- John Constable (1776–1837) founded the modern police force in England. Modern Society
- The Black Death killed one fifth of the population of England and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales. Modern Society
- The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England. It is about 870 kilometres. Modern Society
- Which TWO are associated with rugby? Modern Society
- It is a criminal offence to Government & Law
- Which TWO were associated with King Charles I and Parliament during the English Civil War? Government & Law
- It is important to recycle as much of your waste as you can because using recycled materials to make new products uses less energy and means that we need to extract fewer raw materials from the earth Modern Society
- What Palace was a cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London, England, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851? British History
- In England, Wales and Scotland the Magistrates work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications. Government & Law
- Which of these international events was held in London in 2012? Modern Society
- ______ first visited Britain in AD 789 to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves Modern Society
- During the Middle Ages, who were the serfs? British History
- Cardiff is the capital city of which country? What is the UK
- By law, radio and television coverage of the political parties must be ______ and so equal time has to be given to rival viewpoints Modern Society
- In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, less than ______ of people identified themselves as Jewish Modern Society
- How many countries make up the EU? Government & Law
- Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK. Government & Law
- The court systems in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are similar Modern Society
- The Speaker represents Parliament on ceremonial occasions Government & Law
- Before the 18th century, ______ was the biggest source of employment in Britain British History
- In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain was known as the British History
- Who built the tower of London? British History
- What was Isambard Kingdom Brunel famous for designing and building? British History
- In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Government & Law
- Who led the group of scientists who were the first to 'Split The Atom'? Modern Society
- What type of government does the UK have? Modern Society
- Which Battle is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry? British History
- Which traditions or festivals are held in November every year? Modern Society
- Political party members work hard to persuade people to vote for their candidates by handing out leaflets in the street or by knocking on people's doors and asking for their support, this is called Modern Society
- In Britain, the Government control the press (news and media) Modern Society
- Peers nominated by the Prime Minister can only serve for their lifetime Government & Law
- What important change to our voting rights took place in 1969? Government & Law
- In 1066, ______ invaded England and defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings British History
- How long is Hannukah celebrated for? Modern Society
- What is the Grand National? Modern Society
- When is Christmas Day? Modern Society
- Who appoints Life Peers? Modern Society
- Who founded a monastery on the Island of Iona? What is the UK
- The Prime Minister's official residence is Government & Law
- When were The Beatles (a popular British band) formed? Modern Society
- In 1928 women in Britain received voting rights at the same age as men Modern Society
- Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for ______ Modern Society
- Britain has a constitutional monarchy Government & Law
- Stories associated with Geoffrey Chaucer are ______ Modern Society
- It is illegal for shops and businesses to not accept the banknotes of Northern Ireland and Scotland Modern Society
- The ‘King James Version’ or the ‘Authorised Version’ was not the first English Bible but is a version which continues to be used in many Protestant churches today. British History
- What is the 'Divine Right of Kings? Government & Law
- What can the Laws made by the EU also be called? Modern Society
- How are local councils funded? Government & Law
- Ulster Fry is a welsh traditional food Modern Society