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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
1 pointsWhat was the name of Sir Francis Drake’s ship and which was one of the first to sail around the world?
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Sir Francis Drake, one of the commanders in the defeat of the Spanish Armada, was one of the founders of England’s naval tradition. His ship, the Golden Hind, was one of the first to sail right around (‘circumnavigate’) the world.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
1 pointsTo whom do new citizens have to swear or affirm loyalty as part of the citizenship ceremony?
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New citizens swear or affirm loyalty to the King as part of the citizenship ceremony.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
1 pointsWhy did Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves?
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Henry married Anne of Cleves for political reasons but divorced her soon after.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
1 pointsHow many Formula 1 Grand Prix events are held in the UK every year?
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A Formula 1 Grand Prix event is held in the UK each year and a number of British Grand Prix drivers have won the Formula 1 World Championship.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
1 pointsHow can you visit the UK Parliament (choose TWO options)?
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To visit the UK Parliament, you can write to your local MP in advance to ask for tickets or you can Queue on the day at the public entrance.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
1 pointsForced marriage is where one or both parties do not or cannot give their consent to enter into the partnership:
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Forced marriage is where one or both parties do not or cannot give their consent to enter into the partnership.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
1 pointsNorthern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK and shops and businesses are obliged to accept them:
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Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK. However, shops and businesses do not have to accept them.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
1 pointsHow many American colonies declared their independence in 1776, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments?
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In 1776, 13 American colonies declared their independence, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
1 pointsWhich TWO words come from the Viking language?
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Many of the Viking invaders stayed in Britain – especially in the east and north of England in an area known as the Danelaw (many place names there, such as Grimsby and Scunthorpe come from the Viking languages).
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following drugs is NOT illegal in the UK?
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Drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis are illegal in the UK.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
1 pointsHow is the Speaker elected?
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The Speaker is chosen by other MPs in a secret ballot.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
1 pointsWhich TWO of the following are traditional British foods?
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Roast beef and fish and chips are traditional British foods.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
1 pointsWhen was the Northern Ireland Parliament established for the first time?
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A Northern Ireland Parliament was established in 1922, when Ireland was divided, but it was abolished in 1972, shortly after the Troubles broke out in 1969.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
1 pointsThroughout the 1990s, Britain played a leading role in coalition forces involved in the liberation of Kuwait, following the Iraqi invasion in 1990, and the conflict in the former Republic of Yugoslavia:
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This statement is true.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
1 pointsThe ‘swinging sixties’ was a period of significant social change and it was known for its growth in:
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The decade of the 1960s was a period of significant social change. It was known as the ‘swinging sixties’. There was growth in British fashion, cinema and popular music.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
1 pointsWhat is the name given to the system used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence in Scotland?
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In Scotland a system called the Children’s Hearings System is used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
1 pointsWhich prehistoric village located in northern Europe has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people live near the end of the Stone Age?
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Skara Brae on Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland, is the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, and has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people lived near the end of the Stone Age.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
1 pointsDuring the Middle Ages, a Parliament was developed in Scotland, which had three Houses called Estates. These were:
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The Parliament developed in Scotland in the Middle Ages had three Houses, called Estates: the lords, the commons and the clergy.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
1 pointsWhich landscape architect designed grounds around country houses so that the landscape appeared to be natural, with grass, trees and lakes?
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In the 18th century, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown designed the grounds around country houses so that the landscape appeared to be natural, with grass, trees and lakes. He often worked with Edwin Lutyens to design colourful gardens around the houses he designed.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following scientific discoveries helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution?
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Scientific discoveries, such as James Watt’s work on steam power, helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
1 pointsWhat is the function of the UN Security Council?
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The UN Security Council, which recommends action when there are international crises and threats to peace.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
1 pointsWho were the parents of Elizabeth I?
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Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn were the parents of Elizabeth I.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
1 pointsThe Isle of Man is a Crown dependency.
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This statement is true.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following charities works for the prevention of cruelty to children?
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The NSPCC is the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.