Practice Test 7
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What are the British scientists Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell famous for?
Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell led a team which was the first to succeed in cloning a mammal, Dolly the sheep.
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How many pence are there in a pound?
There are 100 pence in a pound.
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Who makes the decisions on government policies in the UK?
Decisions on government policies are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet.
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Which British playwright invented many common English words and had a great influence on the English language?
William Shakespeare had a great influence on the English language and invented many words that are still common today.
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Why did Elizabeth I keep her cousin Mary prisoner for 20 years?
Elizabeth suspected Mary of wanting to take over the English throne, and kept her prisoner for 20 years.
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Which of the following is a traditional character of the pantomimes?
One of the traditional characters of the pantomimes is the Dame, a woman played by a man.
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It is an offence not to have an MOT certificate if your vehicle is more than two years old or without car insurance.
It is an offence not to have an MOT certificate if your vehicle is more than THREE years old or without car insurance.
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When is the Sikh Vaisakhi festival celebrated?
Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi) is a Sikh festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa. It is celebrated on the 14th of April each year with parades, dancing and singing.
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When is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is on the 26th of December, the day after Christmas Day and is a public holiday.
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During the Crusades, European Christians fought for the control of:
European Christians fought for control of the Holy Land.
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Who wrote a famous series of poems about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage known as ‘The Canterbury Tales’?
In the years leading up to 1400, Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a series of poems in English about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage. The people decided to tell each other stories on the journey, and the poems describe the travellers and some of the stories they told. This collection of poems is called The Canterbury Tales.
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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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Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Commonwealth?
Zimbabwe is not a member of the Commonwealth.
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Which TWO of the following are environmental charities?
The National Trust and Friends of the Earth are environmental charities.
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How old do you need to be to buy a lottery ticket or scratch card?
People under 18 are not allowed to participate in the National Lottery.
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Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
St Augustine led missionaries from Rome, who spread Christianity in the south. St Augustine became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Which TWO of the following British athletes have won gold medals in the Olympic Games?
Dame Kelly Holmes and Jessica Enis won gold medals in the Olympic Games.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A jury is made up of members of the public chosen at random from the local electoral register.
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What percentage of the total British population is located in Scotland?
The population is very unequally distributed over the four parts of the UK. England more or less consistently makes up 84% of the total population, Wales around 5%, Scotland just over 8%, and Northern Ireland less than 3%.
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Which golf ‘Major’ tournament is held outside the United States?
The open championship is the only ‘Major’ tournament held outside the United States.
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How many members does a jury have in Scotland?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland a jury has 12 members, and in Scotland a jury has 15 members.
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Where in England was one of the Anglo-Saxon kings buried with treasure and armour?
The burial place of one of the Anglo-Saxon kings was at Sutton Hoo in modern Suffolk.
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Which TWO of the following responsibilities will you have as a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?
Respect and obey the law and look after the area in which you live and the environment are the correct answers.
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In which British university did Isaac Newton study?
Isaac Newton studied at Cambridge University.
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