Life in the UK Test practice test 28

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1. 1.By which year had most of the Chartists’ reforms been adopted?

   • A1918
   • B1928
   • C1969
   • D1867

   By 1918 most of the Chartists' reforms had been adopted. (The development of British democracy)

2. 2.What will happen if you are arrested and taken to a police station?

   • AYou will be told the reason for your arrest and be able to seek legal advice
   • BYou will be charged before you may speak to anyone
   • CYou will be held for 48 hours before any questioning
   • DYou must answer every question put to you at once

   On arrest at a station you must be told why, and may seek legal advice. (The police and their duties)

3. 3.How many countries are members of the United Nations?

   • AMore than 190
   • BMore than 90
   • CExactly 47
   • DExactly 54

   The United Nations has more than 190 countries as members. (The UK and international institutions)

4. 4.Which view did television viewers vote Britain’s favourite in 2007?

   • ASnowdon
   • BLoch Lomond
   • CWindermere
   • DWastwater

   In 2007 television viewers voted Wastwater as Britain's favourite view. (Landmarks and places of interest)

5. 5.Who was the first man in the world to run a mile in under four minutes?

   • ASir Mo Farah
   • BSir Chris Hoy
   • CSir Steve Redgrave
   • DSir Roger Bannister

   Under four minutes for the mile was first achieved by Sir Roger Bannister, in 1954. (Sport)

6. 6.Who were the Puritans?

   • AProtestants who wanted strict and simple religious doctrine and worship
   • BSupporters of the king in the Civil War
   • CCatholics who opposed the Reformation
   • DMembers of the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly

   Strict, simple doctrine and worship was what the Puritans, a Protestant group, wanted. (The English Civil War)

7. 7.What was notable about the media coverage of the Crimean War?

   • AIt was the first war to be filmed for showing in cinemas
   • BIt was the first war to be broadcast live on the radio
   • CIt was the first war reported home to Britain by telegraph
   • DIt was the first war extensively covered by news stories and photographs

   News stories and photographs covered the Crimean War at length, a first for any conflict. (Victorian trade, industry and the Crimean War)

8. 8.What happened to hereditary peers in 1999?

   • AThey gained the right to sit in the Commons
   • BThey lost the automatic right to attend the House of Lords
   • CThey were all removed from the House of Lords
   • DThey were replaced by life peers

   The House of Lords can suggest amendments or propose new laws and checks laws passed by the House of Commons. (The House of Commons and the House of Lords)

9. 9.From which year could newspapers operate without a government licence?

   • A1707
   • B1689
   • C1695
   • D1679

   From 1695 newspapers were allowed to operate without a government licence. (The Bill of Rights and constitutional monarchy)

10. 10.Who were Elizabeth I’s parents?

    • AHenry VII and Elizabeth of York
    • BHenry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
    • CHenry VIII and Jane Seymour
    • DHenry VIII and Anne Boleyn

    Elizabeth I was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. (Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I)

11. 11.What was the UK population in 1851?

    • A8 million
    • B5 million
    • C20 million
    • D40 million

    The population of the UK was 8 million in 1801 and 20 million in 1851. (Population and diversity)

12. 12.What title was Oliver Cromwell given?

    • APrime Minister
    • BLord Chancellor
    • CLord Protector
    • DLord Lieutenant

    Lord Protector was Oliver Cromwell's title, and he held it until he died in 1658. (Cromwell and the English republic)

13. 13.What is the difference between an arranged and a forced marriage?

    • AThere is no legal difference
    • BA forced marriage is arranged by the families; an arranged marriage is not
    • CAn arranged marriage is illegal; a forced marriage is not
    • DIn an arranged marriage both parties agree; in a forced marriage they do not consent

    Where both parties agree to it, an arranged marriage is acceptable here. (Fundamental principles and equal opportunities)

14. 14.Who owned the land in the north of Scotland and in Ireland?

    • AMembers of the clans
    • BThe gentry
    • CThe king directly
    • DThe Church

    In the north of Scotland and in Ireland land was owned by members of the clans, which were prominent families. (Feudalism and the Black Death)

15. 15.Whose ship, the Golden Hind, was one of the first to sail around the world?

    • ASir Walter Raleigh
    • BSir Robin Knox-Johnston
    • CCaptain James Cook
    • DSir Francis Drake

    Sir Francis Drake was one of the commanders in the defeat of the Spanish Armada and one of the founders of England's naval tradition. (Exploration, Shakespeare and James I)

16. 16.Where are wreaths laid on Remembrance Day?

    • AAt the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London
    • BAt Westminster Abbey
    • CAt the Houses of Parliament
    • DAt the Tower of London

    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)

17. 17.Which TWO does the Speaker do?

    Choose two

    • AKeep order during political debates
    • BChoose the cabinet
    • CRepresent Parliament on ceremonial occasions
    • DVote on every division

    The Speaker keeps order during political debates and makes sure the rules are followed. (The Speaker and elections)

18. 18.What was the Norman system of land ownership called?

    • AThe Danelaw
    • BFeudalism
    • CThe manorial charter
    • DThe clan system

    The Normans used a system of land ownership known as feudalism. (Feudalism and the Black Death)

19. 19.On what date was the referendum on EU membership held?

    • A13 July 2016
    • B31 January 2020
    • C23 June 2016
    • D7 May 2015

    The referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union was held on 23 June 2016. (The 1970s onwards, Thatcher, Blair and Brexit)

20. 20.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)

21. 21.Which festival did Benjamin Britten found?

    • AThe Aldeburgh festival
    • BThe Proms
    • CGlastonbury
    • DThe Edinburgh Festival

    Benjamin Britten founded the Aldeburgh festival in Suffolk. (Arts, culture and leisure)

22. 22.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)

23. 23.Which is the national Church of Scotland?

    • AThe Roman Catholic Church
    • BThe Episcopal Church
    • CThe Church of England
    • DThe Church of Scotland

    Scotland's national Church, the Church of Scotland, is Presbyterian, run by ministers and elders. (Religion in the UK)

24. 24.Which traditional pantomime character is a woman played by a man?

    • AThe Dame
    • BThe Ugly Sister
    • CThe Principal Boy
    • DThe Fairy

    One of the traditional characters in a pantomime is the Dame, a woman played by a man. (Arts, culture and leisure)