Life in the UK Test full exam 8
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.Which is the best-known convention drawn up by the Council of Europe?
- AThe European Convention on Human Rights
- BThe Treaty of Rome
- CThe Geneva Convention
- DThe Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The best-known convention of the Council of Europe is the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. (The UK and international institutions)
2.How often must a new Parliament be elected today?
- AAt least every seven years
- BAt least every five years
- CEvery year
- DAt least every three years
A new Parliament had to be elected at least every three years, which later became seven years and is now five years. (The Bill of Rights and constitutional monarchy)
3.In which year was the Battle of Waterloo?
- A1805
- B1783
- C1789
- D1815
Waterloo in 1815 closed the French Wars, the Duke of Wellington defeating the Emperor Napoleon. (The American War of Independence and war with France)
4.In which year were people from the West Indies invited to come and work in the UK?
- A1948
- B1968
- C1947
- D1951
In 1948 people from the West Indies were invited to come and work in the UK. (Decolonisation, migration and the 1960s)
5.Which principle of the Enlightenment remains important in the UK today?
- AThat only owners of property should have the vote
- BThat everyone has the right to their own political and religious beliefs
- CThat the state should own the major industries
- DThat the monarch should rule without Parliament
A central Enlightenment principle: political and religious belief belongs to the individual, and the state should not dictate it. (The rebellion of the clans and the Enlightenment)
6.What was significant about the Norman Conquest?
- AIt ended four centuries of Roman occupation
- BIt brought Christianity to Britain for the first time
- CIt united England and Scotland under one crown
- DIt was the last successful foreign invasion of England
The Norman Conquest was the last successful foreign invasion of England. (The Norman Conquest)
7.What is the Prime Minister’s country house called?
- ASandringham
- B10 Downing Street
- CChequers
- DBalmoral
The Prime Minister has a country house outside London called Chequers. (The Prime Minister, the cabinet and the opposition)
8.Which of Henry VIII’s wives survived him?
- AAnne Boleyn
- BCatherine Howard
- CJane Seymour
- DCatherine Parr
Catherine Parr was a widow who married Henry VIII late in his life and survived him. (The six wives of Henry VIII)
9.What are judges responsible for?
- AMaking the new laws that Parliament approves
- BInterpreting the law and ensuring trials are conducted fairly
- CInvestigating crimes reported to the police
- DProsecuting criminal cases in the Crown Court
Interpreting law, and keeping trials fair, is the work of judges — the judiciary. (The courts)
10.In which year did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?
- A1588
- B1666
- C1485
- D1605
In 1588 the English defeated the Spanish Armada, a large fleet of ships sent by Spain to conquer England and restore Catholicism. (Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I)
11.For roughly how long did Queen Victoria reign?
- AAlmost 44 years
- BAlmost 24 years
- CAlmost 64 years
- DAlmost 74 years
Queen Victoria reigned until 1901, almost 64 years. (The Victorian Age and the British Empire)
12.What do successful applicants do at a citizenship ceremony?
- AMake a pledge to uphold the values of the UK
- BSurrender their previous passport
- CRegister with their local council
- DSit a second written test
At a citizenship ceremony new citizens pledge to uphold the values of the UK. (Becoming a permanent resident)
13.Which TWO does the Speaker do?
Choose two
- AKeep order during political debates
- BChoose the members of the cabinet
- CRepresent Parliament on ceremonial occasions
- DVote on every division in the Commons
The Speaker keeps order during political debates and makes sure the rules are followed. (The Speaker and elections)
14.In which year did the English Civil War begin?
- A1660
- B1649
- C1640
- D1642
The English Civil War began in 1642. (The English Civil War)
15.By what name is Charles Edward Stuart known?
- AThe Iron Duke
- BThe Young Chevalier of York
- CThe Bard
- DBonnie Prince Charlie
In 1745 Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, landed in Scotland to put a Stuart king back on the throne. (The rebellion of the clans and the Enlightenment)
16.Who helped the Navy rescue soldiers at Dunkirk?
- ACivilian volunteers in small pleasure and fishing boats
- BThe French navy
- CThe Royal Air Force alone
- DMerchant ships from the United States
Many civilian volunteers in small pleasure and fishing boats helped the Navy at Dunkirk. (The Second World War)
17.Which king did the people in the north unite under?
- AAlfred the Great
- BRobert the Bruce
- CCnut
- DKenneth MacAlpin
In the north the threat of Viking attack encouraged the people to unite under one king, Kenneth MacAlpin. (The Vikings)
18.What happened in 1918 for women?
- AWomen were given the right to equal pay in the workplace
- BWomen were given the vote at 21, the same age as men
- CWomen were allowed to keep their own earnings and property
- DWomen over 30 were given voting rights and the right to stand for Parliament
Voting rights and the right to stand for Parliament came to women over 30 in 1918. (Ireland in the 19th century and the right to vote)
19.What is the status of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man?
- AThey are counties of England
- BThey are British overseas territories
- CThey are part of Great Britain
- DThey are Crown dependencies with their own governments
The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are Crown dependencies and are not part of the UK. (The countries of the UK)
20.Where was the first cashpoint put into use?
- AOldham
- BCambridge
- CEnfield, north London
- DCheshire
Enfield in north London saw the first cashpoint installed, by Barclays Bank, in 1967. (British inventions of the 20th century)
21.For how long did Charles I rule without Parliament?
- A5 years
- B20 years
- C11 years
- D2 years
Charles I ruled without Parliament at all for 11 years. (The English Civil War)
22.What is The Canterbury Tales about?
- AThe life and reign of William the Conqueror
- BA group of people telling stories on a pilgrimage to Canterbury
- CThe Wars of the Roses between York and Lancaster
- DThe Battle of Bannockburn and Robert the Bruce
Geoffrey Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales, a collection of poems about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage. (A distinct identity and the Wars of the Roses)
23.What proportion of the UK population lives in England?
- A64%
- B74%
- C94%
- D84%
England makes up 84% of the total population of the UK. (Population and diversity)
24.Which of these does the UK offer in return for the responsibilities of residents?
- AFree housing
- BA guaranteed job
- CFreedom from unfair discrimination
- DExemption from taxation
The UK offers freedom of speech and freedom from unfair discrimination. (Responsibilities and freedoms)