Practice Test 26
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In the UK, what should dogs wear in public places?
All dogs in public places must wear a collar showing the name and address of the owner.
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Many MPs, SMs and MSPs hold regular local events where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them. These are known as:
Many MPs, SMs and MSPs hold regular local ‘surgeries’, where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them. These surgeries are often advertised in the local newspaper.
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In Northern Ireland, a newly qualified driver must display an ____ plate for one year after passing the test.
In Northern Ireland, a newly qualified driver must display an ‘R’ plate (for restricted driver) for one year after passing the test.
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What was the symbol of the House of Tudor?
The symbol of the House of Tudor was a red rose with a white rose inside it as a sign that the Houses of York and Lancaster were now allies.
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Which TWO universities compete with each other on a rowing race along the River Thames every year?
There is a popular yearly rowing race on the Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
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How many Senedd members does the Welsh government have?
The Welsh government has 60 Senedd members (SMs) and elections are held every four years using a form of proportional representation.
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By which other name is the Conservative Party also known as?
The modern Conservative Party is still sometimes referred to as ‘The Tories’.
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Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?
Winston Churchill in 2002 was voted the greatest Briton of all time by the public.
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Royal Ascot is a four-day horse race meeting in Berkshire attended by members of the Royal Family:
Royal Ascot, a five-day race meeting in Berkshire attended by members of the Royal Family.
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During the slave trade, slaves were taken from West Africa to America and the Caribbean to work on tobacco and sugar plantations.
This statement is TRUE.
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Which TWO of the following charities work with homeless people?
Charities that work with homeless people include Crisis and Shelter.
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How many countries formed the European Economic Community (EEC) when it was first created in 1957?
The European Economic Community (EEC), was set up by six western European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands) who signed the Treaty of Rome on 25 March 1957.
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Which Scottish physician and researcher co-discovered the insulin used to treat diabetes?
The Scottish physician and researcher John Macleod was the co-discoverer of insulin, used to treat diabetes.
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In the second half of the 19th century there was an important group of artists who painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. These were known as:
The Pre-Raphaelites were an important group of artists in the second half of the 19th century. They painted detailed pictures on religious or literary themes in bright colours. The group included Holman Hunt, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Sir John Millais.
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Who was the mother of Elizabeth I?
Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII had one daughter, Elizabeth I.
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Which famous murder-mystery play has been running in the west end since 1952 and has had the longest initial run of any show in history?
The Mousetrap, a murder-mystery play by Dame Agatha Christie, has been running in the west end since 1952 and has had the longest initial run of any show in history.
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By which name is London’s west end known for?
London’s west end is also known as ‘Theatreland’.
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Which of the following statements is true?
County Courts deal with a wide range of civil disputes including family matters, breaches of contract and divorce.
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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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Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?
The Giant’s Causeway is located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland.
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To be able to vote in England, you have to register at your local council electoral registration office.
This statement is true.
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On Remembrance Day, there is a two-minute silence at 11 AM to commemorate those who died fighting during the First World War.
On Remembrance Day at 11.00 am there is a two-minute silence and wreaths are laid at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.
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Where are the ancestors of the first farmers to arrive in Britain believed to come from?
The first farmers arrived in Britain 6,000 years ago. The ancestors of these first farmers probably came from south-east Europe.
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The Isle of Man is a Crown dependency.
This statement is true.
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