life in the uk practice test 1

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Test 1

Farmers

Hunter-gatherers

Warriors

Pirates

1. Who were the first people to arrive in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?

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10,000 years ago !

50,000 years ago

15,000 years ago !

18,000 years ago

When did Britain become permanently separated from the continent by the Channel?

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Question 2 of 24

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True

False

The Commonwealth has no power over its members and it cannot suspend their membership: !

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One third of the population of England died and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales

It was one of the worst disasters ever to strike Britain !

It affected children and old people only !

Following the Black Death,there were labour shortages !

Which of the following statements regarding the Black Death is NOT true?

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Henry VIII !

Henry VII !

Elizabeth I

James I !!

Who was reigning in Britain when Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales?

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Alexander Dumas !

William Shakespeare !

Charles Dickens !

Thomas Hardy !

The Elizabethan is a period known for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially for the plays and poems of which playwright? !

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Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs !

The rule of law !

Do the military service !

Democracy !

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life? !

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Crisis !

The National Trust !

Friends of the Earth !

PDSA !

Which TWO of the following are environmental charities? !

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The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland !

The cross of St George, patron saint of England !

The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales !

The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland !

Which flag has a diagonal red cross on a white ground?

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In England !

In Scotland !

In Wales !

In the Isle of Man !

Where is this city of Swansea located? !

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24th of December !

25th of December !

26th of December !

27th of December !

When is Christmas Eve celebrated? !

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Sir Chris Hoy !

Bradley Wiggins !

Christopher Dean

Sir Steve Redgrave !

Which British sportsman won five consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games in the rowing category?

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Cenotaph !

Stonehenge !

Grimsby

Scunthorpe !

What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London located? !

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee !

Sir Peter Mansfield !

Sir Ian Wilmot !

Sir Bernard Lovell !

Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?

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Freedom of belief and religion !Freedom of speech !Free parking

Freedom from unfair discrimination !A right to a fair trial !A right to go to university

A right to join in the election of a government !!

What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)?

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In 1388 !

In 1455 !

In 1462

In 1478

When did the War of the Roses start? !

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60

90 !

120 !

129 !

How many members does the Scottish Parliament have? !

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If no political party wins a majority, up to three parties may join and govern together !

The candidate who gets the most votes is elected !

If no political party wins a majority, two parties may join and govern together !!

If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election !

What does the term ‘coalition’ refer to?

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£20 !

£5 !

£15

The entrance to the Palace of Westminster is free !!

How much do you have to pay to visit the Palace of Westminster? !

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Sexual harassment !

Racial discrimination at work !!

Not covered by any existing UK law

Caused by people with psychological problems

Bullying behaviour or being treated in a way that is rude, hostile, degrading or humiliating because of your sex is considered to be: !! √

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In 1957

In 1963

In 1973

In 1977 !

When did the UK joined the European Economic Community (EEC)? !

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14 years old

15 years old

16 years old

17 years old

What is the minimum age requirement in the UK for people to be able to drink wine or beer with a meal in a hotel or restaurant? !

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The Pope

The Archbishop of Canterbury

St Augustine

St Columba !

Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England? !!

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True !

False

Civil servants cannot stand for public office: !!

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