Life in the UK Test Web

For which purpose was the Statute of Rhuddlan introduced?(test28 Q1)

To annex Scotland to the Crown of England To annex Northern Ireland to the Crown of England To annex Ireland to the Crown of England To annex Wales to the Crown of England

How can a person be protected from being forced into a marriage?(test28 Q2)

By giving them a place to stay away from their family Court orders can be obtained to protect a person from being forced into a marriage By speaking to the person’s parents There are no laws in the UK to avoid this

When was the first tennis club founded in the UK?(test28 Q3)

1772 1872 1862 1762

Which of the following is NOT classified as a criminal offence in the UK?(test28 Q4)

Smoking in public places Selling or buying drugs Carrying a weapon Unfair dismissal or discrimination in the workplace

When did Henry VIII start reining?(test28 Q5)

In April 1509 In June 1497 In March 1515 In August 1495

What is the currency in the UK?(test28 Q6)

Euro Dollar Pound Dinar

In May 2010, the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties formed a coalition and the leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, David Cameron, became Prime Minister:(test28 Q7)

True False

When is Diwali normally celebrated?(test28 Q8)

June or July October or November November or December March or April

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a main part of the British government?(test28 Q9)

The monarchy The European Council The Prime Minister The local government

Which TWO universities compete with each other on a rowing race along the River Thames every year?(test28 Q10)

University College of London Imperial College Cambridge University Oxford University

(Select all that apply)

What is the name of Admiral Nelson’s ship?(test28 Q11)

HMS Victory Golden Hind Canute Grimsby

When driving in the UK, where do you need to display the tax disc which shows that the annual road tax has been paid?(test28 Q12)

Anywhere inside the car The windowscreen of the car The wheel of the car The boot of the car

What is the capital of the UK?(test28 Q13)

Edinburgh London Belfast Cardiff

Which of the following is NOT a British film?(test28 Q14)

Lawrence of Arabia The 39 Steps The Lord of the Rings Women in Love

Which of the following statements is TRUE?(test28 Q15)

A jury is made up of members of the public who have applied to be part of it A jury is made up of members of the public chosen at random from the local electoral register

When is St David’s Day, patron of Wales?(test28 Q16)

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

What name is given to the red flowers found on the battlefields of the First World War and which people wear during Remembrance Day?(test28 Q17)

Blitzs Poppies Daffodils Carnations

It is a civil offence to cause harassment, alarm or distress to someone because of their religion or ethnic origin:(test28 Q18)

True False

Where can you get contact details for all your representatives and their parties (choose TWO options)?(test28 Q19)

At bookshops Your local supermarket Your local library www.parliament.uk

(Select all that apply)

What is the Old Bailey?(test28 Q20)

A Famous criminal Court A Scottish drink The name of a traditional Welsh cake A British national park

What is the name of the oldest continuously working film studio facility in the world?(test28 Q21)

Ealing Studios Pinewood Studios Group Pixar Animation Studios Time Warner

What are the British scientists Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell famous for?(test28 Q22)

The first ‘test-tube baby’ The cloning of the first mammal, Dolly the sheep The invention of the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner The invention of the World Wide Web

By which name is London’s west end known for?(test28 Q23)

Theatreland Operaland Home of rugby Home of golf

Which of the following was one of the commanders in the defeat of the Spanish Armada and one of the founders of England’s naval tradition?(test28 Q24)

Alan Turing Sir Francis Drake James VI of Scotland Oliver Cromwell

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