THE UK TEST 32

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Isaac Newton discovered that white light is made up of the colours of the rainbow?
Yes, this is correct
The best-known work of ______ is probably the song Auld Lang Syne, which is sung by people in the UK and other countries when they are celebrating the New Year?
 Robert Burns
Set of written rules governing how laws can be made, and setting out the rights and duties of citizens that can be enforced is called a?
Constitution
Oliver Cromwell was given the title of ______ and ruled until his death in 1658?
Lord Protector
In Scotland, a third verdict of 'not proven' is also possible?
Yes, it's correct
Before the 18th century, ______ was the biggest source of employment in Britain?
Agriculture
The UK has a free press?
This means that what is written in newspapers is free from government control
The Eden Project is located in ______, in the south west of England?
Cornwall
When did Britain join the European Union?
 1973
The UN Security Council members recommends action when there are(Choose any 2 answers)?
International crises,Threats to peace
What discount on television licence is offered to blind people?
50%
On the official flag of the UK, The name of the diagonal white cross on a blue ground is the cross of?
St Andrew
Several of the cathedrals such as York Minster had windows of stained glass, telling stories about (Choose any 2 answers)?
 The Bible,Christian saints
If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should?
All of these (Respect and obey the law, Respect the rights of other, including the right to their own opinions, Look after yourself and your family, Treat others with fairness, Look after the area in which you live and the environment)
People usually decorate their houses during Christmas holidays?
True
Who wrote the United Kingdom's constitution?
 Nobody, it's an unwritten constitution
Henry Tudor was the first king of?
The House of Tudor
During the Industrial Revolution there were no laws to protect employees, who were often forced to work long hours in dangerous situations?
Yes, this is correct
There are charities which may help people who cannot afford to pay a vet?
True
After the death of Oliver Cromwell, his son, Richard, became ______?
Lord Protector
People might be taken to court if they owe money to someone?
True
In the beginning, the number of people who had the right to vote for members of Parliament was still very small (Choose any 2 answers)?
Only men who owned property of a certain value were able to vote, No women at all had the right to the vote
If you face problems with discrimination, you can get more information from the Citizens Advice Bureau?
True
Who was known as 'The Bard' in Scotland?
Robert Burns

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