Life in the UK Practice Test 16 of 19

What was the name of Sir Francis Drake's ship, one of the first to circumnavigate the world?

• The Golden HindCorrect
• The Victory
• The Endeavour
• The Mayflower

What is the approximate population of the United Kingdom?

• 47 million
• 57 million
• 67 millionCorrect
• 77 million

Which three tribes invaded Britain after the Romans left in AD 410?

• The Jutes, the Angles and the SaxonsCorrect
• The Picts, the Scots and the Celts
• The Vikings, the Danes and the Normans
• The Franks, the Goths and the Vandals

From the handbook: The languages spoken by the Jutes, Angles and Saxons are the basis of modern-day English.

What are the three main duties of the police in the UK?

• Protect life and property; prevent disturbances (keep the peace); prevent and detect crimeCorrect
• Enforce court orders; protect property; investigate tax fraud
• Prevent crime; enforce immigration law; protect the Prime Minister and government
• Protect life; manage road traffic; investigate terrorist threats

From the handbook: The police are organised into separate forces headed by Chief Constables. They are independent of the government.

Which languages other than English are spoken in parts of the UK? Select all that apply.

• Welsh, spoken in Wales and taught in schools and universitiesCorrect
• Scottish Gaelic, spoken in some parts of the Scottish Highlands and IslandsCorrect
• Irish Gaelic, spoken by some people in Northern IrelandCorrect
• Cornish, an official language taught in schools in Cornwall

Does the UK guarantee a right to a fair trial?

• Yes, a right to a fair trial is one of the freedoms the UK offersCorrect
• No, the right to a fair trial is not guaranteed in the UK
• Only for British citizens, not permanent residents
• Only in cases involving serious criminal charges

Who supported the king and who supported Parliament in the English Civil War?

• Cavaliers supported the king; Roundheads supported ParliamentCorrect
• Roundheads supported the king; Cavaliers supported Parliament
• Puritans supported the king; Royalists supported Parliament
• Jacobites supported the king; Whigs supported Parliament

How is Remembrance Day marked on 11 November?

• People wear red poppies; at 11.00 am there is a two-minute silence; wreaths are laid at the Cenotaph in WhitehallCorrect
• People wear white poppies; church bells ring across the country; the monarch addresses Parliament
• A national bank holiday when war memorials across the UK hold dawn services
• People wear red poppies; at noon there is a one-minute silence; the Prime Minister speaks at the Cenotaph

From the handbook: Remembrance Day originally commemorated the dead of the First World War, which ended on 11 November 1918. The red poppy was found on the battlefields of the First World War.

What is the national flower of Northern Ireland?

• Thistle
• Daffodil
• Rose
• ShamrockCorrect

The European Convention on Human Rights was drawn up after the Second World War. Which organisation oversees it?

• The European Union
• The United Nations
• The Council of EuropeCorrect
• The International Court of Justice

What is Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) and how does it relate to the Christian calendar?

• The day before Lent begins, when people traditionally eat pancakes to use up eggs, fat and milk before fastingCorrect
• The Tuesday after Easter Sunday, when Christians celebrate the end of Lent with a feast
• A mid-Lent celebration falling on the Tuesday of the fourth week of Lent
• The last day of Advent, when people eat pancakes before Christmas fasting begins

From the handbook: Lent is the 40 days before Easter. The day before Lent begins is Shrove Tuesday. Lent itself begins on Ash Wednesday.

When was the voting franchise extended to women in the UK, and what were the age milestones?

• Women over 30 got the vote in 1918; in 1928 men and women over 21 could vote; in 1969 the age was reduced to 18 for allCorrect
• Women over 21 got the vote in 1918; in 1928 the age was lowered to 18 for women; in 1969 it was lowered to 16
• Women over 30 got the vote in 1928; in 1945 all women over 21 could vote; in 1969 the age was reduced to 18
• Women over 21 got the vote in 1918 on the same terms as men; in 1969 the voting age was reduced to 18 for all

What did Mo Farah achieve at the 2012 Olympics?

• He won gold medals in both the 5,000 and 10,000 metres, becoming the first Briton to win Olympic gold in the 10,000 metresCorrect
• He won gold in the 5,000 metres and silver in the 10,000 metres at the London Olympics
• He won the marathon gold medal, becoming the first British-born athlete to do so
• He won gold in the 10,000 metres and broke the world record, becoming the first person of Somali origin to win an Olympic gold

From the handbook: Mo Farah was born in Somalia and is a British distance runner.

What was the outcome of the Chartist campaign when it first took place?

• It was generally seen as a failure at the time, but by 1918 most of their reforms had been adoptedCorrect
• It was immediately successful, leading to the Reform Act of 1848 which extended voting rights to all men
• It led directly to the extension of the vote to working-class men in the 1840s via the Great Reform Act
• It was partially successful, with secret ballots and equal electoral regions introduced by 1850

What is NATO?

• A group of European and North American countries that have agreed to help each other if they come under attack, and that aims to maintain peace between all its membersCorrect
• A United Nations peacekeeping force made up of troops from European and North American countries
• A trade agreement between North Atlantic countries that promotes economic cooperation and mutual defence
• A European defence organisation set up after the Second World War that is now part of the European Union's defence structure

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Stratford-upon-AvonCorrect
• London
• Canterbury
• York

From the handbook: The Globe Theatre in London is a modern copy of the theatres where Shakespeare's plays were first performed.

Is jury service compulsory for eligible citizens in the UK?

• No, it is entirely voluntary
• Yes, if summoned you are legally required to serve unless excusedCorrect
• Only for citizens who own property
• Only in Scotland

Which of the following are major art galleries in the UK? Select all that apply.

• The National Gallery in LondonCorrect
• Tate Modern in LondonCorrect
• The National Gallery of Scotland in EdinburghCorrect
• The Royal Academy in Cardiff

From the handbook: There is no Royal Academy in Cardiff — the National Museum in Cardiff is the major gallery there.

What does British society say about extremism and intolerance?

• There is no place in British society for extremism or intoleranceCorrect
• Extremism is permitted as long as it is non-violent
• Intolerance is acceptable when based on long-standing cultural traditions
• Extremism is addressed only when it breaks specific criminal laws

What is the role of the civil service?

• To elect MPs and form the government
• To implement government policy and deliver public services impartiallyCorrect
• To advise the monarch on constitutional matters
• To manage the armed forces

What is the national flower of Wales?

• Thistle
• DaffodilCorrect
• Rose
• Bluebell

From the handbook: Wales's national symbols are the Daffodil (flower) and the Leek (vegetable). The dragon on the Welsh flag is red.

How did the war against Japan end in August 1945?

• The United States dropped atom bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and NagasakiCorrect
• Japanese forces surrendered following their defeat at the Battle of Singapore
• A naval blockade by Allied forces forced Japan to negotiate peace
• The Soviet Union invaded Japan from the north, forcing surrender

What nickname was given to the 1960s in the UK?

• The Swinging SixtiesCorrect
• The Golden Age
• The Decade of Change
• The Progressive Era

Which of the following are leading British fashion designers? Select all that apply.

• Mary QuantCorrect
• Vivienne WestwoodCorrect
• Alexander McQueenCorrect
• Lancelot Brown

From the handbook: Lancelot "Capability" Brown was a famous landscape gardener, not a fashion designer.