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Life in the UK Test 17
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
In 1901, Ireland became unified with England, Scotland and Wales after the Act of Union of 1900.
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In 1801, Ireland became unified with England, Scotland and Wales after the Act of Union of 1800.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
What battle ended the War of the Roses?
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The War of the Roses ended with the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
Can the public listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster?
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The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
During the Middle Ages, many skilled workers came to England from abroad. What special skill had the workers coming from Germany?
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During the Middle Ages, people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Many had special skills, such as weavers from France, engineers from Germany, glass manufacturers from Italy and canal builders from Holland.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
Where does the Grand National horse racing event take place?
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The Grand National horse racing event is celebrated in Aintree near Liverpool.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
Vaisakhi is a Jewish festival celebrated to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.
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Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
How long does it take for a person to donate blood at the hospital?
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Giving blood only takes about an hour to do.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
What characterized the artists from the Pre-Raphaelites movement?
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The Pre-Raphaelites were an important group of artists in the second half of the 19th century, who painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
Members of the public are allowed in Youth Courts, and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media.
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Members of the public are not allowed in Youth Courts, and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
What currency is used in England?
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The currency in the UK is the pound sterling (symbol £).
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
Which of the following flowers is associated with Wales?
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The daffodil is the flower associated with Wales.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
How often is the electoral register updated?
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The electoral register is updated every year in September or October.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
How tall if the London Eye?
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The London Eye is a Ferris wheel that is 443 feet (135 metres) tall.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
Who led the establishment of the NHS in the UK?
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In 1948, Aneurin (Nye) Bevan, the Minister for Health, led the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS), which guaranteed a minimum standard of health care for all, free at the point of use.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
During a trial, when the jury finds a defendant guilty, the penalty is decided by the judge.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
What term was use to refer to the idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule and that the king should be able to act without having to seek approval from Parliament?
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The ‘Divine Right of Kings’.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
What name is given to the day when there is a two-minute silence at 11 AM to commemorate those who died fighting during the First World War?
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On Remembrance Day at 11.00 am there is a two-minute silence and wreaths are laid at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
Which of the following islands are ‘Crown dependencies’?
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The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are ‘Crown dependencies’.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
What do veterinary surgeons provide?
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Veterinary surgeons provide vaccinations and medical treatment for animals.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
Many people in Wales speak Welsh, which is a language very similar to English and it is taught in schools and universities.
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In Wales, many people speak Welsh – a completely different language from English – and it is taught in schools and universities.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
If you live in England and are treated unfairly in any area of your life or work because of your age, disability, sex, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexuality or marital status you can seek advice from the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
What is the name given to the first formal anti-slavery groups set up in the late 1700s?
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The first formal anti-slavery groups were set up by the Quakers in the late 1700s, and they petitioned Parliament to ban the practice.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
Who is the Queen’s husband?
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The Queen of England is married to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
Which British Duke defeated Emperor Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
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In 1815, the French Wars ended with the defeat of the Emperor Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo.