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Who were the first people to arrive in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?
Hunter-gatherers
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?
A. Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
B. The rule of law
C. Autocracy
D. Democracy
Autocracy
What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London?
Cenotaph
What does the term ‘coalition’ refer to?
A. If no political party wins a majority, a new election is held to vote for one of the top two parties only
B. The candidate who gets the most votes is elected
C. If no political party wins a majority, two parties may join and govern together
D. If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election
If no political party wins a majority, two parties may join and govern together
Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
The Archbishop of Canterbury
When did Britain become permanently separated from the continent by the Channel?
10,000 Years Ago
Which TWO of the following are environmental charities?
A. Crisis
B. The National Trust
C. Friends of the Earth
D. PDSA
The National Trust & Friends Of The Earth
Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
Civil servants cannot stand for public office: TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
The Commonwealth has no power over its members and it cannot suspend their membership, True or False?
False
Which flag has a diagonal red cross on a white ground?
The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland
What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)?
A. Freedom of belief and religion
B. Freedom of speech
C. Free university tuition fees
D. Freedom from unfair discrimination
E. A right to a fair trial
F. A right to join in the election of a government
The UK offers to its residents or citizens: freedom of belief and religion, freedom of speech, freedom from unfair discrimination, a right to a fair trial and a right to join in the election of a government.
Pool and darts are traditional pub games - TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
What did the Chartists campaign for?
The right to vote for the working classes and other people without property
Who was reigning in England when Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales?
Henry VIII
Where is the city of Swansea located?
WALES
When did the Wars of the Roses start?
1455
When did the UK formally leave the European Union?
31 JAN 2020
What TWO houses were confronted during the Wars of the Roses?
A. The House of Lancaster
B. The House of Leicester
C. The House of Canterbury
D. The House of York
The Elizabethan period is known for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially for the plays and poems of which playwright?
William Shakespeare
Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the rowing category?
Sir Steve Redgrave
How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?
129
What is the minimum age requirement in the UK to drink wine or beer with a meal provided you are with someone over 18?
16 YEARS OLD
Who was the first woman to become Prime Minister in the UK?