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If you have decided that you would like to live in the UK permanently, or apply to become a British citizen, then you will need to pass the Life in the UK test.
The Life in the UK test is based on the content of the main Home Office publication, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents,.
This resource provides you with official practice questions to help you to answer the questions correctly in the Life in the UK test. So as soon as you have studied the main publication, you can start testing your knowledge. There are 408 questions in total in this book, arranged in 17 tests, each of 24 questions. Answers and helpful page references to the main Home Office publication are given at the end of each test, enabling you to see which pages you need to read again in the event of a wrong answer.
These practice questions are not the actual questions that you will get in the Life in the UK test, but by answering them correctly you can find out whether you are ready to take the test.
Before you take the test, you should aim to complete all the practice questions in this book. Complete one test at a time, and time yourself, allowing no more than 45 minutes per test. Note which questions you get wrong, and make sure you re-read the relevant pages in the main publication to ensure that your knowledge is sound.
7When you go to the test centre to take the test, you can do a practice test of four questions before you start the actual test. You will have four minutes to do this practice test and you are allowed to take it twice before starting.
The Life in the UK test consists of 24 questions about important aspects of life in the UK today. You will take your test on a computer, and have 45 minutes to complete all the questions. In order to pass the test, you have to answer 18 questions correctly. The questions are based on ALL parts of Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents.
You can only take your test at a registered and approved test centre, and you can only book your test online at www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk
There are four types of question in the test. Each practice test in this book contains examples of each of these types of question, presented in random order.
8The first type of question involves selecting one correct answer from four options. Here is an example of this type of question (the correct answer will appear in GREEN when selected).
| Which is the most popular sport in the UK? | ||
| A | Football | |
| B | Rugby | |
| C | Golf | |
| D | Tennis | |
The second type of question involves deciding whether a statement is true or false. Here is an example of this second type of question.
| Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? |
| The daffodil is the national flower of Wales. |
The third type of question involves selecting the statement which you think is correct from a choice of two statements. Here is an example of this third type of question.
| Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Shakespeare wrote ‘To be or not to be’. | |
| B | Shakespeare wrote ‘We will fight them on the beaches’. | |
The final type of question involves selecting two correct answers from four options. You need to select both correct answers to get a point on this type of question. Here is an example of this fourth type of question.
9| Which TWO political parties formed the coalition government in 2010? | ||
| A | Conservatives | |
| B | Labour | |
| C | Communists | |
| D | Liberal Democrats | |
You can find more information in Life in the United Kingdom: Official Study Guide.
10 11| 1 | What festival is celebrated on 31 October? | ||
| A | Valentine’s Day | ||
| B | Bonfire Night | ||
| C | Halloween | ||
| D | Hogmanay | ||
| 2 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The British constitution is contained in a single written document. | |||
| 3 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | EastEnders and Coronation Street are popular television programmes. | ||
| B | EastEnders and Coronation Street are historical landmarks. | ||
| 4 | In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords? | ||
| A | Their numbers were greatly increased. | ||
| B | Their salaries were stopped. | ||
| C | Women were allowed to inherit their titles. | ||
| D | They lost their automatic right to attend the House of Lords. | ||
| 5 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories. 13 | |||
| 6 | Which TWO are political parties in the UK ? | ||
| A | Office Party | ||
| B | Modern Party | ||
| C | Conservative Party | ||
| D | Labour Party | ||
| 7 | How often does Prime Minister’s Questions occur when Parliament is sitting? | ||
| A | Every day | ||
| B | Twice a week | ||
| C | Once a week | ||
| D | Once a month | ||
| 8 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes. | ||
| B | The small claims procedure helps people to make small home insurance claims. | ||
| 9 | Which TWO are Protestant Christian groups in the UK? | ||
| A | Baptists | ||
| B | Methodists | ||
| C | Roman Catholics | ||
| D | Buddhists 14 | ||
| 10 | What are TWO fundamental principles of British life? | ||
| A | Only driving your car on weekdays | ||
| B | Participation in community life | ||
| C | Growing your own fruit and vegetables | ||
| D | Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs | ||
| 11 | Why is 1918 an important date in the history of women’s rights? | ||
| A | The first divorce laws were introduced. | ||
| B | Women were given the right to vote. | ||
| C | Equal pay laws were passed. | ||
| D | Women were made legally responsible for their children. | ||
| 12 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people. | |||
| 13 | For which TWO types of literature is William Shakespeare famous? | ||
| A | Novels | ||
| B | Plays | ||
| C | Biographies | ||
| D | Sonnets | ||
| 14 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | In 1588 the English defeated a Spanish invasion fleet of ships. | ||
| B | In 1588 the English defeated a German invasion fleet of bomber planes. 15 | ||
| 15 | What is the name of the UK currency? | ||
| A | Dollar | ||
| B | Euro | ||
| C | Pound sterling | ||
| D | Yen | ||
| 16 | Which TWO are members of Parliament (MPs) responsible for? | ||
| A | Representing everyone in their constituency | ||
| B | Scrutinising and commenting on what the government is doing | ||
| C | Representing only those who voted for them | ||
| D | Supporting the government on all decisions and laws | ||
| 17 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Most shops in the UK open seven days a week. | ||
| B | All shops in the UK close on Sundays. | ||
| 18 | Which TWO are English Civil War battles? | ||
| A | Waterloo | ||
| B | Marston Moor | ||
| C | Hastings | ||
| D | Naseby | ||
| 19 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Mary, Queen of Scots was unrelated to Queen Elizabeth I. | ||
| B | Mary, Queen of Scots was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. 16 | ||
| 20 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE ? | ||
| British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully. The animal was a rabbit. |
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| 21 | Which TWO of the following do pressure and lobby groups do? | ||
| A | Organise violent protests | ||
| B | Influence government policy | ||
| C | Assist MPs in their constituency work | ||
| D | Represent the views of British businesses | ||
| 22 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| There is a dragon on the official flag of Wales. | |||
| 23 | What were the names of the TWO main groups in Parliament in the early 18th century? | ||
| A | Whigs | ||
| B | Labour | ||
| C | Nationalists | ||
| D | Tories | ||
| 24 | Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer? | ||
| A | The Westbury Tales | ||
| B | The Ambridge Tales | ||
| C | The London Tales | ||
| D | The Canterbury Tales | ||
| 1 | What important change to our voting rights took place in 1969? | ||
| A | Women over 35 were given the vote. | ||
| B | Prisoners were given the vote. | ||
| C | The voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women. | ||
| D | Compulsory voting was introduced. | ||
| 2 | Which TWO of the following are Christian religious festivals celebrated in the UK? | ||
| A | Easter | ||
| B | Halloween | ||
| C | Christmas | ||
| D | New Year | ||
| 3 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Self-employed people need to pay National Insurance Contributions themselves. | ||
| B | Self-employed people can ask a friend to pay their National Insurance Contributions on their behalf. | ||
| 4 | How are local councils funded? | ||
| A | Through money raised from local fundraising events | ||
| B | Through donations from local people | ||
| C | From central government and local taxes | ||
| D | From local businesses 23 | ||
| 5 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Both Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are famous novelists. | ||
| B | Both Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are famous painters. | ||
| 6 | What type of government was formed after the General Election of 2010? | ||
| A | National | ||
| B | All-party | ||
| C | One-party | ||
| D | Coalition | ||
| 7 | Which is an aim of the United Nations? | ||
| A | To create a single free trade market | ||
| B | To prevent war and promote international peace and security | ||
| C | To examine decisions made by the European Union | ||
| D | To promote dictatorship | ||
| 8 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Westminster. | ||
| B | The UK is governed by parliaments sitting in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. | ||
