Practice Test 13
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Who won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in heptathlon?
Jessica Ennis (1986-) won the 2012 Olympic gold medal in the heptathlon, which includes seven different track and field events. She also holds a number of British athletics records.
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Who wrote an oratorio called ‘Messiah’, which is regularly sung by choirs at Easter time?
George Frederick Handel wrote an oratorio, Messiah, which is sung regularly by choirs, often at Easter time.
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What does the UK offer to its permanent residents or citizens?
A right to a fair trial is the correct answer.
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For how long was Britain a republic under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell?
Britain was a republic under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell for 11 years.
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Which TWO islands are closely linked to the UK but are not part of it?
The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are closely linked to the UK but are not part of it.
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Where does the Scottish Parliament sit?
In Scotland the elected members, called MSPs, meet in the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh.
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What was the population of the UK in 1700?
The population of the UK in 1700 was 5 million people.
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What name is given to the period of rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries?
The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Who was the first British distance runner to win a gold medal in the Olympic games in the 10,000 metres?
Mo Farah (1983-) is a British distance runner, born in Somalia. He won gold medals in the 2012 Olympics for the 5,000 and 10,000 metres and is the first Briton to win the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 metres.
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Who was Prime Minister of Britain from 1721 to 1742?
Sir Robert Walpole was Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742.
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Does Britain have a written constitution?
The British constitution is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as ‘unwritten’. This is mainly because the UK, unlike America or France, has never had a revolution which led permanently to a totally new system of government.
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What time do pubs usually open on Sundays in the UK?
Pubs are usually open during the day from 11.00 am (12 noon on Sundays).
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Where was Margaret Thatcher born?
Margaret Thatcher was the daughter of a grocer from Grantham in Lincolnshire.
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Who proposed that enemy aircrafts could be detected by radio waves and is responsible for the development of the radar?
The radar was developed by Scotsman Sir Robert Watson-Watt (1892-1973), who proposed that enemy aircraft could be detected by radio waves. The first successful radar test took place in 1935.
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What is the capital of the UK?
The capital city of the UK is London.
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Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons?
Debates in the House of Commons are chaired by the Speaker. This person is the chief officer of the House of Commons.
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When did Emmeline Pankhurst die?
Emmeline Pankhurst died in 1928. Shortly before Emmeline’s death, women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.
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What name is given to the celebration when people in Great Britain set off fireworks at home or in special displays on the 5th of November?
Bonfire Night, 5 November, is an occasion when people in Great Britain set off fireworks at home or in special displays.
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The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries located in:
The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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When is the electoral register updated?
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Churchill was the son of a politician and, before becoming a Conservative MP in 1900, was a soldier and journalist.
This statement is true.
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Who is the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed?
Dame Ellen MacArthur is a yachtswoman and in 2004 became the fastest person to sail around the world single-handed.
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How can MPs be contacted (choose TWO options)?
You can contact MPs by letter or telephone at their constituency office, or at their office in the House of Commons: The House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1A OAA, telephone 0207729 3000.
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The ‘swinging sixties’ was a period of significant social change and it was known for its growth in:
The decade of the 1960s was a period of significant social change. It was known as the ‘swinging sixties’. There was growth in British fashion, cinema and popular music.
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