Life in the UK Test practice test 32
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1.Since when has the Church of England existed?
- ASince the Reformation in the 1530s
- BSince the Act of Union in 1707
- CSince the Restoration in 1660
- DSince the Norman Conquest
Protestant, and dating from the Reformation of the 1530s: that is the Church of England. (Religion in the UK)
2.Which is the highest mountain in Wales?
- ASnowdon
- BScafell Pike
- CCadair Idris
- DBen Nevis
Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales. (Landmarks and places of interest)
3.Who were the Chartists?
- AMembers of the women’s suffrage movement
- BSupporters of Irish Home Rule
- CCampaigners who demanded the vote for the working classes
- DAnti-slavery campaigners
The Chartists were campaigners who presented petitions to Parliament demanding the vote for the working classes. (Ireland in the 19th century and the right to vote)
4.When are young people in the UK sent a National Insurance number?
- AJust before their 16th birthday
- BJust before their 18th birthday
- CWhen they register to vote
- DWhen they start their first job
Shortly before a young person's 16th birthday a National Insurance number arrives. (Taxation, driving and your role in the community)
5.Which TWO are main parts of government in the UK?
Choose two
- AThe judiciary
- BThe trade unions
- CThe Church of England
- DThe civil service
The main parts of government in the UK are the monarchy, Parliament, the Prime Minister, the cabinet, the judiciary, the police, the civil service and local government. (The British constitution)
6.What is the most famous cricket competition?
- AThe Open Championship
- BThe Ashes
- CThe Super League
- DThe Six Nations Championship
The most famous cricket competition is the Ashes, a series of Test matches played between England and Australia. (Sport)
7.In which year did the Troubles break out?
- A1922
- B1998
- C1972
- D1969
The Troubles broke out in 1969. (Devolved administrations)
8.How many British casualties were there in the First World War?
- AAbout 40,000
- BAbout 60,000
- CMore than 10 million
- DMore than 2 million
There were more than 2 million British casualties in the First World War. (The First World War)
9.Which organisation has organised the Proms since 1927?
- AThe National Trust
- BThe Royal Albert Hall
- CThe Arts Council
- DThe BBC
The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music organised by the BBC since 1927. (Arts, culture and leisure)
10.Who is responsible for crime, policing and immigration?
- AThe Chancellor of the Exchequer
- BThe Home Secretary
- CThe Foreign Secretary
- DThe Lord Chancellor
The Home Secretary is responsible for crime, policing and immigration. (The Prime Minister, the cabinet and the opposition)
11.What is haggis?
- AA snack made from flour, dried fruits and spices
- BA fried meal with bacon, eggs and sausage
- CA sheep’s stomach stuffed with offal, suet, onions and oatmeal
- DBatter baked in the oven
Haggis is a traditional Scottish food, a sheep's stomach stuffed with offal, suet, onions and oatmeal. (Money, languages and traditional food)
12.Which battle did the British navy win in 1805?
- AThe Battle of Trafalgar
- BThe Battle of Waterloo
- CThe Battle of the Boyne
- DThe Battle of Culloden
Britain's navy won the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 against combined French and Spanish fleets. (The American War of Independence and war with France)
13.What was the Reformation?
- AThe reform of Parliament and the franchise during the 19th century
- BA movement against the authority of the Pope and the practices of the Roman Catholic Church
- CThe union of the English and Scottish parliaments under one crown
- DThe rebuilding of London after the Great Fire destroyed the city
Papal authority, and Roman Catholic ideas and practices, were what the Reformation set itself against. (Henry VIII and the Reformation)
14.Which TWO methods did the suffragettes use?
Choose two
- APetitioning the monarch
- BStanding for Parliament
- CChaining themselves to railings
- DGoing on hunger strike
The suffragettes used civil disobedience, chained themselves to railings, smashed windows and committed arson, and many went on hunger strike. (Ireland in the 19th century and the right to vote)
15.What are safe places for people facing domestic violence called?
- ASafe houses
- BHavens
- CSanctuaries
- DRefuges or shelters
Safe places for people facing domestic violence are called refuges or shelters. (Fundamental principles and equal opportunities)
16.In which year did Oliver Cromwell die?
- A1660
- B1658
- C1649
- D1666
Lord Protector was Oliver Cromwell's title, and he held it until he died in 1658. (Cromwell and the English republic)
17.When did the Middle Ages end, according to the handbook?
- A1215
- B1485
- C1066
- DAD 476
A thousand years separate the end of the Roman Empire in AD 476 from 1485, the span of the Middle Ages. (The Middle Ages: war at home and abroad)
18.In which year did the Habeas Corpus Act become law?
- A1215
- B1689
- C1660
- D1679
The Habeas Corpus Act became law in 1679. (The Restoration)
19.On what date was information first successfully transferred via the web?
- A6 June 1978
- B1 January 1990
- C25 December 1996
- D25 December 1990
Information was successfully transferred via the World Wide Web for the first time on 25 December 1990. (British inventions of the 20th century)
20.Which medal did Queen Victoria introduce during the Crimean War?
- AThe Victoria Cross
- BThe Order of the Bath
- CThe George Cross
- DThe Distinguished Service Order
Queen Victoria introduced the Victoria Cross medal during the Crimean War, which honours acts of valour by soldiers. (Victorian trade, industry and the Crimean War)
21.Did the UK use the Euro currency?
- AOnly in Northern Ireland
- BYes, from 1993
- CYes, from 2002
- DNo
See "The 1970s onwards, Thatcher, Blair and Brexit" in the official study guide.
22.What happened to car ownership between 1930 and 1939?
- AIt rose from 2 million to 4 million
- BIt stayed the same
- CIt doubled from 1 million to 2 million
- DIt fell by half
Between 1930 and 1939 the number of cars owned doubled, from 1 million to 2 million. (The partition of Ireland and the inter-war years)
23.Which parts of the handbook are the questions based on?
- AOnly the government chapter
- BOnly the chapters after the introduction
- CAll parts, including the introduction
- DOnly the history chapter
Questions are based on all parts of the handbook, including the introduction. (Taking the Life in the UK test)
24.What flower do people wear on Remembrance Day?
- AThe thistle
- BThe daffodil
- CThe poppy
- DThe rose
The poppy worn is the red flower of First World War battlefields. (Other festivals and bank holidays)