill
x  Ellie Simmonds

Who was reigning in England when English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America?
  Queen Victoria
  Henry VIII
x  Elizabeth I
  Charles II

Scotland and Wales use a system called 'individual registration' where all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.
  True
x  False

On what day is the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated?
  Father's Day
x  Christmas Day
  New Year
  Boxing Day

What sort of battle was the 'Battle of Britain', fought between Germany and Britain in the summer of 1940?
  A battle in the sea
x  An aerial battle
  A battle in the mountains
  A battle without riffles

Where is Swansea located?
  England
  Northern Ireland
  Scotland
x  Wales

Which two political parties formed a coalition in 2010?
x  The Conservative Party
  The Green Party
  The Labour Party
x  The Liberal Democrats Party

Who established the Church of England?
x  Henry VIII
  Oliver Cromwell
  Winston Churchill
  William of Orange

In 1348, one third of the population in England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which disease?
  Measles
  Leprocy
  Smallpox
x  The Black Death

Haggis is a traditional food from which area?
  Wales
  England
  Northern Ireland
x  Scotland

Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?
  The Sheriff Court
  The Magistrate's Court
  The Crown Court
x  The Justice of the Peace Court

Which two of the following records give us information about England during the reign of William I?
  The Magna Carta
x  The Domesday Book
x  The Bayeux Tapestry
  The Canterbury Tales

In 1913, the British government promised 'Home Rule' for Ireland, why were any changes in Ireland delayed until 1921?
x  Due to the outbreak of the First World War
  Due to the outbreak of the Second World War
  Because there was not a king on the British throne
  Due to the outbreak of the Black Death

Which of the following statements is true:
x  Elizabeth I was a Protestant and she succeeded in finding a balance between the views of the Catholics and the more extreme Protestants.
  Elizabeth I was a Catholic and she succeeded in finding a balance between the views of the Catholics and the more extreme Protestants.

Which two documents do you need to apply for a National Insurance number?
  A document with your address on it, such as a tenancy agreement
x  Documents that prove that you have permission to work in the UK
  A contract from your employer
x  Documents that prove your identity

As a British citizen, you should:
x  Respect and obey the law
  Vote in all elections
  Take part in religious activities
x  Look after the area in which you live and the environment

When is Halloween celebrated?
  5th of November
  11th of November
x  31st of October
  1st of April

The Bill of Rights of 1689 gave women the right to vote.
  True
x  False

What is the name of the most famous cricket competition played between England and Australia?
x  The Ashes
  The Six Nations Championship
  The Grand National
  The Australian Open

What was the biggest source of employment during the 18th century?
  Fishing
  Teaching
  Aircraft industry
x  Manufacturing

In 1314 the Scottish, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English at the battle of Bannockburn, and Scotland remained unconquered by the English.
x  True
  False

Which of the following is an example of criminal offence?
x  Smoking in public places where it is not allowed
  Disputes about faulty goods or services
  Disputes about an unfair dismissal in the workplace
  A dispute between the landlord and the tenants who have not paid the rent

Which Scottish clan was killed for not taking the oath?
  The MacLaine of Lochbuie
  The McDowalls of Garthland
  The Macpherson of Cluny
x  The MacDonalds of Glencoe

Which two issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on?
  Defence
  Social security
x  Health
x  Education

The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914 led to which of the following wars?
  The Crimean War
x  The First World War
  The Civil War
  The Second World War

What is the capital city of Scotland?
  Glasgow
  St Andrews
x  Edinburgh
  Aberdeen

In 1833 the Emancipation Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire.
x  True
  False

What is the name of the process by which many Scottish landlords destroyed individual small farms (known as 'crofts') to make space for large flocks of sheep and cattle?
  The Black Death
  The Corn Removal
x  The Highland Clearances
  The Enlightenment

The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory and are part of the United Kingdom.
  True
x  False

Which two of the following are Civil War Battles?
  The Battle of Waterloo
x  The Battle of Marston Moor
x  The Battle of Naseby
  The Battle of Agincourt

What was the name of the activist group who fought for the women's right to vote?
  Chartists
  Beefeaters
x  Suffragettes
  Quakers

What UK landmark was voted as Britain's favourite view in 2007?
  The Big Ben
x  Lake District
  Snowdonia
  The London Eye

Who were the first people to live in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?
  Farmers
  Peasants
x  Hunter-gatherers
  Pirates

What is the name of the movement against the authority of the Pope and the ideas of the Catholic Church that took place during the reign of Henry VIII?
x  The Reformation
  The Enlightenment
  The Glorious Revolution
  The Renaissance

What do you need to do to apply for a National Insurance Number?
  Contact the NHS
x  Contact the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
  Contact your local MP
  Ask you employer to get it for you

Which of the following is a major horse-racing event in England?
  The Wimbledon Championship
x  Royal Ascot
  The Open Championship
  The Six Nations Championship

How many members form a jury in Scotland?
  12
  14
x  15
  20

What is known as Lent?
  The 40 days before Christmas
  The 40 days after Easter
x  The 40 days before Easter
  The 40 days after Christmas

When was the last successful foreign invasion of England?
  1415
  1314
x  1066
  1200

Which flower is associated with Scotland?
  The Shamrock
  The Rose
  The Daffodil
x  The Thistle

Police complaints can only be made by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.
  True
x  False

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Home Secretary?
  Economy
x  Crime
  Education
  Defence

When is St David's day celebrated?
x  1st March
  17th March
  23rd April
  17th April

What happened to 'Mary, Queen of Scots' after she spent 20 years in prison?
  She became Queen of England
  She was sent to France
  She escaped to Denmark
x  She was executed

Which of the following lines are from the National Anthem (choose two options)?
  We shall never surrender
x  God save our gracious Queen!
x  Send her victorious
  The darling buds of May

Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
x  True
  False

How many national parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland?
  25
x  15
  18
  42

Is Northern Ireland part of Great Britain?
  Yes
x  No

If you are a dog owner, which two things should your dog's collar have when you go out for a walk?
x  The owner's address
x  The owner's name
  The dog's breed
  The dog's name

What day relates to the death of Jesus Christ?
x  Good Friday
  Easter Sunday
  Easter Monday
  Ash Wednesday

Who is the heir to the throne of Britain?
x  The Prince of Wales
  The Prince of Cambridge
  The Prince of Edinburgh
  The Duke of York

What was achieved with the Carta Magna?
x  It restricted the King's power
  It increased the King's power
  It restricted the rights of the farmers
  It increased women's power

Female genital mutilation (FGM) or taking a girl or woman abroad for FGM is illegal in the UK and it is a criminal offence.
x  True
  False

What year were women given the right to vote?
x  1918
  1925
  1949
  1914

Which two of the following are British overseas territories?
x  St Helena
  Solomon Islands
  Mauritius
x  The Falkland Islands

Who did the English defeat in 1588?
  The Normands
  The Romans
x  The Spanish Armada
  The Saxons

Who designed the Cenotaph?
  Sir Norman Foster
  Lancelot 'Capability' Brown
x  Sir Edwin Lutyens
  Isambard Kingdom Brunel

How often are the members of the Welsh Assembly (AMs) elected?
  Every 5 years
  Every 2 years
x  Every 4 years
  Every 3 years

During which period did the Beatles become popular and social laws were liberalised?
x  1960s
  1970s
  1980s
  1950s

The Man Booker Prize is awarded in which of the following categories?
  Films
  Sport
x  Literature
  Music

What sort of election takes place when a member of the Parliament (MP) dies or resigns?
  Coalition
  Pre-selection
  Random selection
x  By-election

What is the Turner Prize?
  A literature award
  A music award
x  A contemporary art award
  A theatre award

Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?
  The daffodil
  The thistle
x  The shamrock
  The rose

The last battle between Britain and France was the battle of Waterloo.
x  True
  False

£100 is the highest value note in circulation in the UK.
  True
x  False

Where is the Lake District National Park located?
  Scotland
  Wales
x  England
  Northern Ireland

Which two responsibilities will you have as a British citizen?
  To buy food locally
  To volunteer in a community project at least once a year
x  To look after yourself and your family
x  To respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions

Who was born in Stratford-upon-Avon?
  Jane Austen
  Charles Dickens
x  William Shakespeare
  Thomas Hardy

Why is 1928 an important year in women's voting history?
  Women were given the right to vote at the age of 18, the same as men.
  Women were given the right to vote at the age of 25.
  Women were given the right to vote at the age of 30.
x  Women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.

