Practice Test 2
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Who won an Olympic gold medal in the pentathlon in 1972?
Mary Peters was a talented athlete who won an Olympic gold medal in the pentathlon in 1972.
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When did the Allies defeat Germany marking the end of the Second World War?
Following victory on the beaches of Normandy, the allied forces pressed on through France and eventually into Germany. The Allies comprehensively defeated Germany in May 1945.
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According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Jewish?
According to the 2011 Census, less than 0.5% of people identify themselves as Jewish.
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In which English county is the monument of Stonehenge located?
The ancestors of the first farmers probably came from south-east Europe. These people built houses, tombs and monuments on the land. One of these monuments, Stonehenge, still stands in what is now the English county of Wiltshire.
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What was the name of the European Union when it was first established?
West Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands formed the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957. The EEC became a part of the European Union when it was formed in 1993.
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What is the note with the highest value in the UK?
The note with the highest value in the UK is the £50 note.
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Who supported the Parliament during the Civil War that began in 1642?
A civil war between the king and Parliament began in 1642. The country split into those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads).
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Which famous architect designed Dumfries House?
The Scottish architect Robert Adam designed the inside decoration as well as the building itself in great houses such as Dumfries House in Scotland.
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When is St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland?
St Patrick’s Day, patron to of Northern Ireland is on the 17th of March.
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The Reform Act of 1832 abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs.
This statement is true.
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Which of the following territories is not part of the UK?
The UK comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 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.
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When did the UK sign the European Convention of Human Rights?
The UK was one of the first countries to sign the Convention in 1950.
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How many British casualties were recorded during the first day of the British attack of the Somme in July 1916 during the First World War?
The British attack of the Somme in July 1916, resulted in about 60,000 British casualties on the first day alone.
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British values and principles are based on history and traditions and are protected by law, customs and expectations.
This statement is true.
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What day does Lent start?
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
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How many verdicts are possible in trials in Scotland?
The jury has to listen to the evidence presented at the trial and then decide a verdict of ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ based of what they have heard. In Scotland, a third verdict of ‘not proven’ is also possible.
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When was the Scottish Parliament formed?
The Scottish Parliament was formed in 1999.
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According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Muslim?
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 TWO of the following are examples of criminal offences:
Selling tobacco to anyone under the age of 18 and drinking in public are examples of criminal offences.
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What was the ability of the Harrier jump jet aircraft?
The Harrier jump jet, an aircraft capable of taking off vertically, was also designed and developed in the UK.
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Which court deals with the most serious cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
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.
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Hanukkah is a Jewish festival celebrated to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.
Hanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days. It is to remember the Jews’ struggle for religious freedom.
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Who represents the UK to the rest of the world?
The King represents the UK to the rest of the world.
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When did rugby originate?
Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and is very popular in the UK today.
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