Practice Test 11
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Prince William is also known as:
Prince William is also known as the Prince of Wales.
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Which flower is associated with Scotland?
The thistle is the flower associated with Scotland.
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Members of the public are not allowed in Youth Courts, and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media:
This statement is true.
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What name is given to the red flowers found on the battlefields of the First World War and which people wear during Remembrance Day?
Remembrance Day people wear poppies(the red flower found on the battlefields of the First World War).
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Who was the leader of the English Republic?
Oliver Cromwell was the leader of the English republic.
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In the UK, bank holidays of no religious significance are celebrated at the beginning of May, in late May or early June, and in August:
This statement is true.
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Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates’ Court. In Scotland, minor criminal offences go to a Justice of the Peace Court.
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What characterised the Bronze Age?
During the Bronze Age people lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs called round barrows.
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What TWO different types of rugby are practised in the UK?
There are two different types of rugby, which have different rules: union and league.
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Which of the following is a fundamental principle of life in the UK?
The fundamental principles of British life include: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and participation in community life.
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Which British scientist made important discoveries working with steam power?
James Watt’s work on steam power, helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution.
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Where was the first tennis club founded?
The first tennis club was founded in Leamington Spa in 1872.
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Who is the heir to the throne of the UK?
The King’s eldest son, Prince William (the Prince of Wales), is the heir to the throne.
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Which of the following statements regarding television in Northern Ireland is TRUE?
There are programmes specific to Northern Ireland and some programmes broadcast in Irish Gaelic.
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What name is given to the day that marks the end of the Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month?
Eid a-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for a month.
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Who established the Church of England?
To divorce his first wife, Henry VIII needed the approval of the Pope. When the Pope refused, Henry established the Church of England. In this new church, the king, not the Pope, would have the power to appoint bishops and order how people should worship.
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Which of the following are ‘Crown dependencies’?
The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are ‘Crown dependencies’.
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During the Middle Ages, a Parliament was developed in Scotland, which had three Houses called Estates. These were:
The Parliament developed in Scotland in the Middle Ages had three Houses, called Estates: the lords, the commons and the clergy.
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During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did the engineers come from?
During the Middle Ages, people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Many had special skills, such as weavers from France, engineers from Germany, glass manufacturers from Italy and canal builders from Holland.
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What percentage of the total British population is located in Wales?
The total British population located in Wales is around 5%.
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What is the name of the event that refers to the 6 June 1944 when Allied Forces landed in Normandy aiming to attack Hitler’s forces in Western Europe during World War II?
‘D-Day’ refers to the 6th of June 1944, when allied forces landed in Normandy aiming to attack Hitler’s forces in Western Europe during World War II.
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Which of the following charities works for the prevention of cruelty to children?
The NSPCC is the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
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What is donated blood used for?
Donated blood is used by hospitals to help people with a wide range of injuries and illnesses.
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Who discovered the penicillin in 1928?
Alexander Fleming was researching influenza (the ‘flu’) in 1928 when he discovered penicillin.
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