What does Hogmanay refer to?
  Christmas Day in Wales
x  New Year's Eve in Scotland
  Christmas Day in Scotland
  New Year's Eve in Wales

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
  Cork
  Edinburgh
x  Belfast
  Dublin

Which of the following wars took place between 1899 and 1902 in South Africa?
  The Hundred Years War
x  The Boer War
  The First World War
  The Crimean War

Northern Ireland uses a system called 'individual registration' and all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.
x  True
  False

Which two of the following policies are not controlled by the devolved administrations?
  Health
  Education
x  Defence
x  Immigration

How old do citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth have to be to stand for public office?
x  18
  21
  16
  25

How did the Government promote policies of free trade during the Victorian Age?
x  Abolishing a number of taxes on imported goods
  Abolishing the exportation of local produce
  Preventing the importation of cheap raw materials
  Preventing the importation of cheap grain

Who was Admiral Nelson?
  One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans
  A British officer in charge of the British army at the Battle of Waterloo
  A British general who established the authority of the English Parliament
x  A British officer in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar against the Spanish fleet

During the Middle Ages, who were the serfs?
x  Peasants who had a small area of their lord's agricultural land
  Soldiers who fought at the Battle of Trafalgar
  Noblemen who formed part of the king's council of advisers
  A group of skilled people from Holland who came to England during the Middle Ages

Which invention lead to the rapid development of the industry in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries?
  The Radar
x  The Steam Power
  The Jet Engine
  The Turing Machine

MPs can only be contacted by post.
  True
x  False

What movement challenged the authority of the Pope?
  The Swinging Sixties
x  The Reformation
  The Suffragettes
  The Enlightenment

What English King introduced the Domesday Book?
  King Henry V
  King Henry IV
x  William the Conqueror
  Harold, the Saxon king of England

What did 'the Butler Act'  introduce in 1944?
  Free primary education in England, Wales and Scotland
  Free university fees in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
  Free primary and secondary education in England, Wales and Scotland
x  Free secondary education in England and Wales

What is the small claims procedure?
x  An informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes without spending a lot of time and money using a lawyer
  A procedure that helps people to make small home insurance claims in certain circumstances

What building was constructed in Hyde Park to hold the Great Exhibition of 1851?
x  The Crystal Palace
  Buckingham Palace
  Kensington Palace
  Apsley House

Who was Florence Nightingale?
  An economist
  A painter
x  A nurse
  A poet

Who is the patron Saint of England?
x  St George
  St Patrick
  St David
  St Andrew

Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
  England
  Wales
x  Scotland
  Northern Ireland

Wales has its own established church.
  True
x  False

Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?
  The Cambridge Tales
  The Eastbourne Tales
x  The Canterbury Tales
  The London Tales

When is Boxing Day celebrated?
  31st October
x  26th December
  24th December
  01st January

What is the name of the holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day?
  Credit Holidays
  Branch Holidays
x  Bank Holidays
  Business Holidays

Why were women given the right to vote?
x  In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the First World War
  In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the Second World War
  In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the Crimean War
  In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the Civil War

What do you need to drive in the UK?
  An 'L' plate
  A National Insurance Number
  A valid driving licence
  An 'R' plate

Where does 'the Fringe' festival take place?
  Fraserburgh
x  Edinburgh
  Inverness
  St Andrews

How many members does the Welsh Assembly have?
  150
  120
  90
x  60

The names or photographs of  young people found guilty of a crime can be published in newspapers or used by the media.
  True
x  False

What was Edward Elgar famous for?
x  He was a musician
  He was a tennis player
  He was a comedian
  He was an actor

Which of the following is not a British banknote?
  £50
x  £25
  £20
  £5

Where does the Scottish Grand National take place?
  Fife
  Edinburgh
x  Ayr
  St Andrews

When did the UK join the EU?
  In 1957
x  In 1973
  In 1975
  In 1964

During the reign of Elizabeth I, a large fleet of ships was sent to England to conquer the country and to restore Catholicism, where did this fleet come from?
  France
  Portugal
x  Spain
  Italy

What did the Habeas Corpus Act introduce?
x  That every prisoner has a right to a court hearing
  A salary for members of Parliament (MPs)
  Financial help for the unemployed, old-age pensions and free school meals
  Measures to improve the conditions of workers

What did Emmeline Pankhurst fight for?
  The right to liberty and security
x  The right for women to vote
  Freedom of expression
  The right to a fair trial

What is 'the Proms'?
  An annual event that gives awards in a range of categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist
  An annual cultural festival which includes music, dance, art and original performances largely in Welsh
x  An eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts
  Light-hearted plays with music and comedy

What was Isaac Newton known for?
  The discovery of insulin
x  The discovery of gravity
  The discovery of penicillin
  The discovery of the steam power

When did the WWI come to an end?
  In 1922
x  In 1918
  In 1945
  In 1943

Who built a wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people)?
  Boudicca
x  Emperor Hadrian
  Emperor Claudius
  Julius Caesar

Which two universities participate in an annual rowing race that takes place on the River Thames?
x  The University of Oxford
x  The University of Cambridge
  The University of Manchester
  The University of Warwick

Does Britain have a written constitution?
  Yes
x  No

Is St Helena part of the UK?
  Yes
x  No

Where is Theatreland?
  Docklands
  London's east end
x  London's west end
  London's south end

What is the name of the UK currency?
  Euro
x  Pound Sterling
  Peso
  Dollar

What other name is given to Diwali?
x  The Festival of Lights
  Ash Wednesday
  Good Friday
  Easter Monday

What is the Enlightenment?
  A period of total peace in England
x  A period when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed
  A period when England became the largest empire the world had ever seen
  A period of economic recovery after the Second World War

Which of the following charities helps the environment?
  NSPCC
  Shelter
x  Friends of the Earth
  Crisis

Which of the following was a crucial aerial battle fought between Germany and Britain during WWII?
x  The Battle of Britain
  The Battle of Worcester
  The Battle of Dunbar
  The Battle of Marston Moor

What was Margaret Thatcher famous for?
  She fought for the right to vote for women
x  She was the first woman Prime Minister of the UK
  She set up the women's Franchise League
  She was the founder of modern nursing

Which two languages combined to become one English language?
  Latin
x  Anglo-Saxon
  Proto-Celtic
x  Norman French

By law, radio and television coverage of the political parties must be balanced and so equal time has to be given to rival viewpoints.
x  True
  False

Where did the Spanish Armada come from?
  France
x  Spain
  Italy
  South America

What is the name of the War Memorial located in Whitehall?
  Dumfries
x  Cenotaph
  Royal Crescent
  The White Tower

The UK government has never suspended the Northern Ireland Assembly.
  True
x  False

Who is responsible for the opening of the new parliamentary session each year?
  The Prime Minister
  The Speaker
x  The Queen
  The Home Secretary

When was the Domesday Book written?
  After the Viking invasion
x  After the Norman conquest
  After the last Roman invasion
  After the Anglo-Saxon invasion

The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on which two of the following issues?
x  Immigration
  Education
  Agriculture
x  Defence

What should you do to make a complaint about the police (choose two answers)?
  Write a complaint letter to the House of Commons
x  Go to the Police station directly
x  Write to the Chief Constable of the police force involved
  Write to your MP

What flower did William Wordsworth write about?
  Rose
x  Daffodil
  Thistle
  Shamrock

When is St Andrew's day celebrated?
  17th April
  31st December
  1st March
x  30th November

Can the National Anthem be played if the Queen is not present?
x  Yes
  No

When were the first coins in Britain made?
  The Stone Age
  The Bronze Age
x  The Iron Age
  The Middle Ages

Who was Emmeline Pankhurst?
x  A suffragette
  A nurse
  A doctor
  A scientist

Who did Britain fight against in the Crimean War?
  Turkey
x  Russia
  France
  Germany

