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- A Global Power > Between 1680 and 1720, many refugees came to Britain from France called:
- A Global Power > What did the Bill of Rights, 1689, establish in England?
- A Global Power > What document confirmed the rights of Parliament over the monarchy in 1689?
- A Global Power > What were the two main groups in Parliament that began to form after the Bill of Rights, 1689?
- A Global Power > The laws passed after the Glorious Revolution mark the beginning of what is known as:
- A Global Power > What did the Act of Union, also known as the Treaty of Union in Scotland, create?
- A Global Power > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Scotland became part of the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. - A Global Power > What did Parliament take control of after the Bill of Rights, 1689?
- A Global Power > What did the Bill of Rights, 1689, declare regarding the monarch?
- A Global Power > Who was Florence Nightingale?
- A Global Power > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Florence Nightingale is best known for her contributions to education in the 19th century. - A Global Power > Who is regarded as the founder of modern nursing?
- A Global Power > When did the 13 American colonies declare their independence from Britain?
- A Global Power > Which countries did Britain fight alongside with against Russia in the Crimean War (1853-1856)?
- A Global Power > Which medal was introduced by Queen Victoria during the Crimean War to honor acts of valour?
- A Global Power > What is the 18th-century period of new ideas in politics, philosophy, and science called?
- A Global Power > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? During the 18th century, new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed. This period is often called 'the Reformation'.
- A Global Power > During the 18th century, who developed ideas about economics that are still referred to today?
- A Global Power > What scientific discovery is James Watt known for that significantly advanced the Industrial Revolution?
- A Global Power > What was the Industrial Revolution?
- A Global Power > Which two major developments marked the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
- A Global Power > What had greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote?
- A Global Power > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Did the Emancipation Act of 1833 significantly increase the number of voters? - A Global Power > Who were the women who campaigned for the right to vote in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
- A Global Power > Which act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire?
- A Global Power > After slavery was abolished in 1833, workers from which two countries were employed to replace freed slaves?
- A Global Power > Which cross on the Union Flag is a red cross on a white ground?
- A Global Power > Which cross on the Union Flag is a diagonal white cross on a blue ground?
- A Global Power > Which cross on the Union Flag is a diagonal red cross on a white ground?
- A Global Power > What was Britain officially called after the Act of Union in 1800?
- A Global Power > What does the term ‘Great Britain’ refer to?
- A Global Power > How many crosses are featured on the Union Flag?
- A Global Power > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Union Flag includes four crosses, representing each part of the UK. - A Global Power > Among the official flags, which one shows a dragon?
- A Global Power > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Reform Act of 1832 led to the abolition of slavery across the British Empire. - A Global Power > Where can Admiral Nelson's ship, HMS Victory, be visited?
- A Global Power > What was the name of Admiral Nelson's ship at the Battle of Trafalgar?
- A Global Power > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
In 1805, at the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson defeated the German fleet. - A Global Power > Who defeated Napoleon, at the Battle of Waterloo, ending the French Wars?
- A Global Power > Which TWO military leaders fought in wars against Napoleon?
- A Global Power > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The official flag of Scotland features a dragon. - A Global Power > How old was Queen Victoria when she became queen?
- A Global Power > How long did Queen Victoria reign over the UK?
- A Global Power > In 1918, women over the age of 30 were granted voting rights in the UK as a recognition of their contribution to which event?
- A Global Power > What important event occurred in 1918 regarding women's rights?
- A Global Power > Who mapped the coast of Australia and established early European colonies there?
- A Global Power > Which great Scottish thinkers contributed to the Enlightenment?
- A Global Power > What was the 18th-century period called when new ideas about politics, philosophy, and science emerged?
- A Global Power > Who was the first person to be called Prime Minister in the UK?
- A Global Power > Who became king after the death of Queen Anne?
- A Global Power > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
After Queen Anne’s death in 1714, Parliament selected a German to be the next King of England. - A Global Power > Who was Bonnie Prince Charlie?
- A Global Power > Which war did the British fight against the Dutch settlers (Boers) in South Africa?
- A Global Power > From where did the majority of slaves come, who were taken to America and the Caribbean to work on tobacco and sugar plantations?
- A Global Power > Who set up the first formal anti-slavery groups in the late 1700s and petitioned Parliament to ban the practice?
- A Global Power > What role did William Wilberforce play in British history?
- A Global Power > Emmeline Pankhurst was born in:
- A Global Power > What did Emmeline Pankhurst help found in 1903?
- A Global Power > What did Emmeline Pankhurst set up in 1889 to fight for the right of married women to vote in local elections?
- A Global Power > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her role in the campaign to give women the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK. - A Global Power > When were women given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men?
- A Global Power > When did Emmeline Pankhurst pass away?
- A Global Power > What caused the severe famine in Ireland in the mid-19th century?
- A Global Power > Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge?
- A Global Power > Which Scottish poet is known as ‘The Bard’?
- A Global Power > Who introduced ‘shampooing’, the Indian art of head massage, to Britain?
- A Global Power > What is Sake Dean Mahomet famous for?
- A Global Power > During the Victorian period, what regions did the British Empire grow to cover?
- A Global Power > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
During Queen Victoria’s reign, the British Empire became the largest empire the world had ever seen. - A Global Power > Why does the Welsh dragon not appear on the Union Flag?
- A Global Power > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Wales officially united with England under the rule of Henry VIII. - A Global Power > Queen Victoria became the queen of the UK:
- A Global Power > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Queen Victoria became Queen of the UK at the age of 18. - A Global Power > In the 19th century, the UK led the world in industry and produced more than half of the world's:
- A Global Power > Who were the famous pioneers of the railway engine?
- A Global Power > Who fought in the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October, 1805?
- A Global Power > Which historical figure was known as the Iron Duke?
- A Global Power > Who was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar?
- A Global Power > Which TWO of the following were prominent figures of the Victorian period?
- A Global Power > A process when many Scottish landlords destroyed individual small farms (known as ‘crofts’) to make space for large flocks of sheep and cattle is known as:
- A Global Power > Which was the first major railway built in Britain?
- A Global Power > Who was responsible for constructing the Great Western Railway?
- A Global Power > What is Richard Arkwright remembered for?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following buildings were constructed in the 19th century in the medieval 'gothic' style?
- Arts and Culture > Who designed New Delhi to be the seat of government in India during the 20th century?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following statements best describes Sir Edwin Lutyens?
- Arts and Culture > What was Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown known for in the 18th century?
- Arts and Culture > When was the Turner Prize, which celebrates contemporary art, established?
- Arts and Culture > Which landscape painter is most famous for his works of Dedham Vale on the Suffolk-Essex border in England?
- Arts and Culture > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
John Constable was the founder of the modern police force in England. - Arts and Culture > Which portrait painter was known for painting people in country or garden scenery?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following is a well-known gallery in London?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following is a well-known gallery in Edinburgh?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following is a well-known gallery in Cardiff?
- Arts and Culture > Which group of artists was influential in the second half of the 19th century?
- Arts and Culture > Who was Joseph Turner?
- Arts and Culture > Who was the famous poet from the 19th Century?
- Arts and Culture > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
William Blake, Lord Byron, and Robert Browning were all renowned professional golfers. - Arts and Culture > What was William Wordsworth's inspiration for writing his piece?
- Arts and Culture > Who wrote poems inspired by Scotland and its traditional stories and songs?
- Arts and Culture > Which poets were inspired to write about their experiences in the First World War?
- Arts and Culture > Which Anglo-Saxon poem tells of a hero’s battles against monsters?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following is the most famous poem of William Wordsworth?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following are the leading fashion designers from recent years?
- Arts and Culture > Which British writer has won the Nobel Prize in Literature?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following is awarded annually for the best fiction novel written by an author from the Commonwealth, Ireland, or Zimbabwe?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following authors have won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction?
- Arts and Culture > Which novel was voted the UK’s best-loved novel in 2003?
- Arts and Culture > What is "The Proms" in the UK?
- Arts and Culture > Who has been organizing the Proms since 1927?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following are famous festivals held in the UK during the summer?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following is a major outdoor music festival?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following is an annual cultural festival that includes music, dance, art, and original performances held largely in Welsh?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following are large venues in the UK that host music events throughout the year?
- Arts and Culture > Which of these venues in Glasgow host music events?
- Arts and Culture > Who was the organist at Westminster Abbey during the 17th century?
- Arts and Culture > Which composer wrote Water Music for King George I and Music for the Royal Fireworks for his son, George II?
- Arts and Culture > Which famous oratorio, often sung by choirs at Easter time, was composed by George Frederick Handel?
