Life in The UK Test 2 - Q&A

1. What is the Home Secretary responsible for?
o Health
o Defence
o Education
o Policing
The Home Secretary is responsible for crime, policing and

immigration.
2. St Helena is a British overseas territory and it is part of the

United Kingdom.
o True
o False
British overseas territories, such as St Helena and the Falkland

Islands are linked to the UK but are not part of it.
3. Several Church of England bishops sit in the House of Lords.
o True
o False
4. When walking your dog in a public place, you must ensure:
o That your dog does not play with other dogs
o That your dog wears a collar showing the name and

address of the owner
o That your dog wears a high visibility jacket

o That your dog does not bark
5. Women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote as a

result of their contribution towards the war effort. Which war
was that?
o The Second World War
o The Crimean War
o The First World War
o The Civil War
In 1918, women over the age of 30 were given voting rights and
the right to stand for Parliament, partly in recognition of the
contribution women made to the war effort during the First World
War.
6. When did Ireland become a republic?
o 1925
o 1939
o 1949
o 1927
7. Where did the first farmers come from?
o South-west Europe
o South-east Europe
o North-east America
o North-west Asia
The first farmers arrived in Britain 6,000 years ago. The ancestors
of these first farmers probably came from south-east Europe.
8. The National Anthem ‘God save the queen’ can only be

played in the presence of the Queen.
o True
o False
The National Anthem is played at important national occasions

and at events attended by the Queen or the Royal Family.
9. Who became Prime Minister and was an inspirational leader

to the British people during WWII?
o Winston Churchill
o Clement Attlee
o Margaret Thatcher
o Sir Robert Walpole
Winston Churchill.
10. What is the title of the Queen’s eldest son, Prince Charles?
o Prince of Kent
o Prince of Wales
o Prince of Hanover
o Prince of Brunswick
Prince Charles is also known as the Prince of Wales.

11. Under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England
unite to defeat the Vikings?
o William of Orange
o King Alfred the Great
o Henry VIII
o Robert the Bruce
The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England united under King Alfred

the Great, who defeated the Vikings.
12. When was the Magna Carta created?
o 1514
o 1215
o 1415
o 1314
The Magna Carta was created in 1215.
13. Northern Ireland has its own banknotes, which are valid
everywhere in the UK.
o True
o False
14. Which of the following plays was written by William

Shakespeare?
o Pride and Prejudice

o A Midsummer Night’s dream
o Sense and Sensibility
o Great Expectations
15. How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and
Northern Ireland?
o 9
o 12
o 15
o 20
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland a jury has 12 members.
16. Which two of the following religious communities celebrate

Diwali?
o Buddhists
o Hindus
o Jews
o Sikhs
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs.
17. What is Good Friday?
o The day when Jesus Christ rose from the dead
o The day when Jesus Christ was born

o The day when Jesus Christ died
o The day when Jesus Christ became 30 years old
Good Friday marks the death of Jesus Christ during the Easter.
18. St Patrick’s day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland.
o True
o False
True. Only Scotland and Northern Ireland have their patron saint’s
day as an official holiday (although in Scotland not all businesses
and offices will close).
19. Which was the last successful foreign invasion of England

that took place in 1066?
o The Viking invasion
o The Anglo-Saxon Conquest
o The Roman invasion
o The Norman Conquest
The Norman Conquest was the last successful foreign invasion

of England in 1066.
20. Where are the Crown Jewels kept?
o At the House of Commons
o At the Tower of London
o At Buckingham Palace
o At Windsor Castle
The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London.
21. Which sport can be traced back to the 15th century in

Scotland?
o Golf
o Tennis
o Football
o Rugby
The modern game of golf can be traced back to 15th century

Scotland.
22. Who was the first person in England to print books using a
printing press?
o William Shakespeare
o John Barbour
o Geoffrey Chaucer
o William Caxton
William Caxton was the first person in England to print books

using a printing press.
23. Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England,

Wales and Northern Ireland?
o High Court
o Justice of the Peace Court

o Magistrates’ Court
o Crown Court
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal

cases are dealt with in a Magistrates’ Court. In Scotland, minor
criminal offences go to a Justice of the Peace Court.
24. What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop?
o Television
o Radar
o Personal computer
o Radio
The television was developed by Scotsman John Logie Baird in

the 1920s.

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1. What is the Home Secretary responsible for?

The Home Secretary is responsible for crime, policing and

2. St Helena is a British overseas territory and it is part of the

British overseas territories, such as St Helena and the Falkland

3. Several Church of England bishops sit in the House of Lords.

4. When walking your dog in a public place, you must ensure:

o That your dog does not play with other dogs

o That your dog wears a collar showing the name and

o That your dog wears a high visibility jacket

5. Women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote as a

o The Second World War

o The Crimean War

o The First World War

o The Civil War

6. When did Ireland become a republic?

7. Where did the first farmers come from?

8. The National Anthem ‘God save the queen’ can only be

The National Anthem is played at important national occasions

9. Who became Prime Minister and was an inspirational leader

o Sir Robert Walpole

Prince Charles is also known as the Prince of Wales.

o King Alfred the Great

o Robert the Bruce

The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England united under King Alfred

12. When was the Magna Carta created?

The Magna Carta was created in 1215.

14. Which of the following plays was written by William

o Pride and Prejudice

o Sense and Sensibility

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland a jury has 12 members.

16. Which two of the following religious communities celebrate

Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs.

17. What is Good Friday?

o The day when Jesus Christ rose from the dead

o The day when Jesus Christ was born

o The day when Jesus Christ became 30 years old

18. St Patrick’s day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland.

19. Which was the last successful foreign invasion of England

o The Viking invasion

o The Anglo-Saxon Conquest

o The Roman invasion

o The Norman Conquest

The Norman Conquest was the last successful foreign invasion

20. Where are the Crown Jewels kept?

o At the House of Commons

o At the Tower of London

The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London.

21. Which sport can be traced back to the 15th century in

The modern game of golf can be traced back to 15th century

William Caxton was the first person in England to print books

23. Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England,

o Justice of the Peace Court

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal

24. What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop?

The television was developed by Scotsman John Logie Baird in

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