How old do you have to be to buy alcohol in the UK?
  17
  18
  19
  20

Is the BBC controlled by the government?
  Yes
x  No

How many members does the Northern Ireland Assembly have?
  12
  60
x  90
  108

Who was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar?
  Oliver Cromwell
  The Duke of Wellington
  Robert the Bruce
x  Admiral Nelson

What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?
x  The names of Iron Age kings
  The names of Iron Age Gods
  The names of trees
  The names of animals

Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by government appointed officials.
  True
x  False

Where is the Tate Art Gallery located?
  Glasgow
  Cardiff
x  London
  Belfast

The version of the Bible created by King James I is known as:
x  Authorised version
  Reformed version
  Approved version
  Unique version

What is the period of the 1960s known for?
  A downgrade in manufacturing
x  A growth in British fashion and pop music
  A shortage of water
  A blockage of social laws

Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came to England, which country did they come from?
  Pakistan
  Germany
  India
x  France

What is the most famous tennis tournament played in the UK?
  The Queen's Club Championships
x  Wimbledon
  Roland Garros
  The Aegon Championships

MPs can only be contacted at their office in the House of Commons.
  True
x  False

What is the day when jokes are published in newspapers and telecasted on TV?
x  April Fool's Day
  Boxing Day
  Halloween
  Valentine's Day

Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn?
  King Charles I
  King James I
  Admiral Nelson
x  Robert the Bruce

Who invented the World Wide Web?
x  Sir Tim Berners-Lee
  Sir Peter Mansfield
  Sir Ian Wilmot
  Sir Robert Edwards

How are civil servants appointed and what political party do they belong to?
  They are chosen on merit and form part of the Liberal Democrats party
  They are chosen randomly and form part of the Conservative party
  They are chosen randomly and are politically neutral
x  They are chosen on merit and are politically neutral

What is known as the 'Dunkirk spirit'?
  When the German air force bombed London and other British cities at night-time
x  The evacuation of Allied soldiers from France during World War II
  When new social classes appeared after the Black Death
  The period when many refugees called Huguenots came from France

You have to be at least 21 years old to serve on a jury.
  True
x  False

If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should (choose TWO answers):
x  Respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions
  Buy a house in the UK
x  Look after yourself and your family
  Marry a British citizen

Which of the following major sports event took place in the UK in 2012?
  The Football World Cup
  The Rugby World Cup
x  The Olympic games
  The Eurocup Basketball

Charles I believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings' so he tried:
x  To rule without the Parliament
  To rule with the approval of the Parliament
  To raise money for the Parliament
  To restore Catholicism in Britain

What is the Union Jack?
  The Flag of the Commonwealth
x  The Flag of the United Kingdom
  The shield used by British Knights
  A trade union to protect workers rights

Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?
  Mo Farah
  Admiral Nelson
x  Winston Churchill
  Clement Attlee

Which of the following statements is true:
x  Women in Britain today make up about half of the workforce.
  Women in Britain today make up about one quarter of the workforce.

When is St George's day?
  17th March
  30th November
  1st March
x  23rd April

Which is the largest National Park in England?
  Snowdonia
  Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
  The Giant's Causeway
x  The Lake District

Boudicca, was a tribal leader who fought against which foreign invaders?
  The Normands
  The Vikings
  The Anglo-Saxons
x  The Romans

Which of the following poems is about a group of people going on a pilgrimage?
x  The Canterbury Tales
  All the world's a stage
  A Midsummer Night's dream
  Great Expectations

How are public holidays called?
x  Bank Holidays
  Workers Holidays
  Business Holidays
  Summer Holidays

How did Charles II manage to escape to Europe after his defeat in the Civil War?
  Hiding in a farmer's house
  Riding a horse
x  Hiding in an oak tree
  Swimming

Who defeated the Vikings?
  Harold
  Edward I of England
  King Arthur
x  King Alfred the Great

Who was William Caxton?
  A poet who wrote about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage
x  The first person in England to print books using a printing press
  The first person to sail singlehanded around the world
  The inventor of the television

Where do Beefeaters serve as tour guides?
  The Houses of the Parliament
x  The Tower of London
  The O2
  The Big Ben

During the rebellion of the clans in Scotland, Bonnie Prince Charlie was supported by clansmen from which Scottish region?
  Glasgow
  Galloway
x  Highlands
  Edinburgh

What religion did Elizabeth I follow?
x  She was a Protestant
  She was a Catholic

Who became famous for his tramp character in silent movies?
  Sir Rex Harrison
  David Niven
  Richard Burton
x  Charlie Chaplin

Which armed force was used in the Battle of Britain?
  The Royal Navy
  The Police Force
  The Naval Service
x  The Royal Air Force

In the UK, you have to be 21 years old to be able to vote in a general election.
  True
x  False

Which of the following poets was inspired by nature?
  John Masefield
  Wilfred Owen
  Siegfried Sassoon
x  William Wordsworth

Against which country did Britain fight at the Battle of Waterloo?
  Germany
  Italy
x  France
  Spain

Who was William Wilberforce?
  A poet
  A sportsman
x  A politician
  A musician

Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
x  The Archbishop of Canterbury
  The Archbishop of London
  The Archbishop of Birmingham
  The Archbishop of Manchester

James I was King of which country before becoming King of England?
  Wales
  Ireland
  France
x  Scotland

Which of the following statements is correct?
x  Most shops in the UK open seven days a week.
  All shops in the UK close on Sundays and bank holidays.

Which country sent a fleet of ships to England in 1588?
  France
  Germany
x  Spain
  Italy

Where is the National Horseracing Museum located?
  Edinburgh, Scotland
x  Newmarket, Suffolk
  St Andrews, Scotland
  Aintree near Liverpool

Which of the following castles is located in Scotland?
x  Crathes Castle
  Caernarfon Castle
  Bodiam Castle
  Powis Castle

How often are European parliamentary elections held?
  Every three years
  Every four years
x  Every five years
  Every six years

When is St Patrick's day celebrated?
  23rd April
  30th November
  1st April
x  17th March

How are the members of the Northern Ireland Parliament elected?
x  By a system of proportional representation
  Using a system of ranked voting
  Using the first past the post system
  Using a runoff system

Who was the first British Prime Minister?
  Winston Churchill
  Earl of Wilmington
  Henry Pelham
x  Sir Robert Walpole

Which of the following actresses has not won an Oscar?
  Tilda Swinton
x  Emily Watson
  Dame Judi Dench
  Kate Winslet

During the Enlightenment, Adam Smith developed ideas about:
  Physics
x  Economics
  Science
  Engineering

Who died at the Battle of Trafalgar?
x  Admiral Nelson
  Henry VIII
  Oliver Cromwell
  Napoleon

When is Hogmanay celebrated?
  25th of December
  2nd of January
  1st of January
x  31st of December

Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports known as:
  Canvassing
x  Hansard
  Cabinets
  Domesday Book

Which of the following is a rugby competition?
  The Scottish Grand National
  The Wimbledon Championships
  The Ashes
x  The Six Nations Championship

Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords?
  The Speaker
  The Archbishop of Canterbury
  The Prime Minister
x  The monarch

Who mapped the coast of Australia?
x  James Cook
  Admiral Nelson
  Isaac Newton
  Sake Dean Mahomet

What was the first war to be extensively covered by the media?
  The Boer War
  The First World War
  The Second World War
x  The Crimean War

Which of the following monuments is located in Wiltshire?
  Hadrian's Wall
  St Paul's Cathedral
  Nelson's Column
x  Stonehenge

Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
  St Patrick
x  St Augustine
  St Andrew
  St Columba

How old do you have to be to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?
x  18
  20
  16
  21

The system of government in the UK is a parliamentary democracy.
x  True
  False

What is the traditional food of Northern Ireland?
  Haggis
  Pancakes
  Paella
x  Ulster Fry

Who was elected as British Prime Minister in 1945?
x  Clement Attlee
  Winston Churchill
  Harold Wilson
  Harold Macmillan

How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic games?
  5
x  3
  4
  8

Why were canals built during the Industrial Revolution?
x  To link the factories to towns and cities and to the ports
  To make space for the large fleet of British ships
  To increase the number of water mills in the UK
  To increase the amount of water in towns and cities

Are civil servants appointed by the government?
  Yes
x  No

Which of the following countries helped Britain to develop the Concorde?
  Germany
  Norway
  Italy
x  France

