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Question 1: Which TWO of the following were introduced or established in Britain by the Romans?
- New plants and animals
- A structure of law
- Constitutional monarchy
- Basic democracy
Question 2: Which of the following historic castles are still in active use as royal residences or official sites today?
- Edinburgh and Windsor
- Edinburgh and London
- Edinburgh and Dublin
- Edinburgh and Aberdeen
Question 3: True or False: The UK currently has a declining elderly population.
- False
- True
Question 4: What field of achievement is celebrated by the annual Turner Prize?
- The Best Album
- The Best Song
- The Best Play
- Contemporary Art
Question 5: In whose name are all Acts of Parliament officially made?
- The Prime Minister's
- The Prince's
- The Parliament's
- The King's
Question 6: What is the name of the voting system used to elect Members of Parliament (MPs) to the House of Commons?
- Proportional representation
- Online Voting
- Open Ballot
- First past the post
Question 7: In which year did William of Orange invade England at the invitation of Protestants, leading to the Glorious Revolution?
- 1684
- 1688
- 1692
- 1696
Question 8: In which year did the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) begin its first radio broadcasts?
- 1922
- 1928
- 1936
- 1903
Question 9: Which major engineering project by Isambard Kingdom Brunel connected London to the West of England and Wales?
- Southern Railway
- Blue Rail
- The Great Western Railway
- Victorian Rail
Question 10: True or False: The UK government has never used its power to suspend the Northern Ireland Assembly.
- False
- True
Question 11: In which year did Britain officially recognize the independence of the American colonies following the Revolutionary War?
- 1783
- 1776
- 1751
- 1763
Question 12: In what year were women in the UK finally granted the right to vote at the same age as men?
- 1928
- 1957
- 1969
- 1918
Question 13: Who opened the first curry house in Britain, 'The Hindoostane Coffee House', in 1810?
- Ali Kerimov
- Alexander Burns
- Richard Arkwright
- Sake Dean Mahomet
Question 14: True or False: The Leader of the Opposition is traditionally expected to become Prime Minister if their party wins the General Election.
- True
- False
Question 15: Roughly how many years ago did the first farmers arrive in Britain?
- 6,000 years ago
- 8,000 years ago
- 4,000 years ago
- 10,000 years ago
Question 16: Who is historically recognized as the first person to be called 'Prime Minister'?
- Sir Robert Walpole
- Clement Attlee
- Margaret Thatcher
- Winston Churchill
Question 17: What is the legal consequence for a driver who is found to be over the alcohol limit or who refuses a breathalyzer test?
- Arrested
- Asked to provide medical certificate
- Given a warning
- Taken to his home
Question 18: Approximately what percentage of the total UK population currently lives in England?
- 84%
- 52%
- 95%
- 67%
Question 19: Which of the following legal disputes is classified as a Civil Offence rather than a criminal one?
- Discrimination in the workplace
- Selling Tobacco to under 18's
- Smoking in public places
- Carrying a weapon
Question 20: Which TWO of the following are practical ways to help protect the environment in the UK?
- Shop for products locally and Recycle as much as you can
- Shop for fresh products only and Always use your own car
- Shop for fresh products only and Recycle as much as you can
- Shop for products locally and Always use your own car
Question 21: Which monarch was responsible for the construction of the White Tower, which forms the center of the Tower of London?
- William the Conqueror
- Oliver Cromwell
- Henry VIII
- Henry VII
Question 22: Which of these athletes is a multi-gold medal-winning Paralympic swimmer for Great Britain?
- Ellie Simmonds
- Jessica Ennis
- David Weir
- Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
Question 23: Which duo is responsible for writing the famous comic operas 'The Pirates of Penzance' and 'The Mikado'?
- Gilbert and Sullivan
- Laurence Olivier
- Andrew Webber
- Tim Rice
Question 24: The Jewish festival of Hanukkah lasts for how many days?
- 8
- 9
- 6
- 7