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Life in the UK Test 35 Take the test 1 / 24 1. What is the meaning of the term the ‘Divine Right of Kings’? The idea that the king was appointed by landowners The Parliament and the King shared responsibilities The King could rule the country but with the support of the Parliament The idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule 2 / 24 2. Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC? Emperor Claudius Napoleon Julius Caesar William Caxton 3 / 24 3. Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the MPs? Scrutinise and comment on what the government is doing Represent everyone in the constituency Protect life and property Debate important national issues 4 / 24 4. When Henry VIII took the title ‘King of Ireland’, English laws were introduced and everyone except for local leaders were expected to follow the instructions of the Lord Lieutenants in Dublin: True False 5 / 24 5. When is the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne celebrated in Northern Ireland? March May June July 6 / 24 6. The clock tower is named ‘Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of ___________. Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 Queen Elizabeth I’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee in 2002 Queen Elizabeth I’s Golden Jubilee in 2002 7 / 24 7. When was Lincoln Cathedral built? In the 19th century In medieval times After the Roman invasion In the 18th century 8 / 24 8. Which of the following territories forms part of the UK? Scotland The Isle of Man Fiji St Helena 9 / 24 9. How old was Edward VI when he died? 15 years old 1 year old 12 years old 17 years old 10 / 24 10. What name was given to those who supported the king during the Civil War that began in 1642? The Cavaliers The Suffragettes The Suffragettes The Squareheads 11 / 24 11. The right to a fair trial is not included amongst the principles of the European Convention of Human Rights: True False 12 / 24 12. Why was Queen Mary known as ‘Bloody Mary’? She used to drink a lot Because of all the blood from the wars she caused She was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants She used to punish people 13 / 24 13. Which of the following sentences is true? The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Edinburgh. Scotland and Wales have parliaments or assemblies of their own, but not Northern Ireland. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also have parliaments or assemblies of their own, with devolved powers in defined areas. The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Glasgow. 14 / 24 14. Which of the following lines from Shakespeare’s plays and poems is often still quoted? A daffodil by another name All the world’s a stage We shall never surrender You shall be with me 15 / 24 15. How many volunteers did the National Trust have when it first was formed in 1895? Two Three 200 300 16 / 24 16. In the UK, brutality and violence in the home is not a crime: True False 17 / 24 17. When did modern tennis evolve in England? In the early 18th century In the late 18th century In the early 19th century In the late 19th century 18 / 24 18. UK laws ensure that people are not treated unfairly in any area of life or work because of their age, disability, sex, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexuality or marital status: True False 19 / 24 19. The population is very equally distributed over the four parts of the UK: True False 20 / 24 20. Where was Anne Boleyn executed? In Conwy Castle At the Tower of London At the Houses of the Parliament In France 21 / 24 21. At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was not an independent country: True False 22 / 24 22. Since 1997, some powers have been devolved from the central government to give people in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland more control over matters that directly affect them: True False 23 / 24 23. Where did Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, spend most of her childhood? Spain Germany Holland France 24 / 24 24. During the Middle Ages, several cathedrals had windows of stained glass, telling stories about: The journey of pilgrims to Canterbury Noah’s Ark The Bible and Christian saints Medieval priests Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
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1. What is the meaning of the term the ‘Divine Right of Kings’?
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2. Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?
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3. Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the MPs?
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4. When Henry VIII took the title ‘King of Ireland’, English laws were introduced and everyone except for local leaders were expected to follow the instructions of the Lord Lieutenants in Dublin:
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5. When is the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne celebrated in Northern Ireland?
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6. The clock tower is named ‘Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of ___________.
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7. When was Lincoln Cathedral built?
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8. Which of the following territories forms part of the UK?
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9. How old was Edward VI when he died?
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10. What name was given to those who supported the king during the Civil War that began in 1642?
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11. The right to a fair trial is not included amongst the principles of the European Convention of Human Rights:
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12. Why was Queen Mary known as ‘Bloody Mary’?
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13. Which of the following sentences is true?
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14. Which of the following lines from Shakespeare’s plays and poems is often still quoted?
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15. How many volunteers did the National Trust have when it first was formed in 1895?
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16. In the UK, brutality and violence in the home is not a crime:
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17. When did modern tennis evolve in England?
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18. UK laws ensure that people are not treated unfairly in any area of life or work because of their age, disability, sex, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexuality or marital status:
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19. The population is very equally distributed over the four parts of the UK:
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20. Where was Anne Boleyn executed?
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21. At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was not an independent country:
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22. Since 1997, some powers have been devolved from the central government to give people in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland more control over matters that directly affect them:
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23. Where did Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, spend most of her childhood?
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24. During the Middle Ages, several cathedrals had windows of stained glass, telling stories about:
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