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Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
What is the UK?
When used in the handbook, the word "British" refers to:
What is the UK?
In which year was William Shakespeare born?
A Long and Illustrious History
The Whigs and Tories were the two main groups in Parliament in the late 17th and 18th centuries. Which modern party are the Tories associated with?
A Long and Illustrious History
Diwali is a festival celebrated by which religion?
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How many Members of the Senedd (MSs) are there?
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Who were the first people to live in Britain?
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Who became the first Tudor monarch after the Wars of the Roses?
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On which date is St David's Day celebrated in Wales?
What is the UK?
How often must a general election be held in the UK?
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What caused the Great Depression?
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The 2010 coalition government was the first UK coalition since:
A Long and Illustrious History
Robert Burns is celebrated in Scotland as:
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When is St George's Day celebrated?
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Ben Nevis is:
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Which famous British author created Sherlock Holmes?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental principles of British life?
Values and Principles of the UK
Which of the following is a freedom offered by the UK?
Values and Principles of the UK
The Northern Ireland Assembly was suspended in 2002 and not reinstated until:
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What is the Northern Ireland Assembly building called?
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What did the Great Reform Act of 1832 do?
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In the early 1970s, how many people of Indian origin did Britain admit after they were forced out of Uganda?
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What is an employment tribunal?
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The National Health Service was set up in 1948. Which minister led its establishment?
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