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  1. What is the name of the legal document signed in 1215 that limited the power of the English king?

    Answer: The Magna Carta

    Magna Carta, signed by King John in 1215, established that the king was subject to the rule of law.

  2. Which political party traditionally uses the colour red as its symbol in the UK?

    Answer: The Labour Party

    The Labour Party is associated with the colour red, symbolising its socialist and workers' movement roots.

  3. What is the currency used in the United Kingdom?

    Answer: The Pound Sterling

    The United Kingdom uses the Pound Sterling (£), and did not adopt the Euro.

  4. Which saint's day is celebrated in England on 23 April?

    Answer: St George's Day

    St George's Day on 23 April celebrates the patron saint of England.

  5. What does the term 'devolution' mean in UK politics?

    Answer: The transfer of powers from central government to regional governments

    Devolution refers to the delegation of powers from Westminster to the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd, and Northern Ireland Assembly.

  6. What is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

    Answer: Ben Nevis

    Ben Nevis in Scotland, at 1,345 metres, is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom.

  7. Which famous playwright, born in Stratford-upon-Avon, is considered the greatest writer in the English language?

    Answer: William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and a global cultural icon.

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