Cheat Sheet

Poland was invaded by Germany when?

The period of development for new ideas in politics, philosophy, and science is known as what?

Which two of the following are fundamental principles of British life?

St Helena and the Falkland Islands are part of Great Britain.

If a husband forces his wife to have sex he can be charged with rape.

Which action is referred to by the term 'canvassing'?

The Boer War (1899-1902) took place in which country of the British Empire?

Which country is the origin of golf?

Admiral Nelson's death occurred in which battle?

William of Orange was asked by Protestants to invade England and proclaim himself king. But, when William reached England, there was no resistance and he took over the throne. This event was later known as:

If you wish to serve on a jury, where should you register?

Where is the Eden Project located?

Who was the father of Queen Elizabeth I?

When does Easter take place?

Complaints against the police can ONLY be made by writing to the Police Complaints Commissioner.

In 2003, which novel by JRR Tolkien was voted the country's best-loved?

An example of civil law is provided by which of the following?

To what category of church does the Church of Scotland belong?

What king was defeated by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War and hid in an oak tree before escaping to Europe?

Who is the patron Saint of Northern Ireland?

Which of the following statements is TRUE:

When do the television and newspapers have stories that are jokes until midday?

Which of the following is not a valid UK coin?

What type of charity is established as 'Friends of the Earth'?

Before a general election, citizens are issued with what item to enable voting?

The 40-day period preceding Easter is known by what religious term?

Big Ben can be found at which of these locations?

Two types of media are legally required to ensure balanced political coverage and equal airtime before elections. Which are they?

In the 1966 World Cup victory, who captained the English football team?

In the 1930s, Sir Frank Whittle was responsible for inventing what?

Which territory listed below is designated as a Crown dependency yet remains outside the UK?

By what process is a jury assembled?

The title of first female Prime Minister of the UK was held by whom?

According to the Bill of Rights (1689), voting rights were confirmed for all adult men.

A bank holiday is defined as which of the following?

Jury service requires a minimum age of how many years?

Which saint holds the role of patron for Scotland?

'The Daffodils' was authored by whom?

The title of Lord Protector was conferred upon which individual?

The English victory over the Spanish Armada occurred in which year?

The Cenotaph is best described as which of the following?

How is the UK positioned geographically?

At what age were voting rights granted to both men and women, and in which year did this occur?

The Wars of the Roses involved conflict between which two houses?

Anyone can make a complaint about the police by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.

The debates at the House of Commons are chaired by which official?

From the options provided, which statement can be identified as correct?

Which of the following represents two responsibilities expected of British citizens or permanent UK residents?

Which of the following monuments is located in Wiltshire?

When is St Patrick’s day celebrated?

Who died at the Battle of Trafalgar?

Who was the tribal leader who fought against the Romans?

Who was the first British Prime Minister?

How old do you have to be to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?

What is the traditional food of Northern Ireland?

By whom was the role of the first Archbishop of Canterbury held?

During the Enlightenment, Adam Smith developed ideas about:

In 1945, who was elected as the British Prime Minister?

How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic games?

The system of government in the UK is a parliamentary democracy.

Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords?

During the Industrial Revolution, development was led by which invention?

Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports known as:

Which of the following is a rugby competition?

Which of the following countries helped Britain to develop the Concorde?

How are the members of the Northern Ireland Parliament elected?

Are civil servants appointed by the government?

Hogmanay is celebrated on which date?

Which of the following actresses has not won an Oscar?

The coast of Australia was mapped by whom?

What was the first war to be extensively covered by the media?

Why were canals built during the Industrial Revolution?

William Wilberforce is remembered as whom?

Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?

Which country sent a fleet of ships to England in 1588?

Which of the following castles is located in Scotland?

In which city is the National Horseracing Museum found?

How are public holidays called?

Against which foreign invaders did the tribal leader Boudicca fight?

How did Charles II manage to escape to Europe after his defeat in the Civil War?

The Vikings were defeated by whom?

What religion did Elizabeth I follow?

Which of the following statements is correct?

Who was a famous Art Deco ceramic designer?

Which of the following poems is about a group of people going on a pilgrimage?

Which of the following poets was inspired by nature?

James I was King of which country before becoming King of England?

During the rebellion of the clans in Scotland, Bonnie Prince Charlie was supported by clansmen from which Scottish region?

Who became famous for his tramp character in silent movies?

