Life in the UK Test full exam 14
The real conditions: 24 questions, 45 minutes on the clock, no explanations until you finish. 18 correct to pass.
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All 24 questions and answers
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1.For how long is the Moderator appointed?
- AFor life
- BTen years
- CFive years
- DOne year
A Moderator chairs the Church of Scotland's General Assembly, holding the post for one year. (Religion in the UK)
2.What happened after Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands?
- AThe United Nations took control of the islands and their waters
- BThe islands were granted independence from the UK
- CA naval taskforce was sent and military action led to the recovery of the islands
- DThe islands were ceded to Argentina under a treaty
Recovery of the Falklands followed military action by a naval taskforce sent from the UK. (The 1970s onwards, Thatcher, Blair and Brexit)
3.Which TWO are examples of civil law?
Choose two
- ASmoking in enclosed public places
- BConsumer rights
- CRacial crime
- DEmployment law
Consumer rights cases include disputes about faulty goods or services. (Criminal and civil law)
4.Why was Mary I called ‘Bloody Mary’?
- AShe dissolved the monasteries
- BShe persecuted Protestants
- CShe led England into war with Spain
- DShe executed her own husband
Mary was a devout Catholic who persecuted Protestants and became known as Bloody Mary. (Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I)
5.Which book was written for use in the Church of England during Edward VI’s reign?
- AThe Bill of Rights
- BThe Book of Homilies
- CThe Book of Common Prayer
- DThe King James Bible
Edward VI was strongly Protestant and during his reign the Book of Common Prayer was written for use in the Church of England. (Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I)
6.What do County Courts deal with?
- AAppeals from the Crown Court
- BA wide range of civil disputes
- CSerious criminal offences
- DYouth offending
County Courts deal with civil disputes including money owed, personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce. (The courts)
7.What was the Domesday Book?
- AA survey of the Scottish borders
- BThe first English translation of the Bible
- CA record of Norman military victories
- DLists of all the towns and villages of England
The Domesday Book listed all the towns and villages of England, who lived there, who owned the land and what animals they owned. (The Norman Conquest)
8.Who invented the World Wide Web?
- AAlan Turing
- BJames Goodfellow
- CSir Bernard Lovell
- DSir Tim Berners-Lee
The inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, is British. (British inventions of the 20th century)
9.Which traditional industry was badly affected by the 1930s depression?
- AAviation
- BShipbuilding
- CAutomobiles
- DFinancial services
Traditional heavy industries such as shipbuilding were badly affected by the depression of the 1930s. (The partition of Ireland and the inter-war years)
10.In which year did the Black Death come to Britain?
- A1066
- B1284
- C1348
- D1485
In 1348 a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain and was known as the Black Death. (Feudalism and the Black Death)
11.In which year did Britain recognise American independence?
- A1789
- B1783
- C1815
- D1776
Britain recognised the independence of the American colonies in 1783. (The American War of Independence and war with France)
12.What were most peasants under feudalism?
- AGentry
- BLandowners
- CSerfs
- DFreemen
Most peasants were serfs, who had a small area of their lord's land and had to work for their lord and could not move away. (Feudalism and the Black Death)
13.Which TWO did the Blair government introduce?
Choose two
- AAn English Assembly
- BA Northern Ireland Parliament
- CA Welsh Assembly
- DA Scottish Parliament
In 1997 the Labour Party led by Tony Blair was elected and introduced a Scottish Parliament and a Welsh Assembly. (The 1970s onwards, Thatcher, Blair and Brexit)
14.Since which year has there been a Welsh Assembly and a Scottish Parliament?
- A1997
- B2011
- C1999
- D1998
There has been a Welsh Assembly and a Scottish Parliament since 1999. (Devolved administrations)
15.How many Indians fought on behalf of Britain in the First World War?
- AMore than 1 million
- BMore than 2 million
- CAbout 40,000
- DAbout 100,000
More than a million Indians fought on behalf of Britain and around 40,000 were killed. (The First World War)
16.Which of these is a UK banknote denomination?
- A£100
- B£50
- C£25
- D£2
See "Money, languages and traditional food" in the official study guide.
17.How many member states does the Commonwealth currently have?
- A15
- B47
- C54
- D190
The Commonwealth currently has 54 member states. (The UK and international institutions)
18.Which third verdict is possible in Scotland?
- ANot proceeded
- BNo case
- CUndecided
- DNot proven
In Scotland a third verdict of not proven is also possible. (The courts)
19.What were the two main groups in Parliament after the Glorious Revolution?
- AThe Cavaliers and the Roundheads
- BThe Liberals and the Conservatives
- CThe Puritans and the Jacobites
- DThe Whigs and the Tories
The two main groups in Parliament were known as the Whigs and the Tories. (The Bill of Rights and constitutional monarchy)
20.What is notable about The Open Championship?
- AIt is the only Major golf tournament held outside the United States
- BIt is always held at St Andrews
- CIt is the only Major played on grass
- DIt is the oldest golf tournament in the world
The Open Championship is the only Major golf tournament held outside the United States. (Sport)
21.Roughly how many Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain between 1870 and 1914?
- AAround 13 million
- BAround 400,000
- CAround 1,200
- DAround 120,000
Persecution drove around 120,000 Russian and Polish Jews to Britain between 1870 and 1914. (The Victorian Age and the British Empire)
22.What did the Normans do about Scotland?
- AThey took some border land but did not invade Scotland
- BThey conquered Scotland entirely
- CThey made a treaty of union with Scotland
- DThey left Scotland untouched
The Normans took over some land on the border between England and Scotland but did not invade Scotland. (The Norman Conquest)
23.Which company gained control of large parts of India?
- AThe East India Company
- BThe Virginia Company
- CThe Royal Africa Company
- DThe Hudson’s Bay Company
Large parts of India fell under the East India Company, first established for trade. (The Industrial Revolution)
24.How long ago did the first farmers arrive in Britain?
- A6,000 years ago
- B4,000 years ago
- C2,000 years ago
- D10,000 years ago
The first farmers arrived in Britain 6,000 years ago. (Early Britain)