1.

HISTORY

1. The UK includes England, Scotland and Wales. FALSE (+ Ireland)

2. Elizabeth became one of the most popular monarchs in English history,

particularly after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada. TRUE

3. ……… is known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the
Roman Catholic Church.
A. Henry VII B. Henry VIII C. Bloody Mary

4. Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady, is the only female Prime Minister in the
history of the UK. FALSE -> (first)
5. Which of the following is chronologically corrcect?
A. The Celts, the Germanic people, the Romans, the Vikings, the Anglo-
Saxons
B. The Celts, the Romans, the Norman, the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings
C. The Celts, the Romans, the Germanic people, the Vikings, the Norman

6. In which year this the Roman invasion of Britain take place?

A. AD23 B.AD33 C. AD43
7. The history of the United Kingdom includes also the history of England,
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. TRUE

8. In Roman times, England was invaded by which group of people?

A. Celts B.Gaels C. Both A & B are correct

9. In the Late Middle Ages (1348 - 1484), What is this period dominated by a
period of protracted conflict called?
A. Hundred Years' War
B. The Wars of the Roses
C. Civil War

10. How many people died from the bubonic plague known as the black death?
A. 1500 people B 50% of population C.10-30% of population

11. The War of the Roses (1455-85) was a dynastic struggle between which two
powerful families?
A. Lancastrians and Yorkists
B. Arundel and Richmond
C. Henry Clifford and Simon Digby
 12. Henry VII (1485-1509) made use of the situation after the end of the Wars of the
Roses to establish an absolute monarchy. True

13. In what year were the two kingdoms of England and Scotland acceded to the Act
of Union?
A. 1720 B.1707 C.1700

14. What is the main cause of the Irish famine?

A. Epidemic disease
B. Natural disaster
C. Crop failure
2. GEOGRAPHY
1. Which region not have so much sea coast but have much farming land and
industrial cities ?
A. Midlands
B. Scotland
C. Northern ireland

2. How is the climate of Wales?

A. Warm summers and Mild winters
B. Warm summers and Cold winters
C. Mild summers and Mild winters

3. A current of warm ocean water that flows by the British Isles and keeps the
temperatures mild is Gulf Stream. TRUE
4. What is the land of lakes, rivers and varied sea coast in UK ?
A. Northern england
B. Wales
C. Northern ireland
5. Nothern England get colder in the North- East, and wetter in the West. True
6. What is the common name of Big Ben Clock Tower?
A. Palace of Westminster
B. Queen's Palace and Fort
C. Stratford-upon-Avon
D. York Minster
7.What was Edinburgh Castle used for 300 years ago?
A. For military purposes
B. For tourists to visit
C. It's abandoned
D. For civil purposes

8.Is there an elevator in Big Ben clock tower? If not, how many steps do people have
to walk?
A. About 100
B. About 200
C. About 300
D. About 400

9.What are the columns of the Giant's Causeway made of?

A. Made of stone
B. Made from fossils
C. Made from volcanic lava
D. Made from sand
10. Which famous place has been the home of King Arthur?
A. CONWY CASTLE
B. EDINBURGH CASTLE
C. WINDSOR CASTLE
D. TINTAGEL CASTLE

12. What are the columns of the Giant's Causeway made of?
A. Made of stone
B. Made from fossils
C. Made from volcanic lava
D. Made from sand

13. What was Edinburgh Castle used for 300 years ago?
A. For military purposes
B. For tourists to visit
C. It's abandoned
D. For civil purposes

14. Which city is the capital and largest city of England in the United Kingdom?
A. London
 B. Cardiff
C. Belfast
D. Edinburgh

15. What is the first most spoken language in the United Kingdom
A. French
B. English
C. Polish

3. IDENTITY
1. Where several aspects of public life, such as education and the legal and welfare
systems, are organized separately, and differently from the rest of Britain?
A. Scotland

B. England

C.Wales

2. What is the name of England anthem?

A. Land of Hope and Glory

B. God Save the Queen

C. Londonderry Air

3. Gender discrimination does exist (esp. among lower and upper classes)

A. True

B. False

4. The longest-established of non-native British are?

A. Black Caribbeans
B. Jamaicans
C. Trinidadians
5. One of the first EU country to have a woman P.M and a woman chairperson of
debate in Parliament

A. True
B. False

6. Nuclear family is more common in Britain

A. False

B. True

7. Britain is a class-conscious society and easy to become friends with smb from a
different class.

A. False

B. True

8. Where is public life similar to that in England

A. Wales
B. Scotland
C. Northern Ireland

9. British look the same, eat the same food, have the same religious
heritage(Christianity) , learn the same language first English and have the same
attitudes to the roles of men and women.

