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You have 45 minutes to answer 24 multiple choice Life in the UK Test questions. You need to answer at least 18 out of 24 questions correctly to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. What countries does 'Great Britain' refer to?
A England and Scotland
B England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
C England, Scotland and Wales
D Just England
Correct Answer: England, Scotland and Wales
Explanation: Great Britain' refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland.
Reference: Chapter 2: What is the UK
2. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully. The animal was a rabbit.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation: In 1996, two British scientists, Sir Ian Wilmot (1944-) and Keith Campbell (1954-2012), led a team which was the first to succeed in cloning a mammal, Dolly the sheep.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Some great British inventions of the 20th century
3. Which of these statements is correct?
A Richard Arkwright developed efficient and profitable factories.
B Richard Arkwright developed new farming methods in the UK.
Correct Answer: Richard Arkwright developed efficient and profitable factories.
Explanation: Arkwright is particularly remembered for the efficient and profitable way that he ran his factories.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Industrial Revolution
4. Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: She set up the Women's Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The right to vote
5. Which of these statements is correct?
A The Battle of Britain in 1940 was fought at sea.
B The Battle of Britain in 1940 was fought in the skies.
Correct Answer: The Battle of Britain in 1940 was fought in the skies.
Explanation: The Germans waged an air campaign against Britain, but the British resisted with their fighter planes and eventually won the crucial aerial battle against the Germans, called 'the Battle of Britain', in the summer of 1940.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The Second World War
6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
In 1921 a treaty gave independence to the south of Ireland.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: In 1921 a peace treaty was signed and in 1922 Ireland became two countries.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The partition of Ireland
7. In which part of the British Empire did Boer War of 1899-1902 take place?
A Australia
B Canada
C India
D South Africa
Correct Answer: South Africa
Explanation: 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.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The future of the Empire
8. Which of these is an accurate estimate of the number of casualties suffered by Britain in the First World War?
A 10 million
B 2 million
C 500,000
D 8 million
Correct Answer: 2 million
Explanation: Men from the West Indies, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Canada also fought with the British. The Allies fought against the Central Powers - mainly Germany, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire and later Bulgaria. Millions of people were killed or wounded, with more than 2 million British casualties.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious - The 20th century - The First World War
9. Which of these people was a great British playwright?
A Geoffrey Chaucer
B Sir Francis Drake
C William Caxton
D William Shakespeare
Correct Answer: William Shakespeare
Explanation: Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He was a playwright and actor and wrote many poems and plays. His most famous plays include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.
Reference: Chapter 3: A longa and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Exploration, poetry and drama
10. Who was James II's eldest daughter, Mary, married to?
A She never married
B The Duke of York
C The French Dauphin
D William of Orange
Correct Answer: William of Orange
Explanation: James II's elder daughter, Mary, was married to her cousin William of Orange, the Protestant ruler of the Netherlands.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The Glorious Revolution
11. When did Parliament as we know it today begin to develop?
A The Bronze Age
B The Iron Age
C The Middle Ages
D The Stone Age
Correct Answer: The Middle Ages
Explanation: In the Middle Ages, Parliament began to develop into the institution it is today.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - legal and political changes
12. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The symbol of the House of Lancaster was a red rose and the symbol of the House of York was a white rose.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: This war was called the Wars of the Roses, because the symbol of Lancaster was a red rose and the symbol of York was a white rose.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - The War of the Roses
13. Which of these countries was part of the British Empire during Victoria's reign?
A France
B India
C Switzerland
D USA
Correct Answer: India
Explanation: During the Victorian period, the British Empire grew to cover all of India, Australia and large parts of Africa. It became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The British Empire
14. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The threat of Viking attack caused the people in the north to unite, and the term Scotland was used to describe that country.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: In the north, the threat of attack by Vikings had encouraged the people to unite under one king, Kenneth MacAlpin. The term Scotland began to be used to describe that country.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Vikings
15. What were The Canterbury Tales?
A A Royal Charter
B A Series of poems
C A book of Christian doctrine
D A story about Canterbury Cathedral
Correct Answer: A Series of poems
Explanation: 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.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - A distinct identity
16. Which TWO are influential British bands?
A The Beatles
B The Rolling Stones
C The Royal Family
D The national Trust
Correct Answer: The Rolling Stones, The Beatles
Explanation: Two well-known pop music groups at the time were The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Social change in the 1960s
17. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
There are many variations in language in the different parts of the UK.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: There are many variations in language in the different parts of the UK.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - The UK today - Languages and dialects
18. To go into a betting shop casino, you have to be what age?
A 15
B 16
C 17
D 18
Correct Answer: 18
Explanation: You have to be 18 to go into betting shops or gambling clubs.
Reference: Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society - Leisure - Betting and gambling
19. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The small claims procedure is an informal way for people to settle minor disputes.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes without spending a lot of time and money using a lawyer.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The role of courts - Civil courts - The small claims procedure
20. How often are elections for the European Parliament held?
A Annually
B Every 10 years
C Every five years
D Every two years
Correct Answer: Every five years
Explanation: Elections for the European Parliament are also held every five years. 
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The British constitution - System of government - Elections - European parliamentary elections
21. If your car is more than three years old, how often will it need a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test?
A Every 10 years
B Every six months
C Every three years
D Every year
Correct Answer: Every year
Explanation: If your vehicle is over three years old, you must take it for a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test every year. 
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - Driving
22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Members of the House of Lords are elected by a constituency.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Members of the House of Lords, known as peers, are not elected by the people and do not represent a constituency. The role and membership of the House of Lords has changed over the last 50 years.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The British constitution - System of government - The House of Lords
23. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Military training for young people is provided by National Citizen Service.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation: There are many opportunities for younger people to volunteer and receive accreditation which will help them to develop their skills. These include the National Citizen Service programme, which gives 16- and 17-year-olds the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, develop their skills and take part in a community project.
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - How you can support your community - Other ways to volunteer
24. How is the electoral register updated?
A Every household must request a registration form
B Every household receives a phone call to enquire about eligible voters
C Every household receives a registration form, which must be completed and returned
D How is the electoral register updated?
Correct Answer: Every household receives a registration form, which must be completed and returned
Explanation: An electoral registration form is sent to every household and this has to be completed and returned with the names of everyone who is resident in the household and eligible to vote. 
Reference: Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role - The government - Who can vote? - The electoral register