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Life in the UK Test 32
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in the House of Lords but not in the House of Commons.
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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 2 of 24
2. Question
What names are given to the day before Lent starts (select TWO answers)?
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The day before Lent starts is called Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
Where is the city of Norwich located?
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Norwich is located in England.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
How many former UK colonies were granted independence in 1947?
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In 1947, independence was granted to nine countries, including India, Pakistan and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
To get a UK driving licence you must pass a driving test, which assesses your knowledge and __________.
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To get a UK driving licence you must pass a driving test, which tests both your knowledge and your practical skills.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
What British musician composed a suite of pieces themed around the planets and the solar system known as ‘The Planets’?
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Gustav Holst work includes The Planets, a suite of pieces themed around the planets and the solar system.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
When is St Patrick’s Day (the patron of Northern Ireland) celebrated?
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St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland is on the 17th of March.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
Before becoming King, Henry VII was known as:
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Henry Tudor, the leader of the House of Lancaster, became King Henry VII after defeating King Richard III of the House of York at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
How many members does the Welsh assembly have?
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The Welsh assembly has 60 Assembly members.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
To whom do new citizens have to swear or affirm loyalty as part of their citizenship ceremony?
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New citizens swear or affirm loyalty to the Queen as part of the citizenship ceremony.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
Where does the money used for government services such as roads, education, police and the armed forces come from?
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Money raised from income tax pays for government services such as roads, education, police and the armed forces.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
When did Elizabeth II become Queen?
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The Queen has reigned since her father’s death in 1952.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
What charity works for the preservation of important buildings, the coastline and the countryside in the UK?
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The National Trust works for the preservation of important buildings, the coastline and the countryside in the UK.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
D-Day refers to the event on the 6 June 1944 when Allied Forces landed in Normandy aiming to attack Hitler’s forces in Western Europe during World War I.
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D-Day refers to the event on the 6 June 1944 when Allied Forces landed in Normandy aiming to attack Hitler’s forces in Western Europe during World War II.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
What is the percentage of the total British population located in Scotland?
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The population is very unequally distributed over the four parts of the UK. England more or less consistently makes up 84% of the total population, Wales around 5%, Scotland just over 8%, and Northern Ireland less than 3%.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
Which statement is true about the Beatles and the Rolling Stones?
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Two well-known pop music groups in the 1960s were The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
What is the most famous rugby union competition?
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The most famous rugby union competition is the Six Nations Championship.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
What do the windows of stained glass found in cathedrals represent?
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During the middle ages, several cathedrals had windows of stained glass, telling stories about the Bible and Christian saints.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
What were the plantations?
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Plantations were settlements of Scottish and English Protestants who took over the land from Catholic landholders in Ulster, the northern province of Ireland.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
Which British writer wrote satirical novels including Decline and Fall?
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Evelyn Waugh wrote satirical novels, including Decline and Fall and Scoop.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
People on the electoral register with ages between 18 and 70 can be asked to serve on a jury.
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As well as getting the right to vote, people on the electoral register are randomly selected to serve on a jury. Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18 to 70 can be asked to do this.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
Which of the following is a line from one of Shakespeare’s plays and poems?
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‘All the world’s a stage’ is a line from William Shakespeare’s play As You Like It.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
What were European Christians trying to gain control of during the Crusades?
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During the Middle Ages many knights took part in the Crusades, in which European Christians fought for control of the Holy Land.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
Arranged marriages are not allowed in the UK.
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Arranged marriages, where both parties agree to the marriage, are acceptable in the UK.