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Life in the UK Test 19

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1. Which county is the Stonehenge monument located in? Mark one answer
A Derbyshire
B Hampshire
C Lancashire
D Wiltshire
Correct Answer: D Wiltshire
2. True or False: The Normans conquered Scotland. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: Though they did reclaim some land on the border of England/Scotland.
3. How long did the Hundred Years' War last for? Mark one answer
A 100 years
B 103 years
C 116 years
D 130 years
Correct Answer: C 116 years
4. In which war did King Henry V 's English army heavily defeat the French army? Mark one answer
A The Battle of Agincourt
B The Battle of Hastings
C The Battle of Trafalgar
D The Second Battle of Trafalgar
Correct Answer: A The Battle of Agincourt
5. What is the symbol of the House of York? Mark one answer
A A lion
B A red rose
C A tree
D A white rose
Correct Answer: D A white rose
6. When the Pope did not allow King Henry VIII to divorce his first wife, what did Henry do? Mark one answer
A He established the Church of England
B He murdered the Pope
Correct Answer: A He established the Church of England
7. Over in Ireland, English attempts to impose Protestant rule led to violent rebellion by which Irish group? Mark one answer
A The Chieftains
B The Pales
Correct Answer: A The Chieftains
8. These changes (as well as navy and army funding) meant that the Monarch required ministers to vote in the House of Commons and the House of Lords, which were the two main groups in Parliament at this time? Mark one answer
A The Liberal Democrats and the Green Party
B The Liberal Democrats and the Tories
C The Whigs and the Green Party
D The Whigs and the Tories
Correct Answer: D The Whigs and the Tories
9. Since Queen Anne had no heirs to the throne in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, which act was created in 1707? Mark one answer
A The Acts of Union (which created the United Kingdom of Great Britain, meaning Scotland was no longer an independent land)
B The Bill of Rights
C The Privacy Act
D The Women's Act
Correct Answer: A The Acts of Union (which created the United Kingdom of Great Britain, meaning Scotland was no longer an independent land)
10. Britain had won the war, but at what cost? Its resources were depleted and led to what? Mark one answer
A The Liberal Democrat Party
B The welfare state and labour
Correct Answer: B The welfare state and labour
11. Which social programme was NOT created at this time? Mark one answer
A Free alcohol for all
B Railway/gas/electricity nationalisation
C Social security
D The National Health Service
Correct Answer: A Free alcohol for all
12. Why were migrants from the West Indies, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh encouraged to come to work in the UK? Mark one answer
A Because there was still a labour shortage in the UK
B Because they heard the weather was better in the British Isles
Correct Answer: A Because there was still a labour shortage in the UK
13. What is the capital city of Wales? Mark one answer
A Abersoch
B Cardiff
C Newport
D Swansea
Correct Answer: B Cardiff
14. True or False: Manchester has the greatest number of inhabitants. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: London has the most inhabitants at an estimated 9.5M - however remember that many also live in the countryside, far, far away from the big cities.
15. Is it a legal requirement that men and women are not discriminated against because of their gender, their working status, or for any other reason? Mark one answer
A No
B Yes
Correct Answer: B Yes
16. True or False: Bank holidays have no religious significance, but banks and many other businesses are closed for the day. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
17. What did runner Roger Bannister achieve in 1954? Mark one answer
A He ran a marathon in under 2 hours
B He ran a mile in under 10 minutes
C He ran a mile in under 4 minutes
D He was the first man to run from Land's End to John O'Groats
Correct Answer: C He ran a mile in under 4 minutes
18. Which flower is associated with Wales? Mark one answer
A The daffodil
B The rose
C The shamrock
D The thistle
Correct Answer: A The daffodil
19. What is the name of the popular clock at the Houses of Parliament in London? Mark one answer
A Big Alfie
B Big Ben
C Big James
D Big Time
Correct Answer: B Big Ben
20. Which of these are not a major political party in the UK? Mark one answer
A Conservative
B Labour
C Liberal Democrats
D Scottish Greens
Correct Answer: D Scottish Greens
21. If you are allowed to vote, must you be on what is called the electoral register? Mark one answer
A No
B Yes
Correct Answer: B Yes
22. The Council of Europe is most well-known for defending what? Mark one answer
A European borders
B Human rights
C Tax laws
D The British Royalty
Correct Answer: B Human rights
23. In all countries in the UK, for serious cases like murder, who is also present alongside the Judges? Mark one answer
A A jury
B Sniffer dogs
C The High Commissioner
D The army
Correct Answer: A A jury
24. For more serious civil matters, like when large amounts of money are being claimed as compensation, where could these be dealt with in Scotland? Mark one answer
A County Court
B Magistrates Court
C The Court of Session, which is in Edinburgh
D The High Court
Correct Answer: C The Court of Session, which is in Edinburgh