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Life in the UK Test 15

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1. The first people to live in Britain were hunter-gathers, who lived in which age? Mark one answer
A The Ice Age
B The Industrial Age
C The Iron Age
D The Stone Age
Correct Answer: D The Stone Age
2. The system of Kings giving land to Lords is called what? Mark one answer
A Capitalism
B Communism
C Feudalism
D Socialism
Correct Answer: C Feudalism
3. At this point in time in the Middle Ages (after the Norman Conquest in the 1200s), what language did the King and his men speak? Mark one answer
A Anglo-Saxon
B English
C Finnish
D French
Correct Answer: D French
4. True or False: By 1400, official papers in the Parliament were being written in the English language. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
5. Geoffrey Chaucer's series of poems about a pilgrimage is called what? Mark one answer
A Journey to the East
B The Canterbury Tales
C The Chaucer Tales
D The Long Journey
Correct Answer: B The Canterbury Tales
6. John Barber, a poet in Scotland wrote ‘The Bruce' about which battle? Mark one answer
A The Battle of Bannockburn
B The Battle of Hastings
C The Battle of Trafalgar
D The Wars of the Roses
Correct Answer: A The Battle of Bannockburn
7. When Henry VII died, his son (Henry VIII) continued the reign of power, but what was Henry VIII most famous for? Mark one answer
A For growing vegetables in his castle gardens
B Leaving the church of Rome and having six wives
Correct Answer: B Leaving the church of Rome and having six wives
8. True or False: Protestant culture lost strength in England, Wales, and Scotland during the 16th Century. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: It actually gained strength.
9. Who was King Henry VIII succeeded by after his death? Mark one answer
A King Edward VI
B King Henry IX
C Queen Elizabeth I
D Queen Mary, known as Bloody Mary
Correct Answer: A King Edward VI
10. One of the generals in the army at this time, Oliver Cromwell, became famed for what during his successful power grab in the English Parliament? Mark one answer
A For being so charming
B For being so clever
C For being so funny
D For being so violent
Correct Answer: D For being so violent
11. True or False: The Glorious Revolution was “glorious” because there was no fighting. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
12. True or False: Charles Edward Stuart (otherwise called Bonnie Prince Charlie) lost the Battle of Culloden against George II (George I's son) in 1746 during the Rebellion of the Clans. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
13. This meant the colonies had their own governments, the colonists eventually defeated the British Arm y and the colonies became recognised as independent in 1783. Where were each of these 13 colonies located? Mark one answer
A The east coast of America (now New York, Maryland, etc.)
B The west coast of America (now California, Arizona, etc.)
Correct Answer: A The east coast of America (now New York, Maryland, etc.)
14. What is Isambard Kingdom Brunel famously known for? Mark one answer
A Constructing the Great Western Railway
B Creating carding factories
Correct Answer: A Constructing the Great Western Railway
15. True or False: Around 400,000 Indians were killed during the First World War. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: The number was around 40,000 - they were fighting for Britain across many countries across the Empire
16. True or False: Everyone has the legal right to choose to practise any religion, and also to practise no religion. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
17. Which British sport holds a strong association with the Royalty? Mark one answer
A Golf
B Horse Racing
C Skiing
D Tennis
Correct Answer: B Horse Racing
18. Which is the most famous tennis tournament held in Britain? Mark one answer
A FIFA World Cup
B Queen's Club Championships
C The Ashes
D Wimbledon
Correct Answer: D Wimbledon
19. Which London flower show aired annually on the television showcases garden designs from the British Isles around the world? Mark one answer
A Brentford Flower Show
B Chelsea Flower Show
C Stockwell Flower Show
D Streatham Flower Show
Correct Answer: B Chelsea Flower Show
20. Which is NOT a popular social network that people in the UK use to keep in communication with each other? Mark one answer
A Facebook
B Instagram
C Twitter
D WeChat
Correct Answer: D WeChat
21. What are voters' regions called? Mark one answer
A Clans
B Constituencies
C Districts
D Kingdoms
Correct Answer: B Constituencies
22. What is the UK 's stance on taxation? Mark one answer
A Taxation is beneficial to society
B Taxation is detrimental to society
C Taxation is optional
D Taxation is theft
Correct Answer: A Taxation is beneficial to society
23. People on the UK pay Income tax from their employment, self-employment and income from some investments - what does this money go to fund? Mark one answer
A Former colonies
B Roads, schools, the army, and more
C The Prime Minister's private lunch expenses
D War reparations
Correct Answer: B Roads, schools, the army, and more
24. What is the age in which you can learn to drive? Mark one answer
A 17
B 18
C 19
D 21
Correct Answer: A 17