It's been a whirlwind weekend for the people of Great Britain, who saw vast changes across their residing constituencies through 2022's local elections.
And although this weekend's antics are the most recent happening to take place across the UK - there are many other historic events that have already came to light in 2022 thus far. The Partygate scandal and the ongoing cost of living crisis which have recently made headlines will no doubt be remembered by future generations as they look back on the history of the UK.
But just how well do you remember past events that have took place on British soil while reflecting on history today?
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As with each Sunday, it's Aaron Morris here with Chronicle Live - proud to present you with our weekly quiz. This week, we will be testing your memory of the UK, by pumping out 50 questions looking at past politics, pop culture, musical masterminds and iconic sporting moments which have all taken place in the United Kingdom.
So without further ado, grab a comfy seat as well as a pen and paper, let Rule Britannia ring from your speakers, and let's get into Chronicle Live's 50-question UK quiz.
As always, the answers to these questions are available at the bottom of the quiz itself - but no peaking until you've had a fair and honest crack at it without Googling or cheating.
Picture round - Can you name these famous faces and places from across the UK:
General knowledge:
1) What is the most popularly sold flavour of Walkers crisps?
2) Which deputy Prime Minister was hit by an egg in 2001, causing him to lash out and hit a protestor?
3) What is the capital of Scotland?
4) To the nearest million, what is the current population of the UK?
5) What is the official name of the clock and bell tower at the Houses of Parliament?
6) The hunting of which bird was made illegal across the UK the 1980s?
7) What is the name of the UK's largest shopping centre by size?
8) Who were the two British Prime Ministers during World War II?
9) Sandgronian is the demonym (nickname) for the people of which seaside town?
10) Between which years did the English Civil Wars take place?
Film and TV:
1) John Cleese starred in which 1970's British sitcom?
2) Who were the original writers of the Office TV programme?
3) Who was the first ever winner of Channel 4's Big Brother?
4) Jim Bowen hosted which gameshow from 1981 until 1995?
5) In which year did Jeremy Clarkson succeed Chris Tarrant as the host of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?
6) Who played James Bond in the series first ever movie, Dr. No?
7) Danny Boyle turned which Irvine Welsh book into a blockbuster in 1996?
8) Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam was born in which UK city?
9) Which Stanley Kubrick film starring Malcolm McDowell was banned in 1973 and didn't return to cinemas until 2000?
10) Harry Styles made his cinematic debut in which Christopher Nolan war movie?
Music:
1) Which English girl band had a 2005 hit with Push The Button?
2) Blur frontman Damon Albarn also saw success with which other virtual band?
3) In which year did Mancunian Brit-Pop sensations Oasis form?
4) "White lips, pale face, breathing in the snowflakes..." are the opening lines for which Ed Sheeran hit?
5) 19, 21, 25 & 30 are all albums by which UK singer?
6) Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not was a debut album for which Sheffield band?
7) What was the original name of the Beatles?
8) Steven Patrick Morrissey was the singer for which 1980s band?
9) Tubthumping was a 1997 hit for which British band?
10) At what age did Amy Winehouse pass away?
Sport:
1) Which Manchester United footballer was hit by a flying boot in the dressing room 19 years ago?
2) England won the Rugby Union World Cup, following a drop-goal from Jonny Wilkinson 26 seconds from the end in which year?
3) St Andrew's Golf Course is alleged to be the oldest course in the world. Which Scottish authority is it located within?
4) Phil 'The Power' Taylor competes in which sport?
5) Who is the only English UFC champion in the history of the promotion?
6) In which round did Tyson Fury knock out Dillian Whyte in their heavyweight bout in April 2022?
7) Who was recently announced as Joe Root's successor as the captain of England's Test Cricket team?
8) What was the score between England and West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final?
9) Andy Murray has won how many singles titles throughout his tennis career?
10) Joe Calzaghe retired successfully with a boxing record of 46-0 in 2009 - who was his final fight against?
Picture round answers:
1) Ed Miliband
2) Sir Philip Green
3) Dame Vera Lynn
4) Piers Morgan
5) Dame Kelly Holmes
6) York Minster
7) LLandudno Promenade, Wales
8) Battersea Power Station
9) Forth Bridge, Scotland
10) Titanic Slipway, Belfast
General knowledge answers:
1) Cheese and Onion
2) John Prescott
3) Edinburgh
4) 67 million
5) St. Stephen’s Tower
6) Swans
7) Westfield in Stratford, London
8) Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill
9) Blackpool
10) 1642 and 1651
Film & TV answers:
1) Fawlty Towers
2) Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant
3) Craig Phillips
4) Bullseye
5) 2018
6) Sean Connery
7) Trainspotting
8) Newcastle upon Tyne
9) A Clockwork Orange
10) Dunkirk
Music round answers:
1) Sugababes
2) Gorillaz
3) 1991
4) The A Team
5) Adele
6) Arctic Monkeys
7) The Quarrymen
8) The Smiths
9) Chumbawumba
10) 27
Sport answers:
1) David Beckham
2) 2003
3) Fife
4) Darts
5) Michael Bisping
6) The sixth
7) Ben Stokes
8) England 4-2 West Germany
9) 46
10) Roy Jones Jr
How did you do with this week's quiz? Be sure to let us know in the comments section.
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