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Life in the UK Test 28
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- Question 1 of 24
1. Question
Belfast is the capital city of:
CorrectIncorrectThe capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.
- Question 2 of 24
2. Question
When do Jewish celebrate Hanukkah?
CorrectIncorrectHanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days.
- Question 3 of 24
3. Question
What British painter was known for painting portraits of people in country or garden scenarios?
CorrectIncorrectThomas Gainsborough was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenery.
- Question 4 of 24
4. Question
What did Bradley Wiggins achieve?
CorrectIncorrectBradley Wiggins became the first Briton to win the ‘Tour de France’.
- Question 5 of 24
5. Question
What is the name of the American President who worked closely with Margaret Thatcher and who recognized the changes in the leadership of the Soviet Union which eventually led to the end of the Cold War?
CorrectIncorrectMargaret Thatcher worked closely with the United States President, Ronald Reagan, and was one of the first Western leaders to recognize and welcome the changes in the leadership of the Soviet Union which eventually led to the end of the Cold War.
- Question 6 of 24
6. Question
After the Bill of Rights of 1689, there were TWO main groups in Parliament. These were:
CorrectIncorrectAfter the Bill of Rights of 1689, there were two main groups in Parliament, known as the Whigs and the Tories.
- Question 7 of 24
7. Question
Where is the O2 musical venue located?
CorrectIncorrectThe O2 is located in Greenwich, south-east London.
- Question 8 of 24
8. Question
The line ‘Once more unto the breach’ belongs to which of the following plays or poems written by William Shakespeare?
CorrectIncorrect“Once more unto the breach” are lines from William Shakespeare’s play Henry V.
- Question 9 of 24
9. Question
During the Bronze Age people lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs called round barrows.
CorrectIncorrectThis statement is True.
- Question 10 of 24
10. Question
Under which act were the Forced Marriage Protection Orders for England, Wales and Northern Ireland introduced in 2008?
CorrectIncorrectForced Marriage Protection Orders were introduced in 2008 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland under the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007.
- Question 11 of 24
11. Question
Which of the following is an environmental charity?
CorrectIncorrectFriends of the Earth is an environmental charity.
- Question 12 of 24
12. Question
Britain was a republic under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell for 11 years.
CorrectIncorrectBritain was a republic under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell for 11 years.
- Question 13 of 24
13. Question
How long can nationals from a country in the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway use their driving licence for while they are in the UK?
CorrectIncorrectIf your driving licence is from a country in the European Union (EU), Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway, you can drive in the UK for as long as your licence is valid.
- Question 14 of 24
14. Question
When is the Mercury Music Prize awarded?
CorrectIncorrectThe Mercury Music Prize is awarded each September for the best album from the UK and Ireland.
- Question 15 of 24
15. Question
In Scotland, some Scotland-specific programmes are shown and there is also a channel with programmes in the Gaelic language.
CorrectIncorrectThis statement is true.
- Question 16 of 24
16. Question
In May 2010, a coalition was formed between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties and the leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron, became Prime Minister.
CorrectIncorrectThis statement is TRUE.
- Question 17 of 24
17. Question
Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
CorrectIncorrectSir Francis Drake was one of the commanders in the defeat of the Spanish Armada and one of the founders of England’s naval tradition.
- Question 18 of 24
18. Question
Who controls policy and laws governing immigration, taxation and social security in Northern Ireland?
CorrectIncorrectPolicy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security all remain under central UK government control.
- Question 19 of 24
19. Question
Which popular book is a collection of poems about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage?
CorrectIncorrectGeoffrey Chaucer wrote a series of poems in English about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage. The people decided to tell each other stories on the journey, and the poems describe the travellers and some of the stories they told. This collection poems is called The Canterbury Tales.
- Question 20 of 24
20. Question
Which country does not belong to the Commonwealth?
CorrectIncorrectBenin is not a member of the Commonwealth.
- Question 21 of 24
21. Question
Queen Elizabeth I was a Protestant.
CorrectIncorrectThis statement is TRUE.
- Question 22 of 24
22. Question
Dog owners are responsible for keeping their dog under control and for cleaning up after the animal in a public place.
CorrectIncorrectThis statement is TRUE.
- Question 23 of 24
23. Question
With which European intellectual movement is the Scottish philosopher David Hume associated?
CorrectIncorrectDuring the 18th century, David Hume’s ideas about human nature continue to influence philosophers.
- Question 24 of 24
24. Question
The devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have the power to legislate on certain issues.
CorrectIncorrectThis statement is TRUE.