Life in the UK Test Practice 2

1. The Parliament Building of Northern Ireland is also known as:

2. Which of the following events extended the maximum duration of Parliament to 10 years?

3. Which of the following is NOT a shared responsibility for UK citizens?

4. Following the 2010 General Election, which two political parties formed a Coalition Government? (Choose 2 answers)

5. Which countries were involved in the Hundred Years' War?

6. TRUE or FALSE: Stephen Hawking is an elected member of the Royal Society.

7. Which government department is responsible for collecting taxes?

8. Which important historical event is celebrated on 5 November?

9. Income derived from TV licensing payments are used to ___.

10. Which statement below is correct?

11. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of life in the UK?

12. Which statement below is true?

13. What is the official name of the British currency?

14. What period of time is known as “Tudor England”?

15. Which of the following does NOT have British Overseas Territory status?

16. Which statement below is correct?

17. Which statement below is correct?

18. TRUE or FALSE: UK residents in receipt of Income Support benefits do not have to pay prescription charges.

19. TRUE or FALSE: The names Great Britain and the United Kingdom mean the same.

20. TRUE or FALSE: The Restoration refers to a period when the Catholic Church was re-established as England's official church during the 19th century.

21. Which important reform was a result of the adoption of the Beveridge Report?

22. The members of the House of Lords are also known as:

23. TRUE or FALSE: Mary, Queen of Scots, was a direct relative of Queen Elizabeth I.

24. Where is the British Parliament based?