Life in the UK Test practice test 17
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1.Where can the Bayeux Tapestry be seen today?
- AIn France
- BIn London
- CIn Edinburgh Castle
- DIn Normandy Cathedral in Kent
The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry, which can still be seen in France. (The Norman Conquest)
2.What can happen to someone who breaches a Forced Marriage Protection Order?
- AThey can be jailed for up to two years for contempt of court
- BThey receive a fine, but no other penalty
- CThey can be jailed for up to five years
- DThey are given a formal warning by the court
Breaching such an order can mean up to two years in jail for contempt of court. (Fundamental principles and equal opportunities)
3.Whom did Henry VII marry to unite the two families?
- AMary Stuart
- BCatherine of Aragon
- CAnne Boleyn
- DElizabeth of York
Henry VII married Elizabeth of York, uniting the two families. (A distinct identity and the Wars of the Roses)
4.When was the Northern Ireland Parliament suspended and direct rule introduced?
- A1969
- B1972
- C1998
- D2002
Direct rule from the UK government followed the suspension of Northern Ireland's Parliament in 1972. (The 1970s onwards, Thatcher, Blair and Brexit)
5.Who became the patron saint of Ireland?
- ASt Augustine
- BSt Patrick
- CSt Columba
- DSt Andrew
St Patrick became the patron saint of Ireland. (The Anglo-Saxons)
6.Which party led by Tony Blair was elected in 1997?
- AThe Conservative Party
- BA coalition
- CThe Liberal Democrats
- DThe Labour Party
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)
7.Where was Handel born?
- AItaly
- BAustria
- CEngland
- DGermany
George Frederick Handel was German-born and became a British citizen in 1727. (Arts, culture and leisure)
8.Who developed the television?
- ASir Robert Watson-Watt
- BSir Bernard Lovell
- CJohn Logie Baird
- DAlan Turing
The television was developed by Scotsman John Logie Baird in the 1920s. (British inventions of the 20th century)
9.Who led the first Roman invasion of Britain?
- ABoudicca
- BJulius Caesar
- CThe Emperor Claudius
- DThe Emperor Hadrian
Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC, which was unsuccessful. (The Romans)
10.Who designed the new St Paul’s Cathedral?
- ASir Christopher Wren
- BInigo Jones
- CSir Edwin Lutyens
- DRobert Adam
A great fire destroyed much of London the year after the plague, including many churches and St Paul's Cathedral. (The Restoration)
11.Under first past the post, who is elected in each constituency?
- AThe candidate chosen by the party leader
- BThe candidate who gets the most votes
- CThe two candidates with the most votes
- DThe candidate who gets more than half the votes
Under first past the post the candidate who gets the most votes in each constituency is elected. (The Speaker and elections)
12.What is Loch Lomond?
- AThe deepest loch in Scotland
- BA sea loch on the west coast
- CThe largest lake in the Lake District
- DThe largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain
Loch Lomond is the largest expanse of fresh water in mainland Britain. (Landmarks and places of interest)
13.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)
14.What is Henry VIII most famous for?
- AUniting England and Scotland into one kingdom
- BBreaking away from the Church of Rome and marrying six times
- CDefeating the Spanish Armada sent against England
- DBeing forced by his noblemen to sign Magna Carta
Two things made Henry VIII famous: six marriages, and the break with the Church of Rome. (Henry VIII and the Reformation)
15.Whose assassination set off the chain of events leading to the First World War?
- AThe Kaiser of Germany, Wilhelm II
- BThe Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II
- CArchduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
- DThe King of Serbia, Peter I
On 28 June 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated. (The First World War)
16.In which year did Elizabeth I die?
- A1603
- B1625
- C1588
- D1649
When Elizabeth I died in 1603 her heir was James VI of Scotland, who became King James I of England, Wales and Ireland. (Exploration, Shakespeare and James I)
17.In which year did the UK sign the European Convention on Human Rights?
- A1998
- B1948
- C1689
- D1950
The UK was one of the first countries to sign the European Convention on Human Rights in 1950. (Fundamental principles and equal opportunities)
18.Where in Europe is the UK located?
- AIn the south east
- BIn the north west
- CIn the far north
- DIn central Europe
The UK is located in the north west of Europe. (Capital cities and geography)
19.Who is responsible for the children of a married couple?
- AThe father
- BThe mother
- CWhichever parent has custody
- DBoth parents equally
If they are married, both parents are equally responsible for their children. (An equal society)
20.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)
21.How are civil servants chosen?
- ABy the monarch
- BOn merit
- CBy political appointment
- DBy election
Civil servants are accountable to ministers, are chosen on merit and are politically neutral. (Parties, pressure groups, the civil service and local government)
22.What was the Glorious Revolution of 1688?
- AScotland and England united their parliaments
- BParliament abolished the monarchy
- CCharles II was restored to the throne
- DWilliam of Orange became king without any fighting in England
In 1688 important Protestants in England asked William of Orange to invade England and proclaim himself king. (A Catholic king and the Glorious Revolution)
23.What is the King James Version?
- AA collection of Shakespeare’s plays
- BA translation of the Bible into English
- CThe Book of Common Prayer
- DThe Bill of Rights
A new translation of the Bible into English during James I's reign is known as the King James Version or the Authorised Version. (Exploration, Shakespeare and James I)
24.What is the one exception for people aged 16 or over and alcohol?
- AThey can drink alcohol with a meal in a hotel or restaurant
- BThey can buy beer in a supermarket
- CThey can drink at home unsupervised
- DThey can buy alcohol on licensed premises
With a meal in a hotel or restaurant, alcohol may be drunk from the age of 16. (Criminal and civil law)