| 9 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The Brit Awards is an event where sports people are given awards. 24 | |||
| 10 | What important event happened in England in 1066? | ||
| A | The Romans left England | ||
| B | The building of the Off a Dyke | ||
| C | The Norman invasion | ||
| D | The Battle of Bannockburn | ||
| 11 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | ‘The Divine Right of Kings’ meant that the English king should rule France. | ||
| B | ‘The Divine Right of Kings’ meant that the king was appointed by God. | ||
| 12 | Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life? | ||
| A | Extremism | ||
| B | Individual liberty | ||
| C | Intolerance | ||
| D | Inequality | ||
| 13 | Which TWO are famous UK landmarks? | ||
| A | Snowdonia | ||
| B | Grand Canyon | ||
| C | Loch Lomond | ||
| D | Notre Dame | ||
| 14 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Members of the public are allowed to attend Youth Court hearings. 25 | |||
| 15 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Elizabeth I handled Parliament very badly during her reign. | ||
| B | Elizabeth I had very good relations with Parliament. | ||
| 16 | What event is remembered on 5 November each year? | ||
| A | The end of the Second World War | ||
| B | The Queen’s birthday | ||
| C | A plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605 | ||
| D | The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 | ||
| 17 | Which TWO were associated with King Charles I and Parliament during the English Civil War? | ||
| A | Tories | ||
| B | Roundheads | ||
| C | Cavaliers | ||
| D | Luddites | ||
| 18 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| ‘The Restoration’ refers to the re-establishment of Catholicism as the official Church in the 17th century. | |||
| 19 | Which TWO are examples of civil law? | ||
| A | Disputes between landlords and tenants | ||
| B | Carrying a weapon | ||
| C | Discrimination in the workplace | ||
| D | Selling tobacco 26 | ||
| 20 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The Scottish Parliament can pass legislation for Scotland on all matters. | |||
| 21 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Gilbert and Sullivan were a comedy double act. | ||
| B | Gilbert and Sullivan wrote many comic operas. | ||
| 22 | In 1999 which TWO new national bodies were established? | ||
| A | House of Lords | ||
| B | Welsh Assembly | ||
| C | Scottish Parliament | ||
| D | English Parliament | ||
| 23 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The Union Flag comprises four crosses, one for each part of the United Kingdom. | |||
| 24 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Some people rent land called ‘an allotment’, where they grow fruit and vegetables. | |||
| 1 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| People are able to buy National Lottery tickets in the UK if they are aged 14 or over. | |||
| 2 | Why was Magna Carta important? | ||
| A | It gave all men the vote. | ||
| B | It limited the power of the monarch. | ||
| C | It established a new system of free education. | ||
| D | It gave women legal rights. | ||
| 3 | Which TWO types of case are held in County Courts? | ||
| A | Divorce | ||
| B | Murder | ||
| C | Minor criminal offences | ||
| D | Breaches of contract | ||
| 4 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. | ||
| B | The Industrial Revolution introduced changes in the banking system in the 1970s. | ||
| 5 | Who built the Tower of London? | ||
| A | Oliver Cromwell | ||
| B | Queen Elizabeth II | ||
| C | William the Conqueror | ||
| D | Winston Churchill 33 | ||
| 6 | Which TWO chambers form the UK Parliament? | ||
| A | House of Fraser | ||
| B | House of Lords | ||
| C | House of Commons | ||
| D | House of Representatives | ||
| 7 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | There is a yearly sailing race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. | ||
| B | There is a yearly rowing race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. | ||
| 8 | Which TWO are plays by William Shakespeare? | ||
| A | A Midsummer Night’s Dream | ||
| B | Pride and Prejudice | ||
| C | Romeo and Juliet | ||
| D | Oliver Twist | ||
| 9 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| In 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson defeated the German fleet. | |||
| 10 | Which TWO issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on? | ||
| A | Health | ||
| B | Education | ||
| C | Foreign affairs | ||
| D | Immigration 34 | ||
| 11 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | UK laws ensure people are not treated unfairly in any area of work or life. | ||
| B | In the UK, employers can discriminate against different groups of people. | ||
| 12 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Wales united with England during the reign of Henry VIII. | |||
| 13 | Which TWO are Christian groups? | ||
| A | Roman Catholics | ||
| B | Buddhists | ||
| C | Sikhs | ||
| D | Baptists | ||
| 14 | What TWO freedoms are offered by the UK to citizens and permanent residents? | ||
| A | Long lunch breaks on Friday | ||
| B | Freedom of speech | ||
| C | Free groceries for everyone | ||
| D | A right to a fair trial | ||
| 15 | When is a by-election for a parliamentary seat held? | ||
| A | Half-way through a parliamentary term | ||
| B | Every two years | ||
| C | When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns | ||
| D | When the Prime Minister decides to call one 35 | ||
| 16 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Volunteering is a good way to earn additional money. | ||
| B | Volunteering is a way of helping others without receiving payment. | ||
| 17 | Which is the most popular sport in the UK? | ||
| A | Football | ||
| B | Rugby | ||
| C | Golf | ||
| D | Tennis | ||
| 18 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Charles, king of Scotland, was restored as King Charles II of England in 1660. | ||
| B | Bonnie Prince Charlie became King Charles II of England in 1660. | ||
| 19 | Which TWO of the following do you have to pay tax on? | ||
| A | Profits from self-employment | ||
| B | Income from property, savings and dividends | ||
| C | Shopping vouchers given to you by family or friends | ||
| D | Small amounts of money given to you as a gift | ||
| 20 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral music. | ||
| B | The Proms are a series of tennis matches held every June in London. 36 | ||
| 21 | What were ‘the Troubles’ about? | ||
| A | Independence for Wales | ||
| B | Disagreement over Ireland becoming one country | ||
| C | Independence for Scotland | ||
| D | Setting up an English Parliament | ||
| 22 | Which TWO fought in wars against Napoleon? | ||
| A | Margaret Thatcher | ||
| B | Horatio Nelson | ||
| C | Winston Churchill | ||
| D | The Duke of Wellington | ||
| 23 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Most people in the UK live in towns and cities. | |||
| 24 | What must you have done in order to vote in elections? | ||
| A | Paid income tax in the previous year | ||
| B | Put your name on the electoral register | ||
| C | Registered your identity with the police | ||
| D | Passed an electoral test | ||
| 1 | Which TWO are British overseas territories? | ||
| A | Cyprus | ||
| B | Falkland Islands | ||
| C | St Helena | ||
| D | Hawaii | ||
| 2 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | If your driving licence is from a country in the European Union you can drive in the UK for as long as your licence is valid. | ||
| B | If your driving licence is from a country in the European Union you have to apply for a UK licence in order to drive. | ||
| 3 | Which TWO of the following are famous British authors? | ||
| A | Sir Steve Redgrave | ||
| B | Gustav Holst | ||
| C | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | ||
| D | J K Rawling | ||
| 4 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | In the 18th century two political groups emerged, the Whigs and the Tories. | ||
| B | In the 18th century two political groups emerged, the Conservatives and the Liberals. 43 | ||
| 5 | At what age can you vote in a General Election in the UK? | ||
| A | 16 | ||
| B | 18 | ||
| C | 21 | ||
| D | 23 | ||
| 6 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Richard Arkwright developed new farming methods in the UK. | ||
| B | Richard Arkwright developed efficient and profitable factories. | ||
| 7 | Which TWO services are funded by National Insurance Contributions? | ||
| A | Local taxi services | ||
| B | State retirement pension | ||
| C | Supermarket home deliveries | ||
| D | National Health Service (NHS) | ||
| 8 | In 1348 a third of the populations of England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which plague? | ||
| A | The Blue Death | ||
| B | The White Death | ||
| C | The Green Death | ||
| D | The Black Death | ||
| 9 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| In the UK, 1 April is a day when people play jokes on each other. 44 | |||
| 10 | For which TWO reasons is Henry VIII remembered? | ||
| A | Horse racing | ||
| B | Married six times | ||
| C | Broke away from the Church of Rome | ||
| D | Had seven sons | ||
| 11 | Which TWO of the following are linked to football? | ||
| A | The Ashes | ||
| B | UEFA | ||
| C | Premier League | ||
| D | The Open | ||
| 12 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Magistrates usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications. | ||
| B | Magistrates must be specially trained legal experts who have been solicitors for three years. | ||
| 13 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| When Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover, became the next king of England. | |||
