THE UK TEST 38

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THE UK TEST 38

http://www.theuktest.com/life-in-the-uk-test/38

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Big Ben is?

The nickname of the great bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament

Which one of the following is a Crown dependency?

The Channel Islands

The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 was so important because?

It ensured no person could be held unlawfully

When Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover, became the next king of England?

Yes, this is correct

Major horse-racing events in the UK are: (Choose any 2 answers)?

Royal Ascot,Scottish Grand National

When is a by-election for a parliamentary seat held?

 When an MP dies or resigns

Charles was unwilling to reach any agreement with the Parliament and in ______ he was executed?

1649

Snowdonia is a national park in Scotland?

False (Snowdonia is a national park in North Wales)

Magistrates?

Usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications

Famous British authors are: (Choose any 2 answers)?

 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,J K Rowling

Everyone celebrates New Year on the First January in Britain?

Yes, that correct

______ celebrates British theatre?

The Laurence Olivier Awards

For which types of literature is William Shakespeare famous(Choose any 2 answers)?

Sonnets,Plays

Records that tell us about England during the time of William I are:(Choose any 2 answers)?

Bayeux Tapestry,Domesday Book

At a court trial a jury decides?

Whether the accused is 'guilty' or 'not guilty'

The names of the main groups in Parliament in the early 18th century were: (Choose any 2 answers)?

Tories,Whigs

County Courts deal with?

Civil disputes

Isaac Newton is a famous musician from the 18th century?

 False (He was a famous scientist who developed our understanding of gravity)

Queen ______ is still remembered for her rebellion against the Romans?

 Boudicca

'The Mousetrap' is?

A play that has been running in London's West End since 1952 (It's a murder-mystery play by Dame Agatha Christie)

You need to be ______ years or older in order to stand for public office?

18

In the United Kingdom a citizen may only follow an approved religion?

False (Everyone has the legal right to choose a religion, or to choose not to practise a religion at all)

Christian groups are: (Choose any 2 answers)?

Baptists, Roman Catholics

'The Divine Right of Kings' meant that?

The king was appointed by God