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Life in the UK Test 4
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
What flower was the symbol of York during the War of the Roses?
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The symbol of York during the War of the Roses was a white rose.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
The population is very unequally distributed over the four parts of the UK.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
How much do you have to pay to visit the Palace of Westminster?
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The entrance to the Palace of Westminster is free.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
Which Court deals with the most serious civil cases in Scotland?
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More serious civil cases are dealt with in the High Court of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, they are dealt with in the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
Which of the following countries belongs to the Commonwealth?
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Malawi belongs to the Commonwealth.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
Which of the following types of theatrical entertainment is based on fairy stories?
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Pantomimes are based on fairy stories and are light-hearted plays with music and comedy, enjoyed by family audiences.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
When was slavery abolished throughout the British Empire?
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In 1833 the Emancipation Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
What system of land ownership was used by the Normans?
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The Normans used a system of land ownership known as feudalism.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
When did David Cameron become Prime Minister of the UK?
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In May 2010 David Cameron became Prime Minister.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
Where was the first wife of Henry VIII (Catherine of Aragon) from?
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Catherine of Aragon was a Spanish princess.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
Which British inventor developed the radar?
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The radar was developed by Scotsman Sir Robert Watson-Watt (1892-1973), who proposed that enemy aircraft could be detected by radio waves. The first successful radar test took place in 1935.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
Which of the following is not an ingredient used to prepare Ulster fry?
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Ulster fry is a fried meal from Northern Ireland with bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread and potato bread.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
What was the nickname of the Scottish poet Robert Burns?
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Known in Scotland as ‘The Bard’, Robert Burns was a Scottish poet.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
Who is responsible for appointing the members of the Cabinet?
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The Prime Minister appoints the members of the cabinet and has control over many important public appointments.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
Which Act of 1679 guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully and that every prisoner had the right to a court hearing?
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The Habeas Corpus Act became law in 1679. The Act guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully. Every prisoner has a right to a court hearing.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
How many people died as a result of the Black Death in Britain?
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As a result of the Black Death, one third of the population of England died and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
What do people in the UK do on April Fool’s Day?
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April Fool’s Day, 1 April, is a day when people play jokes on each other until midday. The television and newspapers often have stories that are April Fool jokes.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
Who led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC?
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Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
Who were the Huguenots?
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Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came from France. They were Protestants and had been persecuted for their religion. Many were educated and skilled and worked as scientists, in banking, or in weaving or other crafts.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
Which’Major’ golf tournament takes place outside the USA?
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The open championship is the only ‘Major’ tournament held outside the United States.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
Which of the following cities is not in Wales?
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Bradford is located in England.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
Who wrote the Lord of the Rings?
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The Lord of the Rings was written by JRR Tolkien.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
What name is given to the group of Protestants who advocated strict and simple religious doctrine and worship and who did not agree with Charles I’s religious views?
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The Puritans were a group of Protestants who advocated strict and simple religious doctrine and worship. They did not agree with the king’s religious views and disliked his reforms of the Church of England.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
Members of the Welsh Assembly can speak in either Welsh or English, and all of the Assembly’s publications are in both languages.
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This statement is TRUE.
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