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Life in the UK Test 25 Take the test 1 / 24 1. What does the term ‘Hansard’ relate to? Official reports where proceedings in Parliament are published A popular British soap opera A festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community A public holiday 2 / 24 2. Who was the first king of the House of Tudor? King Richard III Henry Tudor Henry V James I 3 / 24 3. What do Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Damon Hill have in common? They are football players They have won the Formula 1 World Championship They won gold Olympic medals They have won the Six Nations Championship 4 / 24 4. According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of people said that they had no religion? 10% 11% 20% 25% 5 / 24 5. During which period were the first coins produced in Britain? The Stone Age The Golden Age The Silver Age The Iron Age 6 / 24 6. What other name is given to Diwali, the religious celebration that celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge? The Festival of Lights Hanukkah The Festival of the Lanterns The Festival of the Candles 7 / 24 7. In Wales, the jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’ based of what they have heard: True False 8 / 24 8. The Prime Minister has a country house outside London called: Sparkle Downing Windsor Chequers 9 / 24 9. In which English county is Maiden Castle located? Dorset Devon Somerset Cornwall 10 / 24 10. A National Insurance number does on its own prove to an employer that you have the right to work in the UK: True False 11 / 24 11. Which of the following is a ceremonial role to be undertaken by the King? Opening the new parliamentary session every year Visiting the major cities in the UK once every six months Choosing the Prime Minister Giving a speech on New Year’s Eve 12 / 24 12. How long can you use your driving licence in the UK if you have a licence from another country? For up to 12 months You need a UK driving licence For as long as it is valid For up to 2 years 13 / 24 13. What British discovery was influential in the development of computer science and the modern-day computer? The Radar The Radar The Turing machine The MRI scanner The aeroplane 14 / 24 14. Which Court deals with the serious criminal offences in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? The County Court The Crown Court The High Court The Sheriff Court 15 / 24 15. Which famous philosopher developed ideas about human nature during the 18th century and that have continued to influence philosophers over the years? Aristotle Sigmund Freud Platon David Hume 16 / 24 16. If you are arrested and taken to a police station, a police officer should: Make a copy of your ID and retain you until your lawyer arrives Tell you the reason for your arrest and that you will be able to seek legal advice Offer you a cup of tea Explain the law to you and wait for your family to arrive 17 / 24 17. Which British actor has recently won an Oscar? Hugh Grant Sir Anthony Hopkins Jude Law Richard Burton 18 / 24 18. What TWO names are given to the day before Lent? Pancake day Domesday Shrove Tuesday Ash Wednesday 19 / 24 19. When did the ‘Concorde’ aircraft carry passengers for the first time? In 1969 In 1970 In 1972 In 1976 20 / 24 20. The UK is one of five permanent members of the Security Council: True False 21 / 24 21. Which of the following landmarks is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain? The River Thames Loch Lomond Loch Ness Lake District 22 / 24 22. Who wrote the music for the popular show Jesus Christ Superstar? Andrew Lloyd Webber Gilbert and Sullivan Hans Holbein and Sir Anthony Van Dyck Sir Laurence Olivier 23 / 24 23. Which one of the following four changes did the Chartists did NOT campaign for? For any man to be able to stand as MP Secret ballots Elections every six years For MPs to be paid 24 / 24 24. Pantomimes are a British tradition that many theatres produce during: Easter Christmas Halloween Pancake Day Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
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1. What does the term ‘Hansard’ relate to?
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2. Who was the first king of the House of Tudor?
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3. What do Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Damon Hill have in common?
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4. According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of people said that they had no religion?
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5. During which period were the first coins produced in Britain?
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6. What other name is given to Diwali, the religious celebration that celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge?
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7. In Wales, the jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’ based of what they have heard:
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8. The Prime Minister has a country house outside London called:
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9. In which English county is Maiden Castle located?
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10. A National Insurance number does on its own prove to an employer that you have the right to work in the UK:
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11. Which of the following is a ceremonial role to be undertaken by the King?
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12. How long can you use your driving licence in the UK if you have a licence from another country?
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13. What British discovery was influential in the development of computer science and the modern-day computer? The Radar
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14. Which Court deals with the serious criminal offences in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
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15. Which famous philosopher developed ideas about human nature during the 18th century and that have continued to influence philosophers over the years?
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16. If you are arrested and taken to a police station, a police officer should:
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17. Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?
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18. What TWO names are given to the day before Lent?
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19. When did the ‘Concorde’ aircraft carry passengers for the first time?
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20. The UK is one of five permanent members of the Security Council:
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21. Which of the following landmarks is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain?
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22. Who wrote the music for the popular show Jesus Christ Superstar?
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23. Which one of the following four changes did the Chartists did NOT campaign for?
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24. Pantomimes are a British tradition that many theatres produce during:
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