A. True
B. False

10. The Scottish way of speaking English is very ….

A. Distintive
B. Unusual
C. Typical

11. In the UK family, financial responsibility is only by men.

 A. True
B. False

12. The color of buses in the UK is blue

A. True
B. False

13. British people drive on the left

A. True
B. False

14. The British are very sympathetic to the French.

A. True
B. False

15. The different classes in England have the same daily habits.

A. True
B. False

4. ATTITUDES
1. Do British men wear caps ?
A. True bowler hats
B. False
2. English people are......
A. Rude
B. Polite – right
C. Funny
3. Do Britisher prefer a cup of tea?
A. Yes
B. No
4. Is the topic British talk about family?
A. True
B. False
5. Is RSPCA an abbreviation for UK Animal Protection Organization?
 A. True
B. False
6. Is the UK a multicultural country?
A. True
B. False
7. Which one is not the idealized vision of the countryside of Britons?
A. The countryside none of the negative associations
B. The countryside with peace and quiet, beauty, health, and no crime
C. Ancient houses
8. In UK, people are formal when people are “on duty” ?
A. True
B. False
9. What is the British culture of communication and behavior when meeting?
A. Hello
B. Good morning
C. Shake hands
10. Being friendly in Britain often involves?
A. Don´t be bothered with titles (Mr. ,Mrs.)
B. Requests with the “magic word“
C. Not wash up the dishes at a friend´s house
11. Most British people do not feel welcomed if, on being invited to somebody's
house, ...................
A. They find the hosts in smart clothes and a grand table set for them
B. The hosts do not shake their hands
C. They do not find hosts in smart clothes and a grand table set for them
12. Do British People Drink A Lot of Alcohol?
A. True
B. False
13. It´s considered very rude when ......
A. Asking people about their privacy
B. Washing up the dishes at a friend´s house
C. Doing charity works for people in need
14. British don't like reminiscing about old safer times?
A. True
B. False
15. Which one is not the character of the British?
A. Love of countryside
B. Love of animals
C. Love of city
 5. THE MONARCHY
1. What is not the characteristics of a constitutional monarchy?

A. The monarch only has certain functions and is only a symbol for the whole
country.

B. There are laws about property and who gets to be the next monarch.

C. The monarch makes all the laws

2. The British monarchy did not originate from which of the following small
kingdoms?

A. Scotland

B. Wessex

C. Anglo – Saxon

3. What is an absolute monarchy?

A. The power is in the hands of all

B. All of the power is given to the people and no power is given to the monarch

C. The King (monarch) has all of the power

4. The monarch is not only the Head of state but also a symbol of the unity of the
nation

A. True

B. False

5. The Monarch cannot

A. Appoint government minister

B. Appoint the Prime Minister

C. Give royal assent to legislation passed by Parliament

6. What form of government includes a constitution which limits the king’s power
A. Absolute monarchy

B. Constitutional monarchy

C. Republic

7. Queen can choose anyone from the House of Common to become the Prime
Minister

A. True

B. False

8. Which of the following countries is a real-life example of a constitutional monarchy

A. England United Kingdom)

B. Cuba

C. United States

9. Which of the following is not a value of the British monarchy?

A. Gives British people a symbol of discipline and rigour

B. Boost economy

C. Be the embodiment of the government

10. Inherited the crown from King George VI, who is the current monarch in Britain?

A. Queen Victoria II

B. Queen Elizabeth II

C. King Phillip

11. Does the Queen choose the leader of the major party in the House of Common to
become?

A. Prime Minister

B. Parliament
C. Deputy Prime Minister

12. The monarchy can remit sentences passed on convicted criminals

A. True

B. False

13. In a constitutional monarchy, who has the real power or control?

A. The Monarch

B. The President

C. The Elected Officials

14. A monarchy is…

A. A government ruled by a president

B. A government ruled by Chuck Norris

C. A government ruled by a king or queen

15 . In an absolute monarchy, the king shares power with an elected parliament

A. True

B. False

6. GOVERMENT

1. Who was the first Prime Minister in Britain?

A. Winston Churchill
B. Anthony Eden
C. Harold Macmillan
D. Harold Wilson

2. Who is the Prime Minister in Britain these days?

A. Margaret Thatcher
B. John Major
 C. Tony Blair
D. Boris Johnson

3. In Britain, governments come and go, but the civil service remains.
A. True
B. False

4. According to the Britain servants, civil service is not a career.

A. True
B. False

5. Which is NOT mentioned as the benefit of being civil servants in Britain?

A. Getting a high salary
B. Having absolute job security
C. Being awarded an official honor
D. Being ranked as upper class

