This is a timed quiz.
You have 45 minutes to complete the 24 questions in this quiz.
World War II began when Germany invaded which nation?
France
Russia
Poland
Austria
Which flower is associated with Scotland?
The Shamrock
The Rose
The Daffodil
The Thistle
Complaints against the police can only be made by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Home Secretary?
Economy
Crime
Education
Defence
St David's Day is celebrated on which day?
1st March
17th March
23rd April
17th April
What happened to ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ after she spent 20 years in prison?
She became Queen of England
She was sent to France
She escaped to Denmark
She was executed
What did Francis Crick discover?
The MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner
The jet engine
The IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) therapy
The structure of the DNA molecule
Northern Ireland and Scotland issue their own banknotes, which are accepted throughout the UK.
What is the total number of national parks in England, Wales, and Scotland?
25
15
18
42
Northern Ireland is a part of Great Britain?
As a dog owner, what two items should your dog's collar include when you take them for a walk?
The owner’s address
The owner’s name
The dog’s breed
The dog’s name
Which day is associated with the death of Jesus Christ?
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
Ash Wednesday
A responsibility of the MPs is to represent everyone in their _______.
County
Estate
District
Constituency
What was achieved with the Magna Carta?
It restricted the King’s power
It increased the King’s power
It restricted the rights of the farmers
It increased women’s power
In the UK, female genital mutilation (FGM), as well as the act of transporting a girl or woman abroad for the purpose of FGM, is prohibited by law and considered a criminal offense.
In what year did women receive the right to vote?
1918
1925
1949
1914
Which two of the following are British overseas territories?
St Helena
Solomon Islands
Mauritius
The Falkland Islands
In 1588, who did the English defeat ?
The Normans
The Romans
The Spanish Armada
The Saxons
The Cenotaph was designed by who?
Sir Norman Foster
Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown
Sir Edwin Lutyens
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
How frequently are the members of the Welsh government chosen through elections?
Every 5 years
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 3 years
What was the timeframe when the Beatles rose to fame and social laws were relaxed?
1960s
1970s
1980s
1950s
In which categories is the Man Booker Prize awarded?
Films
Sport
Literature
Music
What type of election is held when a Member of Parliament (MP) passes away or steps down?
Coalition
Pre-selection
Random selection
By-election
What is the Turner Prize?
A literature award
A music award
A contemporary art award
A theatre award