| 14 | Which TWO festivals or traditions are held in November each year? | ||
| A | Father’s Day | ||
| B | Valentine’s Day | ||
| C | Remembrance Day | ||
| D | Bonfire Night 45 | ||
| 15 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Florence Nightingale is famous for her work on children’s education in the 19th century. | |||
| 16 | Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| British values and principles are based on history and traditions. | |||
| 17 | Which of the following is a famous Stone Age site in the UK? | ||
| A | Globe Theatre | ||
| B | Nelson’s Column | ||
| C | Stonehenge | ||
| D | Windsor Castle | ||
| 18 | St David is the patron saint of which country of the UK? | ||
| A | England | ||
| B | Scotland | ||
| C | Wales | ||
| D | Northern Ireland | ||
| 19 | Which TWO of the following are examples of criminal law? | ||
| A | Racial crime | ||
| B | Disputes about faulty goods | ||
| C | Selling tobacco to anyone under the age of 18 | ||
| D | Discrimination in the workplace | ||
| 20 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| There are many variations in language in the different parts of the UK. 46 | |||
| 21 | Where is the National Assembly for Wales based? | ||
| A | London | ||
| B | Newport | ||
| C | Glasgow | ||
| D | Cardiff | ||
| 22 | Textile and engineering firms recruited workers from which TWO countries after the Second World War? | ||
| A | South Africa | ||
| B | Canada | ||
| C | India | ||
| D | Pakistan | ||
| 23 | What is the name of a novel by Jane Austen? | ||
| A | Sense and Sensibility | ||
| B | Far from the Madding Crowd | ||
| C | Oliver Twist | ||
| D | Our Man in Havana | ||
| 24 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The main political parties actively look for members. | |||
| 1 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and Gertrude Jekyll were famous garden designers. | ||
| B | Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and Gertrude Jekyll were famous characters in a Sherlock Holmes story | ||
| 2 | How often are elections for the European Parliament held? | ||
| A | Annually | ||
| B | Every two years | ||
| C | Every five years | ||
| D | Every 10 years | ||
| 3 | Which of the following is a country of the UK? | ||
| A | Channel Islands | ||
| B | Scotland | ||
| C | Isle of Man | ||
| D | Republic of Ireland | ||
| 4 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes. | |||
| 5 | What is the minimum age you can drive a car or motor cycle in the UK? | ||
| A | 17 | ||
| B | 21 | ||
| C | 18 | ||
| D | 25 53 | ||
| 6 | How often are members of Parliament (MPs) elected? | ||
| A | At least every three years | ||
| B | Every six months | ||
| C | Every year | ||
| D | At least every five years | ||
| 7 | Which TWO political parties formed the coalition government in 2010? | ||
| A | Conservatives | ||
| B | Labour | ||
| C | Communists | ||
| D | Liberal Democrats | ||
| 8 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The ‘plantation’ settlements in Ireland during the 17th century led to Protestant farmers replacing Catholic landowners. | ||
| B | The ‘plantation’ settlements in Ireland during the 17th century led to Catholic farmers replacing Protestant landowners. | ||
| 9 | What are Beowulf, The Tyger and She Walks in Beauty? | ||
| A | Plays | ||
| B | Films | ||
| C | Poems | ||
| D | Novels 54 | ||
| 10 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The first person to use the title Prime Minister was Sir Robert Walpole. | ||
| B | The first person to use the title Prime Minister was Sir Christopher Wren. | ||
| 11 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Snowdonia is a national park in Northern Ireland. | |||
| 12 | Which language was spoken by people during the Iron Age? | ||
| A | Latin | ||
| B | Celtic | ||
| C | English | ||
| D | Anglo-Saxon | ||
| 13 | Which TWO records tell us about England during the time of William I? | ||
| A | Domesday Book | ||
| B | Diary of Samuel Pepys | ||
| C | Magna Carta | ||
| D | Bayeux Tapestry | ||
| 14 | Which event occurs each year on the third Sunday in June? | ||
| A | Halloween | ||
| B | Father’s Day | ||
| C | Boxing Day | ||
| D | Remembrance Day 55 | ||
| 15 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| A husband who forces his wife to have sex can be charged with rape. | |||
| 16 | Which form of religion developed as a result of the Reformation? | ||
| A | Catholicism | ||
| B | Protestantism | ||
| C | Methodism | ||
| D | Hinduism | ||
| 17 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Mousetrap is a play that has been running in London’s West End since 1952. | ||
| B | The Mousetrap is an environmental policy aiming to prevent mice from destroying crops. | ||
| 18 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| In the UK a citizen may only follow an approved religion. | |||
| 19 | Which of the following is a traditional food associated with Scotland? | ||
| A | Roast beef | ||
| B | Ulster fry | ||
| C | Fish and chips | ||
| D | Haggis 56 | ||
| 20 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Isaac Newton is a famous musician from the 18th century. | |||
| 21 | Which TWO of the following are major horse-racing events in the UK? | ||
| A | The Open Championship | ||
| B | Scottish Grand National | ||
| C | Six Nations Championship | ||
| D | Royal Ascot | ||
| 22 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | County Courts deal with criminal cases. | ||
| B | County Courts deal with civil disputes. | ||
| 23 | Which TWO countries are members of the Commonwealth? | ||
| A | USA | ||
| B | Australia | ||
| C | Canada | ||
| D | Russia | ||
| 24 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| A public vote in 2002 decided that Winston Churchill was the Greatest Briton of all time. | |||
| 1 | Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali? | ||
| A | Buddhists | ||
| B | Hindus | ||
| C | Christians | ||
| D | Sikhs | ||
| 2 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | A free press means that what is written in newspapers is free from government control. | ||
| B | A free press means newspapers are given out free of charge. | ||
| 3 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| If a person is aged under 27, their case will be heard in a Youth Court. | |||
| 4 | Why was the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 so important? | ||
| A | It ensured no person could be held unlawfully. | ||
| B | It allowed people to bury the dead where they wished. | ||
| C | It ensured that those who died could only be buried by a relative. | ||
| D | It ended capital punishment in England. | ||
| 5 | Which of the following is a Crown dependency? | ||
| A | England | ||
| B | Northern Ireland | ||
| C | The Channel Islands | ||
| D | Scotland 63 | ||
| 6 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Speaker of the House of Commons remains a member of Parliament (MP) after election as Speaker. | ||
| B | The Speaker of the House of Commons has to give up being an MP when elected as Speaker. | ||
| 7 | What awards event celebrates British theatre? | ||
| A | The Laurence Olivier Awards | ||
| B | The Turner Prize | ||
| C | The Brit Awards | ||
| D | The Man Booker Prize | ||
| 8 | Which TWO wars was England involved in during the Middle Ages? | ||
| A | Crimean | ||
| B | Crusades | ||
| C | Hundred Years War | ||
| D | Peninsular | ||
| 9 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Dundee and Aberdeen are cities in Northern Ireland. | |||
| 10 | How old do you need to be in order to stand for public office? | ||
| A | 16 | ||
| B | 18 | ||
| C | 20 | ||
| D | 21 64 | ||
| 11 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | During Queen Elizabeth I’s reign, English settlers began to colonise Australia. | ||
| B | During Queen Elizabeth I’s reign, English settlers began to colonise the eastern coast of North America. | ||
| 12 | Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against the Romans? | ||
| A | Elizabeth | ||
| B | Boudicca | ||
| C | Victoria | ||
| D | Anne | ||
| 13 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The jet engine and radar were developed in Britain in the 1830s. | |||
| 14 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Big Ben is a popular children’s television character. | ||
| B | Big Ben is the nickname of the great bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. | ||
| 15 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Florence Nightingale is associated with policing. | ||
| B | Florence Nightingale is associated with the development of nursing. 65 | ||
| 16 | When walking your dog in a public place, what must you ensure? | ||
| A | That your dog wears a special dog coat | ||
| B | That your dog never strays more than 3 metres away from you | ||
| C | That your dog does not come into contact with other dogs | ||
| D | That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner | ||
| 17 | What did St Augustine and St Columba do during the Anglo-Saxon period? | ||
| A | They invented new farming techniques. | ||
| B | They were leaders of an uprising in Wales. | ||
| C | They were early Christian missionaries. | ||
| D | They were courageous warriors. | ||
| 18 | What is the role of a jury at a court trial? | ||
| A | To decide whether evidence should be allowed to be heard | ||
| B | To decide the sentence that the accused should be given | ||
| C | To decide who the judge should be | ||
| D | To decide whether the accused is ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ | ||
| 19 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | A famous sailing event is held at Cowes on the Isle of Wight. | ||
| B | A famous sailing event is held in the city of Belfast. 66 | ||
