Chapter 4: Modern Society — Set 8
Set 8 of chapter 4 (Modern Society): 24 questions. Tap an answer to reveal whether you are right and why.
Question 1 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The very first Formula 1 World Championship race was held at Silverstone. In which year did it take place?
Silverstone hosted the first ever Formula 1 World Championship race on 13 May 1950.
Question 2 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The first Cricket World Cup, held in 1975, was played in which country?
England hosted the first Cricket World Cup in 1975; the tournament did not leave England until 1987.
Question 3 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Commonwealth Games, in which athletes from Commonwealth countries compete, are normally held every how many years?
Like the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games are normally held once every four years.
Question 4 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Ryder Cup is a team contest between Europe and the United States in which sport?
The Ryder Cup is a golf match played every two years between teams representing Europe and the United States.
Question 5 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
In a game of darts, what is the highest score a player can achieve with three darts?
Three treble-20s give 180, the maximum possible score from three darts.
Question 6 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Sir Chris Hoy won his Olympic gold medals in track cycling.
The Scottish cyclist Sir Chris Hoy won six Olympic gold medals in track cycling events such as the keirin and the sprint.
Question 7 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Which TWO of these books were written by Charles Dickens?
Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result
Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist, the story of an orphan boy raised in a workhouse, and A Christmas Carol, the story of the miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Jane Eyre was written by Charlotte Brontë, and Wuthering Heights by her sister Emily.
Question 8 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the title character becomes king of which country?
Macbeth is a Scottish king in Shakespeare's tragedy, driven by ambition and the witches' prophecies.
Question 9 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Chronicles of Narnia, beginning with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, were written by which author?
C. S. Lewis wrote the seven Narnia books, starting with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, published in 1950.
Question 10 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Ivanhoe, a historical novel about medieval England, was written by which Scottish author?
Walter Scott wrote Ivanhoe and many other historical novels, including Waverley and Rob Roy.
Question 11 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Under Milk Wood, a famous 'play for voices' first written for radio, was created by which Welsh poet?
The Welsh poet Dylan Thomas wrote Under Milk Wood, set in the fictional fishing village of Llareggub.
Question 12 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Treasure Island, the classic adventure story about pirates and the treasure map of Captain Flint, was written by whom?
Robert Louis Stevenson wrote Treasure Island, which gave us Long John Silver and the map marked with an X.
Question 13 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Wind in the Willows, featuring Mole, Ratty, Badger and the reckless Mr Toad, was written by which author?
Kenneth Grahame wrote The Wind in the Willows, first published in 1908 and based on stories he told his son.
Question 14 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Famous Five, a popular series of children's adventure books about four children and their dog Timmy, were written by which author?
Enid Blyton wrote the Famous Five books, following Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on their adventures.
Question 15 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Wuthering Heights, the dark novel set on the Yorkshire moors, was written by which author?
Emily Brontë wrote Wuthering Heights, the story of Heathcliff and Catherine; her sister Charlotte wrote Jane Eyre.
Question 16 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Dennis the Menace, the mischievous schoolboy with a spiky hairstyle and striped jumper, appears in which British comic?
Dennis the Menace has appeared in The Beano since 1951, usually with his dog Gnasher in tow.
Question 17 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
In the Hindu tradition, Diwali celebrates the return of which figure to his kingdom?
In the Hindu tradition, Diwali celebrates the return of Rama to his kingdom after a long exile. People are said to have lit lamps to guide and welcome him home, which is why Diwali — the Festival of Lights — symbolises light and good triumphing over darkness and evil.
Question 18 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Freddie Mercury was the celebrated lead singer of which British rock band?
Freddie Mercury fronted Queen, the band behind hits such as 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'We Are the Champions'.
Question 19 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The artist L. S. Lowry is famous for paintings of industrial northern towns peopled by small figures often described by what word?
Lowry painted mill towns and crowds of 'matchstick men' — small, simply drawn figures going about industrial life.
Question 20 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The anonymous street artist Banksy first became known for graffiti appearing on walls in which city?
Banksy's stencil graffiti first began appearing in Bristol in the 1990s, and his true identity remains unknown.
Question 21 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The epic film Lawrence of Arabia, about T. E. Lawrence in the First World War, was directed by which British director?
David Lean directed Lawrence of Arabia and also The Bridge on the River Kwai.
Question 22 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Ealing Studios in London became particularly famous during the 1940s and 1950s for making which kind of films?
Ealing Studios became famous for its comedies, including The Lavender Hill Mob and The Ladykillers.
Question 23 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The BBC television series Doctor Who was first broadcast in 1973.
Doctor Who was first broadcast on BBC television in November 1963, with William Hartnell as the first Doctor.
Question 24 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Wallace and Gromit, the inventor and his dog who star in films such as The Wrong Trousers, were created by which animator?
Nick Park created Wallace and Gromit at Aardman Animations, using stop-motion clay models.
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