Life in the UK Test 23
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1. How old do you need to be to buy a lottery ticket or scratch card?
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2. Where was Catherine of Aragon (the first wife of Henry VIII) from?
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3. When did motor-car racing start in the UK?
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4. The Commonwealth is based on the core values of democracy, good government and the rule of law:
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5. How long does it take to donate blood?
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6. When did the post-war economic boom come to an end?
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7. During its government, Margaret Thatcher made structural changes to the economy through the privatisation of nationalised industries and imposed legal controls on trade union powers:
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8. Who sat at the House of Commons during the Middle Ages?
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9. Which of the following words come from the Anglo-Saxon language?
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10. Where do local authorities get funding from (choose TWO answers)?
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11. If you are self-employed:
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12. What name is given to the elected members of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
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13. How long does the Hanukkah celebration last for?
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14. Which of the following areas did the British Empire NOT cover during the Victorian period?
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15. What percentage of the total British population is located in Wales?
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16. Which senior MP is responsible for issues relating to crime, policing and immigration?
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17. Which British scientist led the development of the atomic bomb?
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18. Which of the following movies played an important role in boosting morale during the Second World War?
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19. After the Black Death, the growing wealth in the towns led to the development of a strong middle class:
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20. What was the ability of the Harrier jump jet aircraft?
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21. Who won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in heptathlon?
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22. What is the name of the annual cultural Welsh festival which includes music, dance, art and original performances largely in Welsh?
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23. What is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition?
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24. Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
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