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Life in the UK Test 25
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
The official home of the Prime Minister is in:
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The official home of the Prime Minister is 10 Downing Street, in central London, near the Houses of Parliament.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
The Magna Carta established the idea that everybody except for the king was subject to the law.
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The Magna Carta established the idea that even the king was subject to the law.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
Where is the five-day horse race as Royal Ascot celebrated?
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Royal Ascot, the five-day race meeting attended by members of the Royal Family, takes place in Berkshire.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
Who was the founder of modern nursing?
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Florence Nightingale is often regarded as the founder of modern nursing.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
When did the supersonic passenger aircraft, the Concorde, fly for the first time?
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The ‘Concorde’, the world’s only supersonic passenger aircraft, first flew in 1969.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
How many ski centres does Scotland have?
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There are five ski centres in Scotland.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
Who forms the judiciary?
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Judges are together called ‘the judiciary’.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
In Northern Ireland, serious offences are tried in front of a judge and a jury in a High Court.
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In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious offences are tried in front of a judge and a jury in a Crown Court. In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a Sheriff Court with either a sheriff or a sheriff with a jury.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
During Ramadan, how long do Muslims fast for?
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During Ramadan Muslims fast for a month.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
What was the main source of employment in Britain prior to the 18th century?
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Before the 18th century, agriculture was the biggest source of employment in Britain.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
Which of the following was a famous battle of the Hundred Years War?
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One of the most famous battles of the Hundred Years War was the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, where King Henry V’s vastly outnumbered English army defeated the French. The English left France in the 1450s.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
MPs are elected at a General Election, which is held at least every four years.
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MPs are elected at a General Election, which is held at least every five years.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
What British explorer mapped the coast of Australia?
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Captain James Cook mapped the coast of Australia and a few colonies were established there.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
The minimum age that is required for a citizen to stand for public office is:
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The minimum age for a citizen to stand for public office is 18 or over.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
Which category is recognised at the Laurence Olivier Awards?
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The Laurence Olivier Awards recognise achievements in the area of theatre.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
A National Insurance number does not on its own prove to an employer that you have the right to work in the UK.
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A National Insurance number does not on its own prove to an employer that you have the right to work in the UK.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
What is the meaning of ‘Habeas corpus’?
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Habeas corpus is Latin for ‘you must present the person in court’. The Habeas Corpus Act guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully. Every prisoner has a right to a court hearing.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
Which TWO islands are closely linked to the UK but are not part of it?
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The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are closely linked to the UK but are not part of it.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
How many National Parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland?
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There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
Who introduced a revised Prayer Book to include more ceremony at the worship of the Church of England?
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Charles I wanted the worship of the Church of England to include more ceremony and introduced a revise Prayer Book.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
What festival has its roots in a pagan festival that was celebrated to mark the beginning of winter?
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Halloween is and ancient festival and has roots in the pagan festival to mark the beginning of winter.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
Whose responsibility is it to represent everyone in their constituency, help to create new laws, scrutinize and comment on what the government is doing and debate important national issues?
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MPs have a number of responsibilities including to represent everyone in their constituency, help to create new laws, scrutinize and comment on what the government is doing and debate important national issues.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
In the UK, brutality and violence in the home is a serious crime.
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This statement is TRUE.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
The development of the Bessemer process during the Industrial Revolution led to the development of which two industries:
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The development of the Bessemer process for the mass production of steel led to the development of the shipbuilding industry and the railways.