Which invention led to the development of Britain during the Industrial Revolution?
  Magnetic Resonance Imaging
x  Steam power
  Radar
  Hovercraft

Who was the tribal leader who fought against the Romans?
  Columba
  Claudius
  Hadrian
x  Boudicca

Which two languages were used across England during the Middle Ages?
  Welsh
  Gaelic
x  Norman French
x  Anglo-Saxon

In 1776, which British colonies declared their independence because they demanded that there should be 'no taxation without representation'.
  North African
  Asian
x  North American
  South African

When was England ruled by a republic and not by a monarch?
  When Elizabeth I died without any successor
x  When Charles I was executed
  When the Carta Magna restricted the king's power
  When kind Harold died after the Battle of Hastings

Which film produced in the UK was one of the most commercially successful films of all time and one of the highest-grossing film franchises?
x  Harry Potter
  Spider-man
  The Lord of the Rings
  Indiana Jones

When did the first farmers come to Britain?
  10,000 years ago
x  6,000 years ago
  15,000 years ago
  2,000 years ago

When did the First World War end?
  At 12.00 pm on 11th November 1914
  At 12.00 pm on 11th November 1918
  At 11.00 am on 11th November 1914
x  At 11.00 am on 11th November 1918

Can court orders be obtained to protect a person from being forced into a marriage?
x  Yes
  No

What medal did Mary Peters win in the 1972 Olympics?
  She did not win any medals
  Silver
x  Gold
  Bronze

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland Youth Court cases are normally heard by (choose TWO answers)?
x  Up to 3 specially trained magistrates
x  A District Judge
  A sheriff
  Up to 5 specially trained magistrates

What was invented by Alan Turing in the 1930s?
  The jet engine
  The television
x  The Turing machine
  The ball pen

Which of the following tells us about how people lived in England just after the Norman Conquest?
x  The Domesday Book
  The Book of Common Prayer
  The Canterbury Tales
  The Carta Magna

Who led a team of scientists to 'split the atom' for the first time?
  Alexander Fleming
  Alan Turing
x  Ernest Rutherford
  Sir Peter Mansfield

What song is sung by people in the UK and other countries when they are celebrating the New Year?
x  Auld Lang Syne
  The British Anthem
  Jingle Bells
  White Christmas

Who fought in the English Civil war of 1642?
  The House of York and the House of Lancaster
  The Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings
x  The Cavaliers and the Roundheads
  The House of Fraser and the House of Stuart

Which two of these forts were part of Hadrian's wall?
x  Vindolanda
  Maiden Castle
x  Housesteads
  Grimsby

What was the religion of the Puritans?
  Hindu
  Catholic
  Sikh
x  Protestant

What is the name of Irish people who favoured complete independence from the UK in the 19th century?
x  Fenians
  Quakers
  Highlanders
  Suffragettes

Which two British pop music groups were famous during the Swinging Sixties?
x  The Rolling Stones
x  The Beatles
  ABBA
  Radiohead

What is the minimum age required to drive a motorcycle?
  16 years old
x  17 years old
  18 years old
  21 years old

The members of the House of Lords, known as peers, are elected by the people.
  True
x  False

When did the Emancipation Act abolish slavery throughout the British Empire?
  1835
  1823
  1807
x  1833

Who is responsible for crime, policing and immigration?
  The Chancellor of the Exchequer
  The Foreign Secretary
  The Speaker
x  The Home Secretary

What kind of genre was the film Wallace and Gromit created by Nick Park?
  A soap opera
  A silent movie
x  An animated film
  An action film

