Practice Test 4
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What is Sir Jackie Stewart famous for?
Sir Jackie Stewart is a Scottish former racing driver who won the Formula 1 world championship three times.
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What did the’Bill of Rights’ confirm in 1689?
The Bill of Rights, 1689, confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the king’s power. Parliament took control of who could be monarch and declared that the king or queen must be a Protestant.
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Which political party was elected after the Second World War?
The Labour Party won the 1945 election. Clement Attlee was Prime Minister from 1945 to 1951 and led the Labour Party for 20 years.
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What time do pubs usually open during the week?
Pubs are usually open during the day from 11.00 am (12 noon on Sundays).
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Which TWO islands are closely linked to the UK but are not part of it?
The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are closely linked to the UK but are not part of it.
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Which of the following countries belongs to the Commonwealth?
Nauru is a member of the Commonwealth.
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Which of the following is NOT a British invention?
The World Wide Web, the Turing machine and the hovercraft are British inventions. The mobile phone is not.
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When did the UK formally leave the European Union?
The UK formally left the European Union on 31 January 2020.
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When was slavery abolished throughout the British Empire?
In 1833 the Emancipation Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire.
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How are life peers appointed?
Life peers are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister.
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How many British casualties were recorded during the First World War?
During the First World War millions of people were killed or wounded, with more than 2 million British casualties.
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Where did slaves mainly come from during the slave trade?
Slaves came primarily from West Africa.
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Where is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park located?
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is located in the west of Scotland.
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What is the National Anthem of the UK?
The National Anthem of the UK is ‘God Save the King’.
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As part of the citizenship ceremony, new citizens pledge their loyalty to the United Kingdom and to respect its rights and freedoms.
This statement is true.
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How many weeks does the orchestral classical music event known as ‘the Proms’ last for?
The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music that takes place in various venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London.
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How many members does the Northern Ireland assembly have?
The Northern Ireland Assembly has 90 elected members, known as MLAs (members of the Legislative Assembly). They are elected with a form of proportional representation.
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Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the MPs?
MPs have a number of different responsibilities. They represent everyone in their constituency, help to create new laws, scrutinize and comment on what the government is doing and debate important national issues.
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What is a bank holiday (choose TWO answers)?
In the UK, there are public holidays each year called bank holidays, when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day.
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Who was the first person to print books using a printing press in England?
William Caxton was the first person in England to print books using a printing press.
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Where is the Grand National horse racing event celebrated?
The Grand National horse racing event is celebrated in Aintree near Liverpool.
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Each MP represents a parliamentary constituency, which is a small area of the country:
This statement is true.
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When did motor-car racing start in the UK?
Motor-car racing in the UK started in 1902.
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Where is the city of Southampton located?
Southampton is located in England.
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