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Life in the UK Test 8

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1. During the 400 years the Romans remained in Britain, what did they NOT create? Mark one answer
A Buildings
B English food
C Laws
D Roads
Correct Answer: B English food
2. In which year did King Edward I of England introduce the state of Rhuddlan, which annexed Wales to the Crown of England? Mark one answer
A 1066
B 1284
C 1755
D 1928
Correct Answer: B 1284
3. The result of this limited power led to which Charter of Rights Agreement? Mark one answer
A Holy Grail
B Magna Carta
C The Constitution
D The Privacy Law
Correct Answer: B Magna Carta
4. True or False: Eventually, these languages merged to become what we know as English, with some Anglo-Saxon words and other words from French. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
5. As England and the rest of Europe moved from Roman Catholic to the Church of England, what was this transition called? Mark one answer
A Feudalism
B Socialism
C The Reformation
D The Resurrection
Correct Answer: C The Reformation
6. True or False: After King Edward VI's death, his half-sister Mary took the throne. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
7. True or False: Queen Mary was succeeded by Elizabeth, the youngest offspring of Henry VIII and his second wife. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
8. Who was Robert Burns? Mark one answer
A A famed criminal
B A famous Scottish King
C A famous Scottish poet
D The first Scottish footballer
Correct Answer: C A famous Scottish poet
9. True or False: During the French Revolution, the British defeated French and Spanish ships therefore winning the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, with Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square a tribute to the then leader of the British Navy. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
10. Between the First and Second World Wars, which major event happened? Mark one answer
A The Great Depression
B The Middle War
C The Potato Famine
D The Spanish Flu
Correct Answer: A The Great Depression
11. True or False: The Concorde, a supersonic aircraft that was faster than the speed of sound, was retired from service in 2003 and never resumed. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
12. Who governs the Church of Scotland (otherwise known as the Presbyterian Church)? Mark one answer
A Ministers and Elders
B The Archbishop of Canterbury
C The Monarchy
D The Prime Minister
Correct Answer: A Ministers and Elders
13. In which year did England win the FIFA World Cup? Mark one answer
A 1944
B 1955
C 1966
D 1977
Correct Answer: C 1966
14. Which eight-week musical event by the BBC has been running since 1927? Mark one answer
A Queens
B The Country Choir Club
C The Proms
D The Six Nations
Correct Answer: C The Proms
15. True or False: Many (but not all) families eat Yorkshire pudding with roast beef, gravy, potatoes, and vegetables on Sundays. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
16. Which of the following is a popular current soap opera TV show? Mark one answer
A Coronation Street
B Home and Away
C Neighbours
D The Chase
Correct Answer: A Coronation Street
17. True or False: Pet owners are allowed to be cruel and neglectful in some scenarios. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
18. Who appoints the Cabinet? Mark one answer
A The Monarchy
B The Prime Minister
C The Speaker
D The public
Correct Answer: B The Prime Minister
19. True or False: Civil Servants are members of the party which is leading at the time. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: A False.
Explanation: Civil servants are neutral politically.
20. How many local authorities does London have? Mark one answer
A 28
B 29
C 33
D 34
Correct Answer: C 33
21. True or False: Media coverage must not be biased. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
22. Where does voting take place when in the UK? Mark one answer
A At polling stations
B At the Town Hall
C Via a letter to Parliament
D Via smartphone
Correct Answer: A At polling stations
23. True or False: The small claims procedure is for helping people settle little disputes for amounts of money below £10,000 in England/ Wales or below £3,000 in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
24. Which of these is not an example of volunteering? Mark one answer
A Delivering takeaway for Uber Eats
B Joining a litter pick-up
C Mentoring/coaching young people
D Working at a pet rescue place
Correct Answer: A Delivering takeaway for Uber Eats