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Life in the UK Test 17

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1. True or False: The Normans also conquered Wales. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
Explanation: However the Welsh slowly won territory back.
2. True or False: The last of the Welsh rebellions were defeated in the 16th Century. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: The last rebellions were in the 15th Century, and after this, English laws and language were introduced to Wales.
3. Who was involved in the Hundred Years' War? Mark one answer
A England and Argentina
B England and France
C England and Ireland
D England and Spain
Correct Answer: B England and France
4. True or False: The Wars of the Roses was fought between the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: The wars were between the House of Lancaster and The House of York.
5. What did King Henry VII do after his victory in the Wars of the Roses? Mark one answer
A Changed his name to King Henry VIII
B Gave more power to the nobles
C Lost some of the financial reserves
D Reduced the power of the nobles
Correct Answer: D Reduced the power of the nobles
6. The Elizabethan era was a time of what in England? Mark one answer
A New architecture
B New culinary tastes
C Pride of being English
D Violent war
Correct Answer: C Pride of being English
7. In which year was the Emancipation Act (which abolished slavery throughout the British Empire) established? Mark one answer
A 1807
B 1818
C 1822
D 1833
Correct Answer: D 1833
8. Which symbol recognises the union of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland? Mark one answer
A The Cross of St Patrick
B The Cross of St. George
C The Union Jack
D The Welsh Dragon Flag
Correct Answer: C The Union Jack
9. Why are there no aspects of the Welsh flag appearing on the Union Jack? Mark one answer
A Wales opted out
B Wales was already united with England when the first Union flag was designed in 1606
Correct Answer: B Wales was already united with England when the first Union flag was designed in 1606
10. At 11am on which day in 1918 did WW1 end? Mark one answer
A 11th July
B 11th March
C 11th November
D 11th October
Correct Answer: C 11th November
11. Churchill also wrote famous speeches which are still repeated today, how many times did he serve as Prime Minister? Mark one answer
A Four times
B Once
C Three times
D Twice
Correct Answer: D Twice
12. Which phrase is used to describe the British spirit of pulling together during the heavy airside bombings of East London and Coventry? Mark one answer
A Spitfire spirit
B The ANZAC spirit
C The Blitz spirit
D The London spirit
Correct Answer: C The Blitz spirit
13. What was the population of the UK in 1801? Mark one answer
A 30 million
B 40 million
C 6 million
D 8 million
Correct Answer: D 8 million
14. Hannukah is celebrated in November or December for eight days. Which religion is it celebrated by? Mark one answer
A Hindus and Sikhs
B Jews
C Protestant Christians
D Quakers
Correct Answer: B Jews
15. James Bond was introduced in which British author's book series. Mark one answer
A Ian Fleming
B JK Rowling
C JRR Tolkien
D William Golding
Correct Answer: A Ian Fleming
16. When was the Giant's Causeway formed? Mark one answer
A 5 billion years ago
B 50 million years ago
C 50,000 years ago
D 500 years ago
Correct Answer: B 50 million years ago
17. The Lake District is famous for what? Mark one answer
A Lakes and mountains
B Tall buildings
C Very sunny, stunning weather
D Windmills
Correct Answer: A Lakes and mountains
18. In the democratic system, who gets a say in decisions that are made? Mark one answer
A Every man, woman, and child
B Only adults
C Only men
D Only women
Correct Answer: B Only adults
19. True or False: Switzerland is a member of the Commonwealth. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
20. True or False: The police themselves must also obey the law. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
21. True or False: The Government must change the law If the Judiciary deem they have done something illegal. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
22. True or False: Jury Service is optional when you are asked to do it. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: You have to go, unless you have a good reason not to.
23. True or False: Solicitors are lawyers who can represent their clients. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
24. What other tax must all working people in the UK contribute? Mark one answer
A Building Insurance
B Child Tax
C National Insurance
D Nature Tax
Correct Answer: C National Insurance