Life in the UK Mock Exam 22

All 24 questions in Mock Exam 22

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1. In the 2011 Census, what percentage of people in the UK identified as Christian?

   • 59%
   • 75%
   • 25%
   • 40%
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   A. 59%

2. Hadrian's Wall was built to keep out:

   • The Normans
   • The Angles
   • The Vikings
   • The Picts
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   D. The Picts

3. County Courts mainly deal with:

   • Civil disputes
   • Immigration appeals
   • Serious crimes
   • Constitutional matters
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   A. Civil disputes

4. Which saint, celebrated on 1 March, is the patron saint of Wales?

   • St George
   • St Andrew
   • St Patrick
   • St David
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   D. St David

5. The Reform Act of 1832 mainly did what?

   • Increased the number of people who could vote
   • Gave all women the vote
   • Introduced free schooling
   • Abolished the House of Lords
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   A. Increased the number of people who could vote

6. True or false: the Republic of Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.

   • True
   • False
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   B. False

7. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is mainly a showcase for:

   • Classical music
   • Film
   • Fine art
   • Theatre and comedy
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   D. Theatre and comedy

8. The Turner Prize, established in 1984, celebrates:

   • Classical music
   • Literature
   • Architecture
   • Contemporary art
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   D. Contemporary art

9. Who created the fictional spy James Bond?

   • John le Carré
   • Ian Fleming
   • Graham Greene
   • Agatha Christie
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   B. Ian Fleming

10. The part of Ireland that remained in the UK became known as:

    • The Pale
    • Ulster Province
    • The Irish Free State
    • Northern Ireland
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    D. Northern Ireland

11. Where must you book the Life in the UK test?

    • By post
    • At your local library
    • At a solicitor's office
    • Online only, at gov.uk
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    D. Online only, at gov.uk

12. Britain became permanently separated from the European mainland by the Channel about how long ago?

    • 6,000 years
    • 4,000 years
    • 2,000 years
    • 10,000 years
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    D. 10,000 years

13. “The law applies to everyone and should be respected” describes which principle?

    • Rule of law
    • Democracy
    • Individual liberty
    • Community
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    A. Rule of law

14. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, if an accused person is aged 10 to 17, their case is normally heard in a:

    • Youth Court
    • Family Court
    • Crown Court
    • Magistrates' Court
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    A. Youth Court

15. How many members (MPs) sit in the House of Commons?

    • 450
    • 650
    • 129
    • 800
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    B. 650

16. Which is the highest mountain in the whole UK?

    • Ben Nevis
    • Slieve Donard
    • Snowdon
    • Scafell Pike
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    A. Ben Nevis

17. True or false: British society has no place for extremism or intolerance.

    • False
    • True
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    B. True

18. What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

    • Derry
    • Armagh
    • Lisburn
    • Belfast
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    D. Belfast

19. What is the minimum age to stand for most public office in the UK?

    • 21
    • 18
    • 16
    • 25
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    B. 18

20. The 'King James Bible' is also known as the:

    • Authorised Version
    • Geneva Bible
    • Vulgate
    • Book of Common Prayer
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    A. Authorised Version

21. The Prime Minister's official country house outside London is called:

    • Balmoral
    • Chequers
    • Sandringham
    • Chartwell
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    B. Chequers

22. A UK General Election must be held at least every:

    • 3 years
    • 7 years
    • 4 years
    • 5 years
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    D. 5 years

23. A traditional Northern Irish fried breakfast including soda bread and potato bread is called:

    • A Welsh rarebit
    • An Ulster fry
    • A full English
    • A cream tea
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    B. An Ulster fry

24. The Great Fire of London took place in which year?

    • 1666
    • 1688
    • 1665
    • 1670
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    A. 1666