Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world in 1966/67?
Sir Francis Chichester
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Why was the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ of 1679 an important piece of legislation?
It guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully
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In the second half of the 19th century there was an important group of artists who painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. These were known as:
The Pre-Raphaelites
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What Treaty established the European Economic Union in 1957?
The Treaty of Rome
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When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?
1999
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Who was the captain of the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966?
Bobby Moore
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How many verdicts are possible in trials in Scotland?
Three: ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’
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How many wives did Henry VIII have?
6
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What actions did Henry VII take after his victory in the Wars of the Roses?
Reduced the power of the nobles
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Which Court deals with the most serious civil cases in Scotland?
The Court of Session
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Who became Prime Minister of the UK in May 2010?
David Cameron
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Why was the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ of 1679 an important piece of legislation?
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It guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully
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In the second half of the 19th century there was an important group of artists who painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. These were known as:
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Card 4
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What Treaty established the European Economic Union in 1957?
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Card 5
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When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?
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