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Life in the UK Test 31 Take the test 1 / 24 1. The UK population is ethnically diverse and changing rapidly, especially in large cities such as London: True False 2 / 24 2. Which of the following is NOT a role of the King: To inaugurate important business in the UK To receive foreign ambassadors and high commissioners To entertain visiting heads of state To make state visits overseas 3 / 24 3. The Speaker is a neutral MP and does not represent a political party: True False 4 / 24 4. What is the height of the London Eye? 125 metres 135 metres 140 metres 152 metres 5 / 24 5. How can a person facing domestic violence find a safe place to stay (choose TWO options)? Going to a hotel away from their home Contacting the National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline Contacting the police Contacting the hospital 6 / 24 6. What name is given to the celebration when people in Great Britain set off fireworks at home or in special displays on the 5th of November? Bonfire night Fireworks night Bright night The candles night 7 / 24 7. When did the Vikings first visit Britain to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves? AD 600 AD 789 AD 790 AD 804 8 / 24 8. Who has control over policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security in Northern Ireland? The Irish government The central UK government The Northern Ireland Assembly The monarch 9 / 24 9. How many National Parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland? 10 12 15 25 10 / 24 10. Which services can be obtained from veterinary surgeons? They are places where pets can be left when you go on holidays They are places where vaccinations and medical treatment for animals is available They are places specifically prepare to groom pets Amusement places for pets 11 / 24 11. The devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland cannot control policies and laws governing taxation and social security: True False 12 / 24 12. The longer life expectancy in the UK has an effect on (choose TWO options): The number of homeless people Food scarcity The cost of pensions Health care 13 / 24 13. What percentage of the total British population is located in Scotland? Over 30% Over 5% Over 8% Over 3% 14 / 24 14. When Cromwell died, his son, Richard, became Lord Protector in his place but was not able to control the army or the government: True False 15 / 24 15. Which of the following academy awards are the equivalent of the Oscars in the UK? The Brit Awards The BAFTA Awards The Mercury Music Prize The MTV Awards 16 / 24 16. Which political party was elected after the Second World War? The Liberal Democrats The Green Party The Conservative Party The Labour Party 17 / 24 17. Which British sportsman was captain of the English cricket team? Bobby Moore Sir Ian Botham Sir Steve Redgrave Sir Jackie Steward 18 / 24 18. In which Japanese cities did the United States drop atomic bombs in August 1945? Osaka and Nagasaki Hiroshima and Osaka Osaka and Kyoto Hiroshima and Nagasaki 19 / 24 19. What is a bank holiday (choose TWO answers)? A festive pagan day A private holiday A day when banks are closed A public holiday 20 / 24 20. By 1200, the English ruled an area of Scotland known as the Pale, around Edinburgh: True False 21 / 24 21. Which of the following countries does not take part in the Six Nations Championship? Wales Italy Germany France 22 / 24 22. Who became Queen after Edward VI? Elizabeth I Queen Mary Anne Boleyn Catherine of Aragon 23 / 24 23. Which of the following is NOT classified as a criminal offence in the UK? Selling alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 Selling or buying drugs Carrying a knife Unfair dismissal or discrimination in the workplace 24 / 24 24. The right to life and the right to liberty and security are some of the principles included in the European Convention of Human Rights: True False Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
Life in the UK Test 31
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1. The UK population is ethnically diverse and changing rapidly, especially in large cities such as London:
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2. Which of the following is NOT a role of the King:
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3. The Speaker is a neutral MP and does not represent a political party:
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4. What is the height of the London Eye?
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5. How can a person facing domestic violence find a safe place to stay (choose TWO options)?
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6. What name is given to the celebration when people in Great Britain set off fireworks at home or in special displays on the 5th of November?
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7. When did the Vikings first visit Britain to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves?
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8. Who has control over policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security in Northern Ireland?
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9. How many National Parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland?
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10. Which services can be obtained from veterinary surgeons?
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11. The devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland cannot control policies and laws governing taxation and social security:
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12. The longer life expectancy in the UK has an effect on (choose TWO options):
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13. What percentage of the total British population is located in Scotland?
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14. When Cromwell died, his son, Richard, became Lord Protector in his place but was not able to control the army or the government:
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15. Which of the following academy awards are the equivalent of the Oscars in the UK?
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16. Which political party was elected after the Second World War?
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17. Which British sportsman was captain of the English cricket team?
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18. In which Japanese cities did the United States drop atomic bombs in August 1945?
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19. What is a bank holiday (choose TWO answers)?
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20. By 1200, the English ruled an area of Scotland known as the Pale, around Edinburgh:
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21. Which of the following countries does not take part in the Six Nations Championship?
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22. Who became Queen after Edward VI?
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23. Which of the following is NOT classified as a criminal offence in the UK?
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24. The right to life and the right to liberty and security are some of the principles included in the European Convention of Human Rights:
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