Life in the UK test

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1.Who designed the St Paul's cathedral in London?
  1. Sir Isaac Newton
  2. Sir Christopher Wren
  3. Samuel Pepys
  4. Charles II
2.Where is the prehistoric village of Skara Brae?
  1. On the bank of the River Thames
  2. In the Trossachs National Park
  3. On Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland
  4. On the north-east coast of Northern Ireland
3.Which TWO countries have their patron saint’s day as an official holiday?
  1. Wales
  2. England
  3. Scotland
  4. Northern Ireland
4.Where was the famous British writer and poet Rudyard Kipling born?
  1. England
  2. India
  3. South Africa
  4. USA
5.Which TWO are TRUE of the Giant’s Causeway, a famous landmark in Northern Ireland?
  1. It is made from volcanic lava
  2. It is the largest British lake
  3. The site covers an area of 885 square miles
  4. It is around 50 million years old
6.Which of the following is the National Anthem of the UK?
  1. God Save The Country
  2. God Save The King
  3. God Save The Queen
  4. God Save The Monarch
7. What time does April Fool's Day end?
  1. 10 AM
  2. 12 PM
  3. 02 PM
  4. 06 PM
8.What flower is associated with Remembrance Day?
  1. Poppy
  2. Rose
  3. Daffodil
  4. Marigold
9. Watching TV without a TV licence can get you a fine of
  1. £250
  2. £500
  3. £1000
  4. £1200
10.What form of monarchy does the UK have?
  1. Absolute monarchy
  2. Supreme monarchy
  3. Constitutional monarchy
  4. Autocratic monarchy
11.What is London Eye?
  1. An observation tower
  2. A war memorial
  3. A massive telescope
  4. A giant Ferris wheel
12.What is the legal age to buy a lottery ticket?
  1. 14 or over
  2. 16 or over
  3. 18 or over
  4. 21 or over
13.Which TWO are CORRECT of Members of the House of Lords (also known as peers)?
  1. They are elected by people
  2. They do not represent a constituency
  3. They are not elected by people
  4. They represent a constituency
14. Which famous sport is played at Wimbledon?
  1. Football
  2. Tennis
  3. Horse race
  4. Hockey
15.What was a distinct feature of The Harrier jump jet?
  1. It could land on water
  2. It was designed by NASA
  3. It was a passenger aircraft
  4. It could take off vertically
16.Which of the TWO places belong to the British Prime Minister as official and country house?
  1. Chequers
  2. The Buckingham Palace
  3. 10 Downing Street
  4. Liverpool Street
17.After the death of Oliver Cromwell in 1658, his son took his place under the title of
  1. Lord Saviour
  2. Lord Premier
  3. Lord Chancellor
  4. Lord Protector
18.How many boroughs are there in London?
  1. 24
  2. 28
  3. 33
  4. 39
19.In which month local elections for councillors are held?
  1. March
  2. April
  3. May
  4. June
20.In which country of the British Empire did the Boer War take place?
  1. Burma
  2. India
  3. Jordan
  4. South Africa
21.What are judges collectively known as?
  1. The judiciary
  2. The executives
  3. The legislature
  4. The Cabinet
22.Can Life Peers pass on their title to their children?
  1. No
  2. Yes
23.Which of the three crosses does the Union Jack consist?
  1. The cross of St Andrew
  2. The cross of St David
  3. The cross of St George
  4. The cross of St Patrick
24. Which of the following THREE are principles of the European Convention of Human Rights?
  1. Prohibition of torture
  2. Right to a fair trial
  3. Freedom of expression
  4. Right to carrying a weapon for own safety
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