Life in the UK

Who were the first people to arrive in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?

Hunter-gatherers

When did Britain become permanently separated from the continent by the Channel?

10,000 years ago

Who was reigning in England when Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales?

Henry VIII

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?

Autocracy

Which TWO of the following are environmental charities?

The National Trust, Friends of the Earth

Which flag has a diagonal red cross on a white ground?

The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland

Where is the city of Swansea located?

In Wales

Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the rowing category?

Sir Steve Redgrave

What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London?

Cenotaph

Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?

Sir Tim Berners-Lee

When did the Wars of the Roses start?

1455

How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?

129

What does the term 'coalition' refer to?

If no political party wins a majority, two parties may join and govern together

The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. True or False

True

When did the UK formally leave the European Union?

31 January 2020

True or False Civil servants cannot stand for public office:

True