Practice test 34

Question 1Not answered

Which supersonic airliner did Britain and France develop?

1. The Harrier
2. The Comet
3. Concorde
4. The Vulcan

Question 2Not answered

What was the purpose of the Statute of Rhuddlan in 1284?

1. To annex Wales to the Crown of England
2. To grant independence to Scotland
3. To abolish the slave trade
4. To establish the Church of England

Question 3Not answered

What do people wear for Remembrance Day?

1. Daffodils
2. Poppies
3. Roses
4. Snowdrops

Question 4Not answered

Which Scottish queen was imprisoned and then executed by Elizabeth I?

1. Mary I
2. Mary, Queen of Scots
3. Anne Boleyn
4. Lady Jane Grey

Question 5Not answered

In which years has the UK hosted the Olympic Games?

1. 1908, 1948 and 2012
2. 1896, 1920 and 1960
3. 1900, 1936 and 1980
4. 1948, 1976 and 2004

Question 6Not answered

Which of these is a denomination of UK currency?

1. 15p coin
2. £100 note
3. £2 coin
4. £25 note

Question 7Not answered

On which core values is the Commonwealth based?

1. Democracy, good government and the rule of law
2. Trade, tradition, defence and empire
3. Monarchy, religion, empire and loyalty
4. Equality, wealth, speed and industry

Question 8Not answered

What was one of the most important principles of the Enlightenment?

1. The king should choose everyone's religion
2. Only educated people should vote
3. Everyone should have the right to their own political and religious beliefs
4. Nobles should control the press

Question 9Not answered

What was Nelson's flagship at Trafalgar, which can be visited in Portsmouth?

1. HMS Warrior
2. HMS Belfast
3. HMS Victory
4. The Golden Hind

Question 10Not answered

How long is the Royal Ascot race meeting?

1. Five days
2. One day
3. Two days
4. Two weeks

Question 11Not answered

Which is a benefit of volunteering mentioned in the handbook?

1. It gives you the right to vote earlier
2. It can help you develop work skills and improve your CV
3. It is required for citizenship
4. It gives you a discount on tax

Question 12Not answered

In which ocean are the Falkland Islands?

1. The Indian Ocean
2. The Pacific
3. The Arctic
4. The South Atlantic

Question 13Not answered

Why was the event in 1688 called the 'Glorious Revolution'?

1. Because it was a peaceful transition of power with no fighting in England
2. Because it marked the victory of Napoleon
3. Because it was the first successful space launch
4. Because it led to the abolition of the monarchy

Question 14Not answered

In which year was the WSPU founded?

1. 1889
2. 1918
3. 1903
4. 1928

Question 15Not answered

Approximately how many Life in the UK test centres are there around the UK?

1. 20
2. 60
3. 150
4. 300

Question 16Not answered

Which Agatha Christie play has been running in London since 1952?

1. The Mousetrap
2. Cats
3. Evita
4. The Phantom of the Opera

Question 17Not answered

Why was Elizabeth I successful in managing Parliament?

1. She ruled without ever calling it
2. She let the Commons choose her ministers
3. She balanced her wishes against those of the Lords and Commons
4. She abolished the House of Lords

Question 18Not answered

Which government department is responsible for collecting taxes in the UK?

1. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
2. The Treasury
3. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
4. The Home Office

Question 19Not answered

Which Roman emperor ordered a great wall to be built across the north of Britain?

1. Claudius
2. Constantine
3. Nero
4. Hadrian

Question 20Not answered

Where does the Scottish Parliament sit?

1. Glasgow
2. Edinburgh
3. Stirling
4. Aberdeen

Question 21Not answered

What did the Bessemer process lead to the development of?

1. The cotton industry
2. The banking system
3. The canal network
4. The shipbuilding industry and the railways

Question 22Not answered

What does 'Pay As You Earn' (PAYE) mean?

1. Income tax is taken automatically from your pay by your employer
2. You pay all your tax once a year in person
3. You pay tax each time you spend money
4. You choose when to pay the tax yourself

Question 23Not answered

Which of these best describes how the UK treats religion?

1. Everyone must follow the Church of England
2. Only Christian festivals are permitted
3. Religious groups may not build places of worship
4. People may follow any faith or none

Question 24Not answered

Which aircraft capable of taking off vertically was designed and developed in the UK?

1. Concorde
2. The Hurricane
3. The Spitfire
4. The Harrier jump jet