6. Which institute is the current Prime Minister a member of?

A. The house of Lords
B. The house of Commons
C. All is not correct

7. Elections may take place earlier than the time specified in the law?
A. True
B. False

8. How many branches of Government are there in the UK

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

9. Which 'House' will you NOT find in Parliament?

A. House of Lords
B. House of Commons
C. House of Tudor

10. How many ministers in the Cabinet?

A. 20
B. 30
C. 15
D. 25

11. Name one branch or part of the government.

A. State government.
B. Legislative.
 C. Parliament.
D. United Nations.

12. Who chooses the ministers of the government?

A. The Cabinet
B. The Prime Minister
C. Parliament
D. The Queen

13. What is the name of the Prime Minister's official country residence?
A. Alton Towers
B. Government House
C. Chequers

14. What phrase is commonly used to denote the Prime Minister, his or her closest
advisers, and the cabinet office?
A. Downing Street
B. Westminster
C. Whitehall

15. When parliament agrees on a new law, what must happen before it becomes
law?
A. The royal agreement
B. The royal assent
C. The royal assignment

16. The Prime Minister :

A. Is responsible for all policies and decisions
B. Choose ministers
C. Is the Head of Parliament
D. Is the leader of the gornverment

7. PARLIAMENT
1. What kind of vote can the House of Commons use to check the PM?
A. Vote-of-confident
B. Vote-of-no-confident
2. At what age can citizens vote?
A. 17
B. 18
C. 19
3. How many Houses in the UK Parliament?
A. 1
 B. 2
C. 3
4. Beside legislative, executive, what is the last branch in the Constitution?
A. Judicial
B. Constitutional
C. Political
5. How many MPs are allowed in each constituency to sit in the House of
Commons?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
6. How many members in the House of Commons?
A. 630
B. 640
C. 650
7. Lord Chancellor is the leader of the House of Lords.
A. True
B. False
8. The House of Common writes the legislation.
A. True
B. False (Cabinet ministers)
9. What does MPS represent for?
A. Its constituent
B. Its constitution
C. Its constituency
10. Which House makes laws?
A. House of Commons
B. House of Lords
C. Both
11. How many members do the House of Lords have?
A. 800
B. 900
C. 1000
12. What is an idea for a new law called, before it is approved?
A. Vision
B. Law
C. Bill
13. House of Commons has more power than House of Lords.
A. True
B. False
 14. What is the day they go to vote called?
A. Election day
B. Polling day
C. Elected day
15. Which House’s members have annual salary?
A. House of Commons
B. House of Lords
C. Both
16. Who is the chief officer of House of Common?
A. The Speaker
B. The PM
C. None of them
17. How many main parties in the UK?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3

8. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

1. When was the European Economic Community (EEC) established?

A. 1957
B. 1973
C. 1993

2. When did the UK vote to leave the European Union?

A. 23-6-2016
B. 8-12-2017
C. 31-12-2020

3. “EU law is legally binding in the UK and all the EU member states.”