Anyone who is violent towards their partner -- whether they are a man or a woman, married or living together -- can be prosecuted.
x  True
  False
After the Act of Union, Scotland was no longer an independent country. In what
TWO ways was it still separate from the rest of Great Britain?
o It kept its Presbyterian Church.x
o It kept its own army.
o It kept its own educational system.x
o Hadrian's Wall was rebuilt to secure the border.
How is the electoral register updated?
o Eligible voters must phone their local councillor
o Every household must request a registration form
o Every household receives a phone call to enquire about eligible voter
o Every household receives a registration form, which must be completed and
returned.x
A snack made from flour, dried fruits and spices and served either hot or cold
is which of the following?
o An English muffin
o A Welsh cake.x
o A Scottish bun
o An Irish pie
Where does the UK Parliament sit?
o The House of Lords
o Downing Street
o Westminster.x
o Stormont
How many people emigrated from the UK during Victoria's reign between 1853-
1913?
o 500 million
o 13 million.x
o 2 million
o 100,000
Which of these is an accurate estimate of the number of casualties suffered by
Britain in the First World War?
o 10 million
o 2 million.x
o 8 million
o 500,000
Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state for which TWO of the following?
o The European Union
o The United Kingdom.x
o Many Commonwealth countries.x
o Iceland
What is the common name for the Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London?
o Beefeaters.x
o Pikestaff
o Queen's Men
o Crown Guards
Diwali is a religious celebration for which TWO religious groups?
o Sikhs.x
o Jews
o Hindus.x
o Muslims
Causing trouble whilst drinking in public can result in which TWO of the
following from the police?
o An award
o Praise
o A fine.x
o Arrest.x
Which of the following statements is correct?
o The jet engine and radar were developed in Britain in the 1950s.
o The jet engine and radar were developed in Britain in the 1930s.x
What happens at a polling station or polling place?
o People take their driving test
o The census is collected
o Taxes are collected
o People vote in elections.x
Since which year has the UK had a fully democratic voting system.
o 1969
o 1918
o 1928.x
o 1889
Which of the following statements is correct?
o Chequers is the Prime Minister's country house.x
o Chequers is the Prime Minister's house in London.
Which British novelist created the fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes?
o Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.x
o Robert Louis Stevenson
o Evelyn Waugh
o Graham Greene
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to
be able to do which TWO of the following?
o Speak more than one language
o Speak and read Welsh
o Speak and read English.x
o Have a good understanding of life in the UK.x
What is New Year's Eve called in Scotland?
o Hagmanay
o Hogmanay.x
o Hugmanay
o Hopmanay
The Battle of Boyne is celebrated with a bank holiday in which country?
o Scotland
o England
o Northern Ireland.x
o Wales
Where did the Boer War take place?
o Turkey
o England
o France
o South Africa.x
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for which area of government
policy?
o Health
o Immigration
o Economy.x
o Education
Which of the following statements is correct?
o Colonists in North America were well-educated and interested in ideas of
liberty.x
o Colonists in North America were poorly-educated and uninterested in politics.
Who did Henry VIII marry after the execution of Anne Boleyn?
o Catherine Howard
o Jane Seymour.x
o Anne of Cleves
o Catherine Parr
What sport is played in the UEFA Champions League?
o Cricket
o Rugby
o Tennis
o Football.x
Who wrote musicals such as Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Evita?
o Gilbert and Sullivan
o Sir Edward Elgar
o Andrew Lloyd Webber.x
o Julian Lloyd Webber
Ian McEwan, Hilary Mantel and Julian Barnes have all won which literary prize?
o The Nobel Prize in Literature
o The Man Booker Prize.x
o The Mercury Prize
o The Turner Prize
In Crown Court, who decides the verdict of "guilty" or "not guilty"?
o The judge.x
o The jury
o The defendant
o The barrister
When did Julius Caesar lead the Roman invasion of Britain?
o 65 BC
o AD 55.x
o AD 75
o 55 BC
Which of the following statements is correct?
o The Wimbledon Championships are associated with tennis.x
o The Wimbledon Championships are associated with athletics.
Which Anglo-Saxon poem tells of its hero's battles against monsters?
o Deor
o Waldere
o The Fight at Finnsburh
o Beowulf.x
Who became queen after the death of Edward VI?
o Mary, Queen of Scots
o His cousin Mary
o His wife Mary
o His half-sister Mary.x
Which of these books did Graham Greene not write?
o Moby Dick.x
o The Heart of the Matter
o The Honorary Consul
o Brighton Rock
What are MEPs?
o Modern European parliamentarians
o Modern English parliamentarians
o Members of the European Parliament.x
o Members of the English Parliament
A poll card includes which TWO pieces of information?
o The date of the election.x
o Where the polling station or polling place is located.x
o How much tax you should pay
o Who you should vote for
Which annual flower show in London exhibits garden designs from around the
world?
o Kensington
o South Bank
o Chelsea.x
o Covent Garden
The War of the Roses was fought by the supporters of which TWO families in
order to decide who should be King of England?
o The House of Windsor
o The House of York.x
o The House of Lancaster.x
o The House of Tudor
How are the local authorities funded?
o Local authorities are unfunded
o By taxation only
o By central government funding and by taxation.x
o By funding from central government only
Around which structure in London is the Remembrance Day service usually held?
o The London Eye
o Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square
o The Cenotaph in Whitehall.x
o The statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus
What event is commemorated on 5 November every year?
o The Queen's birthday
o England's World Cup victory of 1966.
o A plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament.x
o The end of the First World War
How old was Edward VI when he died ?
o 15.x
o 18
o 35
o 56
Where did people of the Bronze Age bury their dead?
o Earth barrows
o Round barrows.x
o Burial mounds
o Round burrows
Sake Dean Mahomet opened which establishment in George Street, London in 1810?
o Mahomet Coffee House
o Pakistan Curry House
o Mahomet Shampoo Parlour
o Hindoostane Coffee House.x
MPs have a duty to serve and represent which of the following groups?
o Everyone in their constituency who voted for them
o The House of Lords
o Their fellow MPs
o Everyone in their constituency.x
Which of the following is one of the Queen's important ceremonial roles?
o To chair debates in Parliament
o To receive foreign ambassadors and high commissioners.x
o To write laws
o To negotiate trade agreements with other countries
In 1649, England was declared a republic. What was it called?
o Cromwell's Republic
o The People's Republic
o The Commonwealth.x
o Great Britain
How often is Prime Minister's Questions held?
o Every week while Parliament is in session.x
o Every week
o Every day
o Every day while Parliament is in session
Which king annexed Wales to the Crown of England with the Statute of Rhuddlan?
o Charles I
o Henry VIII
o Harold
o Edward I.x
What were The Canterbury Tales?
o A series of poems.x
o A story about Canterbury Cathedral
o A book of Christian doctrine
o A Royal Charter
Henry VIII has 6 wives. What was the name of his first wife?
o Anne of Cleves
o Anne Boleyn
o Catherine Howard
o Catherine of Aragon.x
George Frederick Handel, the German-born composer who became a British citizen,
wrote which of the following?
o Peter Grimes
o The Planets
o Music for the Royal Fireworks.x
o Balthazar's Feast
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Members of the House of Lords are elected by a constituency.
o False.x
o True
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are part of the UK.
o True
o False.x
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
By around AD 600, Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were established in Britain.
o True.x
o False
Lewis Hamilton is a leading figure in which sport?
o Squash
o Tennis
o Motor racing.x
o Horse racing
Which TWO of the following have the right to vote?
o Adults who have been given a visa to study in the UK
o Adults who are naturalised citizens of the UK.x
o Adults who have been granted an indefinite right to remain in the UK
o UK-born adult citizens.x
How often is a General Election held?
o At least every five years.x
o At least every four years
o Every year
o At least every two years
Who chairs debates in the House of Commons?
o The Foreign Secretary
o The Speaker.x
o The Prime Minister
no The leader of the opposition
Charles I was unwilling to reach an agreement with Parliament. Following his
defeat in the Civil War, what happened to him?
o He was executed.x
o He was excommunicated.
o He was exonerated.
o He was exiled.
Where were Elizabeth I's parents?
o Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
o Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
o Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.x
o Henry VIII and Jane Seymour
The last successful foreign invasion of England was by which of the following?
o The Romans led by Julius Caesar
o The Vikings
o The Romans led by Emperor Claudius
o The Normans led by William.x
Which of the following statements is correct?
o Elizabeth I came to the throne when, following a long reign, her cousin Mary
died.
o Elizabeth I came to the throne when, following a short reign, her half-sister
Mary died.x
Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
o St Patrick
o St David
o St Andrew.x
o St George
What event in 1851 took place at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park and showed
goods and exhibits from Britain and across the world?
o The Great Show
o The Great Exhibition.x
o The Great Event
o The Great Occasion
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Military training for young people is provided by The National Citizen Service.
o True
o False.x
Which of these is not a Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera?
o The Pirates of Penzance
o The Mikado
o HMS Pinafore
o A Midsummer Night's Dream.x
Which of the following is correct?
o Robert Burns wrote only in Scots language.
o Robert Burns wrote in Scots, English and a combination of both.x
Which of the following statements is correct?
o The Divine Right of Kings was the view held by many English monarchs that
they were directly appointed by God to rule.x
o The Divine Right of Kings was the view held by many English monarchs that
they could seize lands belonging to the nobility as they wished.
Which country is not represented on the Union Flag?
o Northern Ireland
o Scotland
o Wales.x
o England
During the reign of Henry VIII, which country of the union became formally
united with England?
o Ireland
o Wales.x
o Northern Ireland
o Scotland
The first people lived in Britain during which period?
o The Bronze Age
o The Jurassic period
o The Stone Age.x
o Ancient times
Who was King of England at the time of the Norman Invasion in 1066?
o Hubert
o Harold.x
o Henry
o Herbert
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Adult citizens of other EU states may vote in General Elections.
o True
o False.x
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The Bill of Rights confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the
king's power.
o True.x
o False
The UK has what kind of monarchy?
o Constitutional.x
o Democratic
o Absolute
o Provisional
Where did Florence Nightingale establish the Nightingale School for Nurses in
1860?
o St James's University Hospital, Leeds
o Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli
o Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
o St Thomas' Hospital, London.x
John Petts was a Welshman famous in which of these TWO areas of art?
o Painting of horses
o Water colours
o Engraving.x
o Stained glass.x
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Norman French influenced the development of the English language as we know it
today.
o False
o True.x
When was the first Union Flag created?
o 1706
o 1506
o 1609
o 1606.x
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The UK is a parliamentary democracy.
o False
o True.x
Which of the following statements is true?
o A Magistrates' Court deals with minor criminal offences.x
o A Magistrates' Court deals with only the most serious criminal cases.
A judiciary is responsible for which TWO of the following :
o Arresting people
o Making sure that trials are fair.x
o Interpreting the law.x
o Making the law
Which of the following countries did not help to set up the EEC?
o Luxembourg
o Ireland.x
o Belgium
o Germany
Which TWO of the following are amongst the shared goals of the Commonwealth?
o Development.x
o Democracy.x
o Discrimination
o Dependency
Which TWO events happened to the church in England following the restoration of
Charles II?
o The Puritans grew in strength and number.
o The Church of England was restored as the official Church.x
o The Puritans and Roman Catholics were kept out of power.x
o The Church of England was suppressed.
Which of the following is not an aim of the United Nations?
o To promote international security
o To promote peace
o To prevent war
o To promote free trade.x
Which TWO of the following are freedoms offered to citizens and permanent
residents of the UK?
o Free heating for all
o Freedom of Speech.x
o Half day off work on Friday
o A right to take part in the election of a government.x
The First World War ended in victory for Britain and its allies. At what exact
time and date in 1918 did the war end officially?
o 6am on 6 June
o 8am on 8 August
o 10am on 10 October
o 11am on 11 November.x
Who did William the Conqueror defeat at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
o Kenneth MacAlpin
o Boudicca
o King Cnut
o King Harold.x
How old do you have to be to buy alcohol in the UK?
o 21
o 16
o 18.x
o 20
What is the name of the famous horse race held near Liverpool?
o Grand National.x
o Steeplechase
o Grand Chase
o Grand Derby
William Shakespeare wrote a number of sonnets. What are sonnets?
o Poems of 14 lines.x
o Rhyming poems
o Mystery plays
o Stories for children
Who was James II's eldest daughter, Mary, married to?
o She never married
o William of Orange.x
o The French Dauphin
o The Duke of York
What is a Yorkshire pudding?
o Batter cooked in the oven.x
o Meat and potato in a pastry
o Apple and pears with custard
o A caramel-flavoured dessert
What do you accept and agree to when you become a permanent resident of the UK?
o Traditions of the UK.x
o Protestant beliefs and values
o The right to be tried for crimes in your country of origin
o Catholic beliefs and values
Which Catherine was executed after being accused of taking lovers by Henry
VIII?
o Howard.x
o Boleyn
o Parr
o Of Aragon
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Discrimination in the workplace is an example of criminal law.
o True
o False.x
Which of these is not a Christmas tradition in the UK?
o Decorating Houses and Trees
o Giving gifts
o Sending Cards
o Having a Barbeque.x
In a Crown Court, who decides what the penalty will be, in the case of a guilty
verdict?
o A solicitor
o The jury.x
o The judge
o A police officer
When were the first professional football clubs formed?
o 17th Century
o 20th Century
o 18th Century
o 19th Century.x
An attempt by which group to put James II's son on the throne instead of
George I was quickly defeated?
o French Huguenots
o English Puritans
o Irish Catholics
o Scottish Jacobites.x
In which city is the Scottish Parliament based?
o Cardiff
o Sheffield
o Edinburgh.x
o Glasgow

