Life in the UK test

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1. Who was known as Lord Protector in the 17th century?
  1. Oliver Cromwell
  2. Charles II
  3. James II
  4. Sir Christopher Wren
2. Which TWO were invented in the UK?
  1. Jet engine
  2. X-ray
  3. Motorcycle
  4. Television
3. Which landmark is in Wales?
  1. Edinburgh Castle
  2. The Giant’s Causeway
  3. Snowdonia
  4. Big Ben
4. Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
  1. The monarch
  2. The Prime Minister
  3. The Prince of Wales
  4. The Archbishop of Canterbury
5. Which of the following statements is NOT True regarding civil servants?
  1. They carry out government's policies
  2. They deliver public services
  3. They are accountable to ministers
  4. They are appointed on their political belief
6. Which TWO are well-known British athletes and gold medallists of London Olympics 2012?
  1. Sir Ian Botham
  2. Jessica Ennis
  3. Bobby Moore
  4. Mo Farah
7. What is the minimum age to ride a moped in the UK?
  1. 14
  2. 16
  3. 18
  4. 19
8. In which month is St George’s Day celebrated in the UK?
  1. January
  2. April
  3. November
  4. December
9. Which of the following countries does NOT participate in the Six Nations Championship rugby?
  1. Ireland
  2. Italy
  3. Germany
  4. Scotland
10. Which is the correct statement?
  1. Driving licence must be renewed every year once the driver reaches the age of 70
  2. Driving licence must be renewed every two years once the driver reaches the age of 70
  3. Driving licence must be renewed every three years once the driver reaches the age of 70
  4. Driving licence must be renewed every four years once the driver reaches the age of 70
11. Which TWO foods are traditionally associated with England?
  1. Roast beef
  2. Fish and chips
  3. Ulster fry
  4. Haggis
12. Who was the British Prime Minister during the Second World War?
  1. Winston Churchill
  2. Emmeline Pankhurst
  3. Dylan Thomas
  4. Clement Attlee
13. How often an MOT test will be needed if a car is more than three years old?
  1. Once every six months
  2. Once every year
  3. Once every two years
  4. Once every three years
14. What was the ‘suffragettes’ movement for?
  1. The right for divorce
  2. The right for joining the army
  3. The right for women to vote
  4. The right for property
15. What sport is Andy Murray associated with?
  1. Cricket
  2. Baseball
  3. Football
  4. Tennis
16. When do all young people receive a National Insurance number?
  1. Just before they turn 16
  2. Once they start university
  3. When they apply for their first job
  4. When they get their first credit card
17. The Education Act of 1944 is also known as?
  1. The College Act
  2. The Knowledge Act
  3. The Butler Act
  4. The Schooling Act
18. Which is a British overseas territory?
  1. Wales
  2. The Isle of Man
  3. The Channel Islands
  4. The Falkland Islands
19. What was the name of the battle of 1314 in which Robert the Bruce defeated the English?
  1. The Battle of Agincourt
  2. The Battle of Bannockburn
  3. The Battle of Bosworth
  4. The Battle of the Boyne
20. Who is the writer of Far from the Madding Crowd?
  1. Thomas Hardy
  2. George Orwell
  3. Ernest Hemingway
  4. D. H. Lawrence
21. Which TWO countries developed the supersonic airliner Concorde?
  1. Germany
  2. UK
  3. France
  4. Italy
22. How many years did the Romans remain in Britain?
  1. 100 years
  2. 200 years
  3. 300 years
  4. 400 years
23. Which city is the capital of Wales?
  1. Belfast
  2. Cardiff
  3. Swansea
  4. Newport
24. How many members are in a jury in Scotland?
  1. 12
  2. 15
  3. 16
  4. 18
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