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1.
In the past, constituencies controlled by a single wealthy family used to be called
- Pocket boroughs
- Silver spoon boroughs
- Decayed boroughs
- Rotten boroughs
2.
From which of the following countries did a large number of refugees arrive in the UK during the 1970s?
- Pakistan
- Russia
- Bangladesh
- Uganda
3.
Diwali, a Hindu festival, is also known as
- Festival of colours
- Festival of lights
- Festival of water
- Festival of foods
4.
How long a foreign driving licence is valid in the UK (except Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and EU)?
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
5.
Which TWO countries jointly developed the world's only supersonic passenger aircraft Concorde?
- United Kingdom
- USA
- France
- Germany
6.
Where was Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first woman Prime Minister, born?
- London
- Manchester
- Grantham
- Liverpool
7.
Which TWO are the works of Roald Dahl?
- The Jungle Book
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- George’s Marvellous Medicine
- Treasure Island
8.What is the official address for the UK Prime Minister?
- 10 Downing Street
- 11 Downing Street
- 12 Downing Street
- 13 Downing Street
9. Which TWO countries were the Vikings from?
- Denmark
- Iceland
- Sweden
- Norway
10.
Which of the following THREE were created by Romans in the UK?
- Structure of education
- Building of roads
- Structure of law
- Introduction of new plants
11.
In which country was Mo Farah, a British distance runner, born?
- Kenya
- Somalia
- Scotland
- Ireland
12.
How often elections for the European Parliament are held?
- Every two years
- Every three years
- Every four years
- Every five years
13.
What is the other name the Belfast Agreement is known by?
- Good Monday Agreement
- Good Sunday Agreement
- Good Friday Agreement
- Good Tuesday Agreement
14.
How many members are on the UN Security Council?
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
15.
Who painted the famous Dedham Vale painting?
- John Constable
- Thomas Gainsborough
- David Allan
- Joseph Turner
16.
Which THREE are TRUE of Catherine Howard – one of the six wives of Henry VIII?
- She was executed
- She was accused of taking lovers
- She died of natural causes
- She was a cousin of Ann Boleyn - another wife of Henry VIII
17.
What was invented by Sir Tim Berners Lee in the 1990s?
- Flat screen TVs
- Mobile phones
- The World Wide Web (Internet)
- Surround sound systems
18.
Which ONE of the following statements is NOT TRUE about King Henry VIII?
- He married 6 times
- He took the title of ‘King of Ireland'
- He broke away from the Church of Rome
- He built up the monarchy’s financial reserves
19.
Which of the following countries the Boers of South Africa were originally from?
- Belgium
- The Netherlands
- France
- Denmark
20.
What is the New Year in Scotland known by
- Lygmanay
- Neygmanay
- Nogmanay
- Hogmanay
21.
Which TWO are TRUE regarding The United Nations?
- It has over 190 member countries
- It was set up after the First World War
- It was set up after the Second World War
- It has 21 members on its Security Council
22.
After its revolution of 1789, Napoleon became emperor of which country?
- Denmark
- France
- Austria
- Sweden
23.
Which TWO are TRUE of Hadrien’s Wall?
- It is a World Heritage Site
- It is a popular area for music lovers
- It is located in the north of England
- The whole of Hadrian’s Wall can still be seen
24.
How many counties make up Northern Ireland?
- 4
- 6
- 8
- 9
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