1. The Turner Prize was established in 2004 and celebrates contemporary art. Modern Society
2. Rudyard Kipling was born in South Africa Modern Society
3. Who are TWO famous British film directors? Modern Society
4. Eid ul-Fitr and Diwali are the National days Modern Society
5. Where does 'the Fringe' festival take place? Modern Society
6. Where does the Scottish Grand National take place? Modern Society
7. George Frederick wrote which oratorio, which is sung regularly by choirs, often at Easter time? Modern Society
8. What is Diwali often called? Modern Society
9. Who helped found the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in 1903? Modern Society
10. Who is the Queen's eldest son? Modern Society
11. What is the period of the 1960s known for? Modern Society
12. A popular way for people to stay in touch with friends, organise social events, and share photos, videos and opinions is possible via social networking websites such as: Modern Society
13. How old do you need to be in order to stand for public office? Modern Society
14. The BBC is controlled by the UK government Modern Society
15. After the abolition of slavery (1833), 2 million migrants came from ______ to replace the freed slaves Modern Society
16. Which two of the following are key roles of school governors? Modern Society
17. What did R. A. Butler introduce? Modern Society
18. Which of the following was written by Lord Byron? Modern Society
19. Who was recognised as the leader of the new republic? Modern Society
20. Famous British authors are: Modern Society
21. Who mapped the coast of Australia? Modern Society
22. When were films first shown publicly in the UK? Modern Society
23. Which of these are British overseas territories? Modern Society
24. When did people learn how to make bronze? Modern Society
25. Which two responsibilities will you have as a British citizen? Modern Society
26. What does the Turner Prize celebrate? Modern Society
27. Who is responsible for keeping the dog under control? Modern Society
28. What food is traditionally associated with Wales? Modern Society
29. What sort of event is the Grand National? Modern Society
30. When did Ireland become a republic? Modern Society
31. EastEnders and Coronation Street are popular soap operas. Modern Society
32. What programme helps teenagers develop their skills? Modern Society
33. What system is used in Scotland to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence? Modern Society
34. Which of the following is a British overseas territory? Modern Society
35. The Phone Book, published by BT, and Yellow Pages also contains the detail of: Modern Society
36. Which TWO are associated with a Bank Holiday? Modern Society
37. When walking your dog in a public place, you must ensure that your dog Modern Society
38. The phrase ‘the Dunkirk spirit’ is still used today to describe Britons pulling together in the face of adversity. Modern Society
39. What is one of the roles of school governors and school boards? Modern Society
40. The names or photographs of young people found guilty of a crime can be published in newspapers or used by the media. Modern Society
41. People eat pancakes, which were traditionally made to use up foods such as egg, fat and milk before fasting during Lent Modern Society
42. 'Great Britain' refers only to England, Scotland and Wales. Modern Society
43. In the UK betting and gambling are illegal. Modern Society
44. It is ______ to cause harassment, alarm or distress to someone because of their religion or ethnic origin Modern Society
45. The UK has had a fully democratic voting system since Modern Society
46. Since 1927 the BBC has organised which series of famous concerts? Modern Society
47. 20th century British discoveries or inventions are: Modern Society
48. Which of these is not part of the UK? Modern Society
49. Christian groups are: Modern Society
50. How old must you be to ride a moped in the UK? Modern Society