| 20 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| In the UK you are expected to respect the rights of others to have their own opinions. | |||
| 21 | Which TWO of the following are protected by law from discrimination? | ||
| A | Disability | ||
| B | Eye colour | ||
| C | Choice of car | ||
| D | Marital status | ||
| 22 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The UK is a member of NATO. | ||
| B | The UK has never been a member of NATO. | ||
| 23 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Industrial Revolution is the name given to the rapid development of industry in Britain in the 20th century. | ||
| B | The Industrial Revolution is the name given to the rapid development of industry that began in the 18th century. | ||
| 24 | Which TWO events are religious festivals? | ||
| A | Easter | ||
| B | Christmas Day | ||
| C | Boxing Day | ||
| D | Bonfire Night | ||
| 1 | Who opens the new parliamentary session each year? | ||
| A | The Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
| B | The Prime Minister | ||
| C | The Speaker of the House of Commons | ||
| D | The monarch | ||
| 2 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| During the 18th century, radical new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed, called ‘the Enlightenment’. | |||
| 3 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The UK has a declining elderly population. | |||
| 4 | What TWO values are upheld by the Commonwealth association of countries? | ||
| A | Democracy | ||
| B | Communism | ||
| C | Violence | ||
| D | Rule of law | ||
| 5 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Halloween is a modern American festival that has recently become popular in the UK. | ||
| B | Halloween has its roots in an ancient pagan festival marking the beginning of winter. 73 | ||
| 6 | Which TWO of the following were famous Victorians? | ||
| A | Isambard Kingdom Brunei | ||
| B | Margaret Thatcher | ||
| C | Dylan Thomas | ||
| D | Florence Nightingale | ||
| 7 | What countries does ‘Great Britain’ refer to? | ||
| A | Just England | ||
| B | England, Scotland and Wales | ||
| C | England and Scotland | ||
| D | England, Scotland and Northern Ireland | ||
| 8 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence in the UK. | |||
| 9 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The first professional UK football clubs were formed in the late 19th century. | ||
| B | The first professional UK football clubs were formed in 1066. | ||
| 10 | What were TWO important aspects of the Reform Act of 1832? | ||
| A | It decreased the power of the monarch. | ||
| B | It increased the number of people who could vote. | ||
| C | It abolished rotten boroughs | ||
| D | It gave women the vote. 74 | ||
| 11 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK. | |||
| 12 | Which TWO people are famous UK sports stars? | ||
| A | Sir Chris Hoy | ||
| B | Dame Kelly Holmes | ||
| C | Lucien Freud | ||
| D | Jane Austen | ||
| 13 | For approximately how many years did the Romans stay in this country? | ||
| A | 50 years | ||
| B | 100 years | ||
| C | 400 years | ||
| D | 600 years | ||
| 14 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected through a system called ‘first past the post’. | ||
| B | MPs are elected through a system called ‘the winner takes it all’. | ||
| 15 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE | ||
| The 40 days before Easter are known as Lent. | |||
| 16 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The ‘Swinging Sixties’ is associated with the 1860s. 75 | |||
| 17 | Which TWO of the following are major outdoor music festivals? | ||
| A | Royal Ascot | ||
| B | Isle of Wight Festival | ||
| C | Hogmanay | ||
| D | Glastonbury | ||
| 18 | Where did the Vikings come from? | ||
| A | Germany and Austria | ||
| B | Belgium and Holland | ||
| C | Denmark and Norway | ||
| D | France and Luxembourg | ||
| 19 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Sake Dean Mahomet is famous for introducing tea-drinking and bungalows to Britain from India. | ||
| B | Sake Dean Mahomet introduced curry houses and shampooing to Britain from India. | ||
| 20 | Which TWO principles are included in the European Convention on Human Rights? | ||
| A | Prohibition of slavery and forced labour | ||
| B | Freedom of thought, conscience and religion | ||
| C | The right to use violence if you think it is necessary | ||
| D | Freedom to leave work early every Friday 76 | ||
| 21 | St Andrew is the patron saint of which country? | ||
| A | England | ||
| B | Scotland | ||
| C | Wales | ||
| D | Northern Ireland | ||
| 22 | Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| There is a no place in British society for extremism or intolerance. | |||
| 23 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The public can attend debates in the House of Commons. | ||
| B | No member of the public is allowed to attend debates in the House of Commons. | ||
| 24 | By joining a political party, what TWO activities might you be involved in? | ||
| A | Violent clashes with other political parties | ||
| B | Joining your MP for sessions in the House of Commons | ||
| C | Handing out leaflets in the street | ||
| D | Knocking on people’s doors and asking for support | ||
| 1 | What do Sir william Golding, Seamus Heaney and Harold Pinter have in common? | ||
| A | They are all famous British athletes. | ||
| B | They have all been Prime Minister. | ||
| C | They were part of the first British expedition to the North Pole. | ||
| D | They have all been awarded the Nobel Prize for literature. | ||
| 2 | Who elects Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)? | ||
| A | The police | ||
| B | The Home Office | ||
| C | The public | ||
| D | Members of Parliament | ||
| 3 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number of electors. | ||
| B | The Reform Act of 1832 increased the power of the House of Lords. | ||
| 4 | What celebration takes place each year on 14 February? | ||
| A | Valentine’s Day | ||
| B | Bonfire Night | ||
| C | Halloween | ||
| D | Hogmanay 83 | ||
| 5 | Which TWO of the following issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions on? | ||
| A | Defence | ||
| B | Agriculture | ||
| C | Foreign affairs | ||
| D | Social services | ||
| 6 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| In 1588 the English fleet defeated a large French fleet of ships that intended to land an army in England. | |||
| 7 | Who was given the title of Lord Protector in the 17th century? | ||
| A | King Charles II | ||
| B | Samuel Pepys | ||
| C | Oliver Cromwell | ||
| D | Isaac Newton | ||
| 8 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| ‘We shall fight them on the beaches’ is a famous quote from a speech by Queen Elizabeth I about the Spanish Armada. | |||
| 9 | What system of government does the UK have? | ||
| A | Communist government | ||
| B | Dictatorship | ||
| C | Parliamentary democracy | ||
| D | Federal government 84 | ||
| 10 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | In 1776 some American colonies declared their independence from Britain. | ||
| B | American colonists were eventually defeated by the British. | ||
| 11 | When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns, what is the election called that is held to replace them? | ||
| A | Re-selection | ||
| B | Selection | ||
| C | Hustings | ||
| D | By-election | ||
| 12 | Which TWO of the following were British inventions? | ||
| A | Television | ||
| B | Jet engine | ||
| C | Personal computer | ||
| D | Diesel engine | ||
| 13 | Which of the following UK landmarks is in Northern Ireland? | ||
| A | Big Ben | ||
| B | Snowdonia | ||
| C | The Giant’s Causeway | ||
| D | The Eden Project 85 | ||
| 14 | Who has to pay National Insurance Contributions? | ||
| A | Everybody in the UK who is in paid work | ||
| B | People who work full-time | ||
| C | All those aged 50 and below | ||
| D | Single people with no dependents | ||
| 15 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Civil servants are politically neutral. | ||
| B | Civil servants have to be politically aligned to the elected government. | ||
| 16 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis are well-known athletes who won gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics. | |||
| 17 | How old must you be to ride a moped in the UK? | ||
| A | 18 | ||
| B | 25 | ||
| C | 16 | ||
| D | 21 | ||
| 18 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Getting to know your neighbours can help you to become part of the community. | |||
| 19 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Sir Steve Redgrave is a famous rower who won gold medals in five consecutive Olympic Games. | ||
| B | Sir Steve Redgrave is a famous film actor who has won several BAFTAs. 86 | ||
| 20 | When was the last successful invasion of England? | ||
| A | 1066 | ||
| B | 1415 | ||
| C | 1642 | ||
| D | 1940 | ||
| 21 | Which TWO patron saints’ days occur in March? | ||
| A | St David | ||
| B | St Patrick | ||
| C | St George | ||
| D | St Andrew | ||
| 22 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| John Constable (1776-1837) founded the modern police force in England. | |||
| 23 | Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? | ||
| A | Hovercraft | ||
| B | Radium | ||
| C | Penicillin | ||
| D | Printing press | ||
| 24 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The UK offers its citizens and permanent residents freedom of speech. | ||
| B | The UK does not allow citizens or permanent residents to voice opinions publicly. | ||
| 1 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Participating in your community is a fundamental principle of British life. | |||