When did Britain become permanently separated from the continent by the Channel?

x 10,000 years ago
 50,000 years ago
 15,000 years ago
 18,000 years ago

The Commonwealth has no power over its members and it cannot suspend their membership:

 True
x False
(The Commonwealth has no power over its members, although it can suspend membership.)

Which of the following statements regarding the Black Death is NOT true?

    One third of the population of England died and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales
    It was one of the worst disasters ever to strike Britain
x   It affected children and old people only
    Following the Black Death, there were labour shortages

Who was reigning in England when Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales?

x   Henry VIII
    Henry VII
    Elizabeth I
    James I

(During the reign of Henry VIII, Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales.)

The Elizabethan period is known for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially for the plays and poems of which playwright?

    Alexander Dumas
x   William Shakespeare
    Charles Dickens
    Thomas Hardy

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?

    Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
    The rule of law
x   Autocracy
    Democracy

Which TWO of the following are environmental charities?

    Crisis
x   The National Trust
x   Friends of the Earth
    PDSA

(The National Trust and Friends of the Earth are environmental charities.)

Which flag has a diagonal red cross on a white ground?

    The cross of St George, patron saint of England
x   The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland
    The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales
    The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland

 Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the rowing category?

    Sir Chris Hoy
    Christopher Dean
    Bradley Wiggins
x   Sir Steve Redgrave

 What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London?

x   Cenotaph
    Stonehenge
    Grimsby
    Scunthorpe

 Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?

x   Sir Tim Berners-Lee
    Sir Peter Mansfield
    Sir Ian Wilmot
    Sir Bernard Lovell

What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)? 

x    Freedom of belief and religion
x    Freedom of speech
     Free university tuition fees
x    Freedom from unfair discrimination
x    A right to a fair trial
x    A right to join in the election of a government

 When did the Wars of the Roses start?

    1388
x   1455
    1462
    1478

 How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?

    60
    90
    120
x   129

(There are 129 members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), elected by a form of proportional representation.)

 What does the term "coalition" refer to?

    If no political party wins a majority, a new election is held to vote for one of the top two parties only
    The candidate who gets the most votes is elected
x   If no political party wins a majority, two parties may join and govern together
    If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election

 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.

x   True
    False

 What is the minimum age requirement in the UK to drink wine or beer with a meal provided you are with someone over 18?

    14 years old
    15 years old
x   16 years old
    17 years old

 Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?

    The Pope
x   The Archbishop of Canterbury
    St Augustine
    St Columba

 Civil servants cannot stand for public office:

x   True
    False

 Which court deals with the most serious cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

    The High Court
    The Youth Court
    The Magistrates' Court
x    The Crown Court

 What is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to the Stone Age?

    Maiden
x   Skara Brae
    Stonehenge
    Bayeux

 When was the National Trust founded?

    1890
x   1895
    1980
    1910

 After the Black Death, new social classes appeared in England, including owners of large areas of land known as:

    Judiciary
x   Gentry
    Clans
    Nobility

 Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of which King?

    James I
    William the Great
    Henry VII
x   Henry VIII

 Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?

    The Phantom of the Opera
x   The Mikado
    The Mousetrap
    Cats

 Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?

    East of Wales
    West of Wales
x   West of Scotland
    East of Scotland

 Who is married to the Queen of the United Kingdom?

    Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
x   Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
    Henry VII
    William II

 By what TWO other names is the Church of England known?

x   The Anglican Church
    The Union Church
    The Greatest Church
x   The Episcopal Church

 Who was the first British Prime Minister?

    Henry Pelham
x    Sir Robert Walpole
    Admiral Nelson
    Oliver Cromwell

 What day does Lent start?

    On Shrove Tuesday
x    On Ash Wednesday
    On Easter Monday
    On Easter Sunday

 How old do you need to be to apply for a free TV licence?

    Over 65
    Over 60
    Over 70
x    Over 75

 What time do pubs usually open on Sundays in the UK?

    10 am
    11 am
x    12 pm
    1 pm

 Which British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?

    Dame Ellen MacArthur
    Jayne Torvill
x    Dame Kelly Holmes
    Jessica Ennis-Hill

 What percentage of the total British population is located in England alone?

x    84%
    60%
    58%
    79%

 What was the population of the UK in 2010?

    Just over 50 million
x    Just over 62 million
    Just under 50 million
    Just under 60 million

 Which court deals with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in England and Wales?

    The Crown Court
    The High Court
x    County Courts
    The Sheriff Court

 What is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet?

x    Holyrood
    Senedd
    Westminster
    Stormont

 Which flower is associated with England?

    Daffodil
    Shamrock
x    Rose
    Thistle

 Who was Robert Burns?

    A British musician
x    A Scottish poet
    A Welsh scientist
    An Irish engineer

 In which period did British Film studios flourish?

    1920s
x    1930s
    1940s
    1950s

 What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

x    Belfast
    Dublin
    Cork
    Edinburgh

 What name is given to the day when people play jokes on each other until midday?

    Remembrance Day
x    April's Fool Day
    Halloween
    Valentine's Day

 Who is the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed?

    Dame Kelly Holmes
x    Dame Ellen MacArthur
    Jayne Torvill
    Bradley Wiggins

 When did the First World War end?

    9th of November 1918
x    11th of November 1918
    9th of December 1918
    11th of December 1918

 What are Welsh cakes made of?

    Suet, onions and oatmeal
x    Flour, dried fruits and spices
    Potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings
    Bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding and potato bread

 Where is the London Eye situated?

    On the northern bank of the River Thames
x    On the southern bank of the River Thames
    On the northern bank of the River Lea
    On the southern bank of the River Lea

The London Eye is situated on the southern bank of the River Thames and is a Ferris wheel that is 443 feet (135 metres) tall.

 What is the relationship between the monarch and the government?

    Approve the government's decisions on government policies
x    Advise, warn and encourage the government's decisions
    Advise, encourage and approve the government's decisions
    Advise and approve the government's decisions

The monarch has regular meetings with the Prime Minister and can advise, warn and encourage, but the decisions on government policies are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet.

 The UK is a "constitutional monarchy":

x    True
    False

 What do you need to apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK (Choose TWO options)?

    A British driving licence
x    To be able to speak and read English
    A British university degree
x    A good understanding of life in the UK

To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to speak and read English and have a good understanding of life in the UK.

 Which British scientist was awarded a Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of the DNA molecule?

    Alan Turing
    Sir Frank Whittle
    Sir Christopher Cockrell
x    Francis Crick

 Who established the Church of England?

    The Queen
    The Archbishop of Canterbury
x    Henry VIII
    Elizabeth I

To divorce his first wife, Henry VIII needed the approval of the Pope. When the Pope refused, Henry established the Church of England. In this new church, the king, not the Pope, would have the power to appoint bishops and order how people should worship.

 When does Lent take place?

    40 days before Christmas
    40 days after Christmas
x    40 days before Easter
    40 days after Easter

The 40 days before Easter are known as Lent. It is a time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter.

 Which of the following national galleries is NOT located in London?

    Tate Britain
    The National Gallery
    Tate Modern
x    The National Museum

The National Museum is located in Cardiff, Wales.

 How much can you be fined if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence?

    Up to £500
x    Up to £1000
    Up to £2000
    Up to £3000

You will receive a fine up to £1,000 if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence.

