Life in the UK Test full exam 11
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1.What has no monarch done since Charles I tried to arrest five parliamentary leaders?
- AAppointed a Prime Minister
- BSet foot in the House of Commons
- CRefused to grant royal assent
- DDissolved Parliament
No monarch has set foot in the House of Commons since Charles I tried to arrest five parliamentary leaders. (The English Civil War)
2.On what date is Remembrance Day?
- A11 November
- B1 January
- C31 October
- D5 November
Those who died fighting for the UK and its allies are commemorated on 11 November, Remembrance Day. (Other festivals and bank holidays)
3.What does the franchise mean?
- AThe number of people who had the right to vote
- BThe system of secret ballots
- CThe right to stand for Parliament
- DThe payment of MPs
The franchise means the number of people who had the right to vote. (The development of British democracy)
4.What does the phrase ‘the Blitz spirit’ describe?
- ABritons pulling together in the face of adversity
- BThe rescue of soldiers from Dunkirk
- CThe bravery of RAF pilots
- DThe rebuilding of London after the war
Summer 1940 brought the decisive aerial battle with the Germans, won by the British and called the Battle of Britain. (The Second World War)
5.Where did Sir Bernard Lovell build his radio telescope?
- AEdinburgh
- BGreenwich in London
- CJodrell Bank in Cheshire
- DCambridge University
Sir Bernard Lovell built the radio telescope at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire, which was for many years the biggest in the world. (British inventions of the 20th century)
6.When did the First World War take place?
- A1939 to 1945
- B1914 to 1918
- C1899 to 1902
- D1853 to 1856
The First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918. (The First World War)
7.For which king did Handel write the Water Music?
- AKing James I
- BKing George VI
- CKing George II
- DKing George I
George I received Handel's Water Music; his son George II received the Music for the Royal Fireworks. (Arts, culture and leisure)
8.Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
- AThe Archbishop of Canterbury
- BThe Moderator
- CThe monarch
- DThe Pope
Spiritual leadership of the Church of England belongs to the Archbishop of Canterbury. (Religion in the UK)
9.What did Elizabeth I re-establish?
- AThe Church of England as the official Church
- BThe monasteries dissolved during her father’s reign
- CThe authority of the Pope over the English Church
- DThe Book of Common Prayer written under Edward VI
Elizabeth I was a Protestant who re-established the Church of England as the official Church in England. (Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I)
10.How many changes did the Chartists campaign for?
- ASix
- BTen
- CFour
- DThree
In the 1830s and 1840s the Chartists campaigned for six changes. (The development of British democracy)
11.In which year did William of Orange invade England?
- A1690
- B1688
- C1689
- D1685
In 1688 important Protestants in England asked William of Orange to invade England and proclaim himself king. (A Catholic king and the Glorious Revolution)
12.Where is it against the law to smoke tobacco products?
- AIn nearly every enclosed public place
- BOnly on public transport
- COnly in workplaces
- DOnly in restaurants and pubs
Smoking tobacco is unlawful in nearly any enclosed public place here. (Criminal and civil law)
13.Which TWO of these are plays by Shakespeare?
Choose two
- AHamlet
- BRomeo and Juliet
- CPeter Grimes
- DThe Pirates of Penzance
Among Shakespeare's most famous plays: Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream. (Exploration, Shakespeare and James I)
14.What level of English speaking and listening must applicants evidence?
- AA1 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- BC1 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- CB1 of the Common European Framework of Reference
- DC2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference is equivalent to ESOL Entry Level 3. (Becoming a permanent resident)
15.When did the Allies comprehensively defeat Germany?
- ADecember 1941
- BAugust 1945
- CJune 1944
- DMay 1945
The Allies comprehensively defeated Germany in May 1945. (Allied victory and post-war reform)
16.How was Wales formally united with England?
- ABy the Act of Settlement
- BBy the Treaty of Union
- CBy the Act for the Government of Wales
- DBy the Statute of Rhuddlan
Wales became formally united with England during the reign of Henry VIII by the Act for the Government of Wales. (Henry VIII and the Reformation)
17.About how long does giving blood take?
- AAbout an hour
- BA whole day
- CAbout three hours
- DAbout ten minutes
Giving blood only takes about an hour to do. (Taxation, driving and your role in the community)
18.By what margin did the UK vote to leave the European Union?
- A51.9% to 48.1%
- B48.1% to 51.9%
- C55% to 45%
- D60% to 40%
Leaving the European Union carried by 51.9% against 48.1%. (The 1970s onwards, Thatcher, Blair and Brexit)
19.On which grounds do UK laws prevent unfair treatment?
- ASex and race, but no other characteristic
- BReligion and belief, but no other characteristic
- CAge and disability, but no other characteristic
- DAge, disability, sex, race, religion, sexuality and marital status
Unfair treatment is barred on grounds of sex, age, disability, race, religion or belief, sexuality, marital status, and pregnancy and maternity. (Fundamental principles and equal opportunities)
20.In which year did Ireland become unified with England, Scotland and Wales?
- A1922
- B1707
- C1800
- D1801
Following the Act of Union of 1800, Ireland joined England, Scotland and Wales from 1801. (The Union Flag)
21.In which year did Ireland become two countries?
- A1921
- B1922
- C1949
- D1916
A peace treaty in 1921 was followed by Ireland's division into two countries in 1922. (The partition of Ireland and the inter-war years)
22.Which TWO planes were most important to the RAF in the Battle of Britain?
Choose two
- AThe Lancaster
- BThe Spitfire
- CThe Hurricane
- DThe Harrier
The Spitfire and the Hurricane were designed and built in Britain. (The Second World War)
23.Who became king when Charles II died in 1685?
- AHis brother James
- BWilliam of Orange
- CHis son Charles
- DHis daughter Mary
Charles II died in 1685 and his Roman Catholic brother became King James II. (A Catholic king and the Glorious Revolution)
24.When do bank holidays fall?
- AOnly during the months of December and January
- BOnly at Easter and at Christmas in each year
- CAt the beginning of May, in late May or early June, and in August
- DOn each of the four patron saints’ days in turn
In 1605 Guy Fawkes and fellow Catholics planned to bomb the Houses of Parliament and kill the Protestant king, and failed — the origin of Bonfire Night. (Other festivals and bank holidays)