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All chapters Values & Principles What is the UK British History Modern Society Government & Law
  1. William of Orange was asked by Protestants to invade England and proclaim himself king. But, when William reached England, there was no resistance and he took over the throne. This event was later Known as: British History
  2. After the Act of Union was agreed upon in 1707, Scotland Modern Society
  3. Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports known as: Modern Society
  4. People in the UK have to pay tax on their income, which includes: Government & Law
  5. Which court deals usually with divorce cases in Scotland? Government & Law
  6. The burial place of one of the kings was at Sutton Hoo in modern Suffolk British History
  7. In which years did British Film Studios flourish? Modern Society
  8. The Assembly has the power to make laws for Wales in ______ areas Modern Society
  9. Satirical magazines began to be published in the 19th century. When was 'Punch' first published? Modern Society
  10. In which year was the first Union Flag created? Modern Society
  11. By which of these is The Queen referred to, in the first verse of the anthem? Modern Society
  12. Who invented Insulin? Modern Society
  13. It is compulsory to join National Citizen Service programme for 16 and 17 year olds. Modern Society
  14. In 1928, women were given the right to vote at the age of 18, the same age as men. Government & Law
  15. When did Britain became permanently separate from the continent by the Channel? Modern Society
  16. When did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms establish in Britain? British History
  17. What is the traditional Christmas meal? Modern Society
  18. Regarding to the myth When does father Christmas comes? Modern Society
  19. Where can you get help from if you are facing domestic violence? Government & Law
  20. There are ______ members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) Government & Law
  21. The second-largest party in the House of Commons is called the opposition. Government & Law
  22. The Patron Saints' days are NOT public holidays in which TWO countries? What is the UK
  23. The Blitz is associated which event? British History
  24. David Hockney was an important contributor to the ‘pop art’ movement of the 1960s Modern Society
  25. Charities that work for the homeless are Modern Society
  26. St David is the patron saint of which country of the UK? What is the UK
  27. When did the Industrial Revolution take place? British History
  28. What percentage of the total population lives in Scotland? Modern Society
  29. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own banknotes Modern Society
  30. Dunkirk is associated with the events of Modern Society
  31. The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries. British History
  32. The Head of the State and the monarch in both ceremonial and symbolic sense is Government & Law
  33. When did people learned to make bronze? Modern Society
  34. What is Boxing Day?(Choose TWO) Modern Society
  35. Anne Boleyn the wife of Henry VIII was accused of taking lovers so she was executed at British History
  36. What festival is celebrated on 31 October in the UK? Modern Society
  37. Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314? British History
  38. What country did Hitler invade in 1939? British History
  39. In Northern Ireland, what letter does a newly qualified driver has to display for one year after passing the test? Modern Society
  40. In what county can you see a hill fort at Maiden Castle? Government & Law
  41. What is the second biggest country in the UK? Modern Society
  42. William defeated James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland in 1690. This event is celebrated in which country? British History
  43. The main Olympic site for the 2012 Games was in ______ Modern Society
  44. When William of Orange re-conquered Ireland (in 1690) he took the title ‘William the Conqueror’ British History
  45. Who has to pay National Insurance Contributions? Government & Law
  46. Which sport can be traced back to the 15th century Scotland? British History
  47. The currency of Northern Ireland is also valid in other parts of the UK. What is the UK
  48. When were the first coins in Britain made? Modern Society
  49. What must you buy if you have a device that can be used for watching or recording TV programmes? Modern Society
  50. In the UK many people speak Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic. What is the UK