Life in the UK test

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1. Which THREE countries make up ‘Great Britain?
  1. England
  2. Wales
  3. Ireland
  4. Scotland
2. In which city does the Scottish Parliament sit?
  1. Glasgow
  2. Edinburgh
  3. Aberdeen
  4. Ayr
3. Which THREE sources of income are liable for income tax?
  1. Profits from self employment
  2. Income from employment
  3. Pensions
  4. Profit gained from selling your only home 
4. Around how many years ago the Giant's Causeway was formed?
  1. 30 million
  2. 40 million
  3. 50 million
  4. 60 million
5. Huguenots came to the UK from France to avoid mistreatment. Which of the TWO fields did they work in in the UK?
  1. Banking
  2. Farming
  3. Army
  4. Weaving
6. The 40 days before Easter are known as
  1. Holy
  2. Kent
  3. Offer
  4. Lent
7. Which TWO of the following were built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel?
  1. The Severn Bridge
  2. The Clifton Suspension Bridge
  3. The Avonmouth Bridge
  4. The Great Western Railway
8. Which TWO of the following are the fundamental principles of British life?
  1. The rule of law
  2. Loyalty to government
  3. Individual liberty
  4. Intolerance to different faith
9. When is St Andrew's Day?
  1. 29th September
  2. 30th November
  3. 31st December
  4. 1st January
10. What is ‘Allotment’, a piece of land, primarily used for?
  1. To use for sports
  2. To breed animals
  3. To grow fruits and vegetables
  4. To build small houses
11. Which TWO statements are False if someone is arrested by the police
  1. The person will be taken to a police station
  2. The person will be told the reason of arrest
  3. The police will prosecute the person
  4. The person will be told to pay a fine
12. Which TWO of the following were built in the Middle Ages
  1. Edinburgh castle
  2. Windsor castle
  3. Skara Brae
  4. Stonehenge monument
13. Which British medal that is given to soldiers for bravery was introduced during the Crimean War?
  1. The George Cross
  2. The 1914 Star
  3. The Victoria Cross
  4. The Allied Victory Medal
14. Which of the following TWO are TRUE about the Union Jack?
  1. It consists the cross of St David on a blue ground
  2. It has three crosses
  3. It is the official flag of the UK
  4. The Union Jack has been in existence since 1901
15. The supporters of which TWO families fought the War of the Roses?
  1. The House of Lancaster
  2. House of Tudors
  3. The House of Leigh
  4. The House of York
16. Haggis is the traditional dish of which country?
  1. Wales
  2. Scotland
  3. England
  4. Ireland
17. Which of the following THREE countries were the founding members of the European Economic Community (EEC)?
  1. The United Kindom
  2. France
  3. Belgium
  4. Luxembourg
18. In England, how many members are in a jury?
  1. 11
  2. 12
  3. 13
  4. 15
19. Which of the following books was written by Rudyard Kipling?
  1. Three men in a boat
  2. The Mayor of Casterbridge
  3. Lord of the flies
  4. Just So Stories
20. Which of the following THREE countries are part of the United Kingdom?
  1. England
  2. Northern Ireland
  3. Scotland
  4. Southern Ireland
21. In which country the Battle of the Boyne was fought?
  1. Ireland
  2. England
  3. Scotland
  4. Wales
22. Which of the following TWO statements are TRUE of The Canterbury Tales
  1. It is written in Latin
  2. It is a collection of essays about law
  3. It was written by Geoffrey Chaucer
  4. It is written in a series of poems
23. Which of the THREE are TRUE about BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
  1. Its funding comes from TV licences
  2. It provides TV and radio programmes
  3. It is the third largest broadcaster in the world
  4. It is independent of government
24. Which of the following country does NOT have its own parliament?
  1. Wales
  2. Scotland
  3. England
  4. Northern Ireland
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