In the Battle of Waterloo, Britain fought against which country?

Which armed force was used in the Battle of Britain?

At what location do Beefeaters provide services as tour guides?

Which is the largest National Park in England?

Is the minimum voting age for a general election in the UK 21 years old?

When is St George’s day?

Who was William Caxton?

Who was the first man in the world to run 1 mile in under 4 minutes?

Which two countries were responsible for developing the Concorde, the only supersonic commercial airliner?

In 1745, who was supported by Scottish highland clansmen to raise an army?

Germany invaded which country in 1939?

When did the Black Death take place?

By what name is the long war fought between English kings and France in the Middle Ages known?

Is joining the National Citizen Service programme compulsory for 16 and 17-year-olds?

What name is given to the Tower of London tour guides who share historical stories with visitors?

Wales has its own established church.

Who was the leader of the suffragettes, the group that campaigned for women’s rights to vote?

In Scotland, what name is given to New Year’s Eve?

Which two of the following describe key roles of school governors?

In which region is Snowdonia located?

Which Muslim festival marks the conclusion of Ramadan?

What led the American colonies to want their independence from Britain?

Who is the patron Saint of Wales?

The Church of England was established by Henry VIII for what reason?

Which area in London is home to many famous theatres?

Who should be contacted if you suspect someone is trying to persuade you to join extremist or terrorist activities?

Sherlock Holmes was written by whom?

Cardiff is the capital city of which country?

Which fundamental principle of British life is represented by the following?

Is the Lake District England's largest national park?

During the Great Depression in the 1930s which industry was badly affected?

What stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?

The Habeas Corpus Act introduced what legal protection?

The names or photographs of young people found guilty of a crime can be published in newspapers or used by the media.

How many members does the Welsh government have?

The laws passed after the Glorious Revolution marked the beginning of the ______.

Who is the patron Saint of England?

The cause for which Emmeline Pankhurst fought was what?

Is it correct that Britain lacks a single written constitution?

Boxing Day is celebrated on which date?

Which of the following is not a British banknote?

What is “the Proms”?

Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?

Which two universities participate in an annual rowing race that takes place on the River Thames?

Isaac Newton is famously recognized for what?

To exclude the Picts, who constructed a wall in the north of England?

Edward Elgar achieved fame for what?

Which city hosts 'the Fringe' festival?

World War I came to a conclusion when?

Where does the Scottish Grand National take place?

Wales has its own established church.

Voting rights were granted to women for what reason?

During Elizabeth I's reign, from where was a large fleet sent to conquer England and restore Catholicism?

What is the name of the holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day?

In order to drive in the UK, what is required?

In 1833 the Emancipation Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire.

The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914 led to which of the following wars?

An example of a criminal offence is provided by which of these?

By what name is the process known where Scottish landlords cleared small farms for livestock?

Which UK landmark received the vote for Britain's favourite view in 2007?

When was the last successful foreign invasion of England?

Scotland's capital city is which of the following?

What do you need to do to apply for a National Insurance Number?

Which Scottish clan was put to death for not taking the oath?

When is Halloween celebrated?

In Scotland, how many members comprise a jury?

The Bill of Rights in 1689 gave women the right to vote.

In the Stone Age, who were the first known inhabitants of Britain?

The movement against papal authority during Henry VIII's reign is called what?

In 1314 the Scottish, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English at the battle of Bannockburn, and Scotland remained unconquered by the English.

Which of the following is a major horse-racing event in England?

What is the name of the most famous cricket competition played between England and Australia?

Which two issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on?

The activist group that fought for women's suffrage was known by what name?

What was the biggest source of employment during the 18th century?

The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory and are part of the United Kingdom.

Which two of the following are Civil War Battles?

As a British citizen, you should:

What is formally referred to as Lent?

By law, radio and television coverage of the political parties must be balanced and so equal time has to be given to rival viewpoints.

What should you do to make a complaint about the police (choose two answers)?

The UK government has never suspended the Northern Ireland Assembly.

The Spanish Armada originated from where?

Where is Theatreland?

Diwali is also known by what other name?

When were the first coins in Britain made?

What was Margaret Thatcher famous for?

What is the name of the War Memorial located in Whitehall?

What is the Enlightenment?

How old do you have to be to buy alcohol in the UK?

What kind of church did Scotland establish in 1560?

Which of the following charities helps the environment?

Britain fought against whom in the Crimean War?

