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Who were the first people to arrive in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?. Farmers. Hunter-gatherers. Warriors. Pirates.

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

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. 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?. Henry VIII. Henry VII. Elizabeth I. James I.

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

Which TWO of the following are environmental charities?. Crisis. The National Trust. Friends of the Earth. PDSA.

Which flag has a diagonal red cross on a white ground?. The cross of St George, patron saint of England. 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.

Where is the city of Swansea located?. In England. In Scotland. In Wales. In the Isle of Man.

When is Christmas Eve celebrated?. 24th of December. 26th of December. 25th of December. 27th of December.

Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the rowing category?. Sir Chris Hoy. Christopher Dean. Bradley Wiggins. Sir Steve Redgrave.

What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London?. Cenotaph. Stonehenge. Grimsby. Scunthorpe.

Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?. Sir Tim Berners-Lee. Sir Peter Mansfield. Sir Ian Wilmut. Sir Bernard Lovell.

What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)?. Freedom of belief and religion. Freedom of speech. Free university tuition fees. Freedom from unfair discrimination. A right to a fair trial. A right to join in the election of a government.

When did the Wars of the Roses start?. 1388. 1455. 1462. 1478.

How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?. 60. 90. 120. 129.

How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?. 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. f 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. True. False.

Pool and darts are traditional pub games. True. False.

When did the UK formally leave the European Union?. 31 January 2019. 30 January 2020. 31 January 2020. 30 January 2019.

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. 16 years old. 17 years old.

Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?. The Pope. The Archbishop of Canterbury. St Augustine. St Columba.

Civil servants cannot stand for public office: True. False.

Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?. Dundee. Edinburgh. Aberdeen. St Andrews.

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. 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. Skara Brae. Stonehenge. Bayeux.

When was the National Trust founded?. 1890. 1895. 1980. 1910.

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

Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of which King?. James I. William the Great. Henry VII. Henry VIII.

Which of the following operas was written by Gilbert and Sullivan?. The Phantom of the Opera. The Mikado. The Mousetrap. Cats.

Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?. East of Wales. West of Wales. West of Scotland. East of Scotland.

Who is married to the King of the United Kingdom?. Kate, the Princess of Wales. Camila, the Queen Consort. Camila, the Princess of Wales. Kate, the Queen Consort.

By what TWO other names is the Church of England known?. The Anglican Church. The Union Church. The Greatest Church. The Episcopal Church.

Who was the first British Prime Minister?. Henry Pelham. Sir Robert Walpole. Admiral Nelson. Oliver Cromwell.

What day does Lent start?. On Shrove Tuesday. 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. Over 75.

What time do pubs usually open on Sundays in the UK?. 10 am. 11 am. 12 pm. 1 pm.

What is the official home of the Prime Minister?. Buckingham Palace. Windsor Castle. 10 Downing Street. 21 Oxford Street.

When did the Conservative government called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union?. 23rd July 2016. 23rd June 2016. 23rd June 2015. 23rd July 2015.

Which British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?. Dame Ellen MacArthur. Jayne Torvill. Dame Kelly Holmes. Jessica Ennis-Hill.

What percentage of the total British population is located in England alone?. 84%. 60%. 58%. 79%.

What was the population of the UK in 2010?. Just over 50 million. 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. County Courts. The Sheriff Court.

What is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet?. Holyrood. Senedd. Westminster. Stormont.

Which flower is associated with England?. Daffodil. Shamrock. Rose. Thistle.

Who was Robert Burns?. A British musician. A Scottish poet. A Welsh scientist. An Irish engineer.

In which period did British Film studios flourish?. 1920s. 1930s. 1940s. 1950s.