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How often must general elections be held in Britain? A) every 3 years B) every 4 years C) every five years
every five years
When were women first allowed to vote in parliamentary elections in the UK? A) 1882 B) 1918 C) 1948
1918
Stormont is the name of the parliament buildings in... A) Scotland B) Wales C) Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
How many years did the Romans remain in Britain? A) 200 years B) 400 years C) 600 years
400 years
Which of the following was a British invention? A) the mobile phone B) the diesel engine C) the World WIde Web
the World Wide Web
The 'sufragettes' were women who campaigned for the right to... A) work outside the home B) get divorced C) vote
vote
Which of the following is a British fashion designer? A) Ralph Lauren B) Stella McCartney C) Donna Karan
Stella McCartney
Which of the following novels was written by Charles Dickens? A) Dracula B) Oliver Twist C) Pride and Prejudice
Oliver Twist
What is the capital city of Scotland? A) Aberdeen B) Edinburgh C) Glasgow
Edinburgh
Which of the following is not part of the UK? A) Wales B) Scotland C) The Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland
Where are Devon and Cornwall? A) south-east B) south-west C) north-west
south-west
Which is the second biggest city in England? A) Birmingham B) Manchester C) Brighton
Birmingham
How long can a cricket test match last? A) up to six hours B) up to two days C) up to five days
up to five days
What sport is played at Wimbledon? A) Basketball B) Golf C) Tennis
Tennis
What are the Derby and the Grand National? A) athletics events B) horse races C) football tournaments
horse races
What football team plays at Stamford Bridge? A) Chelsea B) Manchester City C) Arsenal
Chelsea