- Arts and Culture > Which composer is known for 'The Planets', a suite of orchestral pieces themed around the planets and the solar system?
- Arts and Culture > Which award is given each September to the best album from the UK and Ireland?
- Arts and Culture > Which annual event gives awards in categories such as best British group and best British solo artist?
- Arts and Culture > What is the Mercury Prize award?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following novel was written by Jane Austen?
- Arts and Culture > Where is the venue for the Last Night of the Proms?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following novels was written by Charles Dickens?
- Arts and Culture > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Charles Dickens was well known for writing musicals. - Arts and Culture > Which writer is known for satirical novels like "Decline and Fall" and "Scoop", and is best known for "Brideshead Revisited"?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following novels was written by Sir Kingsley Amis?
- Arts and Culture > What British tradition involves theatres producing a performance at Christmas time?
- Arts and Culture > Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually?
- Arts and Culture > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in Paris. - Arts and Culture > Where does the Edinburgh Festival take place?
- Arts and Culture > What type of operas did Gilbert and Sullivan write in the 19th century?
- Arts and Culture > What is London’s West End also known as?
- Arts and Culture > Which play has been running in the West End since 1952, holding the record for the longest initial run of any show in history?
- Arts and Culture > Who is the author of the famous murder-mystery play 'The Mousetrap'?
- Arts and Culture > Who founded the Aldeburgh Festival in Suffolk?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following musicals was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, in collaboration with Tim Rice?
- Arts and Culture > Which British actor are the Laurence Olivier Awards named after?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following British actors is best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays?
- Arts and Culture > What is the 'Fringe' known for showcasing?
- Arts and Culture > What are pantomimes based on and what type of plays are they?
- Arts and Culture > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Pantomimes are theatrical performances inspired by fairy tales. - Arts and Culture > Which of the following operas were written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
- Arts and Culture > In traditional pantomimes, who is the Dame?
- Arts and Culture > Which Scottish architect influenced architecture in the UK, Europe, and America, and designed Dumfries House?
- Arts and Culture > Which of the following categories are recognised at the Laurence Olivier Awards?
- Arts and Culture > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Evelyn Waugh, Thomas Hardy and Jane Austen are famous writers - Arts and Culture > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Thomas Hardy was a well-known author who wrote 'Far from the Madding Crowd.' - Arts and Culture > 'The Mousetrap’,’Jesus Christ Superstar’ and ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ are examples of British:
- Britain Since 1945 > Who developed the jet engine in Britain in the 1930s?
- Britain Since 1945 > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The jet engine and radar were invented in Britain during the 1830s. - Britain Since 1945 > What is William Beveridge best known for?
- Britain Since 1945 > What was the Beveridge Report of 1942 about?
- Britain Since 1945 > Who led the team that successfully cloned Dolly the sheep in 1996?
- Britain Since 1945 > Margaret Thatcher was the daughter of a:
- Britain Since 1945 > In 1970, Margaret Thatcher became a cabinet minister as the Secretary of State for which department?
- Britain Since 1945 > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th century. - Britain Since 1945 > How many people lost their lives in the violence of Northern Ireland after 1969?
- Britain Since 1945 > When did the post-war economic boom come to an end?
- Britain Since 1945 > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Some 1,000 people lost their lives in the decades after 1969 in the violence of Northern Ireland. - Britain Since 1945 > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
British scientists were the first to successfully clone a mammal. - Britain Since 1945 > When was the first time in the General Election in the UK that no political party won an overall majority since February 1974?
- Britain Since 1945 > In May 2010, which two parties formed a coalition government in the UK?
- Britain Since 1945 > In May 2010, David Cameron became Prime Minister of the UK after:
- Britain Since 1945 > When did British combat troops leave Iraq after being involved in the conflict following the 2003 invasion?
- Britain Since 1945 > Throughout the 1990s, Britain played a leading role in coalition forces involved in which two major conflicts?
- Britain Since 1945 > After Tony Blair stepped down as Prime Minister in 2007, who took over the role?
- Britain Since 1945 > When was Margaret Thatcher elected as a Conservative MP?
- Britain Since 1945 > When did Richard Austen Butler become a Conservative MP?
- Britain Since 1945 > What did the Butler Education Act 1944 introduce?
- Britain Since 1945 > Which of the following are best-known works of Roald Dahl?
- Britain Since 1945 > What was the decade of the 1960s known as?
- Britain Since 1945 > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The term ‘Swinging Sixties’ refers to the 1860s. - Britain Since 1945 > Who was Dylan Thomas?
- Britain Since 1945 > Textile and engineering firms in the UK found workers from which TWO countries after the Second World War?
- Britain Since 1945 > Which of the following is a British invention of the 20th century?
- Britain Since 1945 > During her premiership, whom did Margaret Thatcher closely work with?
- Britain Since 1945 > Which of the following is not a British invention?
- Britain Since 1945 > Which political party, led by Tony Blair, won the UK general election in 1997?
- Britain Since 1945 > When did Concorde, the world’s only supersonic passenger aircraft, first fly?
- Britain Since 1945 > When did Concorde begin carrying passengers?
- Britain Since 1945 > In which year was Concorde, the world’s only supersonic passenger aircraft, retired from service?
- Britain Since 1945 > What British discovery influenced the evolution of computer science and the modern computer?
- Britain Since 1945 > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Concorde, the supersonic passenger aircraft, was jointly developed by Britain and Germany. - Britain Since 1945 > Which of the following are the 20th century British inventions?
- Britain Since 1945 > Who developed the jet engine in Britain in the 1930s?
- Britain Since 1945 > Who was the first woman Prime Minister of the UK?
- Britain Since 1945 > The decade of the 1960s, known as the "Swinging Sixties", was a period of growth in:
- Britain Since 1945 > In 1948, who led the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK?
- Britain Since 1945 > Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?
- Britain Since 1945 > Who led the Conservative government from 1979 to 1990?
- Britain Since 1945 > Which of the following Prime Ministers made structural changes to the economy through the privatisation of nationalised industries and imposed legal controls on trade union powers?
- Britain Since 1945 > Which two countries built the Concorde, the world's only supersonic passenger plane?
- Britain Since 1945 > Over the next 20 years after 1947, which regions gained independence?
- Britain Since 1945 > Who was the Prime Minister of the UK from 1945 to 1951?
- Britain Since 1945 > Which of the following was a key achievement of Clement Attlee’s government (1945-1951)?
- Britain Since 1945 > Who invented the hovercraft in the 1950s?
- Britain Since 1945 > In 1982, which British overseas territory was invaded by Argentina?
- Britain Since 1945 > In the 1960s, which social laws were liberalised in England, Wales, and Scotland?
- Britain Since 1945 > Who developed radar, proposing that enemy aircraft could be detected by radio waves?
- Britain Since 1945 > Who became Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher and helped initiate the Northern Ireland peace process?
- Britain Since 1945 > When did Britain and France develop the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner?
- Britain Since 1945 > When did John Logie Baird make the first television broadcast between London and Glasgow?
- Britain Since 1945 > What laws did Parliament pass in the 1960s regarding women’s rights?
- Britain Since 1945 > Which Scottish physician and researcher was the co-discoverer of insulin?
- Britain Since 1945 > Which British pop bands from the 1960s continue to have an influence on music both in the UK and abroad?
- Britain Since 1945 > In 1953, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for the discovery of the structure of the DNA molecule?
- Britain Since 1945 > Who invented the Turing machine, a theoretical mathematical device?
- Britain Since 1945 > When did Alan Turing invented the Turing machine?
- Britain Since 1945 > Which aircraft, capable of taking off vertically, was designed and developed in the UK?
- Britain Since 1945 > Who invented the cash-dispensing ATM in the 1960s?
- Britain Since 1945 > Who pioneered IVF therapy for the treatment of infertility in Britain?
- Customs and Traditions > What does the ash cross on the forehead represent in church services?
- Customs and Traditions > When is Halloween celebrated?
- Customs and Traditions > Halloween has its roots in:
- Customs and Traditions > Which of the following game do people usually play at Halloween?
- Customs and Traditions > What do ‘Easter eggs’ symbolize?
- Customs and Traditions > What does Easter mark?
- Customs and Traditions > Which historical event led to the origin of Bonfire Night in the UK?
- Customs and Traditions > Which event is commemorated on 5 November each year in Great Britain?
- Customs and Traditions > When is Remembrance Day observed?
- Customs and Traditions > What does Remembrance Day commemorate?
- Customs and Traditions > What happens at 11:00 am on Remembrance Day?