A. False
B. True

4. Who is the current head of the British monarchy?

A. Queen Elizabeth I
B. Queen Elizabeth II
C. Prince Charles

5. How many countries are there in Commonwealth?

 A. 53
B. 54
C. 55

6. The British Commonwealth founded in 1931.

A. True
B. False

7. How many members are there in the Council of Europe?

A. 47
B. 28
C. 68

8. How many member states of the European Union are in the Council of Europe
(CoE) ?

A. 30
B. 57
C. 28

9. The Council of Europe (CoE) was established shortly after the end of World War II

A. True
B. False

10. The UK is one of five temporary members of the Security Council.

A. True
B. False

11. When did the UK join the United Nations?

A. 1945
B. 1954
C. 1955

12. The UK is … largest provider of financial contributions to the UN.

A. The second
B. The third
C. The fifth
13. When did the UK leave the EU?

A. 2016
B. 2019
C. 2020

14. How many member nations are there in NATO?

A. 26
B. 27
C. 28

15. When was NATO founded?

A. 1945
B. 1949
C. 1954

16. The Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state for 16 countries in Commonwealth.

A. True
B. False

17. What was the name of Commonwealth Games in 2018?

A. Gold Coast 2018

B. Birmingham 2018
C. Glasgow 2018

18. In EU referendum (2016), the 52-48 vote for Brexit.

A. True
B. False

19. How many member nations are there in the UN?

A. 140
B. 142
C. 143

20. Which organization does the European Convention on Human Rights belong to?
A. EU
B. NATO
C. The Council of Europe
 9. EDUCATION
1. Education in the UK is compulsory from the age of:
A. 6-16
B. 7-15
C. 5-16
2. In England undergraduate or Bachelor’s degree takes:
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
3. First big exam at the age of 16 is called:
A. A level
B. GCSE
C. Secondary School Exam
4. In GCSE you generally take:
A. 5 subjects
B. 7 subjects
C. 9 subjects
5. Two main types of schools in Britain are:
A. State and private
B. State and public
C. Private and public
6. In …, you don’t have to pay.
A. State schools
B. Private schools
C. Public schools
7. Since 1970s most eleven-year-olds have all gone on to the same local school,
known as:
A. Independent school
B. State school
C. Comprehensive school
8. Which part of the UK has its own single examining board?
A. Wales
B. Scotland
C. Northern Ireland
9. What subjects does the national test consist of?
A. English, arithmetic, science
B. English, mathematics, science
C. English, mathematics, foreign language
10. Are English children allowed to drop foreign languages completely from their
studies?
A. Yes, after the age of 14
B. Yes, after the age of 16
 C. No
11. How many holidays do the UK children have during the school year?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
12. How many stages are in Britain system of education?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
13. What are the 3Rs?
A. Literature, writing, arithmetic
B. Reading, writing, history
C. Reading, writing, arithmetic
14. Children from what social class are better in education?
A. Working class
B. Upper class
C. Middle class
15. The phrase “sixth form” refers to pupils who:
A. Has studied only six grades
B. Are studying to the age of sixteen
C. Are studying beyond the age of sixteen

10. MEDIA
1. Which of the following is the oldest daily newspaper?
A. The Times
B. The Sun
C. The Guardian
2. In Britain, the “lower classes” are not regular readers.
A. True
B. False
3. Which of the following is one of tabloid’s features?
A. Complicated vocabularies
B. Formal style
C. More opinions than facts
4. Which is the following is the Britain’s main public service broadcaster?
A. ‘ITV’
B. BBC
C. Discovery
5. BBC 1 specialises in shows with broad appeal, such as sport, entertainment, drama,
kid’s shows and current affairs.
A. True
B. False
6. Tabloid is a smaller than standard newspaper which focuses on less "serious"
content, especially celebrities, sports, and sensationalist crime stories.
A. True
B. False
7. Broadsheet is a standard or full sized newspaper that takes a serious look at
majornews stories.
A. True
B. False
8. Broadsheet newspapers have …… sentences than tabloid newspapers. (shorter/
longer)
9. Broadsheet newspapers are informal.
A. True
B. False
10. Which of these following newspapers generally accounted as one of Britain’s “big
three” ?
A. Daily Telegraph
B. Daily Mirror
C. Daily Mail
11. Tabloid newspapers focus on famous people, private life and ……. (scandal /
international events).
12. Which of the following is one of tabloid’s features?
A. unbiased and clear language
B. complicated vocabularies
C. stories are mixed together
13. Which of the following is one of broadsheet newspapers’ features?
A. full sized newspapers
B. short sentences
C. mix fact and emotion
14. Metro is the United Kingdom’s ……..-circulation print newspaper.
(highest/lowest)
15. Broadsheet newspapers are NOT divided into clear sections.
A. True
B. False

