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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
Who was the father of Elizabeth I?
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Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of Henry VIII.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
Forcing another person to marry is a civil offence.
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Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
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Films were first shown publicly in the UK in 1896 and film screenings very quickly became popular.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
What name was given to the German bombing of London and other British cities at night time during the World War II?
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The Blitz relates to the German bombing of London and other British cities at night time during the World War II.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
Which of the following crosses does not form part of the Union Jack?
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The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales does not form part of 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.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
What is the abbreviation AMs used for?
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The National Assembly has 60 Assembly members (AMs).
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
The small claims procedure in Northern Ireland is used for claims of less than £5,000.
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The small claims procedure is used for claims of less than £10,000 in England and Wales and £3,000 in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
Which of the following charities works for the preservation of buildings, coastline and countryside in England?
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In the UK, many parts of the countryside and places of interest are kept open by the National Trust in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the National Trust for Scotland. Both are charities that work to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
What percentage of the British population has a parent or grandparent born outside of the UK as a result of post-war immigration?
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Post-war immigration means that nearly 10% of the population has a parent or grandparent born outside the UK.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
What British city is famous for its celebration of Diwali?
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There is a famous celebration of Diwali in Leicester.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
What is the name of the prehistoric village that has helped archaeologists to understand how people live at the end of the Stone Age?
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Skara Brae on Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland, is the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, and has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people lived near the end of the Stone Age.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
Which TWO soap operas are popular in the United Kingdom?
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Popular programmes in the UK include regular soap operas such as Coronation Street and EastEnders.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
In which FIVE matters can the Scottish Parliament legislate?
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The Scottish Parliament can legislate on civil and criminal law, health, education, planning and additional tax-raising powers.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
What is believed to be the oldest continuously working film studio facility in the world?
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Ealing Studios has a claim to being the oldest continuously working film studio facility in the world.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
How do you call the period of time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter?
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Lent is a time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
Which Scottish king lost the Battles of Dunbar and Worcester against Oliver Cromwell?
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Charles II was crowned king of Scotland and led a Scottish army into England. Cromwell defeated this army in the Battles of Dunbar and Worcester.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
By 1200, the English ruled an area of Ireland known as the Pale, around Dublin.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
How long do the Proms last?
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The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music that takes place in various venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
During the Middle Ages, Knights, who were usually smaller landowners, and wealthy people from towns and cities were elected to sit in the House of Commons.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
What is Dame Ellen MacArthur famous for?
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Dame Ellen MacArthur is a yachtswoman and in 2004 became the fastest person to sail around the world single-handed.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
During which period were Lincoln Cathedral and Windsor Castle built?
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Lincoln Cathedral and Windsor castle were built in the Middle Ages.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
When was the first Union flag created?
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The first Union Flag was created in 1606 from the flags of Scotland and England, the Principality of Wales was already untied with England.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
Where does the Scottish Parliament meet?
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In Scotland the elected members meet in the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
The Normans used a system of land ownership known as __________.
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The Normans used a system of land ownership known as feudalism.