- Customs and Traditions > Unveiled in 1920, the Cenotaph is the:
- Customs and Traditions > When did Catholics, led by Guy Fawkes, fail in their plan to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of Parliament?
- Customs and Traditions > On which day do people play jokes on each other until midday, also known as April Fool’s Day?
- Customs and Traditions > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
On April 1st, people in the UK play pranks on one another until noon. - Customs and Traditions > When is Valentine's Day celebrated?
- Customs and Traditions > What is 31st December called in Scotland?
- Customs and Traditions > What do people commonly carve into lanterns for Halloween?
- Customs and Traditions > When is Bonfire Night celebrated?
- Customs and Traditions > What is commonly done during Bonfire Night in Great Britain?
- Customs and Traditions > Which of the following flower is closely associated with Remembrance Day?
- Customs and Traditions > What is New Year’s Eve?
- Customs and Traditions > When is Mothering Sunday (or Mother’s Day) celebrated?
- Customs and Traditions > When is Father's Day celebrated?
- Customs and Traditions > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Halloween is an ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the beginning of winter. - Customs and Traditions > Eid al-Adha is the day when Muslims:
- Customs and Traditions > Where must Muslims in Britain perform the sacrifice for Eid al-Adha?
- Customs and Traditions > Diwali is often called the Festival of:
- Customs and Traditions > Which British city is known for its celebration of Diwali?
- Customs and Traditions > What does Diwali celebrate?
- Customs and Traditions > Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of:
- Customs and Traditions > Who celebrates Diwali?
- Customs and Traditions > Which of the following statements is true for Diwali?
- Customs and Traditions > When is Hannukah celebrated?
- Customs and Traditions > What is the name of the stand with eight candles used during Hanukkah?
- Customs and Traditions > What is Vaisakhi?
- Customs and Traditions > When is Vaisakhi celebrated?
- Customs and Traditions > What is the period of 40 days before Easter called?
- Customs and Traditions > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The 60 days before Easter are called Lent. - Customs and Traditions > What does Christmas Day, 25th December, celebrate?
- Customs and Traditions > When is Christmas Eve celebrated?
- Customs and Traditions > When do many Christians go to church to celebrate Christmas?
- Customs and Traditions > What is the name of the day after Christmas?
- Customs and Traditions > When is Boxing Day celebrated?
- Customs and Traditions > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The day after Christmas is called Christmas Eve. - Customs and Traditions > What is the day before Lent called?
- Customs and Traditions > When does Lent begin?
- Customs and Traditions > A traditional Christmas meal in the UK often includes:
- Customs and Traditions > Which TWO of the following events are the Christian festivals?
- Customs and Traditions > What is a bank holiday?
- Early Britain > Approximately how many years ago did the Bronze Age begin?
- Early Britain > Who led the successful Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43?
- Early Britain > The people of Bronze Age were:
- Early Britain > Which is the best-preserved prehistoric village in Northern Europe?
- Early Britain > When did the first farmers arrive in Britain?
- Early Britain > From which area did the ancestors of the first farmers come to Britain?
- Early Britain > Who were the first people to live in Britain?
- Early Britain > Which language family did the people of the Iron Age in Britain primarily speak?
- Early Britain > The first coins minted in Britain were made by the people of the:
- Early Britain > What was inscribed on some of the first coins minted in Britain during the Iron Age?
- Early Britain > What did people of the Bronze Age introduce?
- Early Britain > Who led the Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC?
- Early Britain > When did the first Christian communities start to appear in Britain?
- Early Britain > Where can you find the statue of Queen Boudicca, who fought against the Romans?
- Early Britain > Which civilisation is known for building roads, public buildings, and introducing new plants and animals to Britain?
- Early Britain > How long did the Romans rule over Britain?
- Early Britain > After the Roman army left Britain to defend other parts of the Roman Empire, which tribes invaded?
- Early Britain > When did the Anglo-Saxon start to establish themselves in Britain?
- Early Britain > When did the Anglo-Saxons begin to establish themselves in Britain?
- Early Britain > During the Anglo-Saxon period, who came to spread Christianity in the northern parts of Britain?
- Early Britain > Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
- Early Britain > When did the Roman tribes leave Britain?
- Early Britain > The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in a great piece of embroidery, known as:
- Early Britain > Where in England was one of the Anglo-Saxon kings buried with treasure and armour?
- Early Britain > After the Battle of Hastings, William became the king of England and was known as:
- Early Britain > William sent people all over England to create a detailed list of towns and villages. This was called:
- Early Britain > Which was the last successful foreign invasion of England that led to many social and structural changes?
- Early Britain > Which historic structure in the UK was built by the Romans to keep out the Picts and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- Early Britain > What name was given to the tombs where people buried their dead in the Bronze Age?
- Early Britain > How long is the linen cloth that makes up the Bayeux Tapestry?
- Early Britain > What did St. Patrick, St. Augustine, and St. Columba accomplish during the Anglo-Saxon period?
- Early Britain > Which famous Stone Age monument still stands in the UK today?
- Early Britain > Who was Boudicca, the Queen of the Iceni?
- Early Britain > What remains of Hadrien’s Wall that can still be seen today?
- Early Britain > How long ago did Britain become permanently separated from the continent by the Channel?
- Early Britain > Many of the Viking invaders stayed in Britain – especially in the east and north of England, in an area known as:
- Early Britain > Which place names in England come from Viking languages?
- Early Britain > Who was the first Danish king to rule England?
- Early Britain > Where did the Jutes come from after the Roman army left Britain?
- Early Britain > In which battle did William, Duke of Normandy, defeat King Harold?
- Early Britain > Who invaded England in 1066 to defeat Harold, the Saxon King of England?
- Early Britain > In which English county does the Maiden Castle (hill fort) stand?
- Early Britain > In the Iron Age, most people were:
- Early Britain > Under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England unite?
- Early Britain > Where did the Vikings come from?
- Early Britain > When did the Vikings first arrive in Britain to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves?
- Fundamental Principles > When did the UK sign the European Convention of Human Rights?
- Fundamental Principles > When were Forced Marriage Protection Orders introduced in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
- Fundamental Principles > When were Forced Marriage Protection Orders introduced in Scotland?
- Fundamental Principles > Under which Act were Forced Marriage Protection Orders introduced?
- Fundamental Principles > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
It is illegal to force someone into marriage in the UK. - Fundamental Principles > What is the penalty for breaching a Forced Marriage Protection Order?
- Fundamental Principles > In the UK, how is brutality and violence in the home treated?
- Fundamental Principles > Can a man, including a husband, be charged with rape if he forces a woman to have sex?
- Fundamental Principles > What should someone facing domestic violence do as soon as possible?
- Fundamental Principles > Which organisation helps you to find a safe place to stay when you face domestic violence?
- Fundamental Principles > Where can you go and stay for protection if facing any kind of domestic violence?
- Fundamental Principles > What must a newly qualified driver do after passing the test in Northern Ireland?
- Fundamental Principles > In the UK, how old must you be to drive a car or motorcycle?
- Fundamental Principles > What must you pay annually and display on your vehicle's windscreen?
- Fundamental Principles > If your vehicle is over three years old, then what must you start doing every year?
- Fundamental Principles > If you have a driving licence from a country outside the EU, how long can you use it to drive in the UK?
- Fundamental Principles > If your driving licence is from a country in the European Union (EU), Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway, how long can you use it to drive in the UK?
- Fundamental Principles > How old must you be to drive a moped in the UK?
- Fundamental Principles > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
A man who forces his wife into sex can be prosecuted for rape. - Fundamental Principles > How long can drivers use their driving licence before it expires?
- Fundamental Principles > After turning 70, how often do drivers need to renew their driving licence?
- Fundamental Principles > What does the UK law ensure?
- Fundamental Principles > What does UK law say about marriage?
- Fundamental Principles > In the UK, what is the legal status of forcing another person to marry?
- Fundamental Principles > In the UK, what legal measures can you take to protect a person from being forced into a marriage or to assist someone already in a forced marriage?
- Fundamental Principles > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Forced Marriage Protection Orders were introduced in 2010 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland under the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007. - Fundamental Principles > Which of the following principles are included in the European Convention of Human Rights?
- Fundamental Principles > What did the Human Rights Act 1998 do?
- Fundamental Principles > Which of the following are key principles of the European Convention on Human Rights?
- Fundamental Principles > What must a non-UK national living in the UK do if they are looking for work, starting work, or becoming self-employed?
- Fundamental Principles > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Every young person in the UK receives a National Insurance number shortly before turning 16. - Fundamental Principles > Which sources of income are taxable in the UK?
- Fundamental Principles > Who has to pay tax on their income in the UK?
