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The first farmers that came to Britain were from ____?
South east Europe
The first christian communities began to appear in Britain in the ____?
3rd and 4th centuries
The medieval period is referred to the period after the Norman
Conquest up until about ____?
1485
“To be or not to be” is a famous Shakespeare line from which play or
poem?
Hamlet
The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in a piece of embroidery ,
known as the Bayeux Tapestry?
True
The Bill of Rights confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits
of the king’s power?
True
How many crosses does the Union flag have?
3
Emmeline Pankhurst was born in ____?
Manchester
The Enlightenment was the rapid development of industry in Britain in
the 19th century?
False
The Battle of Somme resulted in about ____ British causalities on the
first day?
60000
Who in 2002 was voted the greatest Briton of all time?
Winston Churchill
D-Day is the day when the British evacuated the French from Normandy?
False
Which TWO scientists led a team which was the first to clone an
animal?
Keith Campbell,Sir Ian Wilmot
What was the population of the UK in 1951?
50 million
What are the 40 days before Easter known as?
Lent
The Cenotaph is located in ____?
Whitehall
Who captained the English football team in 1966?
Bobby Moore
Which TWO are part of the Government?
The parliament,The civil service
Which TWO words appear in the first two lines of the national anthem
“God save the Queen”?
Noble,Gracious
Everything found in Hansard is available online?
True
It is a civil offence to carry a weapon?
False
How many members does a jury in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
have?
12
Where can you get help from if you are facing domestic violence?
Citizens advice Bureau
Which TWO are Police’ duties?
Protect life and property,Detect and prevent crime
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