Life in the UK Test 10

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Chapter 4: Religion0%

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Question 1 of 24

1.  Question

When was Ireland split into two countries? 

In 1921

In 1922

In 1923

In 1924

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In 1921 a peace treaty was signed and in 1922 Ireland became two countries. 

Question 2 of 24

2.  Question

Who wrote “The Canterbury Tales”? 

Dylan Thomas

Geoffrey Chaucer

John Barbour

Robert Burns

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Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a series of poems in English about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage.  This collection of poems is called The Canterbury Tales. 

Question 3 of 24

3.  Question

Who is responsible for appointing life peers? 

The monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister

The Prime Minister on the advice of the monarch

The Prime Minister alone

The Speaker

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Life peers are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister. 

Question 4 of 24

4.  Question

When did the Queen celebrate her Diamond Jubilee? 

2010

2011

2012

2013

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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated in 2012. 

Question 5 of 24

5.  Question

Which of the following territories does NOT form part of the UK? 

Scotland

The Isle of Man

Wales

Northern Ireland

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The UK is formed by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

Question 6 of 24

6.  Question

Which of the following sports began in the UK? 

Cricket

Football

Rugby

All of the above

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Many famous sports, including cricket, football, lawn tennis, golf and rugby, began in Britain. 

Question 7 of 24

7.  Question

The Scottish Parliament is constituted by _____ members. 

129

130

120

90

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There are 129 members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), elected by a form of proportional representation. 

Question 8 of 24

8.  Question

The rose is the flower associated with:

Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

England

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The rose is the flower associated with England. 

Question 9 of 24

9.  Question

What percentage of the population identified themselves as Buddhist, according to the Citizenship Survey carried out in the UK in 2009? 

Less than 0.5%

Less than 0.1%

Just over 3%

Just over 5%

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In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian.  Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4%), Hindu (2%), Sikh (1%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%), and 2% of people followed another religion. 

Question 10 of 24

10.  Question

After the Norman Conquest, the king and his noblemen had spoken Norman French and the peasants had continued to speak Latin.  Gradually these two languages combined to become one English language. 

True

False

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After the Norman Conquest, the king and his noblemen had spoken Norman French and the peasants had continued to speak Anglo-Saxon.  Gradually these two languages combined to become one English language. 

Question 11 of 24

11.  Question

Which of the following islands is a ‘Crown dependency’? 

Guernsey

The Isle of Wright

The Channel Islands

Anglesey

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There are also several islands which are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.  These have their own governments and are called ‘Crown dependencies’. 

Question 12 of 24

12.  Question

Who directed the movie ‘The 39 Steps’ in 1935? 

David Lean

Kevin MacDonald

Carol Reed

Alfred Hitchcock

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The 39 Steps (1935) was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. 

Question 13 of 24

13.  Question

Which of the following is NOT a role of the House of Lords? 

Check laws that have been passed by the House of Commons

Propose new laws

Suggest amendments to existing laws

Represent everyone in their constituency

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The House of Lords can suggest amendments or propose new laws, which are then discussed by MPs.  The House of Lords checks laws that have been passed by the House of Commons to ensure they are fit for purpose and it also holds the government to account to make sure that it is working in the best interests of the people. 

Question 14 of 24

14.  Question

What name is given to the system used in the UK to elect the Members of the Parliament (MPs)? 

Coalition

Instant run-off

Proportional representation

First past the post

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MPs are elected through a system called ‘first past the post’.  In constituency, the candidate who gets the most votes is elected. 

Question 15 of 24

15.  Question

How many candles a day are lit during the Hanukkah festival? 

One

Three

Four

Eight

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Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days.  On each day of the festival a candle is lit on a stand of eight candles (called a menorah) to remember the story of the festival, where oil that should have lasted only a day did so for eight. 

Question 16 of 24

16.  Question

When did the ‘Concorde’ aircraft begin to carry passengers? 

1979

1969

2003

1976

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The ‘Concorde’ began carrying passengers in 1976. 

Question 17 of 24

17.  Question

According to the new Church of England created by Henry VIII, who could appoint bishops and order how people should worship? 

The Pope

The Priests

The King

The Archbishop of Canterbury

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In the new Church of England, the king, not the Pope, would have the power to appoint bishops and order how people should worship. 

Question 18 of 24

18.  Question

Which three countries were granted their independence in 1947? 

India, Pakistan and Canada

India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

Pakistan, Bangladesh and Canada

India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

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In 1947, independence was granted to nine countries, including India, Pakistan and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). 

Question 19 of 24

19.  Question

Pubs in the UK normally open from _______ on Sundays. 

9 am

10 am

11 am

12 pm

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Pubs are usually open during the day from 11.00 am (12 noon on Sundays). 

Question 20 of 24

20.  Question

In Youth Courts 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 and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media. 

True

False

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Incorrect

This statement is true. 

Question 21 of 24

21.  Question

When did the first farmers arrive in Britain? 

9,000 years ago

14,000 years ago

6,000 years ago

12,000 years ago

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Incorrect

The first farmers arrived in Britain 6,000 years ago. 

Question 22 of 24

22.  Question

In which British county was Margaret Thatcher born? 

Devon

West Sussex

Lincolnshire

Hampshire

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Incorrect

Margaret Thatcher was the daughter of a grocer from Grantham in Lincolnshire. 

Question 23 of 24

23.  Question

Which two wives of Henry VIII were cousins? 

Jane Seymour and Anne Boleyn

Catherine Howard and Anne Boleyn

Jane Seymour and Catherine Parr

Catherine Parr and Catherine Howard

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Incorrect

Catherine Howard was a cousin of Anne Boleyn. 

Question 24 of 24

24.  Question

Which TWO of the following place names come from the Viking language? 

Dunedin

Scunthorpe

Anglesey

Grimsby

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Many of the Viking invaders stayed in Britain – especially in the east and north of England in an area known as the Danelaw (many place names there, such as Grimsby and Scunthorpe come from the Viking languages).