Life in the UK Test 17
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1. Which hill fort from the Iron Age can be seen in the county of Dorset?
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2. On which of the following issues the Northern Ireland Assembly CANNOT make decisions?
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3. Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world in 1966/67?
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4. In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 20.
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5. Who led the group of Catholics who tried to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of the Parliament in 1605?
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6. What was the biggest source of employment in Britain before the 18th century?
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7. In which city is the Scottish Parliament building, also known as Holyrood, located?
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8. The UK continues to be a world leader in the development and manufacture of motor-sport technology:
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9. Why was the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ of 1679 an important piece of legislation?
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10. What British artist was awarded the Turner Prize?
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11. How many members has the Council of Europe?
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12. In the UK, Members of the Parliament (MPs) are elected on the basis of:
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13. Which of the following statements regarding television in Northern Ireland is TRUE?
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14. In the second half of the 19th century there was an important group of artists who painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. These were known as:
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15. The Muslim festival known as Eid ul Adha reminds Muslims of their own commitment to God:
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16. What was the population of the UK in 1901?
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17. People in the UK do NOT have to pay tax on:
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18. Which British scientist co-invented the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner?
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19. Which political party called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union?
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20. Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular area for walkers?
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21. When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?
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22. Which charity works for the preservation of buildings in England?
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23. What name is given to the new social classes that appeared after the Black Death plague and who owned large areas of land?
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24. Which of the following is a traditional Welsh food?
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