Which book written by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best-loved novel in 2003?
The Lord of the Rings
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For what sort of claims is the small claims procedure in Northern Ireland used for?
Claims of less than £3,000
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Which Anglo-Saxon poem is about a hero’s battle against monsters and has been translated into modern English?
Beowulf
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When was the National Health System (NHS) established?
1948
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What is celebrated during Diwali?
The victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge
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According to the 2011 census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Christian?
59%
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Many MPs, Assembly members, MSPs and MEPs hold regular local events where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them. These are known as:
Local ‘surgeries’
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Which act introduced the Forced Marriage Protection Orders for England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2008?
The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007
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How many members does the Northern Ireland assembly have?
90
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Who was reining in Britain when the British Empire became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people?
Queen Victoria
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How often are the elections for the European Parliament held?
Every five years
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Where is the National Gallery of Scotland located?
In Edinburgh
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What religion did Elizabeth I follow?
Protestant
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
When were the Houses of Parliament built?
Back
In the 19th century
Card 3
Front
What was the population of the UK in 1851?
Back
Card 4
Front
Which book written by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best-loved novel in 2003?
Back
Card 5
Front
For what sort of claims is the small claims procedure in Northern Ireland used for?
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