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Life in the UK Test 9
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
How were Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I related?
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‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ was Elizabeth I’s cousin.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
What is the Super League?
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The Super League is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
When was the Women’s Social and Political Union created?
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Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858. In 1903 she helped found the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU).
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
Prohibition of slavery and forced labour is one of the principles included in the European Convention of Human Rights.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
In which of the following years did England win the World Cup?
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England won the World Cup in 1966 when it was captained by Bobby Moore.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
The Court that deals with the most serious cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, when the accused person is aged 10 to 17 is the:
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In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 10 to 17, the case is normally heard in a Youth Court in front of up to three specially trained magistrates or a District Judge. The most serious cases will go the Crown Court.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
Which of the following is NOT a British invention of the 20th century?
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Golf balls are not a British invention of the 20th century.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
When did John Logie Bairdwas make the first television broadcast?
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In 1932 Scotsman John Logie Baird made the first television broadcast between London and Glasgow.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
How many countries signed the Treaty of Rome in 1957 to establish The European Economic Community?
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The European Union (EU), originally called the European Economic Community (EEC), was set up by six western European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands) who signed the Treaty of Rome on 25 March 1957.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
Which TWO are responsibilities or freedoms which people wishing to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK should respect?
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To treat others with fairness and to look after yourself and your family.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
If you are arrested and taken to a police station, a police officer will tell you the reason for your arrest and you will be able to seek legal advice.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
Which historical period goes from the end of the Norman Conquest until the year 1485?
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The period after the Norman Conquest up until about 1485 is called the Middle Ages (or the medieval period).
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
What is the longest distance on the mainland of the UK?
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In the UK, the longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England. It is about 870 miles (approximately 1,400 kilometres).
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
Which poet wrote poems inspired by Scotland and the traditional stories and songs from the area on the borders of England and Scotland?
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Sir Walter Scott wrote poems inspired by Scotland and the traditional stories and songs from the area on the borders of Scotland and England.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
In which country did Mary Stuart spend most of her childhood?
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Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, spent most of her childhood in France.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
Christmas Eve is celebrated on the:
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Christmas Eve is celebrated on the 24th of December.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
The monarch has regular meetings with the Prime Minister and can advise, warn and encourage, but the decisions on government policies are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet.
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True.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
You are allowed to participate in the National Lottery if you are:
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People under 16 are not allowed to participate in the National Lottery.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
How many British casualties were recorded during the First World War?
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During the First World War millions of people were killed or wounded, with more than 2 million British casualties.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
During the Middle Ages people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. What sort of skills had the workers coming from Italy?
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During the Middle Ages people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work, such as weavers from France, engineers from Germany, glass manufacturers from Italy and canal builders from Holland.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?
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Since 1999, hereditary peers have lost the automatic right to attend the House of Lords.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
How many tv channels are broadcasted in the Welsh language in Wales?
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There is a Welsh-language channel in Wales.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
Where can people get copies of the ‘Hansard’ (select TWO answers)?
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Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard. Written reports can be found in large libraries and at www.parliament.uk.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
How old should you be to be able to drive a moped in the UK?
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You need to be at least 16 years old to ride a moped, and there are other age requirements and special tests for driving large vehicles.
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