Life in the UK Test Web

During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did glass manufacturers come from?(test7 Q1)

Germany Italy Holland France

Where can people facing domestic violence get help from?(test7 Q2)

The Human Rights Commission The RSPB The NHS The Citizens Advise Bureau

Which American President worked closely with Margaret Thatcher?(test7 Q3)

Hillary Clinton Ronald Reagan Jimmy Carter George Bush

People might be taken to court if they owe money to someone.(test7 Q4)

True False

Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?(test7 Q5)

St Patrick St Columba St Augustine St Peter

How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?(test7 Q6)

12 14 15 18

What is tested with a driving test (choose TWO options)?(test7 Q7)

Your medical condition Your knowledge Your practical skills Your physical condition

(Select all that apply)

What is the role of the Speaker?(test7 Q8)

To keep order during political debates to make sure the rules are followed To point out what they see as the government’s failures and weaknesses To control important public appointments To challenge the government and put forward alternative policies

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Youth Courts?(test7 Q9)

The parents or carers of the young person being judged are expected to attend the hearing Members of the public are not allowed in them They are used for trials of young people aged 10 to 18 The name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media

Which TWO films were directed by David Lean?(test7 Q10)

Brief Encounter The 39 Steps Lawrence of Arabia Chariots of Fire

(Select all that apply)

Which of the following venues is located in Glasgow?(test7 Q11)

The O2 Wembley Stadium The SEC Centre Buckingham Palace

How many British casualties were recorded during the first day of the British attack of the Somme in July 1916 during the First World War?(test7 Q12)

60,000 70,000 30,000 50,000

The Welsh dragon on the Welsh flag does not appear on the Union Flag because, when the first Union Flag was created in 1606 from the flags of Scotland and England, the Principality of Wales was already untied with England:(test7 Q13)

True False

Which two countries developed the ‘Concorde’ aircraft?(test7 Q14)

Germany and Italy USA and Canada Germany and Switzerland France and Britain

What was the population of the UK in 1801?(test7 Q15)

5 million 8 million 10 million 12 million

Where is there UK geographically located?(test7 Q16)

In the north east of Europe In the south east of Europe In the north west of Europe In the south west of Europe

What is the main function of the Council of Europe?(test7 Q17)

To protect and promote human rights To promote international trade relationships To maintain international peace To recommend action when there are international crises and threats to peace

Sir Alfred Hitchcock was an important British film director(test7 Q18)

True False

Which Scottish physician and researcher co-discovered the insulin used to treat diabetes?(test7 Q19)

Francis Crick Sir Robert Watson-Watt John McLeod John Logie Baird

Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?(test7 Q20)

Anthony Eden Harold Wilson Clement Attlee Winston Churchill

When is St George’s Day, patron of England?(test7 Q21)

23rd of April 1st of March 17th of March 30th of November

Which TWO of the following responsibilities will you have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?(test7 Q22)

To respect and obey the law To go to church on Sundays To look after the area in which you live and the environment To do the military service

(Select all that apply)

Which TWO of the following social laws were liberalised during the ‘Swinging Sixties’?(test7 Q23)

The law of abortion The law of divorce The law of immigration The law of adoption

(Select all that apply)

Who was the mother of Elizabeth I?(test7 Q24)

Jane Seymour Anne of Cleves Catherine of Aragon Anne Boleyn

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