Life in the UK Test 27
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When did Henry VIII die?
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Which of the following lines from Shakespeare’s plays and poems is often still quoted?
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Which TWO of the following are fundamental principles of British life?
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What is the capital city of the UK?
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Which of the following statements about Mary, Queen of Scotland, is NOT true?
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When did Ireland become unified with England, Wales and Scotland?
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What is Hogmanay?
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The devolved administrations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have their own civil service:
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On Remembrance Day, there is a two-minute silence at 11 AM to commemorate those who died fighting during the First World War.
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What is the distance between the north coast of Scotland and the south-west corner of England?
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Who was Henry Purcell?
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How are life peers appointed?
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Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?
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Who proposed that enemy aircrafts could be detected by radio waves and is responsible for the development of the radar?
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During Halloween people carve lanterns out of ______ and put a candle inside of them.
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In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 18, the case will be heard in a Youth Court:
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The Prime Minister appoints about 40 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments.
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Royal Ascot is a four-day horse race meeting in Berkshire attended by members of the Royal Family:
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Who sat at the House of Lords during the Middle Ages?
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Which of the following statements regarding Scottish television is TRUE?
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Where does the biggest and most well-known Fringe Festival take place?
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The UN was set up after the First World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security:
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Which of the following countries was NOT part of the Central Powers during the First World War?
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What is played at important national occasions and at events attended by the King or the Royal Family?
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