Life in the UK Test Web

What is the meaning of the term the ‘Divine Right of Kings’?(test35 Q1)

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

Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?(test35 Q2)

Emperor Claudius Napoleon Julius Caesar William Caxton

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the MPs?(test35 Q3)

Scrutinise and comment on what the government is doing Represent everyone in the constituency Protect life and property Debate important national issues

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:(test35 Q4)

True False

When is the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne celebrated in Northern Ireland?(test35 Q5)

March May June July

The clock tower is named ‘Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of ___________.(test35 Q6)

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 II’s Golden Jubilee in 2002

When was Lincoln Cathedral built?(test35 Q7)

In the 19th century In medieval times After the Roman invasion In the 18th century

Which of the following territories forms part of the UK?(test35 Q8)

Scotland The Isle of Man Fiji St Helena

How old was Edward VI when he died?(test35 Q9)

15 years old 1 years old 12 years old 17 years old

What name was given to those who supported the king during the Civil War that began in 1642?(test35 Q10)

The Cavaliers The Suffragettes The Suffragettes The Squareheads

The right to a fair trial is not included amongst the principles of the European Convention of Human Rights:(test35 Q11)

True False

Why was Queen Mary known as ‘Bloody Mary’?(test35 Q12)

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

Which of the following sentences is true?(test35 Q13)

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.

Which of the following lines from Shakespeare’s plays and poems is often still quoted?(test35 Q14)

A daffodil by another name All the world’s a stage We shall never surrender You shall be with me

How many volunteers did the National Trust have when it first was formed in 1895?(test35 Q15)

Two Three 200 300

In the UK, brutality and violence in the home is not a crime:(test35 Q16)

True False

When did modern tennis evolve in England?(test35 Q17)

In the early 18th century In the late 18th century In the early 19th century In the late 19th century

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:(test35 Q18)

True False

The population is very equally distributed over the four parts of the UK:(test35 Q19)

True False

Where was Anne Boleyn executed?(test35 Q20)

In Conwy Castle At the Tower of London At the Houses of the Parliament In France

At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was not an independent country:(test35 Q21)

True False

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:(test35 Q22)

True False

Where did Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, spend most of her childhood?(test35 Q23)

Spain Germany Holland France

During the Middle Ages, several cathedrals had windows of stained glass, telling stories about:(test35 Q24)

The journey of pilgrims to Canterbury Noah’s Ark The Bible and Christian saints Medieval priests

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