A very impressive hill fort can still be seen today at Maiden Castle, what English county does it stand in?
Dorset
Why is 1928 an important date for women’s rights?
Women could vote at 21, the same age as men
What is the correct order of the Patron Saints’ Days? (From January)
St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, St Andrew's Day
What are Halloween lanterns traditionally made from?
Pumpkins
What is the ‘Grand National’?
A horse race
On Valentine’s Day people exchange gifts and cards and send anonymous cards to people they secretly admire True/False?
True
On what day does ‘Lent’ begin?
Ash Wednesday
In the 20th century, what did Sir Edwin Lutyens design to be the seat of government in India?
New Delhi
A 60 second silence is observed on the Remembrance Day True/False?
False
Select TWO early members of the royal society?
Sir Isaac Newton, Sir Edmund Halley
The UN was set up straight after the First World War. It now has over 190 countries as members?
False
Many schools organise events to raise money for extra equipment or out-of-school activities True/False?
True
Who is the heir to the throne right now?
The Queen's oldest son
Nowadays, The House of Commons has more power than the House of Lords True/False?
True
In Northern Ireland, minor cases are heard by a District Judge or Deputy District Judge, who is legally qualified and paid?
True
What method is used to elect UK MPs?
First past the post system
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law True/False?
True
New citizens _____ loyalty to the Queen as part of the citizenship ceremony. (Choose 2 answers)?
Affirm, Swear
What do you have to pay tax on in the UK?
Pensions
What system can be used to complete a tax return if you are self-employed?
Self-assessment
Who makes a speech which summarises the government’s policies for the year ahead?
The Queen
Members in the Welsh Assembly can speak English and Welsh, and all publications of the Assembly are in both languages?
True
In Scotland, judges developed ‘common law’ by following previous decisions. It was reffered to as ‘unwritten’ True/False?
False
What is the origin of Parliament?
The King's council of advisers
Dorset
Why is 1928 an important date for women’s rights?
Women could vote at 21, the same age as men
What is the correct order of the Patron Saints’ Days? (From January)
St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, St George's Day, St Andrew's Day
What are Halloween lanterns traditionally made from?
Pumpkins
What is the ‘Grand National’?
A horse race
On Valentine’s Day people exchange gifts and cards and send anonymous cards to people they secretly admire True/False?
True
On what day does ‘Lent’ begin?
Ash Wednesday
In the 20th century, what did Sir Edwin Lutyens design to be the seat of government in India?
New Delhi
A 60 second silence is observed on the Remembrance Day True/False?
False
Select TWO early members of the royal society?
Sir Isaac Newton, Sir Edmund Halley
The UN was set up straight after the First World War. It now has over 190 countries as members?
False
Many schools organise events to raise money for extra equipment or out-of-school activities True/False?
True
Who is the heir to the throne right now?
The Queen's oldest son
Nowadays, The House of Commons has more power than the House of Lords True/False?
True
In Northern Ireland, minor cases are heard by a District Judge or Deputy District Judge, who is legally qualified and paid?
True
What method is used to elect UK MPs?
First past the post system
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law True/False?
True
New citizens _____ loyalty to the Queen as part of the citizenship ceremony. (Choose 2 answers)?
Affirm, Swear
What do you have to pay tax on in the UK?
Pensions
What system can be used to complete a tax return if you are self-employed?
Self-assessment
Who makes a speech which summarises the government’s policies for the year ahead?
The Queen
Members in the Welsh Assembly can speak English and Welsh, and all publications of the Assembly are in both languages?
True
In Scotland, judges developed ‘common law’ by following previous decisions. It was reffered to as ‘unwritten’ True/False?
False
What is the origin of Parliament?
The King's council of advisers
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