Life in the UK practice test 2
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Question 1Where did Mary Stuart, Scotland's Queen, spend the majority of her childhood?
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Answer: D – France
Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, spent most of her childhood in France.
Question 2Boudicca, was a tribal leader who fought against which foreign invaders?
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Answer: D – The Romans
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni.
Question 3What name is given to the candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah?
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Answer: A – Menorah
Hanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days. On each day of the festival a candle is lit on a stand of eight candles (called a menorah) to remember the story of the festival, where oil that should have lasted only a day did so for eight.
Question 4England was split into two groups during the English Civil War of 1642, which were known as:
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Answer: C – The Cavaliers and the Roundheads
The English Civil war began in 1642. The country split into those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads).
Question 5What is the name of the battle where the Scottish led by Robert the Bruce defeated the English in 1314?
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Answer: B – The Battle of Bannockburn
In 1314 the Scottish, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn.
Question 6Which invention led to the development of Britain during the Industrial Revolution?
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Answer: B – Steam power
The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries. Britain was the first country to industrialise on a large scale. It happened because of the development of machinery and the use of steam power.
Question 7Where was Anne Boleyn executed?
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Answer: B – At the Tower of London
Anne Boleyn was executed at the tower of London.
Question 8Which TWO of the following forts form part of Hadrian’s Wall?
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Answer: A – Vindolanda; C – Housesteads
Parts of Hadrian’s Wall include the forts of Housesteads and Vindolanda.
Question 9Who was Henry Purcell?
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Answer: B – An organist at Westminster Abbey
Henry 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 10What is the capital of the UK?
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Answer: B – London
The capital city of the UK is London.
Question 11Which British sportswoman won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games?
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Answer: C – Dame Kelly Holmes
Dame Kelly Holmes won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games. She has held a number of British and European records.
Question 12How many senior MPs are appointed by the Prime Minister?
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Answer: C – About 20
The Prime Minister appoints about 20 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments.
Question 13What was the population of the UK in 1951?
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Answer: D – 50 million
The population of the UK in 1951 was 50 million people.
Question 14Florence Nightingale was known for her work on:
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Answer: B – The development of nursing in the UK
Florence Nightingale is often regarded as the founder of modern nursing.
Question 15Which Act abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs and allowed more parliamentary seats to the towns and cities?
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Answer: A – The Reform Act of 1832
The Reform Act of 1832 had greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote. The act also abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs and more parliamentary seats were given to the towns and cities.
Question 16Which country invented rugby?
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Answer: C – England
Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and is very popular in the UK today.
Question 17Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?
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Answer: D – St Andrews
St. Andrews in Scotland is known as the home of golf.
Question 18Queen Elizabeth I was a Catholic:
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Answer: B – False
Queen Elizabeth I was a Protestant.
Question 19Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Youth Courts?
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Answer: C – They are used for trials of young people aged 10 to 18
They are used for trials of young people aged 10 to 17.
Question 20What name is given to the clock tower at the Houses of Parliament in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012?
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Answer: C – Elizabeth Tower
The clock tower at the Houses of Parliament in London is named ‘Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
Question 21Which TWO of the following castles are located in Scotland?
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Answer: C – Crathes Castle; D – Inveraray Castle
Inveraray Castle and Crathes Castle are located in Scotland.
Question 22Why was Queen Mary known as ‘Bloody Mary’?
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Answer: C – She was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants
Queen Mary was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants (for this reason, she became known as ‘Bloody Mary’).
Question 23Which of the following venues is located in Glasgow?
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Answer: C – The SECC
The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) is located in Glasgow.
Question 24Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
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Answer: C – Individual liberty
Individual liberty is the correct answer.
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