Study Guide


# Question
1 When were the Houses of Parliament and St Pancras Station built?
2 Which style of architecture became more popular in the 19th century?
3 Who designed New Delhi to be the seat of government in India?
4 Which of the following is an example of the Middle Ages architecture?
5 What does the Turner Prize celebrate?
6 John Constable (1776-1837) was a landscape painter most famous for which of his works?
7 Which British artist was a portrait painter who was famous for painting people in country or garden scenarios?
8 Which of these are the famous art galleries in London?
9 Who are the Pre-Raphaelites?
10 Which of the following British artist was famous for painting Influential landscape in modern style?
11 Who was the famous poet from the 19th Century?
12 What was William Wordsworth's inspiration for writing his piece?
13 Which of the following writers wrote about their experiences in the First World War?
14 Which of the following is the most famous Anglo-Ssaxon poem?
15 Which of the following is the most famous poem of William Wordsworth’s?
16 Which of the following are famous British fashion designers?
17 Who was the author of "The Lord of the Rings"?
18 In 2003, which novel was voted the country's best-loved novel?
19 What is the eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music that takes place in different venues?
20 What are some of the famous festivals held in England?
21 Which of the following are major outdoor music festivals held in England?
22 Which of these venues that host music events, located in Greenwich?
23 Which of these venues that host music events, located in Glasgow?
24 Who was Henry Purcell?
25 For which King and his son did George Frederick Handel write music?
26 Which oratorio of Handel is sung by choirs at Easter Time even now?
27 What does Gustav Holst work theme around?
28 Which musical award is given during the Mercury Music Prize?
29 Which of the following annual event gives awards in a range of musical categories, such as best British group and best British solo artist?
30 What is the Mercury Prize award?
31 Which of the following is associated with Sir Edward Elgar(1857-1934)?
32 Which Jane Austen books are famous?
33 Which is the most famous book of Charles Dickens?
34 Sir Kingsley Amis was a famous English novelist and poet who wrote up to 20 novels, including ‘Lucky Jim'.
35 Many theatres in England produce what at Christmas time?
36 The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at which place?
37 The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London:
38 Which festival takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland, every summer?
39 In the 19th century who wrote comic operas which made fun of popular politics and culture?
40 Which of the following name is London’s west end known for?
41 Which famous murder-mystery play has been running in the west end since 1952 and has had the longest initial run of any show in history.
42 Who wrote the music for the popular show Jesus Christ Superstar and The Phantom of the Opera?
43 Which of the following british actor was best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays?
44 Which of the following festival is a showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances?
45 Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories often produced at Christmas time.
46 In which country composer George Frederick Handel born in?
47 Which of the following operas was written by Sullivan and Gilbert?
48 Which of the following is a traditional pantomime character?
49 Which of the following architect designed the Dumfries House?
50 Which category is recognised at the Laurence Olivier Awards?
51 Evelyn Waugh, Thomas Hardy and Jane Austen are famous writers
52 Which of the following is not a music festival?
53 The Mousetrap’,’Jesus Christ Superstar’ and ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ are examples of British what?