| 2 | On which date is St Patrick’s Day celebrated? | ||
| A | 1 March | ||
| B | 17 March | ||
| C | 23 April | ||
| D | 30 November | ||
| 3 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | After the age of 70, drivers must renew their licence every three years. | ||
| B | After the age of 70, drivers must renew their licence every five years. | ||
| 4 | Which TWO foods are associated with England? | ||
| A | Haggis | ||
| B | Ulster fry | ||
| C | Roast beef | ||
| D | Fish and chips | ||
| 5 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | During the First World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister. | ||
| B | During the Second World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister. 93 | ||
| 6 | If your car is more than three years old, how often will it need a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test? | ||
| A | Every three years | ||
| B | Every six months | ||
| C | Every 10 years | ||
| D | Every year | ||
| 7 | Who were the ‘suffragettes’? | ||
| A | Women who left the UK to live in India | ||
| B | Women who campaigned for women’s votes | ||
| C | Women who chose to be single | ||
| D | Women who stayed at home to raise a family | ||
| 8 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Andy Murray is the first British man to sail around the world. | ||
| B | Andy Murray is the first British man to win a singles tennis title in a Grand Slam tournament since 1936. | ||
| 9 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| All young people are sent a National Insurance number just before their 16th birthday. | |||
| 10 | Which TWO changes were introduced by the Education Act of 1944? | ||
| A | New public examinations | ||
| B | Primary education for all | ||
| C | Free secondary education for all | ||
| D | A clear division between primary and secondary education 94 | ||
| 11 | Which of the following is a British overseas territory? | ||
| A | Northern Ireland | ||
| B | The Falkland Islands | ||
| C | France | ||
| D | USA | ||
| 12 | Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? | ||
| A | Cloning a mammal | ||
| B | Cash machines (ATMs) | ||
| C | Mobile phones | ||
| D | Walkmans | ||
| 13 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Members of the House of Lords are not elected by the people. | ||
| B | Members of the House of Lords are voted in by members of the House of Commons. | ||
| 14 | Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314? | ||
| A | William Wallace | ||
| B | Robert the Bruce | ||
| C | Malcolm | ||
| D | Andrew | ||
| 15 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Thomas Hardy is a famous author who wrote Far from the Madding Crowd. 95 | |||
| 16 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | George and Robert Stephenson were famous pioneers of railway engines. | ||
| B | George and Robert Stephenson were famous pioneers of agricultural changes. | ||
| 17 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| During the Victorian period the British Empire became the largest empire the world has ever seen. | |||
| 18 | Which TWO of the following are UK landmarks? | ||
| A | The Eisteddfod | ||
| B | National Trust | ||
| C | Edinburgh Castle | ||
| D | The London Eye | ||
| 19 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them total control over all policies and laws. | |||
| 20 | Which TWO things can you do to look after the environment? | ||
| A | Drive your car as much as possible | ||
| B | Recycle your waste | ||
| C | Never turn the lights off in your house | ||
| D | Walk and use public transport to get around 96 | ||
| 21 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | National parks are areas of protected countryside that everyone can visit. | ||
| B | National parks are national sports grounds for people to hold sporting events. | ||
| 22 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Before 1215 there were no laws to limit the power of the king of England. | |||
| 23 | What is the capital city of wales? | ||
| A | Swansea | ||
| B | Cardiff | ||
| C | Edinburgh | ||
| D | Belfast | ||
| 24 | What is a jury made up of? | ||
| A | People working in high-powered jobs | ||
| B | People randomly chosen from the electoral register | ||
| C | People who are members of political parties | ||
| D | People who have submitted an application form and been accepted | ||
| 1 | What was Isambard Kingdom Brunei famous for designing and building? | ||
| A | Motor cars | ||
| B | Aeroplanes | ||
| C | Bridges | ||
| D | Skyscrapers | ||
| 2 | Which TWO of the following would you contact for legal advice? | ||
| A | A solicitor | ||
| B | A local councillor | ||
| C | The Citizens Advice Bureau | ||
| D | Your local member of Parliament (MP) | ||
| 3 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The official home of the Prime Minister is 10 Downing Street. | ||
| B | The official home of the Prime Minister is Buckingham Palace. | ||
| 4 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Charles Dickens is famous for writing musicals. | |||
| 5 | How many people serve on a jury in Scotland? | ||
| A | 8 | ||
| B | 11 | ||
| C | 15 | ||
| D | 20 103 | ||
| 6 | At which festival are mince pies traditionally eaten? | ||
| A | Easter | ||
| B | Diwali | ||
| C | Christmas | ||
| D | Vaisakhi | ||
| 7 | Which TWO of the following groups of adults are eligible to vote in all UK elections? | ||
| A | UK-born and naturalised adult citizens | ||
| B | Only those born in the UK | ||
| C | Citizens of the Commonwealth who are resident in the UK | ||
| D | Citizens of the USA | ||
| 8 | What task is associated with the National Trust? | ||
| A | Conserving native bird species | ||
| B | Preserving old aircraft | ||
| C | Preserving important buildings and places | ||
| D | Conserving deep water fish | ||
| 9 | Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords? | ||
| A | The monarch | ||
| B | The Prime Minister | ||
| C | The Speaker of the House of Commons | ||
| D | The Chief Whip 104 | ||
| 10 | Which TWO of the following were major welfare changes introduced from 1945 to 1950? | ||
| A | National Health Service (NHS) | ||
| B | State retirement pension | ||
| C | Employment exchanges | ||
| D | A social security system for all | ||
| 11 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Rugby was introduced to ancient Britain by Viking invaders. | ||
| B | Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century. | ||
| 12 | To which TWO international bodies does the UK belong? | ||
| A | The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) | ||
| B | The Commonwealth | ||
| C | The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) | ||
| D | The Arab League | ||
| 13 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The ‘Swinging Sixties’ was a period of religious change. | ||
| B | The ‘Swinging Sixties’ was a period of social change. 105 | ||
| 14 | What is the highest-value note issued as British currency? | ||
| A | £20 | ||
| B | £70 | ||
| C | £50 | ||
| D | £100 | ||
| 15 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| You can support your local community by becoming a school governor or school board member. | |||
| 16 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Reform Act of 1832 decreased the number of voters. | ||
| B | The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number of voters. | ||
| 17 | Which TWO are famous gardens in the UK? | ||
| A | London Eye | ||
| B | Sissinghurst | ||
| C | Bodnant Garden | ||
| D | Snowdonia | ||
| 18 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Queen is ceremonial head of the Commonwealth. | ||
| B | The Queen is ceremonial head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 106 | ||
| 19 | Why is Henry VIII an important English monarch? | ||
| A | He broke from the Church of Rome. | ||
| B | He established the RAF. | ||
| C | He invaded Sweden. | ||
| D | He re-established the Catholic Church in England. | ||
| 20 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?? | ||
| William Blake, Lord Byron and Robert Browning were all famous golfers. | |||
| 21 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| In 1921 a treaty gave independence to the south of Ireland. | |||
| 22 | Which TWO were introduced before the First World War (1914)? | ||
| A | National Health Service (NHS) | ||
| B | Child Benefit payments | ||
| C | State retirement pension | ||
| D | Free school meals | ||
| 23 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Cricket matches can last up to five days. | ||
| B | Cricket matches can last up to two weeks. | ||
| 24 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Britain has never been at war with France. | |||
| 1 | Which TWO are associated with Sir Francis Drake? | ||
| A | The Spanish Armada | ||
| B | Early flight | ||
| C | The Titanic | ||
| D | Sailing around the world | ||
| 2 | Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012? | ||
| A | Platinum Jubilee | ||
| B | Diamond Jubilee | ||
| C | Silver Jubilee | ||
| D | Golden Jubilee | ||
| 3 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement devolved powers to Wales. | ||
| B | In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement led to the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly. | ||
| 4 | Which is the UK’s most popular sport? | ||
| A | Cricket | ||
| B | Golf | ||
| C | Rugby | ||
| D | Football 113 | ||
| 5 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | On becoming a UK citizen or permanent resident, you can choose which laws and responsibilities you want to accept. | ||
| B | On becoming a UK citizen or permanent resident, you will be agreeing to respect the laws, values and traditions of the UK. | ||
