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Life in the UK Test 14

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1. Around 1200, the English ruled an area then known as Pale. Which city is it now known as? Mark one answer
A Bristol
B Dublin
C Glasgow
D Ipswich
Correct Answer: B Dublin
2. True or False: Windsor Castle and Edinburgh Castle are no longer in use. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: These two castles are still in use today
3. During Charles II's reign, which major event occurred in 1666? Mark one answer
A The Black Death
B The Great Fire of London
C The Spanish Flu
D World War I
Correct Answer: B The Great Fire of London
4. In 1685, Charles II (who had no children) died. Who was given the throne? Mark one answer
A His brother, Hugo
B His brother, James
Correct Answer: B His brother, James
5. Which year was the Freedom of Press introduced, where newspapers no longer needed a license to operate and publish their news? Mark one answer
A 1693
B 1694
C 1695
D 1696
Correct Answer: C 1695
6. True or False: After the Glorious Revolution, the British Isles was called a ‘constitutional monarchy', where the King or Queen was still important but couldn't pass new laws if Parliament didn't agree. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
7. The population in Britain increased between 1650 and 1720, where did refugees arrive from? Mark one answer
A China
B Eastern Europe and Africa
C India
D Jerusalem and France (The Jews and Huguenots)
Correct Answer: D Jerusalem and France (The Jews and Huguenots)
8. During the 19th Century, Britain was the leader of the world when it came to the iron and coal industries. Which industry did it also become a leader in at this time? Mark one answer
A Fashion
B Financial services including banking and investing!
C Sports
D TV production
Correct Answer: B Financial services including banking and investing!
9. What was Florence Nightingale's (1820 - 1910) occupation? Mark one answer
A A nurse
B A pilot
C A poet
D A soldier
Correct Answer: A A nurse
10. In 1832, the reform act gave more people the right to vote - mostly people in middle-class towns. In 1867, another reform act allowed yet more people to vote, but still only property owners and not women. In 1870 and 1882, new rules gave women the right to own what? Mark one answer
A Earnings and property
B Jewellery and livestock
Correct Answer: A Earnings and property
11. What happened in 1922 in Ireland? Mark one answer
A The Partition of Ireland
B The Potato Famine
Correct Answer: A The Partition of Ireland
12. The UK formally left the European Union, when? Mark one answer
A 31 December 2020
B 31 January 2020
Correct Answer: B 31 January 2020
13. What is the significance of Land's End and John O'Groats? Mark one answer
A It represents the longest distance between two points on the mainland of the UK
B Porridge and toast were first invented in those locations
C They are capital cities
D They were the first established towns in the UK
Correct Answer: A It represents the longest distance between two points on the mainland of the UK
14. Who governs the established official Welsh and Northern Irish Churches? Mark one answer
A Ministers and Elders
B The Archbishop of Canterbury
C The Monarchy
D There is no established church in these 2 countries
Correct Answer: D There is no established church in these 2 countries
15. The 40 days of Lent (beginning on Ash Wednesday) typically involve what? Mark one answer
A Giving gifts to each other
B Reflection and giving up some food types
Correct Answer: B Reflection and giving up some food types
16. Golf can be traced to back to which country and century? Mark one answer
A 12th Century England
B 12th Century Scotland
C 15th Century England
D 15th Century Scotland
Correct Answer: D 15th Century Scotland
17. In the 1830s and 40s, which group campaigned for reform of voting rights? Mark one answer
A The Arrows
B The Charlatans
C The Chartists
D The Clubs
Correct Answer: C The Chartists
18. What does the Speaker of the House do? Mark one answer
A Ensures the debate rules are followed
B Speaks his/her opinion on political matters and economics
C Speaks on the King/Queen's behalf
D Take notes
Correct Answer: A Ensures the debate rules are followed
19. True or False: The Senedd members are elected every four years by a process of proportional representation, the Senedd makes laws in 21 areas across education, housing, economics, and more. The Senedd can also pass laws on these topics without approval from the UK Parliament. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
20. Electoral registration is sent out every September or October, what must you include when you send it back? Mark one answer
A A voting fee
B Names of eligible voters in the household
C Political party that everybody in the household expects to vote for
D Your tax number
Correct Answer: B Names of eligible voters in the household
21. True or False: You can view the list of voters at the local authority/some libraries. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
Explanation: But it is supervised.
22. True or False: Singapore is a member of the Commonwealth. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
23. What is not allowed to be published about dealings in the court for people aged 10-17? Mark one answer
A Details about the crime
B Names and photographs
Correct Answer: B Names and photographs
24. True or False: You can join a political party and hand out leaflets for them - this is called canvassing Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.