This is a timed quiz.
You have 45 minutes to complete the 24 questions in this quiz.
Who is the patron Saint of England?
St George
St Patrick
St David
St Andrew
Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
England
Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Wales has its own established church.
What stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?
The Cambridge Tales
The Eastbourne Tales
The Canterbury Tales
The London Tales
When is Boxing Day celebrated?
31st October
26th December
24th December
1st January
What is the name of the holiday when banks and numerous other businesses are shut for the day?
Credit Holidays
Branch Holidays
Bank Holidays
Business Holidays
What is the reason for women being given the right to vote?
In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the First World War
In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the Second World War
In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the Crimean War
In recognition of the contribution women made to the war effort during the Civil War
What do you need to drive in the UK?
An ‘L’ plate
A National Insurance Number
A valid driving licence
An ‘R’ plate
Where does “the Fringe” festival take place?
Fraserburgh
Edinburgh
Inverness
St Andrews
How many members does the Welsh government have?
150
120
90
60
The names or photographs of young people found guilty of a crime can be published in newspapers or used by the media.
Edward Elgar was famous for what?
He was a musician
He was a tennis player
He was a comedian
He was an actor
Which of the following is not a British banknote?
£50
£25
£20
£5
The Scottish Grand National takes place where?
Fife
Ayr
The laws passed after the Glorious Revolution marked the beginning of the ______.
Constitutional monarchy
Constitutional republic
During the reign of Elizabeth I, a large fleet of ships was sent to England to conquer the country and to restore Catholicism, where did this fleet come from?
France
Portugal
Spain
Italy
What did the Habeas Corpus Act introduce?
That every prisoner has a right to a court hearing
A salary for members of Parliament (MPs)
Financial help for the unemployed, old-age pensions and free school meals
Measures to improve the conditions of workers
What did Emmeline Pankhurst fight for?
The right to liberty and security
The right for women to vote
Freedom of expression
The right to a fair trial
What is “the Proms”?
An annual event that gives awards in a range of categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist
An annual cultural festival which includes music, dance, art and original performances largely in Welsh
An eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts
Light-hearted plays with music and comedy
What was Isaac Newton known for?
The discovery of insulin
The discovery of gravity
The discovery of penicillin
The discovery of steam power
When did World War I end?
1922
1918
1945
1943
Who constructed a wall in northern England to defend against the Picts, the ancestors of the Scottish people?
Boudicca
Emperor Hadrian
Emperor Claudius
Julius Caesar
Which two universities participate in an annual rowing race that takes place on the River Thames?
The University of Oxford
The University of Cambridge
The University of Manchester
The University of Warwick
Does Britain have a written constitution?
Yes
No