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Life in the UK Test 9 Take the test 1 / 24 1. What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age? Celtic symbols The names of Iron Age Kings Drawings of animals The names of medicine plants 2 / 24 2. What name is given to the Church of England in Scotland and the United States? The Main Church The King’s Church The Episcopal Church The Catholic Church 3 / 24 3. Who directed the movie ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ in 1994? Mike Newell Hugh Hudson Kevin MacDonald Nicolas Roeg 4 / 24 4. What was the population of the UK in 1951? 20 million 40 million 35 million 50 million 5 / 24 5. Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali? Buddhist Muslim Hindu Sikh 6 / 24 6. Which of the following statements is true? Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports Proceedings in Parliament are not broadcast on television but published in official reports Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on the radio and not published in official reports Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on the radio only 7 / 24 7. In Northern Ireland, a newly qualified driver must display an R plate for one year after passing the test. True False 8 / 24 8. When did Emmeline Pankhurst set up the women’s Franchise League, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women? 1880 1889 1890 1899 9 / 24 9. How many ski centres are there in Scotland? 4 5 6 7 10 / 24 10. The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in the House of Commons but not in the House of Lords: True False 11 / 24 11. Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world? The Australian open The U.S. Open Roland Garros The Wimbledon Championships 12 / 24 12. Which of the following is a British invention of the 20th century? The Harrier jump jet Radon Paraffin wax The lightbulb 13 / 24 13. Churchill was the son of a politician and, before becoming a Conservative MP in 1900, was a soldier and journalist. True False 14 / 24 14. During the 17th century there were two main groups in Parliament, which were known as: The Whigs and the Tories The Liberal Democrats and the Labour Party The lefties and the right wing The Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats 15 / 24 15. Where is the ‘Eden Project’ located? Cornwall Devon Doncaster Dublin 16 / 24 16. When was the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) established? 1889 1901 1899 1903 17 / 24 17. Which of the following is a traditional food from Northern Ireland? Roast beef Haggis Sausage casserole Ulster fry 18 / 24 18. Who is the author of the murder mystery play ‘The Mousetrap’? Tim Rice Andrew Lloyd Webber Dame Agatha Christie Gilbert and Sullivan 19 / 24 19. Under which Act was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland created? The Act of Union The Great Act The United Kingdom Act The Act of Great Britain 20 / 24 20. When was the voting age reduced to 18 for men and women? 1965 1969 1919 1929 21 / 24 21. When is April Fool’s Day? 1st of April 13th of April 30th of April 5th of April 22 / 24 22. Where is the city of Bradford located? In England In Scotland In Wales In Northern Ireland 23 / 24 23. Which flag comprises a red cross on a white ground? The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland The cross of St George, patron saint of England 24 / 24 24. When did the first farmers arrive in Britain? 6,000 years ago 7,000 years ago 8,000 years ago 10,000 years ago Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
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1. What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?
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2. What name is given to the Church of England in Scotland and the United States?
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3. Who directed the movie ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ in 1994?
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4. What was the population of the UK in 1951?
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5. Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali?
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6. Which of the following statements is true?
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7. In Northern Ireland, a newly qualified driver must display an R plate for one year after passing the test.
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8. When did Emmeline Pankhurst set up the women’s Franchise League, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women?
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9. How many ski centres are there in Scotland?
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10. The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in the House of Commons but not in the House of Lords:
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11. Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?
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12. Which of the following is a British invention of the 20th century?
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13. Churchill was the son of a politician and, before becoming a Conservative MP in 1900, was a soldier and journalist.
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14. During the 17th century there were two main groups in Parliament, which were known as:
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15. Where is the ‘Eden Project’ located?
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16. When was the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) established?
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17. Which of the following is a traditional food from Northern Ireland?
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18. Who is the author of the murder mystery play ‘The Mousetrap’?
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19. Under which Act was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland created?
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20. When was the voting age reduced to 18 for men and women?
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21. When is April Fool’s Day?
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22. Where is the city of Bradford located?
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23. Which flag comprises a red cross on a white ground?
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24. When did the first farmers arrive in Britain?
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