Practice Test 17
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When did Britain become permanently separated from the continent by the Channel?
Britain only became permanently separated from the continent by the Channel about 10,000 years ago.
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Who directed the movie ‘The Killing Fields’ in 1984?
The Killing Fields (1984) was directed by Roland Joffé.
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What do you need to drive a car in the UK?
To drive a car in the UK you need a driving licence, a valid motor insurance, a MOT certificate (for cars over three years old) and the road tax.
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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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What British sportsmen holds a number of English Test cricket records?
Sir Ian Botham (1955-) captained the English cricket team and holds a number of English Test cricket records, both for batting and for bowling.
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Sir Alfred Hitchcock was an important British film director
Eminent directors included Sir Alexander Korda and Sir Alfred Hitchcock, who later left for Hollywood and remained an important film director until his death in 1980.
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Who composed a suite of pieces themed around the planets and the solar system called ‘The Planets’?
Important British composers include Gustav Holst, whose work includes The Planets, a suite of pieces themed around the planets and the solar system.
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Which famous philosopher developed ideas about human nature during the 18th century and that have continued to influence philosophers over the years?
During the 18th century, David Hume’s ideas about human nature continue to influence philosophers.
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What should you do if your vehicle is over three years old?
If you vehicle is over three years old, you must take it to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) test every year.
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Which British Prime Minister led the Conservative government from 1979 to 1990?
Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first woman Prime Minister, led the Conservative government from 1979 to 1990.
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Which was the last successful foreign invasion of England?
The Norman Conquest was the last successful foreign invasion of England and led to many changes in government and social structures in England.
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What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London?
The Cenotaph in Whitehall is the site of the annual Remembrance Day service attended by the King, politicians and foreign ambassadors.
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Participation in community life is a fundamental principle of British life.
The fundamental principles of British life include: participation in community life.
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Who forms the judiciary?
Judges (who are together called ‘the judiciary’) are responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly.
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Who was reining in Britain when the British Empire became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people?
During the Victorian period, the British Empire grew to cover all of India, Australia and large parts of Africa. It became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people.
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What is the name of the land formation consisting of columns made of volcanic lava located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland?
Located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway is a land formation of columns made from volcanic lava.
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Which British artist was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenarios?
Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) was a portrait painter who often painted people in country or garden scenery.
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During the 19th century, the UK was the world’s major producer of which THREE materials?
British industry led the world in the 19th century. The UK produced more that half of the world’s iron, coal and cotton cloth.
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Who is responsible for the creation of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms?
The Council of Europe has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, the most well-known of which is the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
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By 1200, the English ruled an area of Scotland known as the Pale, around Edinburgh:
By 1200, the English ruled an area of Ireland known as the Pale, around Dublin.
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The devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland cannot control policies and laws governing taxation and social security:
Policy and laws governing defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation and social security all remain under central UK government control. However, many other public services, such as education, are controlled by the devolved administrations.
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Who directed the movie ‘Chariots of Fire’ in 1981?
Chariots of Fire (1981) was directed by Hugh Hudson.
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In which of the following areas has the Senedd the power to make laws (choose four answers)?
The Senedd has the power to make laws in 21 areas, including: education and training, health and social services, economic development and housing.
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What was the estimated population of the British Empire during the Victorian period?
During the Victorian period, the British Empire grew to cover all of India, Australia and large parts of Africa. It became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people.
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