Life in the UK Test Practice 2

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

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

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

4. Which statement below is correct?

5. Which government department is responsible for collecting taxes?

6. Which statement below is true?

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

8. Where is the British Parliament based?

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

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

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

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

13. 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.

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

15. Which statement below is correct?

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. Which statement below is correct?

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

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