| 6 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The daffodil is the national flower of Wales. | |||
| 7 | Which area of government policy is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer? | ||
| A | Education | ||
| B | Health | ||
| C | Economy | ||
| D | Legal affairs | ||
| 8 | Dunkirk is associated with which TWO events? | ||
| A | Landings on D-Day | ||
| B | The fall of Singapore | ||
| C | The rescue of 300,000 men | ||
| D | Small boats coming to the rescue | ||
| 9 | Which is the capital city of the UK? | ||
| A | Westminster | ||
| B | Birmingham | ||
| C | Windsor | ||
| D | London 114 | ||
| 10 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | In the UK organ donation is a legal requirement | ||
| B | In the UK organ donation is voluntary. | ||
| 11 | What are the titles of TWO novels by Charles Dickens? | ||
| A | Harry Potter | ||
| B | Pride and Prejudice | ||
| C | Great Expectations | ||
| D | Oliver Twist | ||
| 12 | which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Battle of Britain in 1940 was fought at sea. | ||
| B | The Battle of Britain in 1940 was fought in the skies. | ||
| 13 | What was the name given to supporters of King Charles I during the Civil War? | ||
| A | Luddites | ||
| B | Roundheads | ||
| C | Cavaliers | ||
| D | Levellers | ||
| 14 | which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Roman army left England after 150 years to defend other parts of their Empire. | ||
| B | The Roman army left England after 400 years to defend other parts of their Empire. 115 | ||
| 15 | How can you reduce your carbon footprint? | ||
| A | Shop locally for products | ||
| B | Buy duty-free products when you’re abroad | ||
| C | Do all your shopping online | ||
| D | Drive to the supermarket | ||
| 16 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| A traditional food in Wales is Ulster fry. | |||
| 17 | Of which product did the UK produce over half the world’s supply in the 19th century? | ||
| A | Cotton cloth | ||
| B | Beer | ||
| C | Cigarettes | ||
| D | Rubber | ||
| 18 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Members of the armed forces cannot stand for public office. | |||
| 19 | What are TWO benefits of volunteering? | ||
| A | Earning additional money | ||
| B | Meeting new people | ||
| C | You are given a courtesy car as transport | ||
| D | Making your community a better place | ||
| 20 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The Civil War between Charles I and Parliament in the mid-17th century led to Oliver Cromwell becoming king of England. 116 | |||
| 21 | Which TWO of the following are famous British artists? | ||
| A | Andy Murray | ||
| B | David Hockney | ||
| C | Sir Edward Elgar | ||
| D | Henry Moore | ||
| 22 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| You can serve on a jury up to the age of 80. | |||
| 23 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The official Church of state of the UK is the Church of England. | ||
| B | There is no official Church in the UK. | ||
| 24 | Which TWO of the following are part of the UK government? | ||
| A | The cabinet | ||
| B | The civil service | ||
| C | The National Trust | ||
| D | FIFA | ||
| 1 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| In the 1830s and 1840s a group called the Chartists campaigned for reform to the voting system. | |||
| 2 | During the ‘Great Depression’ of the 1930s, which TWO major new industries developed? | ||
| A | Shipbuilding | ||
| B | Coal mining | ||
| C | Automobile | ||
| D | Aviation | ||
| 3 | Once you are aged 17 or older, which TWO vehicles can you learn to drive? | ||
| A | Motor cycle | ||
| B | Car | ||
| C | Fire engine | ||
| D | Heavy goods vehicle | ||
| 4 | The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited whose powers? | ||
| A | The king | ||
| B | Parliament | ||
| C | Judges | ||
| D | The Church | ||
| 5 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The capital cities of the nations of the UK are London, Swansea, Glasgow and Dublin. | ||
| B | The capital cities of the nations of the UK are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast 123 | ||
| 6 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| In 1707 the kingdoms of England and Scotland were united. | |||
| 7 | To apply for UK citizenship or permanent residency, which TWO things do you need? | ||
| A | A UK bank account | ||
| B | An ability to speak and read English | ||
| C | A good understanding of life in the UK | ||
| D | A driving licence | ||
| 8 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England were united under King Alfred the Great. | ||
| B | The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were united under King Kenneth MacAlpin. | ||
| 9 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The court systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are identical. | |||
| 10 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is financed by selling advertising space during television programmes. 124 | |||
| 11 | What happens when members of Parliament (MPs) hold surgeries? | ||
| A | They meet local councillors to discuss local issues. | ||
| B | Members of the public can meet their MP to discuss issues. | ||
| C | They discuss local health issues with doctors. | ||
| D | They invite members of the press along to talk over national issues. | ||
| 12 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Hadrian’s Wall was built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. | ||
| B | Hadrian’s Wall was built by the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people) to keep out the Romans. | ||
| 13 | Which TWO famous London buildings are built in the 19th-century ‘gothic’ style? | ||
| A | St Paul’s Cathedral | ||
| B | The Houses of Parliament | ||
| C | St Pancras Station | ||
| D | Buckingham Palace | ||
| 14 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| King Henry VIII created the Church of England when the Pope refused to grant him a divorce. 125 | |||
| 15 | Which TWO developments are associated with the ‘Swinging Sixties’? | ||
| A | Children’s rights law reform | ||
| B | Abortion law reform | ||
| C | Divorce law reform | ||
| D | Decimal currency | ||
| 16 | What type of church is the Church of Scotland? | ||
| A | Quaker | ||
| B | Roman Catholic | ||
| C | Presbyterian | ||
| D | Methodist | ||
| 17 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| St Helena is a Crown dependency. | |||
| 18 | Which TWO of the following are traditional British foods? | ||
| A | Strudel | ||
| B | Sushi | ||
| C | Welsh cakes | ||
| D | Haggis | ||
| 19 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | An example of a criminal offence is carrying a weapon. | ||
| B | An example of a criminal offence is being in debt. 126 | ||
| 20 | Bobby Moore is famous for his achievements in which sport? | ||
| A | Football | ||
| B | Rugby union | ||
| C | Horse racing | ||
| D | Motor racing | ||
| 21 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| If you are an EU citizen living in the UK you can vote in all British public elections. | |||
| 22 | The term ‘suffragettes’ is associated with which group of people? | ||
| A | Men | ||
| B | Women | ||
| C | Children | ||
| D | Migrants | ||
| 23 | which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Wales and Northern Ireland each have their own Church of state. | ||
| B | There is no established Church in Wales or Northern Ireland. | ||
| 24 | which court would you use to get money back that was owed to you? | ||
| A | County Court | ||
| B | Magistrates’ Court | ||
| C | Youth Court | ||
| D | Coroner’s Court | ||
| 1 | Which TWO are famous British fashion designers? | ||
| A | Mary Quant | ||
| B | Capability Brown | ||
| C | Edwin Lutyens | ||
| D | Vivienne Westwood | ||
| 2 | Henry VII established the House of Tudor. What colour rose became the Tudor emblem? | ||
| A | White | ||
| B | Red and white | ||
| C | Red | ||
| D | Pink | ||
| 3 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | By the middle of the 17th century the last Welsh rebellions had been defeated. | ||
| B | By the middle of the 15th century the last Welsh rebellions had been defeated. | ||
| 4 | What TWO actions can a judge take if a public body is not respecting someone’s legal rights? | ||
| A | Place its members in prison | ||
| B | Order them to change their practices | ||
| C | Order them to pay compensation | ||
| D | Close down the public body 133 | ||
| 5 | In everyday language people may say, ‘rain stopped play’. With which sport is this phrase associated? | ||
| A | Football | ||
| B | Cricket | ||
| C | Rugby league | ||
| D | Horse racing | ||
| 6 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Battle of Agincourt is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry. | ||
| B | The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry. | ||
| 7 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Shakespeare was a great English playwright. | |||
| 8 | Which TWO courts deal with minor criminal cases in the UK? | ||
| A | Justice of the Peace Court | ||
| B | Centre Court | ||
| C | Crown Court | ||
| D | Magistrates’ Court | ||
| 9 | What is a fundamental principle of British life? | ||
| A | The rule of law | ||
| B | The rule of the upper classes | ||
| C | The rule of the monarch | ||
| D | The rule of your local member of Parliament (MP) 134 | ||
| 10 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| In 1833 a law abolished slavery throughout the British Empire. | |||
| 11 | Which TWO of the following were important 20th-century inventors? | ||
| A | Alan Turing | ||
| B | Tim Berners-Lee | ||
| C | George Stephenson | ||
| D | lsambard Kingdom Brunel | ||
