Practice Test 23
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How many Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain to escape prosecution between 1870 and 1914?
Between 1870 and 1914, around 120,000 Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain to escape persecution.
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In the UK, if the jury finds a defendant guilty, the judge decides the penalty:
This statement is true.
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Queen Victoria became queen in:
In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 18.
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Carrying a weapon is a criminal offence, unless it is for self-defence:
It is a criminal offence to carry a weapon of any kind, even if it is for self-defence. This includes a gun, a knife or anything that is made or adapted to cause injury.
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It is a civil offence to owe money to someone and you might be taken to court.
True. Owing money to someone is a civil offence.
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How many Formula 1 Grand Prix events are held in the UK every year?
A Formula 1 Grand Prix event is held in the UK each year and a number of British Grand Prix drivers have won the Formula 1 World Championship.
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When did the English become the preferred language of the royal court and Parliament?
By 1400, in England, official documents were being written in English, and English had become the preferred language of the royal court and Parliament.
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Which of the following is a traditional Scottish food?
Haggis – a sheep’s stomach stuffed with offal, suet, onions and oatmeal – is a traditional Scottish food.
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What is the coin with the highest value in the UK?
The coin with the highest value in the UK is the £2 coin.
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How many local authorities are there in London?
London has 33 local authorities, with the Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London coordinating policies across the capital.
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What is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition?
The Super League is the most well-known rugby league (club) competition.
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After the Black Death, new social classes appeared in England, including owners of large areas of land known as:
Following the Black Death, the smaller population meant there was less need to grow cereal crops. There were labour shortages and peasants began to demand higher wages. New social classes appeared, including owners of large areas of land (later called the gentry), and people left the countryside to live in the towns. In the towns, growing wealth led to the development of a strong middle class.
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Which TWO of the following water sports are popular in the UK?
Sailing continues to be popular in the UK, reflecting its maritime heritage. Rowing is also popular, both as a leisure activity and as a competitive sport.
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When did the Wars of the Roses start?
In 1455, a civil war was begun to decide who should be king of England. It was fought between the supporters of two families: the House of Lancaster and the House of York. This war was called the Wars of the Roses, because the symbol of Lancaster was a red rose and the symbol of York was a white rose.
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Which is the most famous rugby union competition?
The most famous rugby union competition is the Six Nations Championship between England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.
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Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali?
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. It normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days. It is also often called the Festival of Lights.
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Great Britain refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland.
This statement is true.
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Who makes sure that the opposition has a guaranteed amount of time to debate issues which it chooses during political debates?
The Speaker keeps order during political debates to make sure the rules are followed. This includes making sure the opposition has a guaranteed amount of time to debate issues which it chooses.
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When did British combat troops leave Iraq?
British combat troops left Iraq in 2009.
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Who is the fastest person to have sailed around the world single-handed?
Dame Ellen MacArthur (1976-) is a yachtswoman and in 2004 became the fastest person to sail around the world singlehanded.
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Which of the following crosses does NOT form part of the Union Flag?
The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales does not form part of the Union Flag because, when the first Union Flag was created in 1606 from the flags of Scotland and England, the Principality of Wales was already untied with England.
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As a permanent resident or citizen of the UK you should:
If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should: respect and obey the law, respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions, treat others with fairness, look after yourself and your family and look after the area in which you live and the environment.
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Who defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314?
In 1314 the Scottish, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn.
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The right to life and the right to liberty and security are some of the principles included in the European Convention of Human Rights:
This is true.
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