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Life in the UK Test 11
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
What was the Industrial Revolution?
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The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
How many members form the Northern Ireland Assembly?
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The Northern Ireland Assembly has 108 elected members.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
How long can a citizen of Iceland drive in the UK?
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If your driving licence if 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.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
Which of the following castles is located in the county of Dorset?
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A very impressive hill fort can be seen today at Maiden Castle, in the English county of Dorset.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
How many pence are there in £1?
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There are 100 pence in a pound.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
What are the ingredients of the Scottish Haggis?
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Haggis – a sheep’s stomach stuffed with offal. Suet, onions and oatmeal – is a traditional Scottish food.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was an independent country.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
When did William of Orange invade England to proclaim himself king?
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In 1688, important Protestants in England asked William of Orange to invade England and proclaim himself king. When William reached England, there was no resistance. James fled to France and William took over the throne, becoming William III in England, Wales and Ireland, and William II of Scotland.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
The courts that deal with cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract and divorce in England and Wales are:
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County Courts deal with a wide range of civil disputes. These include people trying to get back money that is owed to them, cases involving personal injury, family matters, breaches of contract, and divorce. In Scotland, most of these matters are dealt with in the Sheriff Court.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
What is the third verse of the National Anthem of the UK ‘God save the Queen’?
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The third verse of the National Anthem of the UK is ‘God save the Queen!’.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
When were Forced Marriage Protection Orders introduced in Scotland?
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Forced Marriage Protection Orders were introduced in 2008 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland under the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007. Similar Protection Orders were introduced in Scotland in November 2011.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
When did the British combat troops abandon Iraq?
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British combat troops left Iraq in 2009.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
How many senior MPs does the Prime Minister appoint to form the cabinet?
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The Prime Minister appoints about 20 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
How is donated blood used by hospitals?
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Donated blood is used by hospitals to help people with a wide range of injuries and illnesses.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
When did Croatia become a member of the European Union?
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Croatia became a member state in 2013.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
What year did the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ become law?
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The Habeas Corpus Act became law in 1679.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
Which book was voted the country’s best-loved novel in 2003?
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In 2003, The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best-loved novel.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
Which of the following statements is true about the Bronze Age?
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The people of the Bronze Age were accomplished metalworkers who made many beautiful objects in bronze and gold, including tools, ornaments and weapons.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
What is Ernest Rutherford famous for?
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Scientists led by Ernest Rutherford, working at Manchester and then Cambridge University, were the first to ‘split the atom’ and took part in the Manhattan Project in the United States, which developed the atomic bomb.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
What name is given to the 31st of December in Scotland?
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In Scotland, the 31st of December is called Hogmanay.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
Permanent residents and citizens of the UK have the right to a fair trial.
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This statement is true.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
During the ‘swinging sixties’ Britain experienced a growth in:
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The decade of the 1960s was a period of significant social change. It was known as the ‘swinging sixties’. There was growth in British fashion, cinema and popular music.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
The new social classes that appeared after the Black Death plague and who owned large areas of land were known as:
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Following the Black Death, new social classes appeared, including owners of large areas of land (later called the gentry), and people left the countryside to live in the towns. In the towns, growing wealth led to the development of a strong middle class.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
In the UK, it is a criminal offence to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of:
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It is a criminal offence to sell alcohol to anyone who is under 18 or to buy alcohol for people who are under the age of 18. (There is one exception: people aged 16 or over can drink alcohol with a meal in a hotel or restaurant).
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