 How old is the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London, also known as "Big Ben"?

    100 years old
x    150 years old
    200 years old
    250 years old

Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the House of Parliament in London. The clock is over 150 years old and is a popular tourist attraction.

 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are elected on the basis of:

    Personal achievements
    Instant run-off
    First past the post system (the candidate who gets the most votes)
x    Proportional representation

Elections to the European Parliament use a system of proportional representation, where seats are allocated to each party in proportion to the total number of votes it has won.

 The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is a group of European and North American countries that was created with which TWO purposes:

    Protect and promote human rights in those countries
x    Help each other if they come under attack
x    Maintain peace between all its members
    Promote free trade amongst those countries

NATO is a group of European and North American countries that have agreed to help each other if they come under attack. It also aims to maintain peace between all of its members.

 The small claims procedure is used in England and Wales for minor disputes for:

    Claims of less than £15,000
    Claims of less than £5,000
    Claims of less than £3,500
x    Claims of less than £10,000

This procedure is used for claims of less than £10,000 in England and Wales and £3,000 in Scotland and Northern Ireland. PLEASE be aware that in some handbooks (10th impression 2016 and previous ones) it says £5,000. However according to the Official Handbook 3rd edition (11th impression 2016) it is £10,000. Due to this difference in data, it is very unlikely that this question will come up in the official exam.

 What name is given to the period in the 18th century when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed? 

x    The Enlightenment
    The Glorious Revolution
    The Industrial Revolution
    Elizabethan

During the 18th century, new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed. This is often called "the Enlightenment".

 What is the meaning of ‘Magna Carta’?

    The Big Charter
x    The Great Charter
    The King's Charter
    The Small Charter

The Magna Carta (which means the Great Charter). The Magna Carta established the idea that even the king was subject to the law. It protected the rights of the nobility and restricted the king's power to collect taxes or to make and change laws.

 When did people learn to make bronze?

    Around 3,000 years ago
x    Around 4,000 years ago
    Around 5,000 years ago
    Around 2,000 years ago

 When is the Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah normally celebrated? 

    June or July
    October or November
x    November or December
    March or April

Hanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days.

 What musical award is given during the Mercury Music Prize?

    Best album from the UK
x    Best album from the UK and Ireland
    Best solo artist from the UK
    Best solo artist the UK and Ireland

The Mercury Music Prize is awarded each September for the best album from the UK and Ireland.

 Who was Boudicca?

x    One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans
    One of the architects who built Hadrian's Wall
    A Viking king
    One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Vikings

One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England.

 Which TWO of the following water sports are popular in the UK?

    Waterpolo
x    Rowing
x    Sailing
    Surfing

Sailing continues to be popular in the UK, reflecting its maritime heritage. Rowing is also popular, both as a leisure activity and as a competitive sport.

 Which of the following statements is TRUE?

    Forcing another person to marry is a civil offence
x    Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence
    Forcing another person to marry is not punished in the UK
    Forcing another person to marry is common in the UK

 In the UK, what should dogs wear in public places?

x    A collar with the name and address of the owner
    A collar with the name of the dog
    A tracking device in case they get lost
    Clothes to avoid the cold in the winter

 Where do UK residents need to register their car or motorcycle?

    At the Home Office
    At the Ministry of Transport (MOT)
x    At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
    At their Local Council

If you are resident in the UK, your car or motor cycle must be registered at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

 Popular social networking websites in the UK include:

    Drupal and Amazon
x    Facebook and Twitter
    Dropbox and itunes
    iCloud and itunes

Social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter are a popular in the UK.

 According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Muslim?

    1%
    2%
    3%
x    4.8%

 How often are elections held for the National Assembly for Wales?

x    Every four years
    Every three years
    Every five years
    Every six years

 Who was the British Minister after Margaret Thatcher?

    Tony Blair
    Harold Macmillan
    Gordon Brown
x    John Major

John Major was Prime Minister after Mrs Thatcher, and helped establish the Northern Ireland peace process.

 What name is given to the person appointed by local authorities to be the ceremonial leader of a particular council?

    Council candidate
x    Mayor
    Peer
    Magistrate

Many local authorities appoint a mayor, who is the ceremonial leader of the council. In some towns, a mayor is elected to be the effective leader of the administration.

 What is the meaning of the term 'first past the post'?

x    In each constituency, the candidate who gets the most votes is elected
    If no political party wins a majority, two parties may join and govern together
    If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election
    The Speaker will be chosen by other MPs in a secret ballot

 Who defeated Emperor Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?

x    The Duke of Wellington
    Admiral Nelson
    Richard Arkwright
    The Duke of Edinburgh

 Which court deals with the MOST serious cases in Scotland, such as murder?

    The Magistrates' Court
    The Sheriff Court
    The Crown Court
x    The High Court

 What was the symbol of the House of Tudor?

x    A red rose with a white rose inside it
    A red rose
    A white rose
    A white rose with a red rose inside it

The symbol of the House of Tudor was a red rose with a white rose inside it as a sign that the Houses of York and Lancaster were now allies.

 Which famous economist developed ideas about economics during the 18th century and which are still referred to today?

    Robert Dudley Baxter
    David Hume
x    Adam Smith
    Henry George

During the 18th century, new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed. This is often called 'the Enlightenment'. Many of the great thinkers of the Enlightenment were Scottish. Adam Smith developed ideas about economics which are still referred to today.

 What time do usually pubs open during the week?

    9 am
    10 am
x    11 am
    12 pm

Pubs are usually open during the day from 11.00 am (12 noon on Sundays).

 In which TWO movie categories does Britain continue to be particularly strong at?

x    Special effects movies
    Action movies
    Thrillers
x    Animation movies

Britain continues to be particularly strong in special effects and animation movies.

 What British artist was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenarios?

x    Thomas Gainsborough
    David Allan
    Joseph Turner
    John Constable

Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenery.

During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?

x    Eid ul Adha
    Eid a-Fitr
    Ramadan
    Vaisakhi

Many Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat during Eid ul Adha.

How old do you need to be to be able to play the National Lottery?

x    16 years old
    18 years old
    20 years old
    21 years old

People under 16 are not allowed to participate in the National Lottery.



Where is the five-day race meeting attended by members of the Royal Family and known as Royal Ascot celebrated?

    In Luton
x    In Berkshire
    In Salisbury
    In Kent

Royal Ascot, the five-day race meeting  attended by members of the Royal Family, takes place in Berkshire.



Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?

    Emperor Claudius
x    Julius Caesar
    Napoleon
    William Caxton

Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC.



Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

    The Justice of the Peace Court
x    The Magistrates' Court
    The High Court
    The Crown Court

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates' Court. In Scotland, minor criminal offences go to a Justice of the Peace Court.



What name is given to the tombs where people buried their dead during the Bronze Age?

    Shara Brae
    Hill forts
x    Round barrows
    Canute

During the Bronze Age people lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs called round barrows.



On which issues can't the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions?

    Education
x    Defence
    Agriculture
    Health


According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Buddhist?

x    Less than 0.5%
    Less than 1%
    Less than 2%
    Less than 3%



In which category did Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean win gold medals at the Olympic Games in 1984?

    Rowing
    Marathon
    Swimming
x    Ice dancing

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won gold medals for ice dancing at the Olympic Games in 1984 and is one of Britain's greatest Olympians.



What is the first verse of the National Anthem of the UK 'God save the Queen'?

    Long to reign over us
    God save the Queen!
    Long live our noble Queen!
x    God save our gracious Queen!



Which of the following is NOT a British invention of the 20th century?

    The radar
    The Turing machine
    The World Wide Web
x    Radioactivity



Which British Prime Minister was famous for the speech 'I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat'?

    Clement Attlee
    Anthony Eden
x    Winston Churchill
    Harold Wilson

Incorrect

During the Second World War, Winston Churchill made many famous speeches including lines which you may still hear:  'I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat'. This was Churchill's first speech to the House of Commons after he became Prime Minister, 1940.



Which of the following countries did NOT belong to the Allies during World War I?

    France
x    Bulgaria
    The UK
    Australia



Which TWO of the following charities work with homeless people?

