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Life in the UK Test 30
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
What is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer?
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the economy.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
What was the symbol of the House of Tudor?
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The symbol of the House of Tudor was a red rose with a white rose inside it as a sign that the Houses of York and Lancaster were now allies.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
How are members of the Irish Legislative Assembly (MLAs) elected?
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The Northern Ireland Assembly has 108 elected members, known as MLAs (members of the Legislative Assembly). They are elected with a form of proportional representation.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
People wishing to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK should:
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Respect and obey the law.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
Who celebrate Diwali?
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Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
Who built the Tower of London after becoming king in 1066?
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The Tower of London was first built by William the Conqueror after he became king in 1066.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
Which institution is responsible for the European Convention on Human Rights?
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The Council of Europe has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, the most well-known of which is the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
What court usually deals with serious criminal cases in Scotland?
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In Scotland, serious criminal cases are heard in a Sheriff Court with either a sheriff or a sheriff with a jury. The most serious cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard at a High Court with a judge and jury.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
In which British city was Emmeline Pankhurst born?
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Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
Disputes between landlords and tenants over issues such as repairs and eviction is an example of:
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Housing law includes disputes between landlords and tenants over issues suck as repairs and eviction.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
Sir Peter Mansfield was a British scientist who co-invented:
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Sir Peter Mansfield (1933-), a British scientist, is the co-inventor of the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
Which of the following is a World Heritage Site?
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Parts of Hadrien’s Wall, including the forts of Housesteads and Vindolanda, are a World Heritage Site.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
During which movement did women gain the right to equal pay?
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The Swinging Sixties was a time when the Parliament passed new laws giving women the right to equal pay and made it illegal for employers to discriminate against women because of their gender.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should (select THREE answers):
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If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should respect and obey the law, respect the rights of others (including their right to their own opinions), treat others with fairness, look after yourself and your family and look after the area in which you live and the environment.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
What is the age requirement for people to be able to buy a lottery ticket or scratch card in the UK?
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You have to be 16 or over to participate in the National Lottery.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
People of the Bronze Age made the first coins to be minted in Britain.
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People of the Iron Age made the first coins to be minted in Britain.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
Who is Colin Firth?
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Colin Firth is a British actor.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
What was the name of the members of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU)?
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The Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) was founded in 1903.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes without spending a lot of time and money using a lawyer.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
What is St. David’s Day?
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St David’s Day is when Welsh people celebrate the patron Wales on the 1st March.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
In which battle did Henry V defeat the French in 1415?
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One of the most famous battles of the Hundred Years War was the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, where King Henry V’s vastly outnumbered English army defeated the French.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
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The capital city of the UK is London.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
What two poems were written in the Middle Ages?
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Poems which survive from the Middle Ages include Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and a poem called Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, about one of the knights at the court of King Arthur.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
Which famous architect designed Dumfries House?
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The Scottish architect Robert Adam designed the inside decoration as well as the building itself in great houses such as Dumfries House in Scotland.