- Fundamental Principles > What is the money raised from Income Tax used for?
- Fundamental Principles > In the UK, how is income tax usually collected from most employees?
- Fundamental Principles > In the UK, how do self-employed individuals pay their income tax?
- Fundamental Principles > Who must pay National Insurance Contributions in the UK?
- Fundamental Principles > What is the money raised from National Insurance Contributions used for in the UK?
- Fundamental Principles > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
In any area of life, pregnant women have the same right to work as anyone else. - Leisure > How often are draws made for the UK National Lottery?
- Leisure > How old must you be to participate in the National Lottery?
- Leisure > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Individuals aged 14 and above can purchase National Lottery tickets in the UK. - Leisure > How old do you need to be to go into betting shops and gambling clubs in the UK?
- Leisure > When was 'PUNCH' published for the very first time?
- Leisure > Which of the following British actors have won Oscars?
- Leisure > Which annual film awards are considered the British equivalent of the Oscars?
- Leisure > When were films first shown publicly in the UK?
- Leisure > Which British actor became famous in silent movies for his iconic tramp character?
- Leisure > In which decade did British studios flourish?
- Leisure > Which British director moved to Hollywood and remained a significant figure in the film industry until his death?
- Leisure > When did Sir Alfred Hitchcock pass away?
- Leisure > How many Oscars has Nick Park won for his animated films?
- Leisure > Which of the following is a traditional food of Wales?
- Leisure > Which of the following is a traditional food of Scotland?
- Leisure > Which of the following is a traditional food of England?
- Leisure > Which of the following is a traditional dish of Northern Ireland?
- Leisure > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
A well-known traditional dish in Wales is the Ulster fry. - Leisure > In what area of Britain is fish and chips popular?
- Leisure > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The rose is the flower most closely linked with England. - Leisure > Which flower is closely associated with England?
- Leisure > Which flower is closely associated with Scotland?
- Leisure > Which flower is closely associated with Wales?
- Leisure > Which flower is closely associated with Northern Ireland?
- Leisure > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The shamrock is the national flower of Scotland. - Leisure > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The national flower of Wales is the daffodil. - Leisure > What is an allotment?
- Leisure > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Some people in the UK rent small plots of land, known as 'allotments,' where they grow fruits and vegetables. - Leisure > Which famous gardens can you visit in England?
- Leisure > Which famous gardens can you visit in Scotland?
- Leisure > Which famous garden can you visit in Wales?
- Leisure > Which famous garden can you visit in Northern Ireland?
- Leisure > In the UK, what is available for people who cannot afford to pay a vet?
- Leisure > What must all dogs in public places wear in the UK?
- Leisure > What is illegal in the UK regarding pets?
- Leisure > What is the responsibility of the dog owner in public places?
- Leisure > Which of the following are traditional pub games?
- Leisure > What is the legal age to buy alcohol in a pub or nightclub in the UK?
- Leisure > When are pubs usually open during the day in the UK?
- Leisure > Under UK law, when can a 16-year-old drink wine or beer with a meal in a restaurant or hotel?
- Leisure > Who directed the famous British film "The 39 Steps"?
- Leisure > Who directed the famous British film "Brief Encounter"?
- Leisure > Who directed the famous British film "Four Weddings and a Funeral"?
- Leisure > Who directed the famous British film "The Killing Fields"?
- Leisure > Who directed the famous British film "Chariots of Fire"?
- Leisure > What is the fine for watching TV without a TV licence in the UK?
- Leisure > What is the money from TV licences used for in the UK?
- Leisure > Who can apply for a free TV licence in the UK?
- Leisure > What discount can blind people receive on a TV licence in the UK?
- Leisure > What makes the BBC unique as a media organisation?
- Leisure > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is funded by income tax. - Leisure > Who must have a television licence in the UK?
- Leisure > How does the TV licence apply in shared houses in the UK?
- Leisure > What is Britain particularly strong in within the film industry?
- Leisure > Which of the following castles are located in Scotland?
- Leisure > Which of the following are the famous gardens located in Wales?
- Leisure > What is unique about television channels in Northern Ireland?
- Leisure > What is the BBC known for?
- Places of Interest > When was the National Trust founded?
- Places of Interest > What is the role of the National Trust in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, along with the National Trust for Scotland?
- Places of Interest > How many national parks are there in England, Wales, and Scotland?
- Places of Interest > How many volunteers are currently helping the National Trust?
- Places of Interest > What are national parks in England, Wales, and Scotland?
- Places of Interest > Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?
- Places of Interest > What is the name of the famous land formation made up of volcanic lava columns on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland?
- Places of Interest > When was the Giant’s Causeway formed?
- Places of Interest > Where is Snowdonia National Park located?
- Places of Interest > Which of the following is true about the Lake District?
- Places of Interest > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Scotland’s largest national park is the Lake District. - Places of Interest > In 2007, television viewers voted which location as Britain’s favourite view?
- Places of Interest > When did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate her Diamond Jubilee, marking her 60 years of reign?
- Places of Interest > Where is the London Eye located, and how tall is it?
- Places of Interest > Who first built the Tower of London?
- Places of Interest > Who are the Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, at the Tower of London?
- Places of Interest > What is the clock at the Tower of London named in honour of?
- Places of Interest > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Snowdonia is a national park in Northern Ireland. - Places of Interest > How old is the clock at the Tower of London?
- Places of Interest > Where is the Eden Project located?
- Places of Interest > What can you find at the Eden Project?
- Places of Interest > Who looks after Edinburgh Castle?
- Places of Interest > In which part of Scotland is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
- Places of Interest > Why was the London Eye originally built?
- Places of Interest > What can visitors see at the Tower of London?
- Places of Interest > What is Big Ben the nickname for?
- Places of Interest > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
There are around 30 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. - Places of Interest > Which is the highest mountain in Wales?
- Places of Interest > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Crown Jewels are displayed at the Edinburgh Castle. - Places of Interest > Which of the following statements is true about Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park?
- Places of Interest > Which of the following is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain?
- Religion > Most of the people in the UK identify themselves as:
- Religion > Which of the following are Protestant Christian groups in the UK?
- Religion > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
UK citizens are required by law to follow Christianity. - Religion > Who is the head of the Church of England?
- Religion > Who usually selects the Archbishop and other senior church officials in the UK?
- Religion > Who is the chairperson of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland?
- Religion > Which of the following is the National Church of Scotland?
- Religion > How long is the term for the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland?
- Religion > Which of the following is the official Church of the state in the UK?
- Religion > What is the Church of England also known as?
- Religion > What is the Church of England called in the Scotland and the United States?
- Religion > Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
- Religion > When is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated in Northern Ireland?
- Religion > When is St. David’s Day celebrated in Wales?
- Religion > When is St. George’s Day celebrated in England?
- Religion > When is St. Andrew’s Day celebrated in Scotland?
- Religion > Who is the patron saint of Wales?
- Religion > Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
- Religion > Who is the patron saint of England?
- Religion > Who is the patron saint of Northern Ireland?
- Religion > According to the 2009 Citizenship Survey, what percentage of people in the UK identify as Muslim?
- Religion > According to the 2009 Citizenship Survey, what percentage of people in the UK identify as Sikh?
- Religion > According to the 2009 Citizenship Survey, what percentage of people in the UK identified themselves as Hindu?
- Religion > According to the 2009 Citizenship Survey, what percentage of people in the UK identified as Buddhist?
- Religion > According to the 2009 Citizenship Survey, what percentage of people in the UK identified as Jewish?
- Religion > What percentage of people in the UK reported having no religion?
- Religion > Which of the following regions has its patron saint’s day as an official holiday?
- Religion > Which of the following statements is true for Westminster Abbey?
- Respecting the Law > In the UK, how are laws divided?
- Respecting the Law > What does it mean that everyone in the UK receives equal treatment under the law?
- Respecting the Law > What is civil law used for?
- Respecting the Law > When can people under 18 drink alcohol?
- Respecting the Law > How are the police in the UK organised?
- Respecting the Law > In the UK, what might happen if a person owes money to someone?
- Respecting the Law > What does employment law cover?
- Respecting the Law > What can happen if you drink alcohol in an alcohol-free zone?
- Respecting the Law > It is illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of:
- Respecting the Law > Is it an offence to carry a weapon of any kind in the UK?
- Respecting the Law > What is the law regarding selling or buying drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and cannabis in the UK?
- Respecting the Law > Is it a civil offence to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to someone because of their religion or ethnic origin?
- Respecting the Law > What is the law regarding alcohol in the UK?
- Respecting the Law > Which law covers disputes between landlords and tenants over issues such as repairs and eviction?
