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Life in the UK Test 16 Take the test 1 / 24 1. Who was Prime Minister of Britain from 1721 to 1742? Sir Robert Walpole Admiral Nelson Henry Pelham Charles Edward Stuart 2 / 24 2. What is celebrated during Diwali? Jesus Christ rising from the dead The victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge The founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa The beginning of the winter season 3 / 24 3. Who chairs the debates in the House of Commons? The shadow cabinet The Speaker The Prime Minister The leader of the opposition 4 / 24 4. The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in a great piece of embroidery, which is known as: The Hastings tapestry The Bayeux tapestry The Normand tapestry The Domesday tapestry 5 / 24 5. A woman who is violent towards her partner cannot be prosecuted in the UK: True False 6 / 24 6. According to the 2011 census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Christian? 35% 55% 70% 59% 7 / 24 7. Many MPs, SMs and MSPs hold regular local events where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them. These are known as: Hansard Local ‘surgeries’ Local ‘meetings’ Constituents ‘reunions’ 8 / 24 8. Which golf ‘Major’ tournament is hosted by a different golf course every year? The Open Championship The PGA Championship The Masters Tournament The U.S. Open 9 / 24 9. Which act introduced the Forced Marriage Protection Orders for England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2008? The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 The Free Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2011 The Free Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2011 10 / 24 10. Which of the following countries did NOT join the European Economic Community when it was first formed in 1957? Luxembourg West Germany The UK The Netherlands 11 / 24 11. How many members does the Northern Ireland assembly have? 90 80 118 108 12 / 24 12. Which of the following civil laws include disputes between landlords and tenants over issues such as repairs and eviction? Consumer law Housing law Debt law Living law 13 / 24 13. How can you visit the Scottish Parliament? Arranging a tour through the visitor services Contacting the Education Service Contacting an AM Contacting an MP 14 / 24 14. Which of the following gardens is located in Wales? Bodnant Garden Kew Gardens Hidcote Sissinghurst 15 / 24 15. Who was reining in Britain when the British Empire became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people? Elizabeth I Queen Anne Queen Victoria Henry VIII 16 / 24 16. Which of the following is NOT a duty of the police? Protect life and property Protect the environment Prevent disturbances Prevent and detect crimes 17 / 24 17. The UK is not part of which of the following international institutions? Council of Europe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) United Nations European Union 18 / 24 18. Where is the National Gallery of Scotland located? In Edinburgh In Glasgow In Aberdeen In Fife 19 / 24 19. Where are the ancestors of the first farmers to arrive in Britain believed to come from? North-east Europe North-west Europe South-east Europe South-west Europe 20 / 24 20. What religion did Elizabeth I follow? Catholic Protestant Hindu Buddhist 21 / 24 21. Who directed the movie ‘Chariots of Fire’ in 1981? Mike Newell Hugh Hudson Kevin MacDonald Nicolas Roeg 22 / 24 22. What do new citizens have to swear or affirm as part of the citizenship ceremony? They will remain in the UK Loyalty to the King Loyalty to the Pope They will go to church at least once a week 23 / 24 23. In which TWO cases may a person who has been summoned to do jury service be exempted from doing it: If they have a criminal conviction If they have children If they provide a good reason to be excused, such as ill health If they have to go to work 24 / 24 24. What is the role of the shadow cabinet? To keep order during political debates to make sure the rules are followed To challenge the government and put forward alternative policies To point out what they see as the government’s failures and weaknesses To control important public appointments Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
Life in the UK Test 16
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1. Who was Prime Minister of Britain from 1721 to 1742?
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2. What is celebrated during Diwali?
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3. Who chairs the debates in the House of Commons?
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4. The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in a great piece of embroidery, which is known as:
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5. A woman who is violent towards her partner cannot be prosecuted in the UK:
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6. According to the 2011 census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Christian?
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7. Many MPs, SMs and MSPs hold regular local events where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them. These are known as:
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8. Which golf ‘Major’ tournament is hosted by a different golf course every year?
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9. Which act introduced the Forced Marriage Protection Orders for England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2008?
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10. Which of the following countries did NOT join the European Economic Community when it was first formed in 1957?
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11. How many members does the Northern Ireland assembly have?
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12. Which of the following civil laws include disputes between landlords and tenants over issues such as repairs and eviction?
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13. How can you visit the Scottish Parliament?
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14. Which of the following gardens is located in Wales?
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15. Who was reining in Britain when the British Empire became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people?
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16. Which of the following is NOT a duty of the police?
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17. The UK is not part of which of the following international institutions?
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18. Where is the National Gallery of Scotland located?
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19. Where are the ancestors of the first farmers to arrive in Britain believed to come from?
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20. What religion did Elizabeth I follow?
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21. Who directed the movie ‘Chariots of Fire’ in 1981?
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22. What do new citizens have to swear or affirm as part of the citizenship ceremony?
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23. In which TWO cases may a person who has been summoned to do jury service be exempted from doing it:
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24. What is the role of the shadow cabinet?
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