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1.In which year did the BBC begin the world’s first regular television service?
- A1953
- B1929
- C1922
- D1936
The BBC began the world's first regular television service in 1936. (The partition of Ireland and the inter-war years)
2.Which party led by Tony Blair was elected in 1997?
- AThe Conservative Party
- BA coalition
- CThe Liberal Democrats
- DThe Labour Party
In 1997 the Labour Party led by Tony Blair was elected and introduced a Scottish Parliament and a Welsh Assembly. (The 1970s onwards, Thatcher, Blair and Brexit)
3.From what age can a person stand for election as an MP?
- A16
- B25
- C21
- D18
Anyone aged 18 or over can stand for election as an MP. (Parties, pressure groups, the civil service and local government)
4.How many British casualties were there on the first day of the Somme?
- AAbout 60,000
- BAbout 600,000
- CAbout 40,000
- DAbout 6,000
About 60,000 British casualties fell on the first day alone of the Somme attack in July 1916. (The First World War)
5.Where was the first tennis club founded?
- ALeamington Spa
- BAscot
- CSt Andrews
- DWimbledon
Modern tennis evolved in England in the late 19th century and the first tennis club was founded in Leamington Spa in 1872. (Sport)
6.Which TWO are main parts of government in the UK?
Choose two
- AThe judiciary
- BThe trade unions
- CThe Church of England
- DThe civil service
The main parts of government in the UK are the monarchy, Parliament, the Prime Minister, the cabinet, the judiciary, the police, the civil service and local government. (The British constitution)
7.Which countries does ‘Great Britain’ refer to?
- AEngland, Scotland and Wales
- BThe UK and the Crown dependencies
- CEngland and Wales only
- DEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Great Britain refers only to England, Scotland and Wales. (The countries of the UK)
8.What may members of the House of Lords not stand for election to?
- AThe Scottish Parliament
- BA local council
- CThe House of Commons
- DAny public office
Public office is open to most citizens of the UK, Ireland or the Commonwealth from the age of 18. (Voting, standing for office and visiting Parliament)
9.In the official handbook, what is the Welsh devolved body called?
- AThe Welsh Grand Committee
- BThe National Assembly for Wales
- CThe Welsh Executive
- DThe Council of Wales
In the handbook the Welsh body is the National Assembly for Wales, meeting in the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. (Devolved administrations)
10.From which year could newspapers operate without a government licence?
- A1707
- B1689
- C1695
- D1679
From 1695 newspapers were allowed to operate without a government licence. (The Bill of Rights and constitutional monarchy)
11.Who is the patron saint of Wales?
- ASt David
- BSt Patrick
- CSt George
- DSt Andrew
St David's Day, for Wales, is 1 March. (Patron saints)
12.What was the Divine Right of Kings?
- AThe right of the king to choose his own heir
- BThe right of the king to appoint bishops himself
- CThe idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule
- DThe right of the king to levy taxes without consent
Divine Right of Kings — appointment to rule directly by God — was the belief of James I and Charles I. (The English Civil War)
13.What was the symbol of the House of York?
- AA white rose
- BA red dragon
- CA thistle
- DA red rose
A red rose stood for Lancaster, a white rose for York. (A distinct identity and the Wars of the Roses)
14.In which year was the European Economic Community formed?
- A1957
- B2016
- C1993
- D1973
The European Economic Community was founded in 1957 by Italy, France, West Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. (The 1970s onwards, Thatcher, Blair and Brexit)
15.Why was the London Eye originally built?
- AFor the Great Exhibition
- BFor Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee
- CFor the 2012 Olympic Games
- DAs part of the UK’s celebration of the new millennium
Big Ben is properly the nickname of the great bell in the clock at London's Houses of Parliament. (Landmarks and places of interest)
16.What did Parliament declare about the religion of the monarch?
- AThe monarch may hold any religion
- BThe king or queen must be a Protestant
- CThe monarch must be a Catholic
- DThe monarch must belong to the Church of Scotland
Parliament's rights, and the limits on the king, were set out in the 1689 Bill of Rights. (The Bill of Rights and constitutional monarchy)
17.In which year did Adolf Hitler come to power in Germany?
- A1939
- B1933
- C1940
- D1929
Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany in 1933. (The Second World War)
18.Where did slaves primarily come from?
- AWest Africa
- BThe Caribbean
- CEast Africa
- DIndia
Slaves came primarily from West Africa and were taken to America and the Caribbean. (The slave trade and its abolition)
19.On what date is St George’s Day?
- A30 November
- B17 March
- C1 March
- D23 April
St George's Day, for England, is 23 April. (Patron saints)
20.Which traditional food is associated with Wales?
- AWelsh cakes
- BThe Ulster fry
- CHaggis
- DRoast beef
Welsh cakes are a traditional Welsh snack made from flour, dried fruits and spices. (Money, languages and traditional food)
21.Which supersonic airliner did Britain and France develop?
- AThe Harrier
- BThe Comet
- CThe Spitfire
- DConcorde
Britain and France developed the supersonic commercial airliner Concorde. (Decolonisation, migration and the 1960s)
22.How many people of Indian origin forced to leave Uganda did Britain admit?
- A2,800
- B280,000
- C128,000
- D28,000
Expelled from Uganda, 28,000 people of Indian origin were admitted to Britain in the early 1970s. (Decolonisation, migration and the 1960s)
23.Where are more serious civil cases dealt with in Scotland?
- AThe High Court, before a judge and jury
- BThe Sheriff Court, before a sheriff
- CThe Court of Session in Edinburgh
- DA County Court, before a single judge
Bigger civil claims reach the High Court in Northern Ireland, England and Wales, and Edinburgh's Court of Session in Scotland. (The courts)
24.Where is the Grand National held?
- ANewmarket in Suffolk
- BAintree near Liverpool
- CAyr in Scotland
- DRoyal Ascot
Three famous races: Royal Ascot; Ayr's Scottish Grand National; and Aintree's Grand National, near Liverpool. (Sport)