Practice Test 6
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Who lost a lot of power and influence after the Battle of Culloden in 1746?
The clans lost a lot of their power and influence after Culloden. Chieftains became landlords if they had the favour of the English king, and clansmen became tenants who had to pay for the land they used.
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Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?
The most famous tournament hosted in Britain is The Wimbledon Championships, which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only ‘Grand Slam’ event played on grass.
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Florence Nightingale was known for her work on:
Florence Nightingale is often regarded as the founder of modern nursing.
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What do William Blake, John Keats and Lord Byron have in common?
Poetry was very popular in the 19th century, with poets such as William Blake, John Keats, Lord Byron, Percy Shelley, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Robert and Elizabeth Browning.
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Which British writer wrote satirical novels including Brideshead Revisited?
Evelyn Waugh wrote satirical novels, including Decline and Fall and Scoop. He is perhaps best known for Brideshead Revisited.
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In Northern Ireland members of the Legislative Assembly are elected on the basis of:
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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In the UK, alcohol cannot be sold to anyone under the age of:
It is a criminal offence to sell alcohol to anyone who is under 18 or to buy alcohol for people who are under the age of 18. (There is one exception: people aged 16 or over can drink alcohol with a meal in a hotel or restaurant.
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When did the English civil war start?
Civil war between the king and Parliament could not now be avoided and began in 1642.
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What was the population of the UK in 1801?
The population of the UK in 1801 was 8 million people.
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How long does Diwali last for?
Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days.
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Which THREE of the following are known to be main parts of the British government?
In the UK, there are several different parts of government. The main ones are: the monarchy, the Parliament (the House of Commons and the House of Lords), the Prime Minister, the cabinet, the judiciary (courts), the police, the civil service and the local government.
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What is the meaning of the term the ‘Divine Right of Kings’?
The ‘Divine Right of Kings’ refers to the idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule and that the king should be able to act without having to seek approval from Parliament.
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Charles I wanted the worship of the Church of England to include more ceremony and introduced a revised Prayer Book.
This statement is true.
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Which of the following countries belongs to the Commonwealth?
Mozambique.
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What charity works for the preservation of important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK?
The National Trust works for the preservation of important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK.
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Who is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries?
The Foreign Secretary is responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries.
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Who wrote ‘The Lord of the Rings’?
The Lord of the Rings was written by JRR Tolkien.
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Where can you find a statue of Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni and one of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans?
There is a statue of Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni, on Westminster Bridge in London, near the Houses of Parliament.
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Which Saxon king of England was killed at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
In 1066, an invasion led by William, the Duke of Normandy (in what is now northern France), defeated Harold, the Saxon king of England, at the Battle of Hastings. Harold was killed in the battle.
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What is the name of the building where the Scottish Parliament meet?
In Scotland the elected members, called MSPs, meet in the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh.
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Where does the UK Parliament sit?
The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Westminster.
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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?
The fundamental principles of British life include: tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, the rule of law, democracy, individual liberty and participation in community life.
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In which country of the British Empire did the Boer War take place?
The Boer War of 1899 to 1902 made the discussions about the future of the Empire more urgent. The British went to war in South Africa with settlers from the Netherlands called the Boers.
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Which court deals with serious criminal offences in Wales?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious criminal offences are tried in front of a judge and a jury in a Crown Court. In Scotland, serious cases are heard in a Sheriff Court with either a sheriff or a sheriff with a jury.
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