The flower famously written about by William Wordsworth was which one?

St Andrew's Day is celebrated on which day?

In what year was the Domesday Book compiled?

Which of the following was a crucial aerial battle fought between Germany and Britain during WWII?

The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on which two of the following issues?

Which two languages combined to become one English language?

What is the name of the UK currency?

Emmeline Pankhurst is remembered as whom?

Is St Helena part of the UK?

Who was the architect that rebuilt Saint Paul’s cathedral after the Great Fire in 1666?

The Church of England was established by whom?

The king executed in 1649 was who?

Scotland and Wales use a system called ‘individual registration’ where all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.

Which two of the following records give us information about England during the reign of William I?

In which country is Swansea located?

In 1348, one third of the population in England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which disease?

Who built the Tower of London?

Which two of the following are famous British Paralympians?

Great Britain is formed by which three territories?

What is the frequency of 'Prime Minister's Questions' in Parliament?

Minor criminal offences in Scotland are dealt with by which court?

Which two documents do you need to apply for a National Insurance number?

Who made the first coins to be minted in Britain?

From which region is Haggis a traditional food?

There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. What are national parks?

What type of conflict was the 'Battle of Britain' between Germany and Britain in 1940?

A coalition was formed in 2010 by which two political parties?

Northern Ireland has its own established church.

As a British citizen what are your responsibilities (choose two answers)?

In 1913, the British government promised ‘Home Rule’ for Ireland, why were changes in Ireland delayed until 1921?

When English settlers began colonising America's eastern coast, who was reigning in England?

The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated on which day?

In which town was William Shakespeare born?

Which of the following statements is true:

During which period did the Beatles become popular and social laws were liberalised?

With the Magna Carta, what was primarily achieved?

St David's Day is celebrated on which date?

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Home Secretary?

Which two of the following are British overseas territories?

A responsibility of the MPs is to represent everyone in their _______.

The Turner Prize can be described as what?

Police complaints can only be made by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.

In 1588, who was defeated by the English?

What was the final outcome for ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ after her twenty-year imprisonment?

Female genital mutilation (FGM) or taking a girl or woman abroad for FGM is illegal in the UK and it is a criminal offence.

World War II started as a result of Germany invading which country?

When an MP dies or resigns, what type of election is triggered?

The Man Booker Prize is awarded in which of the following categories?

Across England, Wales, and Scotland, how many national parks exist?

Who designed the Cenotaph?

In what year did women receive the right to vote?

If you are a dog owner, which two things should your dog’s collar have when you go out for a walk?

How often are the members of the Welsh government elected?

Which day is associated with the death of Jesus Christ?

Is Northern Ireland part of Great Britain?

Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.

Which flower is associated with Scotland?

What discovery was made by Francis Crick?

The status of a republic was achieved by Ireland in which year?

Using a printing press, who was the first person in England to print books?

To the ‘pop art’ movement of the 1960’s, who was an important contributor?

For which of the following areas is the Home Secretary responsible?

The first invasion of Britain was led by whom?

From where did the arrival of the first farmers originate?

Seats in the House of Lords are held by several Church of England bishops.

Banknotes that are valid everywhere in the UK are produced by Northern Ireland.

As a result of their contribution towards the war effort, women over 30 were granted the right to vote following which conflict?

Minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are dealt with by which court?

In Northern Ireland, a public holiday is observed for St Patrick’s day.

At which location are the Crown Jewels kept?

During WWII, who was the Prime Minister that provided inspirational leadership to the British people?

The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England were united to defeat the Vikings under which king?

William Shakespeare was the author of which of the following plays?

The 15th century in Scotland saw the tracing back of which sport?

The creation of the Magna Carta took place in which year?

What was developed by the Scottish inventor John Logie Baird?

How is Good Friday defined?

Diwali is celebrated by which two of the following religious communities?

What was the name of the last successful foreign invasion of England in 1066?

When a dog is being walked in a public place, what must be ensured by the owner?

How many members constitute a jury in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

The United Kingdom includes St Helena as one of its parts, even though it is a British overseas territory.

Which of the following major sports event took place in the UK in 2012?

What is the period of the 1960s known for?

What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?

How many members does the Northern Ireland Assembly have?

What is known as the “Dunkirk spirit”?

The World Wide Web was invented by which person?

You have to be at least 21 years old to serve on a jury.

