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1. Which of these is a fundamental principle of British life?
Participation in community life is one of the fundamental principles of British life outlined in the study materials.
2. What is the name of the UK's currency?
The official currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).
3. Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. His day is celebrated on 30 November.
4. Which famous document restricted the power of the King and established that the King was subject to the law?
The Magna Carta (Great Charter) was signed by King John in 1215. It established that even the King was subject to the law.
5. When is St George's Day?
St George is the patron saint of England, and his day is celebrated on 23 April.
6. What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower took a group of English Puritans (known as the Pilgrims) to America in 1620.
7. Who designed the new St Paul's Cathedral after the Great Fire of London?
Sir Christopher Wren designed the new St Paul's Cathedral after the Great Fire of London in 1666.
8. What flower is associated with Wales?
The daffodil is the national flower of Wales.
9. Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?
Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the UK in 1979.
10. What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland.
11. Which sport can be traced back to the 15th century in Scotland?
The modern game of golf was developed in Scotland in the 15th century.
12. What is the longest river in the UK?
The River Severn is the longest river in the UK.
13. Who wrote 'The Lord of the Rings'?
J.R.R. Tolkien is the author of 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit'.
14. What age must you be to drive a car or motorcycle in the UK?
You must be 17 years old to drive a car or a motorcycle in the UK.
15. Which of these places is a Crown Dependency?
The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are Crown Dependencies. They are not part of the UK but are linked to it.
16. What was the population of the UK in 2011?
In 2011, the population of the UK was just over 63 million.
17. Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader of the Church of England. The monarch is the Supreme Governor.
18. Which King was defeated at the Battle of Hastings?
King Harold was defeated by William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
19. What is the system called where citizens elect representatives to make laws for them?
The UK is a representative democracy, where citizens elect MPs to Parliament to make laws on their behalf.
20. Which TWO of these are national galleries in London?
The National Gallery, Tate Britain, and Tate Modern are major art galleries in London.
21. What did the Romans build to keep out the Picts?
Emperor Hadrian ordered the building of a wall in the north of England (Hadrian's Wall) to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people).
22. When did the first farmers arrive in Britain?
The first farmers arrived in Britain about 6,000 years ago. Their ancestors probably came from south-east Europe.
23. Which TWO wives of Henry VIII were executed?
Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were both accused of taking lovers and were executed at the Tower of London.
24. How many members does The Northern Ireland Assembly have?
The Northern Ireland Assembly has 90 elected members, known as MLAs (Members of the Legislative Assembly).
25. Who can get a 50% discount on their TV licence?
Blind people can get a 50% discount on their TV licence. People over 75 can apply for a free TV licence.
26. What is known as Lent?
The 40 days before Easter are known as Lent, a period of fasting and preparation.
27. Which country's flag is NOT part of the Union Flag?
The Welsh dragon is not part of the Union Flag because, when the first Union Flag was created in 1606, Wales was already united with England.
28. When did the UK leave the EU following the Brexit Vote?
The UK officially left the European Union on 31 January 2020, following the 2016 referendum.
29. What does the money raised from National Insurance Contributions pay for? (Choose TWO)
The money raised from National Insurance Contributions is used to pay for state benefits and services such as the state retirement pension and the National Health Service (NHS).
30. Which TWO are used when making Haggis?
Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish made with ingredients including onion, oatmeal, and suet.