Post by Yorko on Jul 22, 2016 6:41:30 GMT
As the title suggests, 30 questions all about the UK. Its a big one so save it for later if you're in a rush 
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1 On which date is the feast day of the patron saint of Wales, St. David?
2 During which war was the Victoria Cross first awarded?
3 How many countries are members of the European Union? (the UK are still in at the moment)
4 Who was the longest-serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th century?
5 Which members of French Protestant denomination settled in England before 1720?
6 What is the official report of the Parliament's Proceedings called?
7 How many members does a jury have in Scotland?
8 In which county is the prehistoric landmark of Stonehenge?
9 When did the civil war begin between the King Charles I and Parliament?
10 Who was recognised as the leader of the new republic?
11 Who developed horse-driven spinning mills that used only one machine?
12 Who was Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742?
13 Who was the first poet to be buried in Poets' Corner of Westminster Abbey?
14 At her jubilee in 2012, how many years as queen did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate?
15 From what age can you be asked to serve on a jury?
16 On an election day, what time do polling stations close?
17 Chequers, the country retreat of the Prime Minister, is in which English county?
18 What is the minimum age to be able to drink alcohol with a meal?
19 True or False. In Wales, a newly qualified driver must display an 'R' plate (for restricted driver) for one year after passing the test?
20 What is the most famous battle of the Hundred Years War?
21 How many Assembly Members are there in the National Assembly for Wales?
22 True or false. Members of the House of Lords may stand for election to the House of Commons?
23 As of March 2016, how much does a colour television licence cost?
24 As of April 2016, what is the price of a first class stamp?
25 In which year was the Scottish Parliament formed?
26 In England and Wales, the small claims procedure is used for claims of less than how much?
27 The British one pound coin was introduced in which year?
28 In which Irish county is The Giant's Causeway located?
29 Seatbelt use in cars became mandatory for front seat occupants in which year?
30 The population of England roughly makes up what percentage of the UK: (a)75%, (b) 79%, or (c)84%?
Answers in spoiler
1 On which date is the feast day of the patron saint of Wales, St. David?
2 During which war was the Victoria Cross first awarded?
3 How many countries are members of the European Union? (the UK are still in at the moment)
4 Who was the longest-serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th century?
5 Which members of French Protestant denomination settled in England before 1720?
6 What is the official report of the Parliament's Proceedings called?
7 How many members does a jury have in Scotland?
8 In which county is the prehistoric landmark of Stonehenge?
9 When did the civil war begin between the King Charles I and Parliament?
10 Who was recognised as the leader of the new republic?
11 Who developed horse-driven spinning mills that used only one machine?
12 Who was Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742?
13 Who was the first poet to be buried in Poets' Corner of Westminster Abbey?
14 At her jubilee in 2012, how many years as queen did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate?
15 From what age can you be asked to serve on a jury?
16 On an election day, what time do polling stations close?
17 Chequers, the country retreat of the Prime Minister, is in which English county?
18 What is the minimum age to be able to drink alcohol with a meal?
19 True or False. In Wales, a newly qualified driver must display an 'R' plate (for restricted driver) for one year after passing the test?
20 What is the most famous battle of the Hundred Years War?
21 How many Assembly Members are there in the National Assembly for Wales?
22 True or false. Members of the House of Lords may stand for election to the House of Commons?
23 As of March 2016, how much does a colour television licence cost?
24 As of April 2016, what is the price of a first class stamp?
25 In which year was the Scottish Parliament formed?
26 In England and Wales, the small claims procedure is used for claims of less than how much?
27 The British one pound coin was introduced in which year?
28 In which Irish county is The Giant's Causeway located?
29 Seatbelt use in cars became mandatory for front seat occupants in which year?
30 The population of England roughly makes up what percentage of the UK: (a)75%, (b) 79%, or (c)84%?
1 1st March
2 Crimean
3 28
4 Margaret Thatcher
5 Huguenots
6 Hansard
7 15
8 Wiltshire
9 1642
10 Oliver Cromwell
11 Richard Arkwright
12 Sir Robert Walpole
13 Geoffrey Chaucer
14 60 years
15 18
16 10pm
17 Buckinghamshire
18 16
19 False - it's in Northen Ireland
20 Agincourt
21 60
22 False
23 £145.50
24 64p
25 1999
26 £5000
27 1981
28 County Antrim
29 1983
30 84%
2 Crimean
3 28
4 Margaret Thatcher
5 Huguenots
6 Hansard
7 15
8 Wiltshire
9 1642
10 Oliver Cromwell
11 Richard Arkwright
12 Sir Robert Walpole
13 Geoffrey Chaucer
14 60 years
15 18
16 10pm
17 Buckinghamshire
18 16
19 False - it's in Northen Ireland
20 Agincourt
21 60
22 False
23 £145.50
24 64p
25 1999
26 £5000
27 1981
28 County Antrim
29 1983
30 84%