- Respecting the Law > When were Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) elected in England and Wales?
- Respecting the Law > Who elected the Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales?
- Respecting the Law > The job of the police in the UK is to:
- Respecting the Law > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Everyone in the UK is expected to help the police prevent and detect crime whenever possible. - Respecting the Law > How can someone make a complaint about the police?
- Respecting the Law > Who appoints the local Chief Constable?
- Respecting the Law > Which of the following is an example of consumer rights?
- Respecting the Law > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
If you purchase a faulty item and made a legal complaint, it is an example of a civil law case. - Sports > What is the Ashes?
- Sports > Who was the first person to sail around the world without stopping?
- Sports > Where is the most famous sailing event in the UK held?
- Sports > What is the most popular sport in the UK?
- Sports > In everyday language, people may say, "rain stopped play." With which sport is this phrase associated?
- Sports > When were the first professional football clubs formed in the UK?
- Sports > What was England's only international football tournament victory?
- Sports > Which is the only 'Major' golf tournament held outside the United States?
- Sports > Which of the following is known as the home of golf?
- Sports > The modern game of golf can be traced back to which century in Scotland?
- Sports > When does the history of horse racing in Britain date back to?
- Sports > Which sport in Britain has a long association with royalty?
- Sports > Which of the following statements is true about Royal Ascot?
- Sports > Which famous horse-racing event takes place in Ayr, Scotland?
- Sports > Which renowned horse-racing event is hosted at Aintree near Liverpool?
- Sports > Where is the National Horse-racing Museum located?
- Sports > Which of the following are major horse-racing events in the UK?
- Sports > When did motor-car racing begin in the UK?
- Sports > Which of the following are recent British winners of the Formula 1 World Championship?
- Sports > How many ski centres are there in Scotland?
- Sports > Where is Europe's longest dry ski slope located?
- Sports > Where were the Paralympic Games for 2012 hosted?
- Sports > Which of the following water sports is popular in the UK, both as a leisure activity and as a competitive sport?
- Sports > Which two universities compete in the popular yearly rowing race on the River Thames?
- Sports > Sir Chris Hoy, a Scottish cyclist, has won how many Olympic gold medals?
- Sports > In the 2012 Olympics, who won gold medals for the 5,000 and 10,000 metres race?
- Sports > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Sir Mo Farah and Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill are well-known athletes who secured gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics. - Sports > Who won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in the heptathlon?
- Sports > Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson won how many Paralympic medals?
- Sports > What is Sir Ian Botham known for in cricket?
- Sports > Which country did cricket originate from?
- Sports > Which of the following sports began in Britain?
- Sports > Who won gold medals for ice dancing at the 1984 Olympic Games?
- Sports > Who captained the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966?
- Sports > Who won the Formula 1 world championship three times?
- Sports > Who won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?
- Sports > Who became the fastest person to sail around the world singlehanded in 2004?
- Sports > Who became the first Briton to win the Tour de France in 2012?
- Sports > Who won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games?
- Sports > Who is the first British man to win a singles title in a Grand Slam tournament since 1936?
- Sports > How many gold medals has David Weir, a Paralympian who uses wheelchair, won over two Paralympic Games?
- Sports > Which of the following are famous British sportsman?
- Sports > Which of the following statements is true for Rugby?
- Sports > What is the Six Nations Championship in rugby union?
- Sports > Which of the following is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition?
- Sports > Which of the following stadiums host many major sporting events?
- Sports > How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic Games?
- Sports > When were the first Olympic games held in the UK?
- Sports > Where was the main Olympic site for the 2012 Games in the UK?
- Sports > When did modern tennis evolve in England?
- Sports > When was the first tennis club founded in the UK?
- Sports > Which of the following is the most famous tennis tournament hosted in Britain?
- Sports > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The Wimbledon Championships are related to motorsports. - Sports > Which of the following is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only "Grand Slam" event played on grass?
- Sports > Which of the following is a famous sailor to sail around the world?
- Sports > Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world in 1966/67?
- The 20th Century > Which battle resulted in about 60,000 British casualties on the first day alone?
- The 20th Century > During the First World War, how many British casualties were there?
- The 20th Century > When did the First World War end with victory for Britain and its allies?
- The 20th Century > Which of the following measures were introduced in early 20th-century Britain as part of social progress?
- The 20th Century > When did the First World War begin?
- The 20th Century > Which industries developed during the 'Great Depression' of the 1930s?
- The 20th Century > What event caused mass unemployment in some parts of the UK in 1929?
- The 20th Century > When did the BBC begin radio broadcasts?
- The 20th Century > When did the BBC begin the world’s first regular television service?
- The 20th Century > When was Ireland divided into two separate countries?
- The 20th Century > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
A peace treaty signed in 1921 led to the division of Ireland into two separate entities. - The 20th Century > How many countries remained part of Northern Ireland after the peace treaty in 1921?
- The 20th Century > In what year did the Irish Free State become a republic?
- The 20th Century > Which World War II event is often referred to as ‘D-Day’?
- The 20th Century > How many British and French soldiers were rescued during the Dunkirk evacuation?
- The 20th Century > After the Dunkirk evacuation, which phrase rose to fame?
- The 20th Century > What was the Blitz during World War II?
- The 20th Century > Which British scientist, known for splitting the atom, contributed to the development of the atomic bomb?
- The 20th Century > Which project led to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II?
- The 20th Century > What type of battle was the Battle of Britain (1940)?
- The 20th Century > Which of the following are key fighter planes used by the Royal Air Force in the Battle of Britain?
- The 20th Century > What was the name of the battle where Britain successfully defended itself against Germany's air campaign in the summer of 1940?
- The 20th Century > When did the Allied forces defeat Germany, marking the end of the World War II?
- The 20th Century > When did Adolf Hitler come to power in Germany?
- The 20th Century > Why did Britain and France declare war on Germany in 1939?
- The 20th Century > Who became Prime Minister and Britain's war leader during the Second World War?
- The 20th Century > Who was best known for his leadership of the UK during the Second World War?
- The 20th Century > When did Winston Churchill die?
- The 20th Century > Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?
- The 20th Century > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
In 2002, public voting declared Admiral Nelson the greatest Briton of all time. - The 20th Century > Before becoming a Conservative MP in 1900, what was Winston Churchill's profession?
- The 20th Century > How many years did the First World War last for?
- The 20th Century > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The First World War ended at 11:00 am on November 11, 1918. - The 20th Century > Which of the following countries was not part of the Allied Powers during the First World War?
- The 20th Century > Who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1945 for the discovery of penicillin?
- The 20th Century > In 1947, which countries gained independence from Britain?
- The 20th Century > Which of the following countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I?
- The 20th Century > Which of the following countries did NOT fight alongside the Allied Powers during the First World War?
- The 20th Century > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
'We shall fight on the beaches' is a famous line from a speech by Queen Elizabeth I regarding the Spanish Armada. - The British Constitution > When did Elizabeth II become queen?
- The British Constitution > Which of the following is true for members of the House of Lords?
- The British Constitution > What are members of the House of Lords known as?
- The British Constitution > Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons?
- The British Constitution > Which parts of the UK have devolved governments with the power to make laws on certain issues?
- The British Constitution > Which of the following are the different parts of the government in the UK?
- The British Constitution > How can you contact MPs?
- The British Constitution > What are regular 'surgeries' held by MPs, Assembly members, MSPs, and MEPs?
- The British Constitution > How often are elections held for the European Parliament?
- The British Constitution > What are elected members of the European Parliament called?
- The British Constitution > Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are elected on the basis of:
- The British Constitution > What are elected members of the House of Commons called?
- The British Constitution > What are members of the Northern Ireland Assembly known as?
- The British Constitution > What are the elected members of the National Assembly for Wales called?
- The British Constitution > What are the members of the Scottish Parliament known as?
- The British Constitution > When no political party wins a majority, and two parties join to form a government together, what is this called?
- The British Constitution > What is a constitution?
- The British Constitution > How is the British constitution described?
- The British Constitution > What are some of the responsibilities of MPs?
- The British Constitution > How are life peers appointed?
- The British Constitution > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Hereditary peers have the automatic right to attend the House of Lords. - The British Constitution > Since 1999, what right have hereditary peers lost?
- The British Constitution > Which of the following statements is true?
- The British Constitution > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The House of Lords always follows the government’s directives. - The British Constitution > Which of the following can suggest amendments or propose new laws, which are then discussed by MPs?
- The British Constitution > Since when has the Prime Minister had the power to nominate peers just for their own lifetime?
- The British Constitution > What important ceremonial role does the King perform each year?
