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Life in the UK Test 22

Life in the UK Test 22


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What was the name of Sir Francis Drake’s ship and which was one of the first to sail around the world?

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To whom do new citizens have to swear or affirm loyalty as part of the citizenship ceremony?

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Why did Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves?

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How many Formula 1 Grand Prix events are held in the UK every year?

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How can you visit the UK Parliament (choose TWO options)?

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Forced marriage is where one or both parties do not or cannot give their consent to enter into the partnership:

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Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK and shops and businesses are obliged to accept them:

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How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments?

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Which TWO words come from the Viking language?

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Which of the following drugs is NOT illegal in the UK?

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How is the Speaker elected?

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Which TWO of the following are traditional British foods?

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When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time?

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Throughout the 1990s, Britain played a leading role in coalition forces involved in the liberation of Kuwait, following the Iraqi invasion in 1990, and the conflict in the former Republic of Yugoslavia:

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The ‘swinging sixties’ was a period of significant social change and it was known for its growth in:

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What is the name given to the system used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence in Scotland?

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Which prehistoric village located in northern Europe has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people live near the end of the Stone Age?

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During the Middle Ages, a Parliament was developed in Scotland, which had three Houses called Estates. These were:

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Which landscape architect designed grounds around country houses so that the landscape appeared to be natural, with grass, trees and lakes?

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Which of the following scientific discoveries helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution?

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What is the function of the UN Security Council?

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Who were the parents of Elizabeth I?

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The Isle of Man is a Crown dependency.

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Which of the following charities works for the prevention of cruelty to children?

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