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Who were the first people to arrive in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?
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Hunter-gatherers
When did Britain become permanently separated from the continent by the Channel?
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10,000 years ago
The Commonwealth has no power over its members and it cannot suspend their membership:
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False
Which of the following statements regarding the Black Death is NOT true?
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It affected children and old people only
Who was reigning in England when Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales?
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Henry VIII
The Elizabethan period is known for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially for the plays and poems of which playwright?
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William Shakespeare
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?
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Autocracy
Which TWO of the following are environmental charities?
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The National Trust / Friends of the Earth
Which flag has a diagonal red cross on a white ground?
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The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland
Where is the city of Swansea located?
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In Wales
When is Christmas Eve celebrated?
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24th of December
Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the rowing category?
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Sir Steve Redgrave
What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London?
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Cenotaph
Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?
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Sir Tim Berners-Lee
What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)?
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freedom of belief and religion, freedom of speech, freedom from unfair discrimination, a right to a fair trial and a right to join in the election of a government
When did the Wars of the Roses start?
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1455
How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?
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129
What does the term ‘coalition’ refer to?
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If no political party wins a majority, two parties may join and govern together
The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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True
Pool and darts are traditional pub games.
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True
When did the UK join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
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1973
What is the minimum age requirement in the UK to drink wine or beer with a meal provided you are with someone over 18?
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16 years old
Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
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The Archbishop of Canterbury
Civil servants cannot stand for public office:
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True

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