This is a timed quiz.
You have 45 minutes to complete the 24 questions in this quiz.
What are your responsibilities as a British citizen (choose 2 answers)?
To respect and obey the law
To walk your dog only during the day
To go to church on Sunday
To look after yourself and your family
In Britain, who made the first coins to be minted?
The people of the Stone Age
The Anglo-saxons
The people of the Iron Age
The Romans
The tower of London was built by who?
William the Conqueror
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth I
Oliver Cromwell
There are 15 national parks across England, Wales, and Scotland. What exactly are national parks?
Giant greenhouses
Land formations of columns made from volcanic lava
Areas of protected countryside
Medieval buildings
Northern Ireland has its own established church.
Which three areas form Great Britain?
Wales
Northern Ireland
England
Scotland
How frequently are 'Prime Minister's Questions' conducted in parliament?
Every day
Every week
Every two weeks
Once a month
Which king was executed in 1649?
James I
Charles II
James VII
Charles I
Where was William Shakespeare born?
Manchester
Oldham
Stratford-upon-Avon
Lincolnshire
Which two of the following individuals are famous British Paralympians?
Dame Kelly Holmes
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
Jayne Torvill
Ellie Simmonds
Who was the monarch of England when English settlers first started colonizing the eastern coast of America?
Henry VIII
Elizabeth I
Scotland and Wales utilize a system known as 'individual registration,' which requires each eligible voter to fill out their own registration form.
The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated on what day?
Father’s Day
Christmas Day
New Year
Boxing Day
What type of conflict was the 'Battle of Britain,' which took place between Germany and Britain during the summer of 1940?
A battle in the sea
An aerial battle
A battle in the mountains
A battle without rifles
Where is Swansea located?
Which two political parties came together to form a coalition in 2010?
The Conservative Party
The Green Party
The Labour Party
The Liberal Democrats Party
The Church of England was established by who?
Winston Churchill
William of Orange
In 1348, a third of the population in England, Wales, and Scotland died due to which disease?
Measles
Leprosy
Smallpox
The Black Death
From which area is Haggis traditional food?
Which court handles minor criminal offenses in Scotland?
The Sheriff Court
The Magistrates’ Court
The Crown Court
The Justice of the Peace Court
Which two of the following sources provide information about England during William I's reign?
The Magna Carta
The Domesday Book
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Canterbury Tales
In 1913, the British government pledged to grant 'Home Rule' to Ireland. What caused the postponement of these changes until 1921?
Due to the outbreak of the First World War
Due to the outbreak of the Second World War
Because there was not a king on the British throne
Due to the outbreak of the Black Death
Which of the following statements is true:
Elizabeth I was a Protestant and she succeeded in finding a balance between the views of the Catholics and the more extreme Protestants.
Elizabeth I was a Catholic and she succeeded in finding a balance between the views of the Catholics and the more extreme Protestants.
What are the two documents required to apply for a National Insurance number?
A document with your address on it, such as a tenancy agreement
Documents that prove that you have permission to work in the UK
A contract from your employer
Documents that prove your identity