Practice Test 15
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Which was the first major railway built in Britain?
The Great Western Railway was the first major railway built in Britain.
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The settlements of Scottish and English Protestants in Ulster (the northern province of Ireland) during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, who took over the land from Catholic landholders is known as:
These settlements were known as plantations.
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Where was Anne Boleyn executed?
Anne Boleyn was executed at the tower of London.
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Forced marriage is where one or both parties do not or cannot give their consent to enter into the partnership:
Forced marriage is where one or both parties do not or cannot give their consent to enter into the partnership.
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How can you visit the Senedd?
To book guided tours or seats in the public galleries for the Senedd you can contact the Senedd Booking Service on 0300 200 6565, email contact@senedd.wales or visit www.senedd.wales for an online booking form.
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Popular social networking websites in the UK include:
Social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter are a popular in the UK.
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What proportion of the population died as a result of the Black Death in England?
As a result of the Black Death, one third of the population of England died and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales.
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What do you need to apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK (Choose TWO options)?
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to speak and read English and have a good understanding of life in the UK.
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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 canal builders come from?
During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Canal builders came from Holland.
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The King has reigned since her mother’s death in 2022.
This statement is true.
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Who led the establishment of the National Health System (NHS) in 1948?
In 1948, Aneurin (Nye) Bevan, the Minister for Health, led the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS), which guaranteed a minimum standard of health care for all, free at the point of use.
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Which Scottish city is known as the home of golf?
St. Andrews in Scotland is known as the home of golf.
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The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in Liverpool:
The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London.
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Do you need a TV licence for watching TV on a mobile phone?
Everyone in the UK with a TV, computer or other medium which can be used for watching TV must have a television licence.
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Which of the following territories does not belong to Great Britain?
‘Great Britain’ refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland. The official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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When was the Battle of Agincourt fought?
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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How old do you need to be to go into betting shops or gambling clubs?
In the UK, you have to be 18 to go into betting shops or gambling clubs.
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Which of the following sports can be traced as far back as the Roman times?
There is a very long history of horse racing in Britain, with evidence of events taking place as far back as Roman times.
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Which charity works for the preservation of buildings in England?
In the UK, many parts of the countryside and places of interest are kept open by the National Trust in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the National Trust for Scotland. Both are charities that work to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK.
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What name is given to the members of the House of Commons?
All of the elected MPs form the House of Commons.
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Which of the following statements is true?
The police force is a public service that helps and protects everyone, no matter what their background or where they live.
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Who is in charge of appointing the local Chief Constable?
PCCs (Police and Crime Commissioners) set local police priorities and the local policing budget. They also appoint the local Chief Constable.
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How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments?
In 1776, 13 American colonies declared their independence, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments.
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What was the population of the UK in 2005?
The population of the UK in 2005 was just under 60 million people.
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