| 12 | Which sport can be traced back to 15th-century Scotland? | ||
| A | Surfing | ||
| B | Formula 1 | ||
| C | Golf | ||
| D | Motorbike racing | ||
| 13 | What must police officers do? | ||
| A | Be rude and abusive | ||
| B | Obey the law | ||
| C | Make a false statement | ||
| D | Be politically neutral | ||
| 14 | What is the title of the UK National Anthem? | ||
| A | Long Live the Queen | ||
| B | God Save the Queen | ||
| C | Long Live the Monarch | ||
| D | Almighty is the Queen 135 | ||
| 15 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| People over 75 years of age do not have to pay for a television licence. | |||
| 16 | The Union Flag consists of three crosses. One is St George’s. Who do the other TWO crosses represent? | ||
| A | St David | ||
| B | St Patrick | ||
| C | St Andrew | ||
| D | St Piran | ||
| 17 | Who do some local councils appoint as a ceremonial leader? | ||
| A | A local business leader | ||
| B | A member of the Royal Family | ||
| C | A local celebrity | ||
| D | A mayor | ||
| 18 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Baptists. Methodists and Quakers are all linked to the Roman Catholic Church. | ||
| B | Baptists, Methodists, and Quakers are Protestant Christian groups. | ||
| 19 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The Channel Islands are a part of the UK. 136 | |||
| 20 | D-Day refers to what event in British history? | ||
| A | Battle of Trafalgar | ||
| B | British invasion of Europe in 1944 | ||
| C | Dropping of the atom bomb on Japan | ||
| D | End of the war in Europe in 1945 | ||
| 21 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The capital city of Northern Ireland is Swansea. | ||
| B | The capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast. | ||
| 22 | Which TWO plants are associated with the UK? | ||
| A | Shamrock | ||
| B | Rose | ||
| C | Cactus | ||
| D | Olive tree | ||
| 23 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | There are a few members of Parliament who do not represent any of the main political parties. | ||
| B | All members of Parliament have to belong to a political party | ||
| 24 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The Home Secretary is the government minister responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries. | |||
| 1 | Which part of the UK is associated with Robert Burns (1759–96)? | ||
| A | England | ||
| B | Scotland | ||
| C | Wales | ||
| D | Northern Ireland | ||
| 2 | Which TWO developments were features of the Industrial Revolution? | ||
| A | Machinery | ||
| B | Medical advances | ||
| C | Changes in the law | ||
| D | Steam power | ||
| 3 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Several British writers have won the Nobel Prize in Literature. | ||
| B | No British writer has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. | ||
| 4 | What is one of the roles of school governors and school boards? | ||
| A | Setting the strategic direction of the school | ||
| B | Marking students’ homework | ||
| C | Giving teachers ideas for lesson plans | ||
| D | Serving food and drink in the canteen 143 | ||
| 5 | After the abolition of slavery, more than 2 million migrants came from which TWO countries to replace the freed slaves? | ||
| A | Russia | ||
| B | India | ||
| C | China | ||
| D | Australia | ||
| 6 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| In the UK betting and gambling are illegal. | |||
| 7 | In which part of the British Empire did the Boer War of 1899–1902 take place? | ||
| A | India | ||
| B | Canada | ||
| C | Australia | ||
| D | South Africa | ||
| 8 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | By 1400 the preferred language of the English court was French. | ||
| B | By 1400 the preferred language of the English court was English. | ||
| 9 | What are the names of TWO famous British film actors? | ||
| A | Tilda Swinton | ||
| B | Jayne Torvill | ||
| C | Colin Firth | ||
| D | Robert Louis Stevenson 144 | ||
| 10 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh. | ||
| B | The capital city of Scotland is Glasgow. | ||
| 11 | What sort of cases do Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts deal with? | ||
| A | Small claims procedures | ||
| B | Youth cases | ||
| C | Minor criminal cases | ||
| D | Serious offences | ||
| 12 | In which modern-day country was the composer George Frederick Handel born? | ||
| A | Iceland | ||
| B | Russia | ||
| C | Japan | ||
| D | Germany | ||
| 13 | What is the minimum age for jury service? | ||
| A | 22 | ||
| B | 18 | ||
| C | 16 | ||
| D | 30 | ||
| 14 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Proceedings in Parliament cannot be reported in the press. | ||
| B | Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television. 145 | ||
| 15 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The Lake District is England’s largest national park. | |||
| 16 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Black Death was a plague that only had an impact in Ireland, where many people died. | ||
| B | The Black Death brought about major changes in English society due to the number of people who died. | ||
| 17 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Henry VIII is famous for marrying six times and breaking away from the Church of Rome. | |||
| 18 | Since 1927 the BBC has organised which series of famous concerts? | ||
| A | The Eisteddfod | ||
| B | Aldeburgh Festival | ||
| C | The Proms | ||
| D | Glastonbury | ||
| 19 | Which TWO are famous horse-racing events? | ||
| A | The Grand National | ||
| B | The Cup Final | ||
| C | Royal Ascot | ||
| D | The Six Nations 146 | ||
| 20 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Decisions on government policies are made by the monarch. | ||
| B | Decisions on government policies are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet. | ||
| 21 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The Isle of Man is a Crown dependency | |||
| 22 | In which battle during the First World War did the British suffer 60, 000 casualties on the first day? | ||
| A | Agincourt | ||
| B | El Alamein | ||
| C | The Somme | ||
| D | Waterloo | ||
| 23 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Pressure and lobby groups try to influence British government policy | |||
| 24 | who are TWO famous British film directors? | ||
| A | Sir Alfred Hitchcock | ||
| B | Evelyn Waugh | ||
| C | Ridley Scott | ||
| D | Thomas Gainsborough | ||
| 1 | Which group of refugees settled in England before 1720? | ||
| A | Welsh | ||
| B | Germans | ||
| C | Bretons | ||
| D | Huguenots | ||
| 2 | Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? | ||
| A | Television | ||
| B | World wide Web | ||
| C | Mobile phone | ||
| D | Diesel engine | ||
| 3 | During which part of the year are pantomime productions staged in theatres? | ||
| A | Easter | ||
| B | Summer | ||
| C | Christmas | ||
| D | Valentine’s Day | ||
| 4 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The civil service largely consists of political appointees. | ||
| B | The civil service is politically neutral. | ||
| 5 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| An example of a civil law case is when you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint. 153 | |||
| 6 | Which TWO of the following are famous Paralympians? | ||
| A | Jessica Ennis | ||
| B | Ellie Simmonds | ||
| C | Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson | ||
| D | Dame Ellen MacArthur | ||
| 7 | How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen? | ||
| A | By the monarch | ||
| B | Through a public election | ||
| C | In a secret ballot | ||
| D | By the Prime Minister | ||
| 8 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th century. | |||
| 9 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed through a public election. | ||
| B | Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed by the local council. | ||
| 10 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The BBC is funded through advertisements and subscriptions. | ||
| B | The BBC is the only wholly state-funded media organisation 154 | ||
| 11 | Which TWO members of a family have a special day dedicated to them? | ||
| A | Uncles | ||
| B | Fathers | ||
| C | Mothers | ||
| D | Aunts | ||
| 12 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | It is free to visit the Houses of Parliament to watch debates. | ||
| B | It costs £15 per person to visit the Houses of Parliament to watch debates. | ||
| 13 | Which TWO responsibilities should you respect as a resident of the UK? | ||
| A | Respect and obey the law | ||
| B | Treat others with fairness | ||
| C | Vote for the government in power | ||
| D | Take in and look after stray animals | ||
| 14 | Which country did Germany invade in 1939 that led to the UK declaring war on Germany? | ||
| A | Austria | ||
| B | Finland | ||
| C | Poland | ||
| D | France 155 | ||
| 15 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Wars of the Roses were between the Houses of Lancaster and York. | ||
| B | The Wars of the Roses were between the Houses of windsor and Tudor. | ||
| 16 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Most people live in the countryside in the UK. | |||
| 17 | Dylan Thomas was a famous writer and poet from which country? | ||
| A | England | ||
| B | Scotland | ||
| C | Wales | ||
| D | Northern Ireland | ||
| 18 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | You have to be aged 18 or over to buy a National Lottery ticket. | ||
| B | You have to be aged 16 or over to buy a National Lottery ticket. | ||
| 19 | Which of the following do you need in order to gain a full car licence? | ||
| A | Pass a driving test which tests both knowledge and practical skills | ||
