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Life in the UK Test 31
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- Question 1 of 24
1. Question
When where the Olympic Games hosted in the UK?
CorrectIncorrectThe UK has hosted the Olympic games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012.
- Question 2 of 24
2. Question
Who was Catherine of Aragon?
CorrectCatherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII.
Incorrect - Question 3 of 24
3. Question
When was the voting age reduced to 18 for both men and women?
CorrectIncorrectIn 1969, the voting age was reduced to 18 for men and women.
- Question 4 of 24
4. Question
Who was responsible for the construction of the first major railway built in Britain?
CorrectIncorrectIsambard Kingdom Brunel was responsible for constructing the Great Western Railway, which was the first major railway built in Britain.
- Question 5 of 24
5. Question
How many millions of British citizens left Britain from 1853 to 1913?
CorrectBetween 1853 and 1913, as many as 13 million British citizens left the country.
Incorrect - Question 6 of 24
6. Question
When was the ‘Concorde’ retired from service?
CorrectIncorrectThe ‘Concorde’ was retired from service in 2003.
- Question 7 of 24
7. Question
Which British Grand Prix driver has recently won the Formula 1?
CorrectIncorrectRecent British winners of the Formula 1 World Championship include Damon Hill, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
- Question 8 of 24
8. Question
What can a person get to be protected from being forced into a marriage?
CorrectIncorrectCourt orders can be obtained to protect a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person in a forced marriage.
- Question 9 of 24
9. Question
What is needed to drive a car in the UK?
CorrectIncorrectTo drive a car in the UK you need a driving licence, a valid motor insurance, a MOT certificate (for cars over three years old) and the road tax.
- Question 10 of 24
10. Question
What two British kings believed in the ‘Divine Right of Kings’?
CorrectIncorrectJames I and his son Charles I both believed in the ‘Divine Right of Kings’.
- Question 11 of 24
11. Question
Who is the head of the Church of England?
CorrectIncorrectThe monarch is the head of the Church of England.
- Question 12 of 24
12. Question
A non-UK national living in the UK and looking for work, starting work or setting up as self-employed will not need a National Insurance number.
CorrectIncorrectA non-UK national living in the UK and looking for work, starting work or setting up as self-employed will need a National Insurance number.
- Question 13 of 24
13. Question
Who directed Touching the Void in 2002?
CorrectIncorrectTouching the Void was directed by Kevin MacDonald in 2003.
- Question 14 of 24
14. Question
Whose role is to keep people informed about political issues?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 15 of 24
15. Question
Where is the National Museum of Wales located?
CorrectIncorrectThe National Museum of Wales is located in Cardiff.
- Question 16 of 24
16. Question
The Roman invasion that took place in Britain in 55 BC was led by:
CorrectIncorrectJulius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC.
- Question 17 of 24
17. Question
Who became King of England in 1714?
CorrectIncorrectWhen Queen Anne died in 1714, Parliament chose a German, George I, to be the next king, because he was Anne’s nearest Protestant relative.
- Question 18 of 24
18. Question
For some Scottish people, Hogmanay is a bigger holiday than Christmas.
CorrectIncorrectThis statement is TRUE.
- Question 19 of 24
19. Question
Who fought a civil war to decide who should be king of England in 1455?
CorrectIncorrectIn 1455, a civil war was begun to decide who should be king of England. It was fought between the supporters of two families: the House of Lancaster and the House of York.
- Question 20 of 24
20. Question
What are the exemptions where a person who has been summoned to do jury service may be exempted from doing it (select TWO answers)?
CorrectIncorrectEveryone who is summoned to do jury service must do it unless they are not eligible (for example, because they have a criminal conviction) or they provide a good reason to be excused, such as ill health.
- Question 21 of 24
21. Question
How old was Queen Mary of Scotland when her father died and she became queen?
CorrectIncorrectThe queen of Scotland, Mary Stuart, was only a week old when her father died and she became queen.
- Question 22 of 24
22. Question
Which of the following artists was an organist at Westminster Abbey?
CorrectIncorrectHenry Purcell (1659-95) was the organist at Westminster Abbey. He wrote church music, operas and other pieces, and developed a British style distinct from that elsewhere in Europe.
- Question 23 of 24
23. Question
What percentage of the total British population corresponds to Northern Ireland?
CorrectIncorrectThe population of Northern Ireland is less than 3% of the total British population.
- Question 24 of 24
24. Question
If a man forces a woman to have sex, he can be charged with rape.
CorrectIncorrectAny man who forces a woman to have sex, including a woman’s husband, can be charged with rape.