Practice Test 31
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Where is the National Gallery of Scotland located?
The National Gallery of Scotland is in Edinburgh.
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Which TWO of the following social laws were liberalised during the ‘Swinging Sixties’?
The law of abortion and the law of divorce were liberalised during the ‘Swinging Sixties’.
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In the UK, many people continue to visit the countryside for holidays and for leisure activities such as walking, camping and fishing:
Many people continue to visit the countryside for holidays and for leisure activities such as walking, camping and fishing.
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When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?
Since 1999, hereditary peers have lost the automatic right to attend the House of Lords.
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The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
This statement is true.
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Which of the following lines does NOT form part of the citizenship pledge?
Long live our noble King! is the second sentence of the National Anthem of the UK.
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Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?
Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC. This was unsuccessful and for nearly 100 years Britain remained separate from the Roman Empire.
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How old do you need to be to apply for a free TV licence?
People over 75 can apply for a free TV licence and blind people can get a 50% discount.
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Which TWO of the following are traditional British foods?
Roast beef and fish and chips are traditional British foods.
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When did the Brexit referendum take place?
The referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union or Brexit referendum was held on 23 June 2016.
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What religion did Elizabeth I follow?
Queen Elizabeth I was a Protestant.
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Which British explorer mapped the coast of Australia?
Captain James Cook mapped the coast of Australia and a few colonies were established there.
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Which British scientist was awarded a Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of the DNA molecule?
The structure of the DNA molecule was discovered in 1953 through work at British universities in London and Cambridge. This discovery contributed to many scientific advances, particularly in medicine and fighting crime. Francis Crick (1916-2004), one of those awarded the Nobel Prize for this discovery, was British.
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The Prime Minister has a country house outside London called:
The Prime Minister has a country house outside London called Chequers.
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Where is the Parliament of the UK?
The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Westminster.
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Which Act abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs and allowed more parliamentary seats to the towns and cities?
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.
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Which of the following statements is true?
Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Hansard.
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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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Bonfire Night remembers the day when a group of Catholics led by Guy Fawkes killed the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of Parliament:
Bonfire Night remembers the day when a group of Catholics led by Guy Fawkes failed in their plan to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of Parliament.
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Which act introduced the Forced Marriage Protection Orders for England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2008?
Forced Marriage Protection Orders were introduced in 2008 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland under the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007. Similar Protection Orders were introduced in Scotland in November 2011.
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According to the 2011 census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Christian?
According to the 2011 Census, 59% of people identified themselves as Christians.
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Which game do people usually play at Halloween?
During Halloween young people will often dress up in frightening costumes to play ‘trick or treat’.
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Which flag comprises a red cross on a white ground?
The cross of St George, patron saint of England, is a red cross on a white ground.
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Which of the following is a showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances?
The Fringe is a showcase of mainly theatre and comedy performances.
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