    Friends of the Earth
x    Shelter
x    Crisis
    Oxfam



Members of the Welsh Assembly (AMs) are elected every four years on the basis of:

x    Proportional representation
    Personal achievements
    Instant run-off
    First past the post system (the candidate who gets the most votes)



What is the Commonwealth?

x    An association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development
    An organisation responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in its member countries
    An association of countries that promotes international peace and security
    A group of European and North American countries that have agreed to help each other if they come under attack

The Commonwealth is an association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development. Most member states were once part of the British Empire, although a few countries which were not have also joined.



Which famous architect designed St Paul's Cathedral after it was destroyed by a fire in 1666?

    Sir Christopher Wren
    Isaac Newton
    Robert Burns
    Isambard Kingdom Brunel

In 1666, a great fire destroyed much of the city of London, including many churches and St Paul's Cathedral. London was rebuilt with a new St Paul's, which was designed by a famous architect, Sir Christopher Wren.



Which of the following countries belongs to the Commonwealth?

    Morocco
    Algeria
x    Mozambique
    Mali



Who has to pay national insurance contributions in the UK?

    Everybody under the age of 65
x    Almost everybody who is in paid work
    Everybody under the age of 70
    People with earnings over £18,000 per year

Almost everybody in the UK who is in paid work, including self-employed people, must pay National Insurance Contributions.



Where is the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service known as Cenotaph located?

    Cardiff, Wales
x    Whitehall, London
    Hounslow Heath, London
    Piccadilly Circus, London

The Cenotaph, the Centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service, is located in Whitehall, London.



Which of the following statements is TRUE?

    The English language has no dialects
x    The English language has many accents and dialects
    Gaelic is spoken in North Wales
    In Northern Ireland people speak French



What do Ian McEwan, Hilary Mantel and Julian Barnes have in common?

    They are British sports players
x    They were awarded with the Man Booker Prize for Fiction
    They won a Nobel Prize in Literature
    They were awarded with the Mercury Music Prize



In Northern Ireland members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected on the basis of:

x    Proportional representation
    Personal achievements
    First past the post system
    Instant run-off



How can MPs be contacted (choose TWO options)?

x    By letter
    By going to your local council and asking for an appointment
x    By phoning their constituency office
    Through facebook

Incorrect

You can contact MPs by letter or telephone at their constituency office, or at their office in the House of Commons: The House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1A OAA, telephone 0207729 3000.



What did the'Bill of Rights' confirm in 1689?

    Women's right to vote
x    The rights of Parliament and the limits of the king's power
    The supreme power of the king
    The freedom of speech



Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge located over the Avon George?

    Sir Norman Foster
x    Isambard Kingdom Brunel
    Richard Arkwright
    Robert Adam



What was the estimated population of the British Empire during the Victorian period?

    More than 300 million people
x    More than 400 million people
    More than 450 million people
    More than 500 million people

During the Victorian period, the British Empire grew to cover all of India, Australia and large parts of Africa. It became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people.



Which of the following countries was NOT part of the Allied Powers during the First World War?

    France
    Japan
    Serbia
x    Bulgaria



How many times have the Olympic Games been hosted in the UK?

    Two
x    Three
    Four
    Six



When were films first shown publicly in the UK?

    In 1887
x    In 1896
    In 1897
    In 1886



What is the name of the building where the Welsh Assembly members meet?

    Westminster
    Stormont
    Holyrood
x    Senedd



Which Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire in 1833?

    The Freedom Act
    The Habeas Corpus Act
x    The Emancipation Act
    The Slavery Act



How long does Diwali last for? 

    A weekend
    40 days
x    Five days
    A week

Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days.



Who became King of Britain when Queen Anne died in 1714?

    James II
    George II
x    George I
    Charles I

When Queen Anne died in 1714, Parliament chose a German, George I, to be the next king, because he was Anne's nearest Protestant relative.



What was the population of the UK in 2005?

    Just under 50 million
x    Just under 60 million
    Just over 50 million
    Just under 62 million



When did the 'Habeas Corpus Act' become law?

x    In 1679
    In 1669
    In 1689
    In 1709



During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did the glass manufacturers come from?

    Germany
x    Italy
    Holland
    France



Where can people facing domestic violence get help from?

    The NHS
x    The Citizens Advise Bureau
    The Human Rights Commission
    The RSPB



People might be taken to court if they owe money to someone

x    True
    False


Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

    St Patrick
    St Columba
x    St Augustine
    St Peter



How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

x    12
    14
    15
    18

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland a jury has 12 members, and in Scotland a jury has 15 members.



What is tested with a driving test (choose TWO options)?

    Your medical condition
x    Your knowledge
x    Your practical skills
    Your physical condition



What is the role of the Speaker?

x    To keep order during political debates to make sure the rules are followed
    To point out what they see as the government's failures and weaknesses
    To control important public appointments
    To challenge the government and put forward alternative policies



Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Youth Courts?

    The parents or carers of the young person being judged are expected to attend the hearing
    Members of the public are not allowed in them
x    They are used for trials of young people aged 10 to 18
    The name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media

They are used for trials of young people aged 10 to 17.



Which TWO films were directed by David Lean?

x    Brief Encounter
    The 39 Steps
x    Lawrence of Arabia
    Chariots of Fire

David Lean directed Brief Encounter (1945) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962).



Which of the following venues is located in Glasgow?

    The O2
    Wembley Stadium
x    The SECC
    Buckingham Palace



How many British casualties were recorded during the first day of the British attack of the Somme in July 1916 during the First World War?

x    60,000
    70,000
    30,000
    50,000

The British attack of the Somme in July 1916, resulted in about 60,000 British casualties on the first day alone.



The Welsh dragon on the Welsh flag does not appear on the Union Flag because, when the first Union Flag was created in 1606 from the flags of Scotland and England, the Principality of Wales was already untied with England:

x    True
    False



What was the population of the UK in 1801?

    5 million
x    8 million
    10 million
    12 million



What is the main function of the Council of Europe?

x    To protect and promote human rights
    To promote international trade relationships
    To maintain international peace
    To recommend action when there are international crises and threats to peace

The Council of Europe is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in its member countries.



Which Scottish physician and researcher co-discovered the insulin used to treat diabetes?

    Francis Crick
    Sir Robert Watson-Watt
x    John McLeod
    John Logie Baird

The Scottish physician and researcher John Macleod was the co-discoverer of insulin, used to treat diabetes.



Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?

    Clement Attlee
x    Winston Churchill
    Anthony Eden
    Harold Wilson

Winston Churchill in 2002 was voted the greatest Briton of all time by the public.



Which TWO of the following responsibilities will you have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?

x    To respect and obey the law
    To go to church on Sundays
x    To look after the area in which you live and the environment
    To do the military service



Which TWO of the following social laws were liberalised during the 'Swinging Sixties'?

x    The law of abortion
x    The law of divorce
    The law of immigration
    The law of adoption



Who was the mother of Elizabeth I?

    Jane Seymour
    Anne of Cleves
    Catherine of Aragon
x    Anne Boleyn



Who was the first wife of Henry VIII?

    Anne Boleyn
x    Catherine of Aragon
    Anne of Cleves
    Catherine Howard



When did 'the Concorde' aircraft fly for the first time?

    In 1969
    In 1970
    In 1975
    In 1976

The 'Concorde', the world's only supersonic passenger aircraft, first flew in 1969.



When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time?

x    In 1922
    In 1972
    In 1998
    In 1969



What is the opposition?

    The second largest party in the House of Lords
    The third largest party in the House of Commons
x    The second largest party in the House of Commons
    The third largest party in the House of Lords



Which THREE of the following are known to be main parts of the British government?

x    The cabinet
x    The judiciary
    The local organizations
x    The police

In the UK, there are several different parts of government. The main ones are: the monarchy, the Parliament (the House of Commons and the House of Lords),  the Prime Minister, the cabinet, the judiciary (courts), the police, the civil service and the local government.



When did Adolf Hitler come to power in Germany?

    In 1922
    In 1931
x    In 1933
    In 1942



Who invented the hovercraft?

    Sir Frank Whittle
x    Sir Christopher Cockrell
    John Logie Baird
    Sir Robert Edwards

Sir Christopher Cockrell (1910-99), a British inventor, invented the hovercraft in the 1950s.