Life in the UK Test Practice 2

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

2. Which government department is responsible for collecting taxes?

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

4. 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.

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

6. Which statement below is correct?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18. Where is the British Parliament based?

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

20. Which statement below is true?

21. Which statement below is correct?

22. Which statement below is correct?

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

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