- The British Constitution > Which of the following statements is correct?
- The British Constitution > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Prime Minister is responsible for the opening of the new parliamentary session each year. - The British Constitution > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The British constitution is contained in a single official document. - The British Constitution > Who represents the UK to the rest of the world?
- The British Constitution > Who is the head of state in the UK?
- The British Constitution > What type of monarchy does the UK have?
- The British Constitution > Who was Queen Elizabeth II married to?
- The British Constitution > What is the title given to the wife of a reigning King in the UK?
- The British Constitution > Who is King Charles III married to?
- The British Constitution > Who is the heir to the throne of the UK?
- The British Constitution > What is the role of the monarch in government policies?
- The British Constitution > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Prime Minister is the head of state of the UK. - The British Constitution > Who does the monarch invite to become the Prime Minister of the UK?
- The British Constitution > What title is Prince Philip also referred to as?
- The British Constitution > To whom do new citizens have to swear or affirm loyalty during citizenship ceremony?
- The British Constitution > What is the National Anthem of the UK?
- The British Constitution > When is the UK’s National Anthem, ‘God Save the King,’ played?
- The British Constitution > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
New citizens swear or affirm loyalty to the Prime Minister as part of the citizenship ceremony. - The British Constitution > What type of government system does the UK have?
- The British Constitution > Which statement is true regarding the power of the House of Commons over the House of Lords?
- The British Constitution > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Speaker in the House of Commons is neutral and does not represent a political party. - The British Constitution > Who represents the Parliament on ceremonial occasions?
- The British Constitution > Who does the Speaker represent in the UK Parliament?
- The British Constitution > Who chairs debates in the House of Commons?
- The British Constitution > How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen?
- The British Constitution > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
General Elections in the UK must be held at least every eight years. - The British Constitution > What is the role of the Speaker in the House of Commons?
- The British Constitution > What voting system is used to elect MPs in the UK?
- The British Constitution > What happens when an MP dies or resigns?
- The British Constitution > What is the ‘first past the post’ system?
- The British Constitution > How often are General Elections held in the UK?
- The British Constitution > What does it mean for the UK to have a constitutional monarchy?
- The Development of British Democracy > At the turn of the 19th century, who was allowed to vote in Britain?
- The Development of British Democracy > What was one of the key demands of the Chartists in the 1830s and 1840s?
- The Development of British Democracy > In which year was the voting age reduced to 18 for both men and women in Britain?
- The Development of British Democracy > What is the current legal voting age in the UK for most public elections?
- The Development of British Democracy > Which of the following was one of the six demands of the Chartists in the 1830s and 1840s?
- The Development of British Democracy > Who campaigned for reform in the 1830s and 1840s, advocating for voting and electoral changes?
- The Development of British Democracy > In addition to chairing debates, what other role does the Speaker of the House of Commons have?
- The Development of British Democracy > Which of the following is true for a Speaker of the House of Commons?
- The Development of British Democracy > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The role and membership of the House of Lords has changed over the last 50 years. - The Development of British Democracy > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
In the 1830s and 1840s, the Chartists campaigned for electoral reforms. - The Government > Who is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries in the UK government?
- The Government > Who is the leader of the political party in power?
- The Government > Who appoints the members of the cabinet?
- The Government > Where is the official home of the UK Prime Minister?
- The Government > How can the Prime Minister of the UK be changed?
- The Government > In the UK, the Prime Minister also has a country house outside London called:
- The Government > How often are elections held for the National Assembly for Wales?
- The Government > Proceedings in the UK Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called:
- The Government > What does having a free press in the UK mean?
- The Government > Which public services are controlled by devolved administrations in the UK?
- The Government > The Welsh Assembly (now called the Senedd) and the Scottish Parliament were established in:
- The Government > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations, which give them full control over all laws and policies. - The Government > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Home Secretary is responsible for managing the UK's foreign relations. - The Government > What do each devolved administrations have?
- The Government > Which of the following areas are under the control of the central UK government?
- The Government > Who governs towns, cities, and rural areas in the UK?
- The Government > What is the role of the mayor in many local authorities?
- The Government > How many local authorities are there in London?
- The Government > Who coordinates policies across the capital of London?
- The Government > How are local authorities funded?
- The Government > When are local elections for councillors usually held?
- The Government > Where do the elected members (AMs) of Wales meet?
- The Government > Where do elected members, known as MLAs, meet in Northern Ireland?
- The Government > Where do elected members, known as MSPs, meet in Scotland?
- The Government > Who is not eligible to stand for public office in the UK?
- The Government > Who can stand for public office in the UK?
- The Government > Which of the following is true for members of the House of Lords?
- The Government > Who is responsible for the economy in the UK?
- The Government > Who is responsible for crime, policing, and immigration in the UK?
- The Government > Who appoints senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments?
- The Government > How many senior MPs does the Prime Minister appoint to become ministers in charge of departments?
- The Government > Who is responsible for subjects such as education, health, and defence?
- The Government > What is the cabinet in the UK government?
- The Government > What is the primary role of civil servants in the UK?
- The Government > Who are civil servants accountable to?
- The Government > Which of the following statements is correct?
- The Government > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Serving military personnel can stand for election to public office. - The Government > What are the core values of civil servants?
- The Government > How often is the electoral register updated in the UK?
- The Government > What must you have to be able to vote in the UK?
- The Government > What system operates in Northern Ireland for voter registration?
- The Government > When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established?
- The Government > When was the Northern Ireland Assembly established?
- The Government > What power does the UK government have over devolved assemblies?
- The Government > When was the Northern Ireland Parliament abolished the first time?
- The Government > What issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions on?
- The Government > When was Ireland divided into two separate nations?
- The Government > How many elected members are there in the Northern Ireland Assembly?
- The Government > An electoral registration form is sent to every household in the UK every year. What must be done with it?
- The Government > Where do people vote in elections in the UK?
- The Government > What information does a poll card provide?
- The Government > Where should voters fill in their ballot paper?
- The Government > How should voters decide whom to vote for?
- The Government > What alternative is available for those who cannot visit a polling station?
- The Government > What is the second-largest party in the House of Commons called?
- The Government > What is the purpose of Prime Minister’s Questions in the UK?
- The Government > How often does Prime Minister’s Questions take place while Parliament is sitting?
- The Government > Who appoints senior opposition MPs to be the shadow ministers?
- The Government > What is the role of shadow ministers in the UK?
- The Government > Who makes up the shadow cabinet?
- The Government > What is the role of pressure and lobby groups?
- The Government > Which of the following are major political parties in the UK?
- The Government > Who can stand for election as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the UK?
- The Government > What are MPs who do not represent any of the main political parties called?
- The Government > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Lobby and pressure groups work to influence government decisions. - The Government > When was the Scottish Parliament formed?
- The Government > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Scottish Parliament is based in Edinburgh. - The Government > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Welsh Assembly has 120 Assembly members (AMs). - The Government > What matters can the Scottish Parliament legislate on?
- The Government > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Scottish Parliament has the authority to make laws on all matters in Scotland. - The Government > How many members are there in the Scottish Parliament?
- The Government > What is the role of public galleries in the Palace of Westminster?
- The Government > How many members are in the Welsh National Assembly?
- The Government > Since when has the UK had a fully democratic voting system?
- The Government > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Adult citizens of the UK, and citizens of the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic who are resident in the UK, can vote in all public elections. - The Government > Where is the Welsh Parliament (the Senedd) located?
- The Government > Is entrance to the public galleries in the Palace of Westminster free?
- The Government > How are members of the Welsh National Assembly elected?
- The Government > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
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. - The Government > In which city is the Northern Ireland Assembly building located?
- The Government > What is the main role of the Opposition?
- The Middle Ages > Which of the following is true for the Middle Ages?
- The Middle Ages > During which historical period were the House of Lords and House of Commons established in England?
- The Middle Ages > The set of poems written by Geoffrey Chaucer describing the people of Canterbury going on pilgrimage is known as the:
- The Middle Ages > Which language did the peasants continue to speak after the Norman conquest?
- The Middle Ages > When did English become the preferred language of the royal court and Parliament in England?
- The Middle Ages > Which two languages combined to make the English language?
- The Middle Ages > Which of the following words in modern English are based on Norman French?
- The Middle Ages > Which of the following words in modern English are based on Anglo-Saxon?
- The Middle Ages > In the Middle Ages, who sat in the House of Lords in England?
- The Middle Ages > In the Middle Ages, who sat in the House of Commons in England?
- The Middle Ages > During the Middle Ages, the Scottish Parliament was composed of three groups known as the Estates. Which of the following were these Estates?
