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Life in the UK Test 20

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1. In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place? Mark one answer
A 1066
B 1077
C 1088
D 1099
Correct Answer: A 1066
2. King William became known as: Mark one answer
A William Will Do It
B William of the West
C William the Conqueror
D William the Great One
Correct Answer: C William the Conqueror
3. Which period of history does the following section on the Middle Ages focus on? Mark one answer
A After the Norman Conquest
B Before the Norman Conquest
C The Iron Age
D The Roman Empire
Correct Answer: A After the Norman Conquest
4. Where did the glass makers come from? Mark one answer
A France
B Germany
C Holland
D Italy
Correct Answer: D Italy
5. What did Henry VIII accomplish during his time as King? Mark one answer
A He united France with England
B He united Ireland with England
C He united Scotland with England
D He united Wales with England
Correct Answer: D He united Wales with England
6. Charles II was also interested in science and helped to create the Royal Society. Which well-known individual originated from that society? Mark one answer
A David Beckham
B Isaac Newton
C JP Morgan
D The Duke of Sussex
Correct Answer: B Isaac Newton
7. Which university did Isaac Newton study at? Mark one answer
A Bath University
B Cambridge University
C Oxford University
D Sheffield University
Correct Answer: B Cambridge University
8. This was a new time, a time of party politics. What else was also new at this time? Mark one answer
A Freedom of banking
B Freedom of movement
C Freedom of press
D Freedom of speech
Correct Answer: C Freedom of press
9. How were the working conditions during the Industrial Revolution? Mark one answer
A Better than the modern day
B Extremely pleasant
C Mostly unknown
D Very poor
Correct Answer: D Very poor
10. Who were Britain's allies during the Crimean War in 1853 and 1856? Mark one answer
A Spain and Belgium
B Turkey and France
Correct Answer: B Turkey and France
11. True or False: Winston Churchill became the Leader of Britain's war after Hitler invaded Poland and nearby countries in May 1940. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
12. True or False: Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister, she was a member of the Conservative Party and the longest service Prime Minister in the 20th Century. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
13. Following Prime Minister Thatcher, John Major became the new Prime Minister - what did he help to restore? Mark one answer
A Peace in Northern Ireland
B The coal and shipping industries
Correct Answer: A Peace in Northern Ireland
14. Which language is also commonly spoken alongside English, in Scotland? Mark one answer
A Gaelic
B Welsh
Correct Answer: A Gaelic
15. Which is the most common chosen ethnic description in the UK? Mark one answer
A Asian
B Black
C Mixed descent
D White
Correct Answer: D White
16. What food do people typically consume on Shrove Tuesday? Mark one answer
A Cake
B Pancakes
C Roast dinner
D Toasties
Correct Answer: B Pancakes
17. How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic Games? Mark one answer
A Four times
B Once
C Three times
D Twice
Correct Answer: C Three times
18. What is the drinking age in the UK to buy alcohol? Mark one answer
A 14
B 16
C 18
D 21
Correct Answer: C 18
19. How often is a general election held in the British Isles? Mark one answer
A At least every 4 years
B At least every 5 years
C At least every 6 years
D At least every 7 years
Correct Answer: B At least every 5 years
20. The leader of the opposition also appoints Ministers, what are they called? Mark one answer
A Fake Ministers
B Future Ministers
C Shadow Ministers
D Untapped Ministers
Correct Answer: C Shadow Ministers
21. What do civil servants not do? Mark one answer
A Deliver public services
B Implement government policies
C Work for free
D Work for ministers
Correct Answer: C Work for free
22. Which of these is not an international organisation of which the UK is a member? Mark one answer
A NATO
B The Council of Europe
C The EU
D The UN
Correct Answer: C The EU
23. For more serious civil matters, like when large amounts of money are being claimed as compensation - where could these be dealt with in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland? Mark one answer
A County Court
B Magistrates Court
C The Court of Session
D The High Court
Correct Answer: D The High Court
24. Which of these is NOT a tangible benefit you will get from volunteering? Mark one answer
A Earning money
B Improving your CV (curriculum vitae)
C Improving your community
D Practising your English skills
Correct Answer: A Earning money