1. Which TWO countries took part in the Battle of Agincourt? British History
2. The Turner Prize was established in 2004 and celebrates contemporary art. Modern Society
3. Participating in your community is a fundamental principle of British life. Values & Principles
4. Rudyard Kipling was born in South Africa Modern Society
5. In 1833 a law abolished slavery throughout the British Empire. Government & Law
6. Who are TWO famous British film directors? Modern Society
7. Members of the public are allowed in Youth Courts Government & Law
8. Eid ul-Fitr and Diwali are the National days Modern Society
9. The Battle of Waterloo was fought against which country? British History
10. Where does 'the Fringe' festival take place? Modern Society
11. The Boer War of 1899-1902 took place in ______ British History
12. Where does the Scottish Grand National take place? Modern Society
13. George Frederick wrote which oratorio, which is sung regularly by choirs, often at Easter time? Modern Society
14. What is Diwali often called? Modern Society
15. Who helped found the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in 1903? Modern Society
16. A driving licence held by a driver over 70 should be renewed ______ Government & Law
17. Who is the Queen's eldest son? Modern Society
18. What is the period of the 1960s known for? Modern Society
19. What did Henry VII do? British History
20. During the Victorian Age, the government promoted policies of free trade British History
21. 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
22. How old do you need to be in order to stand for public office? Modern Society
23. The BBC is controlled by the UK government Modern Society
24. After the abolition of slavery (1833), 2 million migrants came from ______ to replace the freed slaves Modern Society
25. Shakespeare wrote British History
26. Which two of the following are key roles of school governors? Modern Society
27. How many countries are members of the European Union? Government & Law
28. The members of the House of Lords, known as peers, are elected by the people. Government & Law
29. What did R. A. Butler introduce? Modern Society
30. Which of the following was written by Lord Byron? Modern Society
31. Who was recognised as the leader of the new republic? Modern Society
32. Examples of criminal law are: Government & Law
33. In the Old times The House of Lords was more powerful than The House of Commons Government & Law
34. Famous British authors are: Modern Society
35. Who mapped the coast of Australia? Modern Society
36. The British constitution is contained in a single written document. Government & Law
37. What charity works to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK? Government & Law
38. PCCs set local police priorities and the local policing budget Government & Law
39. When were films first shown publicly in the UK? Modern Society
40. Which of these are British overseas territories? Modern Society
41. The Mercury Music Prize is awarded each September for the best album from the UK and Ireland. British History
42. The Council of Europe has the power to make European laws Values & Principles
43. When did people learn how to make bronze? Modern Society
44. Which battle is commemorated in a piece of embroidery, known as the Bayeux Tapestry? British History
45. The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England were united under British History
46. Where is the Scottish Parliament building located? Government & Law
47. The King James' Bible is a new translation of the Bible into English British History
48. Which TWO of the following do you have to pay tax on? Government & Law
49. What did the Queen celebrate in 2012? Government & Law
50. Which two responsibilities will you have as a British citizen? Modern Society