- The Middle Ages > The origins of the UK Parliament can be traced back to which historical institution?
- The Middle Ages > In 1215, King John agreed to a number of demands called the:
- The Middle Ages > What idea did the Magna Carta establish?
- The Middle Ages > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Before 1215, there were very few formal limitations to the power of the English king. - The Middle Ages > What system of land ownership did the Normans introduce?
- The Middle Ages > In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain, was known as:
- The Middle Ages > Which of the following is true about the Black Death?
- The Middle Ages > Where did the engineers come from in the Middle Ages?
- The Middle Ages > Where did the glass manufacturers come from in the Middle Ages?
- The Middle Ages > Where did the weavers come from in the Middle Ages?
- The Middle Ages > Where did the canal builders come from in the Middle Ages?
- The Middle Ages > Which of the following is the greatest cathedral from the Middle Ages that still used for worship today?
- The Middle Ages > During the Middle Ages, what was one of England’s most important exports?
- The Middle Ages > Which of the following is true about the Statute of Rhuddlan introduced by King Edward I in 1284?
- The Middle Ages > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
In 1284, King Edward I of England introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan, which annexed Scotland to the Crown of England. - The Middle Ages > Who led the Scottish army to victory against the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314?
- The Middle Ages > By 1200, the English ruled an area of Ireland around Dublin, which was known as:
- The Middle Ages > What were the Crusades?
- The Middle Ages > What is the period after the Norman Conquest up to about 1485 known as?
- The Middle Ages > Who was the first person in England to print books using a printing press?
- The Middle Ages > What was the long war between England and France known as?
- The Middle Ages > How long did the Hundred Years War between England and France actually last?
- The Middle Ages > The Battle of Agincourt, the most famous battle of the Hundred Years War, was held in:
- The Middle Ages > When were the last Welsh rebellions defeated?
- The Middle Ages > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Britain has never engaged in war with France. - The Middle Ages > In the 15th century, which TWO families fought in the Wars of the Roses?
- The Middle Ages > How did Henry Tudor become King Henry VII?
- The Middle Ages > Which of the following symbol was associated with the House of Tudor?
- The Middle Ages > When did the Wars of the Roses end?
- The Middle Ages > After the Black Death, new social classes appeared in England, including owners of large areas of land, known as:
- The Middle Ages > Which battle declared the end of the Wars of the Roses?
- The Middle Ages > What was special about the stained glass windows in medieval cathedrals?
- The Middle Ages > Who won the Battle of Agincourt against the French in 1415?
- The Middle Ages > Which of the following wars were English kings involved in during the Middle Ages?
- The Middle Ages > Which Scottish poet wrote "The Bruce"?
- The Role of the Courts > What types of cases do County Courts deal with?
- The Role of the Courts > In Scotland, most civil matters, including personal injury, family disputes, and contract breaches, are handled by:
- The Role of the Courts > Where are more serious civil cases, such as those involving large compensation claims, dealt with in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
- The Role of the Courts > Who are solicitors?
- The Role of the Courts > Where are serious civil cases, such as those involving large compensation claims, dealt with in Scotland?
- The Role of the Courts > How many members are there in a jury in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
- The Role of the Courts > How many people serve on a jury in Scotland?
- The Role of the Courts > In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, where are serious offences tried?
- The Role of the Courts > In a Crown Court trial, if the jury finds the defendant guilty, who decides the penalty?
- The Role of the Courts > In Scotland, where are serious cases heard?
- The Role of the Courts > Where are the most serious cases, such as murder, heard in Scotland?
- The Role of the Courts > Who must do jury service in the UK?
- The Role of the Courts > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a Crown Court in front of a judge and a jury. - The Role of the Courts > What is the jury's role in a trial?
- The Role of the Courts > How many verdicts are possible in trials in Scotland?
- The Role of the Courts > Who decides the penalty if the jury finds the defendant guilty?
- The Role of the Courts > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
In Scotland, the jury decides whether a person is ‘guilty,' ‘not guilty,’ or ‘not proven’ based on what they have heard. - The Role of the Courts > Where are most minor criminal cases dealt with in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
- The Role of the Courts > In Scotland, which court deals with minor criminal cases?
- The Role of the Courts > Who are Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs)?
- The Role of the Courts > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
People aged 18 to 21 have their cases heard in a Youth Court. - The Role of the Courts > How do Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) work?
- The Role of the Courts > In Northern Ireland, who hears the cases?
- The Role of the Courts > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Members of the public can attend Youth Court hearings. - The Role of the Courts > From where can you get the names of local solicitors and the areas of law they specialise in?
- The Role of the Courts > Who is responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly?
- The Role of the Courts > Can the government interfere with judges or trials?
- The Role of the Courts > Which of the following best describes the small claims procedure?
- The Role of the Courts > What is the maximum claim amount for the small claims procedure in England and Wales?
- The Role of the Courts > What is the maximum claim amount for the small claims procedure in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
- The Role of the Courts > In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where is a case involving an accused person aged 10 to 17 normally heard?
- The Role of the Courts > Where are the most serious cases for young offenders heard in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
- The Role of the Courts > How is Youth Court different from other courts?
- The Role of the Courts > How are children and young people who have committed an offence dealt with in Scotland?
- The Role of the Courts > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The criminal court systems in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are identical. - The Role of the Courts > What is the Old Bailey famous for?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > When did the Civil War between King Charles I and Parliament begin?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > The people who supported King Charles I in the Civil War were called:
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What change did King Charles I make to the Church of England?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Which group had the most members in Parliament during Charles I's reign?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who were the Puritans in 17th-century England?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Which two groups were associated with the English Civil War that began in 1642?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > The Elizabethan period in England was a time of growing:
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What is Sir Francis Drake best remembered for?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The English navy defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588. - The Tudors and Stuarts > Who was a key founder of England’s naval tradition?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Which ship, captained by Sir Francis Drake, was one of the first to complete a circumnavigation of the globe?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who is widely regarded as the greatest playwright of all time?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Shakespeare was known for his work as both a playwright and an actor. - The Tudors and Stuarts > Which of the following plays was written by Shakespeare?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who inherited the throne after Queen Elizabeth I?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife, was:
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Henry VIII is best known for having six marriages and breaking away from the Church of Rome. - The Tudors and Stuarts > Which wife of Henry VIII was executed at the Tower of London?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What was the 'Reformation'?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Which cousin of his second wife, Anne Boleyn, did Henry VIII marry?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who established the Church of England?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
King Henry VIII established the Church of England because the Pope denied his request for a divorce. - The Tudors and Stuarts > During whose reign was Wales formally united with England?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who succeeded Henry VIII as the ruler of England?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Which German princess did Henry VIII marry?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Why did Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > During the reign of Edward VI, which book was introduced for use in the Church of England?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who was Queen Elizabeth I?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What was Mary I of England famously known as?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Sir Isaac Newton was a famous 18th-century musician. - The Tudors and Stuarts > During the reign of Charles II, which scientific society was formed to promote ‘scientific knowledge’?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Which of the following is the world's oldest surviving scientific society?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who were among the early members of the Royal Society formed during Charles II's reign?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What was one of the most notable achievements of King James I’s reign?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who is called the "King of Ireland"?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > During the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, the English government encouraged Scottish and English Protestants to settle in Ulster, the northern province of Ireland. What were these settlements called?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Why was Mary, Queen of Scots, imprisoned by Elizabeth I?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > How old was Mary Stuart when she became Queen of Scotland?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who was Mary, Queen of Scots' famous cousin?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Where did Charles II famously hide during his escape after the Battle of Worcester?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What title was given to Cromwell after his victory over Charles II?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who was the leader of the English republic?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Which of the following were battles fought during the English Civil War?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Which of the following is correct?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What was the Spanish Armada?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What did Henry VII do after his victory in the Wars of the Roses?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What was the ‘Divine Right of Kings’?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Which of the following monarchs believed in the ‘Divine Right of Kings’?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > When did Protestants invite William to invade England and take the throne, which eventually led to the Glorious revolution?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What was the name of the battle where William defeated James II?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What was the Wars of the Roses?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What was the result of the Wars of the Roses?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who became the king after Charles II?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who was James II’s elder daughter married to?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who rebuilt St. Paul’s Cathedral after the Great Fire of London?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What does the Habeas Corpus Act describe?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What does 'Habeas Corpus' mean in Latin?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > When did the Habeas Corpus Act become law?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > What happened during the Restoration in 1660?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
'The Restoration' refers to the revival of Catholicism as England’s official religion in the 17th century. - The Tudors and Stuarts > What significant event occurred in London in 1666?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who led the English republic after the defeat of Charles II?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Civil War between King Charles I and Parliament resulted in Oliver Cromwell becoming King of England. - The Tudors and Stuarts > How many wives did Henry VIII have?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > During whose reign did English settlers begin colonising the eastern coast of America?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > The Elizabethan period is also remembered for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially the plays and poems of:
- The Tudors and Stuarts > How did Elizabeth I manage Parliament during her reign?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who led the Scottish army that fought against Oliver Cromwell in the Battles of Dunbar and Worcester?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Who did Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, give her throne to?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > Which two forms of writing is William Shakespeare known for?
