Life in the UK practice test 1

Question 1 of 24 · Values and principles

Which of these is one of the freedoms the handbook says the UK offers?

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• AFreedom from paying any tax
• BFree housing for every resident
• CFreedom of speech
• DThe right to ignore laws you disagree with

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Question 2 of 24 · Values and principles

The handbook has a glossary at the back that explains some of its key words and phrases.

Is this true or false?

• ATrue
• BFalse

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Question 3 of 24 · The UK and its nations

Where does the parliament for the whole of the UK meet?

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• AWestminster
• BEdinburgh
• CCardiff
• DBelfast

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Question 4 of 24 · The UK and its nations

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.

Is this true or false?

• ATrue
• BFalse

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Question 5 of 24 · UK history

What was the Easter Rising of 1916?

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• AA protest by suffragettes in London
• BA strike by coal miners in Wales
• CA battle in France
• DAn uprising against the British in Dublin

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Question 6 of 24 · UK history

According to the handbook, under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England unite and defeat the Vikings?

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• AWilliam the Conqueror
• BEdward I
• CKenneth MacAlpin
• DAlfred the Great

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Question 7 of 24 · UK history

Which book did Roald Dahl write?

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• AThe Jungle Book
• BUnder Milk Wood
• CThe Canterbury Tales
• DCharlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Question 8 of 24 · UK history

The Wars of the Roses were fought between which two families?

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• AThe Houses of Tudor and Stuart
• BThe Houses of Normandy and Wessex
• CThe Houses of Windsor and Hanover
• DThe Houses of Lancaster and York

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Question 9 of 24 · UK history

In which year was the Good Friday Agreement signed?

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• A1972
• B1990
• C1998
• D2007

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Question 10 of 24 · UK history

Why are the events of 1688 called the Glorious Revolution?

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• AIt happened without fighting in England and made Parliament's power secure
• BIt gave every man the vote
• CIt made England a Catholic country again
• DEngland won a great battle against France

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Question 11 of 24 · UK history

Who were the Huguenots who came to Britain between 1680 and 1720?

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• AIrish Catholic rebels
• BScottish clansmen who supported the Stuarts
• CFrench Protestants escaping persecution
• DDutch canal builders

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Question 12 of 24 · UK history

In which year did Ireland join England, Scotland and Wales in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland?

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• A1707
• B1801
• C1922
• D1949

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Question 13 of 24 · UK history

Which TWO measures were introduced in the early 20th century, before the First World War?

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• AFree school meals
• BThe National Health Service
• COld-age pensions
• DVotes for women at 21

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Question 14 of 24 · UK history

George Stephenson and his son Robert pioneered the railway engine.

Is this true or false?

• ATrue
• BFalse

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Question 15 of 24 · Modern society

Nick Park has won Oscars for animated films featuring which characters?

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• AGilbert and Sullivan
• BWallace and Gromit
• CMorecambe and Wise
• DTorvill and Dean

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Question 16 of 24 · Modern society

Where are the Crown Jewels kept?

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• AThe Houses of Parliament
• BSt Paul's Cathedral
• CWestminster Abbey
• DThe Tower of London

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Question 17 of 24 · Modern society

Since 1927, which organisation has run the Proms concert season?

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• AThe National Trust
• BThe Church of England
• CThe BBC
• DThe Arts Council

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Question 18 of 24 · Modern society

Which architect designed the Cenotaph in Whitehall?

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• ASir Norman Foster
• BInigo Jones
• CSir Christopher Wren
• DSir Edwin Lutyens

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Question 19 of 24 · Modern society

Which TWO of these are British fashion designers?

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• AClarice Cliff
• BMary Quant
• CGertrude Jekyll
• DVivienne Westwood

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Question 20 of 24 · Government and law

What is 'canvassing'?

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• AAsking people to vote for a party's candidates
• BCounting the votes after an election
• CChecking the electoral register for mistakes
• DCollecting money for a charity

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Question 21 of 24 · Government and law

How many people are on a jury in England and Wales?

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• A12
• B14
• C15
• D16

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Question 22 of 24 · Government and law

What happens at the opening of each new session of Parliament?

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• AMPs elect a new Prime Minister
• BThe Speaker reads out every new law
• CThe House of Lords chooses the cabinet
• DThe monarch makes a speech on the government's plans

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Question 23 of 24 · Government and law

Which TWO are good ways to help the environment?

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• ARecycling as much waste as you can
• BDriving short distances instead of walking
• CPutting rubbish out on any day of the week
• DShopping locally where you can

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Question 24 of 24 · Government and law

The Council of Europe has the power to make laws for its member countries.

Is this true or false?

• ATrue
• BFalse

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