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Life in the UK Test 9

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1. When roughly was the Bronze Age? Mark one answer
A 20,000 years ago
B 2,000 years ago
C 4,000 years ago
D 40,000 years ago
Correct Answer: C 4,000 years ago
2. In the year 1455, which civil war began to decide the King of England? Mark one answer
A The Battle of Bannockburn
B The Battle of Hastings
C The First World War
D The Wars of the Roses
Correct Answer: D The Wars of the Roses
3. What was the fate of Henry VIII's wife (Catherine Howard)? Mark one answer
A She died of the plague
B She fell from the roof of the castle
C She fell off her horse
D She was executed for taking lovers
Correct Answer: D She was executed for taking lovers
4. What was the fate of Mary when she arrived in England? Mark one answer
A She became an English citizen
B She gave birth to another son
C She took the throne in England
D She was held prisoner for 20 years, and later executed by Queen Elizabeth I
Correct Answer: D She was held prisoner for 20 years, and later executed by Queen Elizabeth I
5. During Elizabeth I's reign, which country did English settlers begin to colonise? Mark one answer
A Eastern coast of America
B Eastern coast of Australia
C Eastern coast of India
D Eastern coast of Italy
Correct Answer: A Eastern coast of America
6. Charles I was held by the Parliament's army and executed in which year? Mark one answer
A 1649
B 1659
C 1669
D 1679
Correct Answer: A 1649
7. James still had some supporters in Scotland and even in England. What did his supporters become known as? Mark one answer
A The Jacobites
B The Jameses
C The Nationals
D The Scots
Correct Answer: A The Jacobites
8. The Enlightenment happened during the 18th Century. What did this involve? Mark one answer
A People became interested in politics, philosophy, and science
B People became interested in spirituality, yoga, and meditation
Correct Answer: A People became interested in politics, philosophy, and science
9. During the 1700s, Britain fought many wars with which country? Mark one answer
A France
B Germany
C Holland
D Italy
Correct Answer: A France
10. Which event cut short this time of prosperity and peace in 1914? Mark one answer
A The French Revolution
B The Scottish Crumbling
C World War I
D World War II
Correct Answer: C World War I
11. True or False: Britain was allied with powers from around the world including Japan, Serbia, Greece, and Italy. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
12. What is the violence in Ireland referred to, between those who wanted to remain with the British Government and those who wanted to continue the republic? Mark one answer
A The In fights
B The Troubles
Correct Answer: B The Troubles
13. When the British evacuated France during Dunkirk, who helped to rescue them? Mark one answer
A Irish soldiers
B The Monarchy
C The government
D Volunteer boat owners and fishermen
Correct Answer: D Volunteer boat owners and fishermen
14. True or False: No political party won the majority vote in 2010. Mark one answer
A False.
B True.
Correct Answer: B True.
Explanation: It was the first time since 1974.
15. What is the population of the UK as of the 2017 survey? Mark one answer
A 50 million
B 60 million
C 66 million
D 70 million
Correct Answer: C 66 million
16. Which is the Patron Saint Day of Wales? Mark one answer
A St. Andrew's Day, on the 30th of November
B St. David's Day, on the 1st of March
C St. George's Day, on the 2 3rd of April
D St. Patrick's Day, on the 17th of March
Correct Answer: B St. David's Day, on the 1st of March
17. On which day does Christmas take place, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ? Mark one answer
A 24th of December
B 25th of December
C 26th of December
D 28th of December
Correct Answer: B 25th of December
18. What is the word for a garden that people in the UK can rent, which is not part of their home? Mark one answer
A An air garden
B An alittlement
C An allotment
D Hydroponic garden
Correct Answer: C An allotment
19. Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland? Mark one answer
A The daffodil
B The rose
C The shamrock
D The thistle
Correct Answer: C The shamrock
20. Who is the heir to the throne currently? Mark one answer
A Duchess Kate
B Prince Charles
C Prince Harry
D Princess Camilla
Correct Answer: B Prince Charles
21. Which of the following are NOT examples of illegal crimes? Mark one answer
A Buying alcohol for somebody under 18
B Drinking alcohol in public
C Making jokes about the government
D Owing unpaid debt/money
Correct Answer: D Owing unpaid debt/money
22. In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the minor criminal cases are usually dealt with at which court? Mark one answer
A Crown Courts
B Justice of the Peace Court
C Magistrates Court
D Sherriff Court
Correct Answer: C Magistrates Court
23. In Scotland, the same minor criminal cases are dealt with at which court? Mark one answer
A Crown Courts
B Justice of the Peace Court
C Magistrates Court
D Sherriff Court
Correct Answer: B Justice of the Peace Court
24. In Scotland, where are the serious criminal offences tried? Mark one answer
A Crown Courts
B Justice of the Peace Court
C Magistrates Court
D Sherriff Court
Correct Answer: D Sherriff Court