Practice Test 1
Question 1 of 24
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Arranged marriages are not acceptable in the UK:
Arranged marriages, where both parties agree to the marriage, are acceptable in the UK.
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How many devolved administrations are there in the UK?
There are three devolved administrations in the UK, these include: the Welsh government, the Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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What do you need to apply to become a British citizen?
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have a good understanding of life in the UK.
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When was the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) established?
Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858. She set up the women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women. In 1903 she helped found the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU).
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Which of the following words comes from the Viking language?
Words such as Grimsby and Scunthorpe come from the Viking languages.
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The Senedd has been suspended on a few occasions:
The Northern Ireland Assembly has been suspended on a few occasions.
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What did the Chartists campaign for?
The Chartists, demanded the vote for the working classes and other people without property.
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Which religious community celebrates Vaisakhi?
Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi) is a Sikh festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa.
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When did the ‘Concorde’ aircraft retired from service?
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Which TWO of the following castles are located in Scotland?
Inveraray Castle and Crathes Castle are located in Scotland.
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How much can you be fined if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence?
You will receive a fine up to £1,000 if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence.
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What does the money from the National Insurance Contributions pay for (CHOOSE TWO)?
The money raised from National Insurance Contributions is used to pay for state benefits and services such as the state retirement pension and the National Health Service (NHS).
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The line ‘all the world’s a stage’ belongs to which of the following plays or poems written by William Shakespeare?
All the world’s a stage’ are lines from William Shakespeare’s play As You Like It.
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What name is given to the period of time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter?
Lent is a time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter.
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Throughout the 1990s, Britain played a leading role in coalition forces involved in the liberation of Kuwait, following the Iraqi invasion in 1990, and the conflict in the former Republic of Yugoslavia:
This statement is true.
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Which of the following is a popular showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances and the biggest and most well-known festival that takes place during the Edinburgh Festival?
The Fringe is a showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances. It often shows experimental work.The biggest and most well-known being the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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When was Ireland divided into two countries?
In 1921 a peace treaty was signed and in 1922 Ireland became two countries.
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According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Buddhist?
In the 2011 Census, 59% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4.8%), Hindu (1.5%), Sikh (0.8%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%).
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Which of the following TWO islands are ‘Crown dependencies’?
There are several islands which are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These have their own governments and are called ‘Crown dependencies’.
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What does the term ‘PDSA’ stand for?
‘PDSA’ stands for People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals.
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Where is the ‘Eden Project’ located?
The Eden Project is located in Cornwall, in the south west of England.
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Which Court deals with the most serious civil cases in Scotland?
More serious civil cases – for example, when a large amount of compensation is being claimed – are dealt with in the High Court of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, they are dealt with in the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
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What was the nickname given to the Scottish poet Robert Burns?
Robert Burns, a Scottish poet, was Known in Scotland as ‘The Bard’.
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Pantomimes are a British tradition that many theatres produce during:
Many theatres produce a pantomime at Christmas time.
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