To what does the term 'Union Jack' refer?

The version of the Bible created by King James I is known as:

In which city is the Tate Art Gallery found?

Which of the following is a Crown Dependency but not part of the UK?

Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came to England, which country did they come from?

Who was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar?

What is the day when jokes are published in newspapers and telecast on TV?

Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by government appointed officials.

Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn?

Is the BBC controlled by the government?

MPs can only be contacted at their office in the House of Commons.

Voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002 was whom?

Which of the following statements is true:

If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should (choose TWO answers):

How are civil servants appointed and what political party do they belong to?

The UK's most famous tennis tournament is which one?

Charles I believed in the ’Divine Right of Kings’ so he tried:

What is the maximum amount you can claim through the small claims procedure in Scotland and Northern Ireland?

Nick Park has won four Oscars for his animated films, including three for films featuring:

Each of the UK countries is associated with a flower symbol, which country is associated with the rose?

What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots, after being sent to prison for 20 years by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I?

Which historical monument did William the Conqueror build?

A Scottish Parliament and a Welsh Assembly were introduced by which Labour Party leader?

In the 1950s, the DNA molecule's structure was co-discovered by which British scientist?

Which tribe came to Britain from northern Europe after the Romans left in AD 410?

What kind of movies did Academy Award winner Nick Park specialise in?

What percentage of the UK population has a parent or grandparent born outside of the UK?

Who can hear cases in Youth Courts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (two answers)?

What is one of the highest-grossing film franchises produced in the UK?

Isaac Newton is famously recognized for discovering what?

Who should you contact to report a terrorist activity?

What is the Commonwealth?

Under which name was the movement of opinion against the authority of the Pope during the times of Henry VIII known?

Who became Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher and played an important part in the Northern Ireland peace process?

Who can apply for the National Citizen Service programme?

When was the United Nations set up?

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was responsible for:

How old do you have to be to drive a moped in the UK?

Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?

Which Paralympic athlete has won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games?

The British monarch who came from the Netherlands was whom?

During the Middle Ages, who were the serfs?

Which two of the following policies are not controlled by the devolved administrations?

The last battle between Britain and France was the battle of Waterloo.

To hold the Great Exhibition of 1851, which building was constructed in Hyde Park?

Which two responsibilities will you have as a British citizen?

Where is the Lake District National Park located?

For what reason is 1928 an important milestone in women’s voting history?

£100 is the highest value note in circulation in the UK.

The Domesday Book was introduced by which English King?

Hogmanay is a term referring to what?

During the 18th and 19th centuries, industry in Britain rapidly developed due to which invention?

Who has Stratford-upon-Avon as their birthplace?

Northern Ireland's capital city is named what?

MPs can only be contacted by post.

The authority of the Pope was challenged by which movement?

Florence Nightingale is remembered as whom?

Admiral Nelson is remembered as whom?

What is the small claims procedure?

Northern Ireland uses a system called ‘individual registration’ and all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.

Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?

How did the Government promote policies of free trade during the Victorian Age?

What did ’the Butler Act’ introduce in 1944?

Which of the following wars took place between 1899 and 1902 in South Africa?

How old do citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth have to be to stand for public office?

Who, in 2002, was voted the greatest Briton of all time?

In what year did women's voting rights become equal in age to men's?

At what location was Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's wife, executed?

On which date is Christmas Day celebrated?

What caused the destruction of parts of London during Charles II's reign?

The Grand National is what sort of event?

In the UK, general elections are held with what frequency?

To which category do racial crime and smoking in public places belong?

Does Great Britain refer only to England, Wales and Scotland?

Which battle's events are commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry?

Which TWO types of media are legally required to provide balanced coverage of political parties before an election?

Who is the head of the Church of England?

What is the official residence of the Prime Minister?

Who was the tribal leader who fought against the Romans?

Canterbury Tales belongs to what type of literature?

What was the last battle between Great Britain and France?

Charlie Chaplin was famous for playing what type of character?

Radar was developed by whom?

Important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK are preserved by which charity?

The UK Parliament is formed by which two houses?

Is it correct that banknotes issued in Scotland are valid throughout the UK?

Is it required to be at least 21 years old to stand as an MP?

During the Civil War, who provided support to King Charles I?

With Wales, which flower is commonly associated?

How do you call the settlers from the Netherlands who went to war with the British in South Africa?

What was the eventual fate of Charles I following his imprisonment?

