Practice Test 32
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Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth?
The King is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth.
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How old is the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London, also known as ‘Big Ben’?
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the House of Parliament in London. The clock is over 150 years old and is a popular tourist attraction.
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During its government, Margaret Thatcher made structural changes to the economy through the privatisation of nationalised industries and imposed legal controls on trade union powers:
Margaret Thatcher made structural changes to the economy through the privatisation of nationalised industries and imposed legal controls on trade union powers.
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The Prime Minister appoints about 40 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments.
The Prime Minister appoints about 20 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments.
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When was the Brexit referendum held?
The Brexit referendum was held on 23 June 2016.
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What was the population of the UK in 1600?
The population of the UK in 1600 was just over 4 million people.
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What was the symbol of Lancaster during the Wars of the Roses?
During the Wars of the Roses, the symbol of Lancaster was a red rose.
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Who was the first person to sail single-handed around the world in 1966/67?
A British sailor, Sir Francis Chichester, was the first person to sail singlehanded around the world, in 1966/67.
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Which British scientist led the development of the atomic bomb?
Scientists led by Ernest Rutherford, working at Manchester and then Cambridge University, were the first to ‘split the atom’ and took part in the Manhattan Project in the United States, which developed the atomic bomb.
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Which TWO of the following statements is TRUE with regards to Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) in England, Wales and Scotland?
In England, Wales and Scotland Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications.
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Which British scientist showed that gravity applied to the whole universe?
Isaac Newton most famous published work was Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (‘Mathematical Principle of Natural Philosophy’), which showed how gravity applied to the whole universe.
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Who was the first wife of Henry VIII?
Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII.
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The clock tower is named ‘Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of ___________.
The clock tower is named ‘Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
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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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What is the opposition?
The second-largest party in the House of Commons is called the opposition.
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What do you need to apply to become a British citizen?
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to have a good understanding of life in the UK.
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When did the first Christian communities begin to appear in Britain?
It was during the 3rd and 4th centuries AD that the first Christian communities began to appear in Britain.
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Which of the following statements regarding Gaelic language is TRUE?
In Scotland, Gaelic is spoken in some parts of the Highlands and Islands, and in Northern Ireland some people speak Irish Gaelic.
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What do new citizens have to swear or affirm as part of the citizenship ceremony?
New citizens swear or affirm loyalty to the King as part of the citizenship ceremony.
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Which TWO of the following are famous horse racing events in the UK?
Famous horse-racing events in the UK include Royal Ascot and the Grand National.
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Where was the main Olympic site for the 2012 Games?
The main Olympic site for the 2012 Games was in Stratford, East London.
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Who were the first people to arrive in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?
The first people to live in Britain were hunter-gatherers, in what we call the Stone Age.
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Which court normally deals with cases of children aged 10 to 17 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 10 to 17, the case is normally heard in a Youth Court in front of up to three specially trained magistrates or a District Judge. The most serious cases will go the Crown Court.
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Which of the following is NOT a World Heritage Site?
The London Eye is not a World Heritage Site.
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