NV W British citizenship test The new citizenship test for aspiring Britons, places more emphasis on British history and achievements than previous versions. Take the sample questions below and see whether you score the 75% necessary to pass. 1, Which landmark is a prehistoric monument which still stands in the English county of Wiltshire? fa) Stonehenge b) Hadrian’s wall _c) Offa’s Dyke d) Fountains Abbey 2. What is the name of the admiral who died in a sea battle in 1805 and has a monument in Trafalgar Square, London? sa) Cook b)Drake ©) Nelson _d) Raleigh 3. In 1801, a new version of the official flag of the United Kingdom was created. What is it often called? a) British standard b) Royal banner _) St George cross (4) Union Jack 4. Who is the patron saint of Scotland? @St Andrew b) St David ©) St George +d) St Patrick 5. What flower is traditionally worn by people on Remembrance Day? a) Poppy b) Lily ¢) Daffodil d) Iris 6. Which of these sporting events was hosted in London in 2012? a) Commonwealth Games b) Cricket World Cup ©) Paralympic Games d) European Football Championship 7. At her jubilee in 2012, how many years as queen did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate? a) 25 b) 40 ¢) 50 @)60 8. The second largest party in the House of Commons is usually known by what name? a) Senate (6) Opposition «c) Lords) The other side 9. From what age can you be asked to serve on a jury? a 16 (B18 “o) 4) 25 10. What is the title given to the person who chairs the debates in the House of Commons? a) Chairman ‘b) Speaker ‘c) Leader ofthe Housed) Prime Minister From: The Guardian, 26 March 2013. ‘SHHI.02.007 British Studies in Basic School