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Life in the UK Test 22 Take the test 1 / 24 1. What was the name of Sir Francis Drake’s ship and which was one of the first to sail around the world? The Golden Eye The Golden Hind Elizabeth The Sharp 2 / 24 2. To whom do new citizens have to swear or affirm loyalty as part of the citizenship ceremony? The Pope The Prime Minister The King The Church of England 3 / 24 3. Why did Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves? He was deeply in love For political reasons For her fortune She was expecting a child 4 / 24 4. How many Formula 1 Grand Prix events are held in the UK every year? One Two Three Four 5 / 24 5. How can you visit the UK Parliament (choose TWO options)? Arranging a tour through the visitor services Writing to your local MP to ask for tickets Queueing on the day at the public entrance Contacting an MSP 6 / 24 6. Forced marriage is where one or both parties do not or cannot give their consent to enter into the partnership: True False 7 / 24 7. Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK and shops and businesses are obliged to accept them: True False 8 / 24 8. How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments? 11 12 13 14 9 / 24 9. Which TWO words come from the Viking language? Grimsby Scunthorpe Thunderstorm Butterfly 10 / 24 10. Which of the following drugs is NOT illegal in the UK? Cannabis Cocaine Ecstasy All of the above are illegal 11 / 24 11. How is the Speaker elected? By other MPs in a secret ballot By the members of the House of Lords by proportional representation By the members of the House of Commons in a public ballot By the Prime Minister 12 / 24 12. Which TWO of the following are traditional British foods? Pasta carbonara Green curry Roast Beef Fish and Chips 13 / 24 13. When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time? In 1922 In 1932 In 1925 In 1928 14 / 24 14. Throughout the 1990s, Britain played a leading role in coalition forces involved in the liberation of Kuwait, following the Iraqi invasion in 1990, and the conflict in the former Republic of Yugoslavia: True False 15 / 24 15. The ‘swinging sixties’ was a period of significant social change and it was known for its growth in: British fashion, cinema and popular music The Punk movement English literature and comedy The ownership of cars 16 / 24 16. What is the name given to the system used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence in Scotland? The Children’s Hearings System The Youth Court System The Sheriff Court for Young Children The Young’s System 17 / 24 17. Which prehistoric village located in northern Europe has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people live near the end of the Stone Age? Stonehenge Scunthorpe Danelaw Skara Brae 18 / 24 18. During the Middle Ages, a Parliament was developed in Scotland, which had three Houses called Estates. These were: The lords, the commons and the clergy The lords, the commons and the farmers The farmers, the blacksmiths and the clergy The farmers, the blacksmiths and the teachers 19 / 24 19. Which landscape architect designed grounds around country houses so that the landscape appeared to be natural, with grass, trees and lakes? Clarice Cliff Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown Alexander McQueen Vivienne Westwood 20 / 24 20. Which of the following scientific discoveries helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution? Penicillin The aeroplane Steam power The lightbulb 21 / 24 21. What is the function of the UN Security Council? Recommend action when there are international crises and threats to peace Recommend humanitarian action when there are natural disasters Protect and promote human rights Promote international trade relationships 22 / 24 22. Who were the parents of Elizabeth I? Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn Henry VII and Anne of Cleves Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon Henry VII and Catherine Howard 23 / 24 23. The Isle of Man is a Crown dependency. True False 24 / 24 24. Which of the following charities works for the prevention of cruelty to children? PDSA RSPB NSPCC Crisis Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
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1. What was the name of Sir Francis Drake’s ship and which was one of the first to sail around the world?
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2. To whom do new citizens have to swear or affirm loyalty as part of the citizenship ceremony?
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3. Why did Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves?
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4. How many Formula 1 Grand Prix events are held in the UK every year?
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5. How can you visit the UK Parliament (choose TWO options)?
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6. Forced marriage is where one or both parties do not or cannot give their consent to enter into the partnership:
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7. Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK and shops and businesses are obliged to accept them:
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8. How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments?
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9. Which TWO words come from the Viking language?
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10. Which of the following drugs is NOT illegal in the UK?
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11. How is the Speaker elected?
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12. Which TWO of the following are traditional British foods?
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13. When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time?
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14. Throughout the 1990s, Britain played a leading role in coalition forces involved in the liberation of Kuwait, following the Iraqi invasion in 1990, and the conflict in the former Republic of Yugoslavia:
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15. The ‘swinging sixties’ was a period of significant social change and it was known for its growth in:
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16. What is the name given to the system used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence in Scotland?
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17. Which prehistoric village located in northern Europe has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people live near the end of the Stone Age?
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18. During the Middle Ages, a Parliament was developed in Scotland, which had three Houses called Estates. These were:
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19. Which landscape architect designed grounds around country houses so that the landscape appeared to be natural, with grass, trees and lakes?
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20. Which of the following scientific discoveries helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution?
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21. What is the function of the UN Security Council?
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22. Who were the parents of Elizabeth I?
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23. The Isle of Man is a Crown dependency.
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24. Which of the following charities works for the prevention of cruelty to children?
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