| B | Own a car | ||
| C | Achieve five GCSE passes | ||
| D | Be in employment156 | ||
| 20 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | James VI of Scotland was related to Queen Elizabeth I of England. | ||
| B | James VI of Scotland was not related to Queen Elizabeth I of England. | ||
| 21 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London. | |||
| 22 | Which TWO points about slavery are correct? | ||
| A | William Wilberforce was a leading abolitionist. | ||
| B | Slavery survived in the British Empire until the early 20th century. | ||
| C | Quakers set up the first anti-slavery groups. | ||
| D | The Royal Navy refused to stop ships carrying slaves. | ||
| 23 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The UK is made up of the following countries : England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. | ||
| B | The UK is made up of the following countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. | ||
| 24 | Which of the following areas does civil law cover? | ||
| A | Debt | ||
| B | Violent crime | ||
| C | Burglary | ||
| D | Drunk and disorderly behaviour | ||
| 1 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| During the Great Depression of the 7930s the UK had high levels of employment. | |||
| 2 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for crime, policing and immigration. | ||
| B | The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the economy. | ||
| 3 | Which colonies of the British Empire decided to declare their independence in 1776? | ||
| A | Australian | ||
| B | Canadian | ||
| C | American | ||
| D | South African | ||
| 4 | What is the minimum legal age you can buy alcohol in the UK? | ||
| A | 20 | ||
| B | 16 | ||
| C | 18 | ||
| D | 19 | ||
| 5 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The Wimbledon Championships are associated with motor sports. 163 | |||
| 6 | Which TWO were great thinkers of the Enlightenment? | ||
| A | Robert Burns | ||
| B | Robert Louis Stevenson | ||
| C | Adam Smith | ||
| D | David Hume | ||
| 7 | With which sport do you associate Lewis Hamilton, Jensen Button and Damon Hill? | ||
| A | Football | ||
| B | Athletics | ||
| C | Skiing | ||
| D | Formula 1 | ||
| 8 | What happens when a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns? | ||
| A | The post remains vacant until the next General Election. | ||
| B | Their party chooses someone to fill the post until the next General Election. | ||
| C | A by-election is held to replace the MP. | ||
| D | A neighbouring MP looks after the constituency. | ||
| 9 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Plymouth, Norwich and Leeds are cities in England. | ||
| B | Newport, Swansea and Cardiff are cities in Scotland. | ||
| 10 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The House of Lords always acts as the government wishes. 164 | |||
| 11 | Which TWO are famous British authors? | ||
| A | Thomas Hardy | ||
| B | Graham Greene | ||
| C | Mary Quant | ||
| D | Henry Moore | ||
| 12 | Who invaded England in 1066? | ||
| A | Richard the Lionheart | ||
| B | Canute | ||
| C | William of Normandy | ||
| D | Harold of Wessex | ||
| 13 | Which TWO genres is william Shakespeare famous for writing? | ||
| A | Plays | ||
| B | TV dramas | ||
| C | Poems | ||
| D | Radio scripts | ||
| 14 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The National Trust is a charity that works to preserve important buildings in the UK. | ||
| B | The National Trust is a government-run organisation that provides funding for charities. 165 | ||
| 15 | What is a responsibility that you will have as a citizen or permanent resident of the UK? | ||
| A | To keep your dog on a lead at all times | ||
| B | To avoid shopping on a Sunday | ||
| C | To look after yourself and your family | ||
| D | To grow your own vegetables | ||
| 16 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| A General Election occurs every eight years. | |||
| 17 | What happened to Margaret Thatcher in 1979 to make her famous in UK history? | ||
| A | She took part in the Olympics. | ||
| B | She became a High Court judge. | ||
| C | She became the first woman Prime Minister. | ||
| D | She was made a general in the British army. | ||
| 18 | Which TWO are influential British bands? | ||
| A | The National Trust | ||
| B | The Rolling Stones | ||
| C | The Beatles | ||
| D | The Royal Family | ||
| 19 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | In Northern Ireland a member of your family must complete a voting registration form on your behalf. | ||
| B | In Northern Ireland all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form. 166 | ||
| 20 | What is a bank holiday? | ||
| A | A public holiday when banks and other businesses close for the day | ||
| B | A holiday just for people working in banks | ||
| C | A week off for everyone in the UK | ||
| D | An extra holiday entitlement for working longer hours than usual | ||
| 21 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | The Highland Clearances occurred in Scotland. | ||
| B | The Highland Clearances occurred in Ireland. | ||
| 22 | What is a traditional pub game in the UK? | ||
| A | Scrabble | ||
| B | Pool | ||
| C | Rounders | ||
| D | Poker | ||
| 23 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Henry VIII established the Church of England in order to start a war with the French. | ||
| B | Henry VIII established the Church of England because the Pope refused to grant him a divorce. | ||
| 24 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Boys in the UK leave school with better qualifications than girls. | |||
| 1 | Hadrian’s Wall was built to keep out whom? | ||
| A | The Irish | ||
| B | The Welsh | ||
| C | The Picts | ||
| D | The Vikings | ||
| 2 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Shakespeare wrote ‘To be or not to be’. | ||
| B | Shakespeare wrote ‘We will fight them on the beaches’. | ||
| 3 | The Enlightenment led to major developments in which TWO areas? | ||
| A | Science | ||
| B | Politics | ||
| C | History | ||
| D | Theatre | ||
| 4 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | All Acts of Parliament are made in the monarch’s name. | ||
| B | All Acts of Parliament are made in the Prime Minister’s name. | ||
| 5 | Why is Sir Edwin Lutyens famous? | ||
| A | He won a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. | ||
| B | He was the first UK Prime Minister. | ||
| C | He invented the World wide Web. | ||
| D | He was a 20th-century architect. 173 | ||
| 6 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The First World War ended at 11. 00 am on 11 November 1918. | |||
| 7 | Which TWO groups contested the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century? | ||
| A | Irish | ||
| B | House of York | ||
| C | Scottish | ||
| D | House of Lancaster | ||
| 8 | Which parts of the United Kingdom have devolved governments? | ||
| A | England and Wales | ||
| B | Wales, England and Northern Ireland | ||
| C | Only Northern Ireland | ||
| D | Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland | ||
| 9 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Cardiff, Swansea and Newport are cities in England. | |||
| 10 | When is Boxing Day? | ||
| A | The day after Easter | ||
| B | The day after Christmas Day | ||
| C | The last Monday in August | ||
| D | 1 May 174 | ||
| 11 | What age group does the National Citizen Service programme cover? | ||
| A | All children up to the age of 17 | ||
| B | Pensioners | ||
| C | 16- and 17-year-olds | ||
| D | 18- to 30-year-olds | ||
| 12 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Women in Britain make up about a quarter of the workforce. | ||
| B | Women in Britain make up about half of the workforce. | ||
| 13 | What was the Beveridge Report of 1942 about? | ||
| A | How to end the war in Europe | ||
| B | How to treat the Germans and Japanese after the war | ||
| C | Establishing a welfare state | ||
| D | Overseas aid | ||
| 14 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | In a Crown Court case the judge decides the sentence when someone is found guilty. | ||
| B | In a Crown Court case the jury decides the sentence when someone is found guilty. 175 | ||
| 15 | Which UK city hosted the 2012 Paralympic Games? | ||
| A | Belfast | ||
| B | Cardiff | ||
| C | Edinburgh | ||
| D | London | ||
| 16 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Britain and Germany developed Concorde, a passenger supersonic aircraft. | |||
| 17 | What is a fundamental principle of British life? | ||
| A | A relaxed work ethic | ||
| B | Democracy | ||
| C | Extremism | ||
| D | Religious faith | ||
| 18 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| The devolved Scottish government rules Scotland from Edinburgh. | |||
| 19 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Catherine Howard was the sixth wife of Henry VIII. | |||
| 20 | What happened in 1215 to change the powers of the king? | ||
| A | The Domesday Book | ||
| B | Magna Carta | ||
| C | The Reform Act | ||
| D | The Black Death 176 | ||
| 21 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| UK population growth has been faster in recent years. | |||
| 22 | Which of the following statements is correct? | ||
| A | Local elections are normally held in May. | ||
| B | Local elections are normally held in March. | ||
| 23 | Which TWO are famous British composers? | ||
| A | Claude Debussy | ||
| B | Johann Sebastian Bach | ||
| C | Henry Purcell | ||
| D | Ralph Vaughan Williams | ||
| 24 | Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? | ||
| Life peers in the House of Lords can pass on their title to their first-born child. | |||
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