- The Tudors and Stuarts > 'To be or not to be' is a quotation from Hamlet, written by:
- The UK and International Institutions > When was the Treaty of Rome signed?
- The UK and International Institutions > Which treaty established the European Economic Community (EEC)?
- The UK and International Institutions > What was the original name of the European Union (EU)?
- The UK and International Institutions > Is the Council of Europe the same as the European Union?
- The UK and International Institutions > When did Croatia become a member of the European Union?
- The UK and International Institutions > How many member countries does the Council of Europe have?
- The UK and International Institutions > What is the Council of Europe responsible for?
- The UK and International Institutions > Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth?
- The UK and International Institutions > How many member states are there in the Commonwealth?
- The UK and International Institutions > Which of the following country is a member of the Commonwealth?
- The UK and International Institutions > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The UK is a part of the United Nations (UN), an international organization which currently has 154 countries as members. - The UK and International Institutions > Which of the following countries is not a member of the Commonwealth?
- The UK and International Institutions > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The King is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, which currently has 59 member states. - The UK and International Institutions > What is the Commonwealth?
- The UK and International Institutions > Which of the following statements is true for the Commonwealth?
- The UK and International Institutions > What are the core values of the Commonwealth of Nations?
- The UK and International Institutions > What power does the Council of Europe have?
- The UK and International Institutions > Which of the following is the most well-known convention of the Council of Europe?
- The UK and International Institutions > When did the UK become a member of the European Union?
- The UK and International Institutions > What is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
- The UK and International Institutions > What does NATO stand for?
- The UK and International Institutions > How many countries are members of the United Nations (UN)?
- The UK and International Institutions > How many members are there on the UN Security Council?
- The UK and International Institutions > What does the UN Security Council do?
- The UK and International Institutions > What is the primary aim of the United Nations?
- The UK and International Institutions > When was the United Nations (UN) established?
- The UK and International Institutions > Which TWO of the following international associations or agreements does the UK belong?
- The UK and International Institutions > Which countries were the original members of the European Economic Community (EEC), now known as the European Union (EU)?
- The UK and International Institutions > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The UK originally decided not to join the European Union group but it became a member in 1993. - The UK and International Institutions > When did the UK formally leave the EU (European Union)?
- The UK and International Institutions > Being a full member of the European Union, what currency does the UK use instead of the Euro?
- The UK Today > What proportion of the workforce in Britain today is made up of women?
- The UK Today > What percentage of the UK's total population lives in England?
- The UK Today > What percentage of the UK's total population lives in Wales?
- The UK Today > What percentage of the UK's total population lives in Scotland?
- The UK Today > What percentage of the UK's total population lives in Northern Ireland?
- The UK Today > Why are people in the UK today living longer than before?
- The UK Today > Where is the UK located?
- The UK Today > The longest distance on the mainland UK is from:
- The UK Today > The longest distance on the mainland in the UK is around:
- The UK Today > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport are cities in England. - The UK Today > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The majority of the UK’s population resides in urban areas. - The UK Today > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Majority of people in the UK live in rural areas than in cities. - The UK Today > What is the capital city of the UK?
- The UK Today > What is the capital city of Scotland?
- The UK Today > What is the capital city of Wales?
- The UK Today > What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
- The UK Today > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The cities of Dundee and Aberdeen are located in Northern Ireland.
- The UK Today > What percentage of the UK population has a parent or grandparent born outside the UK?
- The UK Today > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The UK now has a record number of people aged 85 and over. - The UK Today > Which of the following have their own banknotes that are valid everywhere in the UK?
- The UK Today > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Scotland and Wales have their own banknotes. - The UK Today > The currency used in the UK is:
- The UK Today > How many pence are there in one pound?
- The UK Today > Do Northern Ireland and Scotland's banknotes have to be accepted everywhere in the UK?
- The UK Today > What was the total population of the UK in 1998?
- The UK Today > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The UK’s population has been increasing at a faster rate in recent years. - The UK Today > Which coin in the UK has the highest value?
- The UK Today > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
There are significant variations in language across different parts of the UK. - The UK Today > Which language is spoken in parts of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland?
- The UK Today > Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
On average, boys in the UK leave school with better qualifications than girls. - The UK Today > Which note in the UK has the highest value?
- The UK Today > What was the total population of the UK in 1801?
- The UK Today > What was the total population of the UK in 1901?
- The Values and Principles of the UK > To apply to become a permanent resident or naturalised citizen of the UK, you must:
- The Values and Principles of the UK > Which of the following is your responsibility as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?
- The Values and Principles of the UK > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Extremism and intolerance have no place in British society. - The Values and Principles of the UK > Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
- The Values and Principles of the UK > Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?
- The Values and Principles of the UK > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Participating in your local community is a fundamental principle of British life. - The Values and Principles of the UK > Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
- The Values and Principles of the UK > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
People in the UK are expected to respect the rights of others to express their own views. - The Values and Principles of the UK > Which of the following freedoms does the UK offer to its residents and citizens?
- The Values and Principles of the UK > The fundamental principles of British life include:
- The Values and Principles of the UK > Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
- The Values and Principles of the UK > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
All UK citizens and permanent residents have the right to decide which laws they wish to follow. - The Values and Principles of the UK > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
British principles and values have developed from historical events and traditions. - The Values and Principles of the UK > What does the United Kingdom offer to its permanent residents and citizens?
- The Values and Principles of the UK > If you want to be a permanent resident of the UK, you should:
- The Values and Principles of the UK > What is considered a vital responsibility for residents and citizens of the UK?
- The Values and Principles of the UK > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
In the UK, you are expected to treat others with fairness. - The Values and Principles of the UK > Which of the following statements is correct?
- What is the UK? > What is the official name of the UK?
- What is the UK? > The United Kingdom includes which of the following countries?
- What is the UK? > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Ireland is included in the United Kingdom. - What is the UK? > Which of the following are linked to the UK but are not part of it?
- What is the UK? > What exactly does 'Great Britain' refer to?
- What is the UK? > Which is the UK’s second-largest country by land area?
- What is the UK? > Which of the following is a 'Crown Dependency' of the UK?
- What is the UK? > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Isle of Man is officially recognized as a Crown dependency. - What is the UK? > Which of the following are British Overseas Territories?
- What is the UK? > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Channel Islands have independent governments. - What is the UK? > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Channel Islands are an official part of the United Kingdom. - What is the UK? > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
St Helena is classified as a Crown dependency. - What is the UK? > Where is the UK Parliament located?
- What is the UK? > Which parts of the UK have their own parliaments or assemblies with devolved powers?
- What is the UK? > Which of the following is true about British cities?
- Your Role in the Community > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Many schools organise events to raise money for extra equipment or out-of-school activities. - Your Role in the Community > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Jury service is open to people of any age. - Your Role in the Community > Who can be asked to do a jury service in the UK?
- Your Role in the Community > How are people selected for jury service in the UK?
- Your Role in the Community > How can you support your local community?
- Your Role in the Community > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Building relationships with your neighbours can help you feel more connected to your community. - Your Role in the Community > What should you do with your waste?
- Your Role in the Community > What is the National Citizen Service programme designed to do for 16- and 17-year-olds?
- Your Role in the Community > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The National Citizen Service offers military training to teenagers. - Your Role in the Community > Which of the following is an example of a UK charity that works with animals?
- Your Role in the Community > Which of the following is an example of a UK charity that works with children?
- Your Role in the Community > Which of the following is an example of a UK charity that works with older people?
- Your Role in the Community > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Volunteering is a way to make money by helping others. - Your Role in the Community > What are the key roles of school governors and school boards in raising school standards?
- Your Role in the Community > Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Becoming a school governor is one way to contribute to your community. - Your Role in the Community > What is the activity called when political party members persuade people to vote for their candidates?
- Your Role in the Community > How do political party members usually persuade people to vote for their candidates during election times?
- Your Role in the Community > How should you treat others in the UK?
- Your Role in the Community > Why is registering as an organ donor important in the UK?