What did the Factories Act of 1847 introduce?

Who was invited to invade and rule England in 1688?

What name is given to the territories which are linked to the UK but not part of it?

Which of the following is not a constitutional institution?

Who was the longest serving PM in the 20th century?

What kind of disaster was the Black Death?

What are TWO responsibilities of the monarch?

In which of the following matters can the Scottish Parliament legislate?

At the Battle of the Boyne, who was defeated?

The group of opposition MPs is known by what name?

What country was in conflict with the UK for trading reasons during the 18th century?

Which of the following are TWO responsibilities of the MPs?

The Speaker is an MP, he or she represents a constituency and deals with the constituents.

The leader of the opposition appoints senior opposition MPs. They form a group whose role is to challenge the government and put forward alternative policies. What are they called?

In Northern Ireland, up to three specially trained magistrates or a District Judge are required for Youth Court cases.

To which academic field did David Hume contribute during the Enlightenment?

Where is Skara Brae, the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, located?

Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare?

Roger Bannister achieved fame for what reason?

What food shortage caused the famine in Ireland?

Where was William the Conqueror from?

What proportion of the population died as a result of the Black Death in England?

What medal did Mary Peters win in the 1972 Olympics?

Against which forces was the English Civil War of 1642 fought?

Which two languages were used across England during the Middle Ages?

The team of scientists who first ‘split the atom’ was led by whom?

Can court orders be obtained to protect a person from being forced into a marriage?

Which two of these forts were part of Hadrian‘s wall?

Anyone who is violent towards their partner – whether they are a man or a woman, married or living together – can be prosecuted.

When did the first farmers come to Britain?

What is the minimum age required to drive a motorcycle?

Which two British pop music groups were famous during the Swinging Sixties?

What song is sung by people in the UK and other countries when they are celebrating the New Year?

When did the First World War end?

Which film produced in the UK was one of the most commercially successful films of all time and one of the highest-grossing film franchises?

What kind of genre was the film Wallace and Gromit created by Nick Park?

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland Youth Court cases are normally heard by (choose TWO answers)?

What name is given to Irish independence seekers in the 19th century?

What was the religion of the Puritans?

What was invented by Alan Turing in the 1930s?

Which of the following tells us about how people lived in England just after the Norman Conquest?

In 1776, which British colonies declared their independence because they demanded that there should be ‘no taxation without representation‘.

Who is responsible for crime, policing and immigration?

When did the Emancipation Act abolish slavery throughout the British Empire?

When was England ruled by a republic and not by a monarch?

The members of the House of Lords, known as peers, are elected by the people.

In 'The Canterbury Tales', where were the pilgrims traveling from and to?

Which tribes came to Britain from northern Europe after the Romans left in AD 410?

Where does the UK government sit?

What was Edward Elgar famous for?

True or False: Arranged marriages, where both parties agree, are acceptable in the UK.

True or False: The judge in a Magistrates' Court in Northern Ireland is legally qualified.

True or False: Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are elected by a form of proportional representation.

How many countries are currently members of the Commonwealth?

What is the purpose of NATO?

What is a breakfast consisting of bacon, eggs, sausages, and black pudding called?

Who was Sake Dean Mahomed?

In which year did David Beckham first wear the captain's armband for England?

Damon Hill, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are known for which sports?

After the Wars of the Roses, how did Henry Tudor unite the two families?

Which notable British sportsman is described as a British Grand Prix driver who has won the Formula 1 World Championship and is listed as a recent British winner of this championship?

What is the Turing Award?

What is the financial limit for the small claims procedure in Scotland and Northern Ireland?

Before the 18th century, what was the biggest source of employment in Britain?

Which of the following can the Welsh Government decide on?

What are Sir Ian Wilmut and Keith Campbell famous for?

What kind of games are traditionally played in British pubs?

What is the correct chronological order of the Patron Saints' Days throughout the year?

True or False: You only need a TV license to watch TV on a computer.

Where does Scotland handle serious criminal cases?

What are the MPs who do not represent any of the main political parties called?

Diwali typically falls in which months?

William the Conqueror defeated King Harold in which battle?

Under whose reign did the 13 North American colonies claim independence?

What was 'the Blitz' during WWII?

True or False: The Scottish Parliament is located in Glasgow.

Which two British TV soap operas are the most popular in the UK?

During the 18th century, which important political role appeared in Parliament?