‘The Restoration’ refers to the reestablishment of Roman Catholicism True/False?
False
Who led the invasion of England in 1066?
William the Duke of Normandy
Where was Anne Boleyn, the wife of Henry VIII who was accused of taking lovers, executed?
The Tower of London
The Commonwealth is made up of countries which were once part of the British Empire only?
False
During the civil war of 1455, what colour rose was the symbol of the House of Lancaster?
Red
Which TWO of these are English civil war battles?
Naseby, Marston Moor
Why was the Habeas Corpus Act (1679) so important?
It guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully
What is the Giant’s Causeway made of?
Volcanic Lava
Dame Ellen MacArthur is famous for her achievements in which sport?
Sailing
Sir Kingsley Amis was a famous English novelist and poet who wrote more than 20 novels, including ‘Lucky Jim’?
True
Which TWO are famous UK sports stars?
Sir Chris Hoy, Jackie Stewart
Which TWO are famous British fashion designers?
Mary Quant, Alexander McQueen
In Youth Courts, the name or photographs of the accused young person can be published in newspapers or used by the media True/False?
False
In Northern Ireland, what letter does a newly qualified driver have to display for one year after passing the test?
R
Which of these statements is incorrect?
It's a criminal offence to owe someone money
What is the name given to the PM’s country house?
Chequers
The Reform Act of 1832 took away the automatic right of hereditary peers to attend the House of Lords True/False?
False
How can you visit the Welsh Assembly?
Using the booking service
What is the name of the building where the Northern Irish Assembly meets?
Stormont
Who appoints the government, which most people have chosen in a democratic election?
The Monarch
Which of these is correct True/False?
Any man who forces a woman to have sex, including her husband, can be charged with rape
In Northern Ireland Deputy District Judges hear minor criminal cases True/False?
True
Which TWO of these countries are currently in the EU?
Poland, UK
The devolved administrations each have their own civil service True/False?
True
False
Who led the invasion of England in 1066?
William the Duke of Normandy
Where was Anne Boleyn, the wife of Henry VIII who was accused of taking lovers, executed?
The Tower of London
The Commonwealth is made up of countries which were once part of the British Empire only?
False
During the civil war of 1455, what colour rose was the symbol of the House of Lancaster?
Red
Which TWO of these are English civil war battles?
Naseby, Marston Moor
Why was the Habeas Corpus Act (1679) so important?
It guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully
What is the Giant’s Causeway made of?
Volcanic Lava
Dame Ellen MacArthur is famous for her achievements in which sport?
Sailing
Sir Kingsley Amis was a famous English novelist and poet who wrote more than 20 novels, including ‘Lucky Jim’?
True
Which TWO are famous UK sports stars?
Sir Chris Hoy, Jackie Stewart
Which TWO are famous British fashion designers?
Mary Quant, Alexander McQueen
In Youth Courts, the name or photographs of the accused young person can be published in newspapers or used by the media True/False?
False
In Northern Ireland, what letter does a newly qualified driver have to display for one year after passing the test?
R
Which of these statements is incorrect?
It's a criminal offence to owe someone money
What is the name given to the PM’s country house?
Chequers
The Reform Act of 1832 took away the automatic right of hereditary peers to attend the House of Lords True/False?
False
How can you visit the Welsh Assembly?
Using the booking service
What is the name of the building where the Northern Irish Assembly meets?
Stormont
Who appoints the government, which most people have chosen in a democratic election?
The Monarch
Which of these is correct True/False?
Any man who forces a woman to have sex, including her husband, can be charged with rape
In Northern Ireland Deputy District Judges hear minor criminal cases True/False?
True
Which TWO of these countries are currently in the EU?
Poland, UK
The devolved administrations each have their own civil service True/False?
True
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