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When is St Patrick’s day celebrated?
St Patrick’s day, patron of Northern Ireland is celebrated on the 17th of March.
How are the members of the Northern Ireland Parliament elected?
The Northern Ireland Assembly has 90 elected members, known as MLAs (members of the Legislative Assembly). They are elected with a form of proportional representation.
Who was the first British Prime Minister?
The most important minister in Parliament became known as the Prime Minister. The first man to be called this was Sir Robert Walpole, who was Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742.
Which of the following actresses has not won an Oscar?
British actors to have won Oscars include Colin Firth, Sir Antony Hopkins, Dame Judi Dench, Kate Winslet and Tilda Swinton. Emily Watson has not won an Oscar yet.
During the Enlightenment, Adam Smith developed ideas about:
During ’the Enlightenment’ Adam Smith developed ideas about economics which are still referred to today.
Who died at the Battle of Trafalgar?
Admiral Nelson was in charge of the British fleet at Trafalgar and was killed in the battle.
When is Hogmanay celebrated?
In Scotland, the 31st of December is called Hogmanay.
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports known as:
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard.
Which of the following is a rugby competition?
The most famous rugby union competition is the Six Nations Championship between England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.
Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords?
Life peers are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Who mapped the coast of Australia?
Captain James Cook mapped the coast of Australia and a few colonies were established there.
What was the first war to be extensively covered by the media
The Crimean War was the first war to be extensively covered by the media through news stories and photographs.
Which of the following monuments is located in Wiltshire?
Stonehenge stands in what is now the English county of Wiltshire.
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
St Augustine led missionaries from Rome, who spread Christianity in the south. St Augustine became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.
How old do you have to be to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?
You have to be 18 to go into betting shops or gambling clubs.
The system of government in the UK is a parliamentary democracy.
This statement is true.
What is the traditional food of Northern Ireland?
Ulster fry is the correct answer.
Who was elected as British Prime Minister in 1945?
In 1945 the British people elected a Labour government. The new Prime Minister was Clement Attlee.
How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic games?
The UK has hosted the Olympic games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012.
Why were canals built during the Industrial Revolution?
Canals were built to link the factories to towns and cities and to the ports, particularly in the new industrial areas in the middle and north of England.
Are civil servants appointed by the government?
Civil servants are accountable to ministers. They are chosen on merit and are politically neutral – they are not political appointees.
Which of the following countries helped Britain to develop the Concorde?
Britain and France developed the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner, Concorde.
Which invention led to the development of Britain during the Industrial Revolution?
The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries. Britain was the first country to industrialise on a large scale. It happened because of the development of machinery and the use of steam power.
Who was the tribal leader who fought against the Romans?
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca.
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