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Life in the UK Test 7

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1. How much of the English, Scottish, and Welsh population died during the plague? Mark one answer
A 0.1
B 0.2
C 0.5
D Around 30%
Correct Answer: D Around 30%
2. King Henry VIII died on which day in 1547? Mark one answer
A 28th August
B 28th January
C 28th November
D 28th of March
Correct Answer: B 28th January
3. At what age did King Edward VI die? Mark one answer
A 15
B 19
C 25
D 40
Correct Answer: A 15
4. True or False: When Queen Elizabeth I died, Elizabeth II took the throne Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: Elizabeth I did not have children, so in 1603 James VI of Scotland became King James I of England, Wales, and Ireland. At this point, Scotland was its own country.
5. True or False: Protestant settlements during this time in Ireland were known as plantations. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
6. Queen Anne died in 1714, who did Parliament choose to be the next King? Mark one answer
A A German, George I
B Charles I
C Edward II
D James II
Correct Answer: A A German, George I
7. Why was the first Prime Minister (Sir Robert Walpole) established in 1721? Mark one answer
A Because George I did not speak good English
B Because George I was not accomplishing much
C Because there was social unrest and violence
D Because there were protests about democracy
Correct Answer: A Because George I did not speak good English
8. True or False: Britain was the first country to industrialise, or to use machinery and steam power on a large scale. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
9. True or False: The war against Japan ended because the Japanese were tired of fighting. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: Japan retreated because scientists in England and America had split the atom and created the atomic bomb.
10. What did Tony Blair notably introduce before he was replaced by Gordon Brown in 2007? Mark one answer
A Free gym memberships
B Free primary schools
C The Scottish Parliament and The Welsh Assembly
D University tuition fees
Correct Answer: C The Scottish Parliament and The Welsh Assembly
11. Who is the head of the Church of England? Mark one answer
A The Archbishop of Canterbury
B The Mayor of Oxford
C The Monarchy
D The Prime Minister
Correct Answer: C The Monarchy
12. Eid ul Adha and Eid al-Fitr are celebrated by which religion? Mark one answer
A Hindus and Sikhs
B Jews
C Muslims
D Quakers
Correct Answer: C Muslims
13. Which famous landscape architect devised the grounds in many country homes, such as Chatsworth House? Mark one answer
A Christopher Wren
B Guy Fawkes
C Inigo Jones
D Lancelot ‘Capability' Brown
Correct Answer: D Lancelot ‘Capability' Brown
14. True or False: Many great fashion icons come from the UK, some of these in recent years include Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
15. Which flower is associated with England? Mark one answer
A The daffodil
B The rose
C The shamrock
D The thistle
Correct Answer: B The rose
16. Which animated films were written by Nick Park? Mark one answer
A Carry On
B James Bond
C Lady Luck
D Wallace and Gromit
Correct Answer: D Wallace and Gromit
17. True or False: The British Constitution contains laws, conventions as well as institutions responsible for leading the country. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
18. Under a constitutional monarchy, does the King or Queen decide government policy? Mark one answer
A No
B No, but she does advise and encourage the government
C Yes
D Yes, but only on weekends
Correct Answer: B No, but she does advise and encourage the government
19. If two parties join due to a lack of majority, what is this type of government called? This most recently happened in 2010 with the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. Mark one answer
A A coalition
B A combination
C A formation
D A joining
Correct Answer: A A coalition
20. Why is the House of Commons thought to be more important than the House of Lords? Mark one answer
A Because its members are elected
B Because the Queen prefers it
C Because the members are paid a salary
D Because there are more members
Correct Answer: A Because its members are elected
21. In which of the following countries has the UK previously used its power to suspend devolved assemblies? Mark one answer
A Australia
B Northern Ireland
C Scotland
D Wales
Correct Answer: B Northern Ireland
22. True or False: Some things which m ay be allowed in other countries are not allowed under UK law Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
23. True or False: There are also possibilities to help at local youth projects, universities, housing groups, museums, and more. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
24. True or False: It is possible to volunteer with the police. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.