Life in the UK practice test 1
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Question 1Which court normally deals with cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
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Answer: B – The Youth Court
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.
Question 2What did ‘the Butler Act’ introduce in 1944?
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Answer: D – Free secondary education in England and Wales
Richard Austen Butler became a Conservative MP in 1923 and held several positions before becoming responsible for education in 1941. In this role, he oversaw the introduction of the Education Act 1944 (often called ‘The Butler Act’), which introduced free secondary education in England and Wales.
Question 3When did the Wars of the Roses start?
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Answer: B – 1455
In 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. This war was called the Wars of the Roses, because the symbol of Lancaster was a red rose and the symbol of York was a white rose.
Question 4When did the First World War end?
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Answer: B – At 11 am on 11th November 1918
The First World War ended at 11.00 am on 11th November 1918 with victory for Britain and its allies.
Question 5What was the name of the first formal anti-slavery organisations founded in the late 1700s?
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Answer: C – Quakers
The first formal anti-slavery groups were set up by the Quakers in the late 1700s, and they petitioned Parliament to ban the practice.
Question 6Who is married to the King of the United Kingdom?
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Answer: B – Camilla Rosemary Shand
The King of the United Kingdom is married to Camilla Rosemary Shand.
Question 7Who became Prime Minister of the UK in May 1940?
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Answer: B – Winston Churchill
Churchill was the son of a politician and, before becoming a Conservative MP in 1900, was a soldier and journalist. In May 1940 he became Prime Minister.
Question 8What was achieved with the Carta Magna?
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Answer: A – It restricted the King's power
The Magna Carta established the idea that even the king was subject to the law. It protected the rights of the nobility and restricted the king’s power to collect taxes or to make and change laws. In future, the king would need to involve his noblemen in decisions.
Question 9St Patrick’s day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland.
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Answer: A – True
True. Only Scotland and Northern Ireland have their patron saint’s day as an official holiday (although in Scotland not all businesses and offices will close).
Question 10Which two houses form the UK Parliament?
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Answer: A – The House of Lords; C – House of Commons
The UK Parliament is formed of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Question 11When is the Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah normally celebrated?
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Answer: C – November or December
Hanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days.
Question 12When is Boxing Day celebrated?
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Answer: B – 26th December
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas Day (26th December) and is a public holiday.
Question 13What is the name of the most famous cricket competition played between England and Australia?
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Answer: A – The Ashes
The most famous cricket competition is the Ashes, which is a series of Test matches played between England and Australia.
Question 14During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?
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Answer: A – Eid ul Adha
Many Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat during Eid ul Adha.
Question 15When was Lincoln Cathedral built?
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Answer: B – In mediaeval times
Lincoln Cathedral was built in the middle ages.
Question 16What name is given to the members of the House of Lords?
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Answer: C – Peers
Members of the House of Lords, known as peers, are not elected by the people and do not represent a constituency.
Question 17Which of the following is a British overseas territory located in the South Atlantic?
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Answer: C – The Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory is located in the South Atlantic.
Question 18The Romans remained in Britain for 500 years.
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Answer: B – False
The Romans remained in Britain for 400 years.
Question 19Which two languages combined form the basis of the English language?
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Answer: D – Norman French and Anglo-Saxon
After the Norman Conquest, the king and his noblemen had spoken Norman French and the peasants had continued to speak Anglo-Saxon. Gradually these two languages combined to become one English language.
Question 20What name was given to those who supported the king during the Civil War that began in 1642?
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Answer: A – The Cavaliers
During the Civil War that started in 1642 those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads).
Question 21What is the name of the highest mountain in Wales?
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Answer: B – Snowdon
Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales.
Question 22To look after yourself and your family is one of the responsibilities that you will have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK.
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Answer: A – True
This statement is TRUE.
Question 23When did the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ become law?
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Answer: A – In 1679
The Habeas Corpus Act became law in 1679.
Question 24In 1776, which British colonies declared their independence because they demanded that there should be ‘no taxation without representation’.
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Answer: C – North American
In 1776, 13 American colonies declared their independence, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments.
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