When did the Parliament begin developing into the institution it is now?
During the Middle Ages
What is the responsibility that you have as a UK citizen?
Look after yourself and your family
What is the official name of the country?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
What did the Romans introduce to Britain?
New plants and animals
Who was the first Danish King?
Cnut also 'Canute'
What is the period after the Norman Conquest up until 1485 called?
The Middle Ages
When did English become the official language for documents?
1400
Who won the Wars of the Roses?
House of Lancaster
Who ordered to write the Book of Common Prayer?
Edward VI
Who was the first man to be called the ‘Prime Minister’?
Sir Robert Walpole
Who set up the first formal anti-slavery campaigns?
The Quakers
What was the estimated population of the British Empire?
400 million
When were the women given the right to vote at the same age as men?
1928
When did the BBC start the first radio broadcast?
1922
Which party did Margaret Thatcher belong to?
Conservative
What percentage of the total population lives in Wales?
5%
Who is a Patron St of Scotland?
St Andrew
Where is the Millennium Stadium located?
Cardiff
When did England win the World Cup?
1966
What does the Turner Prize celebrate?
Contemporary Art
Who wrote “The Lord of the Rings”?
JRR Tolkien
Where can you get help if you can’t afford to pay a vet?
Charities
What happens if an MP dies or resigns?
A byelection is held
How many member states does the Commonwealth have?
54
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