During the 18th century, new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed. This is often called ‘the Enlightenment’.
Members of political parties persuade people to vote for their candidates – for instance, by handing out leaflets in the street or by knocking on people’s doors and asking for their support. This is called ‘canvassing’.
Friends of the Earth is an environmental charity.
The correct answer is Charles II.
Anyone can make a complaint about the police by going to a police station and writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved. Complaints can also be made to an independent body: the Independent Police Complaints Commission in England and Wales, the Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland or the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.
The father of Queen Elizabeth I was Henry VIII.
In 2003, the Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best-loved novel.
Easter takes place in March or April.
William of Orange was asked by Protestants to invade England and proclaim himself king. When William reached England, there was no resistance and he took over the throne. This event was later called the ‘Glorious Revolution’.
Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
The Eden Project is located in Cornwall, in the south west of England.
This statement is true.
There are no 25p coins in the UK currency.
The Boer War of 1899 to 1902 took place in South Africa with settlers from the Netherlands called the Boers.
Mary Stuart (‘Mary, Queen of Scots’) was a Catholic.
On April Fool’s Day, the 1st of April the television and newspapers often have stories that are April Fool jokes.
In Scotland, the national Church is the Church of Scotland, which is a Presbyterian Church.
People on the electoral register are randomly selected to serve on a jury. Therefore, if you want to be selected to form part of a jury you have to be on the electoral register and be between 18 to 70 years old.
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The fundamental principles of British life include: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and participation in community life.
The patron Saint of Northern Ireland is St Patrick.
There are also several British overseas territories in other parts of the world, such as St Helena and the Falkland Islands. They are also linked to the UK but are not part of it.
Discrimination in the workplace is an example of civil law.
The modern game of golf can be traced back to 15th century Scotland.
Admiral Nelson was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar and was killed in the battle.