11. WELFARE STATE

1. What is the second period of Britain’s welfare state also known as?
A. Golden Age of Welfare States.
B. Welfare State Crisis.
C. None of the above.
2. How many periods are there in the development process of Britain’s welfare
state?
A. 1.
B. 2.
C. 3.
3. What new social risk is included in the first period of Britain’s welfare state?
A. Safety and security.
B. Pension payments.
C. Environmental pollution.
4. What is the welfare state’s 3 major themes?
A. Education, housing, and healthcare.
B. Education, economy, and healthcare.
C. Education, housing, and economy.
5. Who started the U.K welfare state?
 A. Sir William Beveridge.
B. Aneurin Bevan.
C. J.M. Keynes.
6. What is the core principle of the welfare state?
A. Housing assistance.
B. Equality of opportunity.
C. Social security.
7. Who is eligible for more free services?
A. People of working ages.
B. Children and seniors.
C. Teachers.
8. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the NHS?
A. Government give priority to poorer citizens.
B. Government used to provide free basic medical services except for optical
treatments.
C. Dental treatments are free.
9. How is the NHS funded?
A. General taxation and national insurance.
B. General taxation, national insurance, and patient charges.
C. General taxation and patient charges.
10. Who can use NHS services?
A. All British can use NHS services.
B. Everyone, even the foreigners.
C. Only people who are registered with a GP.
11. What would happen if the national insurance or patient charges raised less
funding for the NHS than originally estimated?
A. Funds from general taxation are used.
B. Citizens will not receive free healthcare.
C. Free healthcare will be limited.
12. NHS services quality was rated ____ by the poor.
A. Excellent.
B. Bad.
C. Good enough.
13. NHS published _____ on January 7th, 2019.
A. NHS Long Term Plan.
B. NHS Plan 2000.
C. None of the above.
14. Which of the followings occur to Britain’s welfare state?
A. Free riders.
B. Doctors/nurses shortage.
C. Both A & B.
15. What is the purpose of the welfare state?
A. Provide basic economic security.
 B. Improve citizens’ health.
C. Give free healthcare.

12. FOOD & DRINK

1. Many British people eat a roast dinner on Sundays?
A. True
B. False

2. Which of these is not a traditional accompaniment to English food?

A. Tomato ketchup
B. Mustard
C. Wasabi

3. Which of these traditional British dishes is the old one out?

A. Sausage and mash
B. Toad in the hole
C. Pancakes

4. People are not permitted to be served in pubs until the age of 14:
A. True
B. False

5. Which is the main meal of the day in the UK?

A. Full Breakfast
B. Lunch
C. Dinner

6. What food is not in a full England breakfast?

A. Chip
B. Mushrooms
C. Tomato
7. What is Britain's favorite alcoholic drink?
A. Spirits
B. Beer
C. Wine
8. How much sugar do Britons consume each year?
A. 5 kilograms a person per year
B. More than 5 kilograms a person per year
C. Less than 5 kilograms a person per year

9. "English breakfast" is sometimes jokingly referred to as "grease spoonful"

A. True
B. False

10. What time do most British people eat their evening meal?
A. Between 8pm and 9pm
B. Between 7pm and 8pm
C. Between 5.30pm and 7pm

11. For what reason does the puritan tradition say that alcohol should be
restricted?
A. Dangerous
B. Addictive
C. Weight gain

12. What British people eat?

A. Eggs
B. Frog's meat
C. Cow's meat

13. British people used to eat fish and chips for lunch.
A. True
B. False

14. How many meals are there for British people?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6

15. At what age, you will be served in pubs?

A. 16
B. 17
C. 18

16. On which day do the British have a traditional lunch?

A. Wednesday
B. Friday
C. Sunday

13. HOLIDAY AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS

1. Christmas Day, 25 December, celebrates the birth of
A. Jesus Christ
B. Queen Elizabeth
C. Father Christmas
2. Boxing Day is the day _ Christmas Day and is a public holiday.
A. During
B. Before
 C. After
3. Which of the dates below is NOT a public holiday?
A. Spring Bank Holiday
B. Halloween
C. Boxing Day
4. The _ days before Easter are known as Lent.
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
5. Another name of Shrove Tuesday?
A. Pancake Day
B. Lent
C. Easter
6. April Fool’s Day, 1 April, is a day when people play jokes on each other until
_.
A. All day
B. Midday
C. Midnight
7. Guy Fawkes failed in their plan to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the_.
A. Houses of Parliament
B. House of Lord
C. House of Commons

8. Other religiuos festivals are in November or December and celebrated for eight
days.
A. Diwali
B. Hannukah
C. Vaisakhi
9. Which one is the religious festival in Britain?
A. Bonfire Night
B. Bank holidays
C. Eid ul Adha
10. Vaisakhi also spelled.
A. Baisakhi
B. Maisakhi
C. Haisakhi
11. Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June.
A. True
B. False
12. Boxing days in the UK 26th December.
A. True
B. False
13. Diwali celebrated by Hindus and Fawkes.
A. True
B. False
14. Mothering Sunday (or Mother’s day) is the Sunday three weeks after Easter.
A. True
B. False
15. In Halloween day, young people will often dress up in frightening costumes to
play ‘hide and seek’.
A. True
B. False