Practice Test 10
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When did King Edward I of England introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan by which Wales annexed to the Crown of England?
In 1284 King Edward I of England introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan, which annexed Wales to the Crown of England.
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Who defeated the French at the battle of Agincourt in 1415?
One of the most famous battles of the Hundred Years War was the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, where King Henry V’s vastly outnumbered English army defeated the French.
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What name is given to the tombs where people buried their dead during the Bronze Age?
During the Bronze Age people lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs called round barrows.
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Where is there UK geographically located?
The UK is located in the north west of Europe.
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It is a civil offence to cause harassment, alarm or distress to someone because of their religion or ethnic origin:
It is a criminal offence to cause harassment, alarm or distress to someone because of their religion or ethnic origin.
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Which British actor has recently won an Oscar?
Recent British actors to have won Oscars include Colin Firth, Sir Antony Hopkins, Dame Judi Dench, Kate Winslet and Tilda Swinton.
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Which TWO of the following poems are from the Middle Ages?
Poems which survive from the Middle Ages include Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and a poem called Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, about one of the knights at the court of King Arthur.
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What is the function of the UN Security Council?
The UN Security Council, which recommends action when there are international crises and threats to peace.
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Which TWO films were directed by David Lean?
David Lean directed Brief Encounter (1945) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962).
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When did the First World War finish?
The First World War ended at 11.00 am on 11th November 1918 with victory for Britain and its allies.
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What does the NATO stand for?
NATO stands for The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
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Which of the following British actresses has NOT won an Oscar?
Recent British actors to have won Oscars include Colin Firth, Sir Antony Hopkins, Dame Judi Dench, Kate Winslet and Tilda Swinton. Emily Watson has not won an oscar.
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When did the Vikings first visit Britain to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves?
The Vikings came from Denmark and Norway. They first visited Britain in AD 789 to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves.
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Who appoints the members of the Cabinet?
The Prime Minister (PM) is the leader of the political party in power. He or she appoints the members of the cabinet and has control over many important public appointments.
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What was the name of the first cloned mammal?
In 1996, two British scientists, Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell, led a team which was the first to succeed in cloning a mammal, Dolly the sheep.
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The UK continues to be a world leader in the development and manufacture of motor-sport technology:
There is a long history of motor sport in the UK, for both cars and motor cycles. Motor-car racing in the UK started in 1902. The UK continues to be a world leader in the development and manufacture of motor-sport technology.
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Which of the following is a British overseas territory located in the South Atlantic?
The Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory is located in the South Atlantic.
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Which of the following lines does NOT form part of the citizenship pledge?
Long live our noble King! is the second sentence of the National Anthem of the UK.
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Which of the following lines from Shakespeare’s plays and poems is often still quoted?
‘The darling buds of May’ is a line from William Shakespeare’s play Sonnet 18 – Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day.
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Which of the following statements regarding Scottish television is TRUE?
In Scotland, some Scotland-specific programmes are shown and there is also a channel with programmes in the Gaelic language.
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Northern Ireland and Wales have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK. However, shop and businesses do not have to accept them:
Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK. However, shops and businesses do not have to accept them.
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What is the meaning of the term ‘first past the post’?
MPs are elected through a system called ‘first past the post’. In each constituency, the candidate who gets the most votes is elected.
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When was the United Nations set up?
The UN was set up after the Second World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security.
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Which Anglo-Saxon poem is about a hero’s battle against monsters and has been translated into modern English?
The Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf tells of its hero’s battles against monsters and is still translated into modern English.
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