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Due to the failure of which crop did Ireland face a famine? |
| 2 |
Who came from France to settle in Britain between 1680 and 1720? |
| 3 |
What did the Bill of Rights confirm? |
| 4 |
The Bill of Rights, 1689, confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the king's power. |
| 5 |
After the Bill of Rights was passed in 1689, which two major political groups emerged? |
| 6 |
From 1695, newspapers were allowed to operate without a |
| 7 |
When did newspapers start operating without a government licence? |
| 8 |
The laws passed after the Glorious Revolution was the beginning of what? |
| 9 |
The powers of Parliament's were increased by the Bill of Rights of 1689? |
| 10 |
Who is the founder of modern nursing? |
| 11 |
How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776 from Britian? |
| 12 |
When did the American colonies declare their independence from the British government? |
| 13 |
Which medal was introduced by Queen Victoria in the Crimean War? |
| 14 |
During the 18th century, new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed. This period is often called 'the Enlightenment'. |
| 15 |
Who developed ideas about Economics that are still prevalent today? |
| 16 |
Scientific discoveries, such as James Watt's work on steam power, helped the progress of |
| 17 |
Which of the following James Watt's discoveries contributed to the progress of the Industrial Revolution? |
| 18 |
The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries |
| 19 |
Which process used for the mass production of steel led to the development of the shipbuilding industry and the railways? |
| 20 |
Where is the official home of the Prime Minister in London? |
| 21 |
How can the Prime Minister be changed? |
| 22 |
What is the other house of the Prime Minister called? |
| 23 |
Which Act increased the number of people with the right to vote? |
| 24 |
The Reform Act of 1832 greatly increased the number of people who had the right to vote. |
| 25 |
Women who campaigned and fought for their rights, especially the right to vote were called |
| 26 |
In 1833, which Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire? |
| 27 |
When was the Emancipation Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire? |
| 28 |
The diagonal White Cross on a blue background in the Union Flag represents the |
| 29 |
The diagonal White Cross on a blue background in the Union Flag represents the St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. |
| 30 |
The diagonal Red Cross on a white background represents the |
| 31 |
What was the name of Britain after the Act of Union in 1800? |
| 32 |
Great Britain refers only to England and Scotland. |
| 33 |
How many crosses does the Union flag consist of? |
| 34 |
Which country has its own official flag showing a dragon? |
| 35 |
Where is the ship, HMS Victory, of Admiral Nelson placed? |
| 36 |
In 1815, which TWO were fought in wars against Napoleon? |
| 37 |
At which battle did Admiral Nelson and the Duke of Wellington defeat Emperor Napoleon? |
| 38 |
Which of the following crosses is NOT on the Union Flag? |
| 39 |
How old was Queen Victoria when she became the Queen of the UK? |
| 40 |
Which Law was Repealed as a result of promotion of free trade in Britain? |
| 41 |
In which war women over the age of 30 were granted the right to vote as a result of their contribution towards the war effort ? |
| 42 |
Which famous philosopher proposed ideas about human nature during the 18th century? |
| 43 |
Who mapped the coast of Australia? |
| 44 |
Which of the following were great Scottish thinkers of the Enlightenment? |
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What name is often used for the period in the 18th century when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed? |
| 46 |
Who was the first Prime Minister of Great Britain? |
| 47 |
When Queen Anne died in 1714, a German, George of Hanover, became the next King of England. |
| 48 |
People from which area supported the grandson of James II who came from Scotland? |
| 49 |
In which country of the British Empire did the Boer War take place? |
| 50 |
Where did slaves Primarily come from during the slave trade? |
| 51 |
Who set up the first formal anti-slave groups in Britain? |
| 52 |
When was the first Union Flag created? |
| 53 |
Which political party is still sometimes referred to as the Tories? |
| 54 |
When was Emmeline Pankhurst born? |
| 55 |
When was the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) formed? |
| 56 |
What did Emmeline Pankhurst set up in 1889? |
| 57 |
In the middle of the 19th century the potato crop failed, and Ireland suffered a famine. |
| 58 |
Which of the following construction was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel? |
| 59 |
Who was Robert Burns? |
| 60 |
What is the name of the song which is sung by people in the UK and other countries when celebrating the New Year? |
| 61 |
Where was Rudyard Kipling born? |
| 62 |
What did Mahomet and his wife introduce to the people of Britain? |
| 63 |
Roughly, how many people were included in the British Empire worldwide? |
| 64 |
How many Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain to avoid prosecution between 1870 and 1914? |
| 65 |
During which period did the British Empire grow to cover India? |
| 66 |
During Queen Elizabeth's reign, the British Empire grew to be the largest empire the world had ever seen. |
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The Welsh Dragon doesn’t appear on the Union Flag because the Principality of Wales was already united with England. |
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In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 18. |
| 69 |
When did Queen Victoria become Queen of the UK? |
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During the 19th century, the UK was the world’s major producer of which materials? |
| 71 |
Who pioneered the railway engine in Britain before Queen Victoria came to throne? |
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Britain's navy fought against combined fleets of which two countries? |
| 73 |
Who was known as the Iron Duke that defeated the Emperor Napoleon? |
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In the Battle of Trafalgar, who was in charge of the British fleet? |
| 75 |
Which TWO of the following were famous in the Victorian period? |
| 76 |
In which country was the Highland Clearances took place? |
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Which of the following was the first major railway built in Britain? |
| 78 |
Who lost a lot of their power and influence after the Battle of Culloden in 1746? |
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Who was reining in Britain when the British Empire grew to be the world's largest empire, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people? |
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Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which is still in use today? |
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What is Richard Arkwright particularly remembered for? |