Practice Test 33
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The line ‘a rose by any other name’ belongs to which of the following plays or poems written by William Shakespeare?
‘A rose by any other name’ is a line from William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet.
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Which of the following is a British invention of the 20th century?
The Harrier jump jet, an aircraft capable of taking off vertically, is a British invention of the 20th century.
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Who led the group of Catholics who tried to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of the Parliament in 1605?
In 1605, a group of Catholics led by Guy Fawkes failed in their plan to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of Parliament. This is the origin of the Bonfire Night celebration on the 5th November, when people in Great Britain set off fireworks at home or in special displays.
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What percentage of the total British population is located in Northern Ireland?
The population is very unequally distributed over the four parts of the UK. England more or less consistently makes up 84% of the total population, Wales around 5%, Scotland just over 8%, and Northern Ireland less than 3%.
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During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did glass manufacturers come from?
During the Middle Ages people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work, such as weavers from France, engineers from Germany, glass manufacturers from Italy and canal builders from Holland.
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The devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have the power to legislate on any issues that affect them:
Devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have the power to legislate on certain issues.
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When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords?
Since 1999, hereditary peers have lost the automatic right to attend the House of Lords. They now elect a few of their number to represent them in the House of Lords.
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Which of the following sports began in the UK?
Many famous sports, including cricket, football, lawn tennis, golf and rugby, began in Britain.
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Which of the following cities is not in Wales?
Bradford is located in England.
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Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the _________.
Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) are members of the local community.
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When was the hovercraft invented?
Sir Christopher Cockerell (1910-99), a British inventor, invented the hovercraft in the 1950s.
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Which of the following statements is true?
Great Britain refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland.
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Which flower is associated with England?
The rose is the flower associated with England.
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Where do the Laurence Olivier Awards take place?
The Laurence Olivier Awards take place annually at different venues in London.
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Which of the following words come from the Anglo-Saxon language?
The words ‘Apple’ and ‘summer’ are based on Anglo-Saxon words.
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What animal was cloned by scientists Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell?
In 1996, two British scientists, Sir Ian Wilmot (1944-) and Keith Campbell (1954-2012), led a team which was the first to succeed in cloning a mammal, Dolly the sheep.
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When was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time?
A Northern Ireland Parliament was established in 1922, when Ireland was divided, but it was abolished in 1972, shortly after the Troubles broke out in 1969.
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Which of the following is NOT a British invention of the 20th century?
Radioactivity is not a British invention.
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What is the money raised from the Income Tax used for (choose THREE options)?
Money raised from income tax pays for government services such as roads, education, police and the armed forces.
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Which British landmark was built as part of the UK’s celebration of the new millenium?
The London Eye was originally built as part of the UK’s celebration of the new millennium and continues to be an important part of New Year celebrations.
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What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
The capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.
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What do you need to apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK (Choose TWO options)?
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to speak and read English and have a good understanding of life in the UK.
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How old was Edward VI when he died?
Edward VI died at the age of 15 after ruling for just over six years, and his half-sister Mary became queen.
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If a husband forces his wife to have sex, he can be charged with rape:
True. Any man who forces a woman to have sex, including a woman’s husband, can be charged with rape.
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