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Life in the UK Test 11

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1. Who spread Christianity in the south of Britain? Mark one answer
A Jesus
B St. Augustine
C St. George
D St. Mary
Correct Answer: B St. Augustine
2. In the North of Scotland, a different system was operated, where land was owned by members of the what? Mark one answer
A Clans
B Feuds
C Serfs
D Slaves
Correct Answer: A Clans
3. What was the function of the Magna Carta? Mark one answer
A To allow common people to vote
B To allow the Kings to collect more taxes and to change laws
C To allow the Kings to set new borders
D To restrict the rights of the King to collect taxes or to change laws
Correct Answer: D To restrict the rights of the King to collect taxes or to change laws
4. Where was William Shakespeare born? Mark one answer
A Avonmouth, Bristol
B Richmond, London
C Sefton Park, Merseyside
D Stratford-upon-Avon
Correct Answer: D Stratford-upon-Avon
5. Which landmark in London was famously rebuilt after this great fire? Mark one answer
A Buckingham Palace
B Chelsea Bridge
C St. Paul's Cathedral
D The House of Parliament
Correct Answer: C St. Paul's Cathedral
6. What did the Bill of Rights achieve? Mark one answer
A Further limits to the King's power
B More power to the Monarchy
C Peace in Europe
D Religious freedom
Correct Answer: A Further limits to the King's power
7. During the ‘Highland Clearances', small farms or crofts were destroyed by landlords to make way for what? Mark one answer
A Fields of chickens
B Fields of hay
C Fields of sheep and cows
D Fields of vegetables
Correct Answer: C Fields of sheep and cows
8. Fighting broke out as the colonialists felt there should be ‘no taxation without representation', thus, in 1776 how many colonies declared their independence? Mark one answer
A 7
B 11
C 13
D 24
Correct Answer: C 13
9. What was the ‘suffragettes' approach to achieving what they wanted? Mark one answer
A Arson and hunger strikes
B Blackmail
C Sexual appeal
D Strong debating
Correct Answer: A Arson and hunger strikes
10. Which other Christian festival is celebrated in the UK? Mark one answer
A Bonfire Night
B Diwali
C Easter
D Halloween
Correct Answer: C Easter
11. Diwali (the festival of lights) takes place in October or November and lasts for five days. It celebrates the victory of good over evil and the power of knowledge. Which religion is Diwali celebrated by? Mark one answer
A Hindus and Sikhs
B Jews
C Protestant Christians
D Quakers
Correct Answer: A Hindus and Sikhs
12. Which of these is not an example of a popular summer music festival in the UK? Mark one answer
A Creamfields
B Glastonbury
C Isle of Wight Festival
D Strawbury
Correct Answer: D Strawbury
13. If you watch T V without a license in the home, what is the maximum fine applicable? Mark one answer
A £1,000
B £100,000
C £15,000
D £1M
Correct Answer: A £1,000
14. Who chairs the debates in the House of Commons? Mark one answer
A The Deputy Prime Minister
B The Prime Minister
C The Speaker
D The Spokesperson
Correct Answer: C The Speaker
15. The speaker does not represent a political party even though he/she is a member of Parliament. How is the speaker chosen? Mark one answer
A By online vote
B By secret MP ballot
C By the King or Queen
D By the public
Correct Answer: B By secret MP ballot
16. People not representing a major party but standing in the election are called what: Mark one answer
A Independents
B Individualists
C Outsiders
D Separatists
Correct Answer: A Independents
17. True or False: Local authorities (governments) are funded by the main government and by local taxes. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
18. Which of these is NOT an example of civil laws? Mark one answer
A Consumer rights
B Employment Law
C Housing Law
D Selling or buying drugs
Correct Answer: D Selling or buying drugs
19. When a public body is thought to have not respected somebody's rights, what are they usually ordered to do? A - Pay compensation/ Mark one answer
A Fire their leader
B Go to prison
C Pay compensation/change practises
D Pay more taxes in the future
Correct Answer: C Pay compensation/change practises
20. True or False: Magistrates and Justice of the Peace Judges do not need legal qualifications. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
21. True or False: Self-employed individuals are allowed to have their friends pay their tax liabilities on their behalf. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: They must pay it themselves.
22. Volunteering at schools is a good way to demonstrate what? Mark one answer
A That you are a good citizen
B That you are educated
C You are British
D You have money and success
Correct Answer: A That you are a good citizen
23. True or False: Giving blood takes less than an horn: and can save countless lives of your fellow citizens. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
24. True or False: There are also many charities you can volunteer with and donate to, for example, you can volunteer for Oxfam at Summer Music Festivals and receive a free ticket. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.