Life in the UK Test Practice 15

2. TRUE or FLASE: Elizabeth I was very skilled at managing Parliament.

3. Which part of the UK would you find Edinburgh Castle?

4. The Chartists campaigned for all the following changes EXCEPT:

5. Which 2 are famous inventors of the 20th century? (Choose 2 answers)

6. TRUE or FALSE: The words “Great Britain” refers to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland.

7. TRUE or FLASE: Conwy and Caernarvon are the names of famous British ships.

8. Which landmark would you need to visit if you want to see the Crown Jewels?

9. Who is the head of state of the UK?

10. Which statement below is correct?

11. New ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed during the 18^th century, this was often referred to as ____.

12. TRUE or FALSE: To become a citizen or permanent resident of the UK you must be able to read and speak English.

13. Which statement below is correct?

14. Where would you find the iron age hill fort “Maiden Castle”?

15. Sir Francis Drake was among the first to sail around the world, what was the name of his ship?

16. Which famous landmark was originally built as part of the UK’s celebration of the new millennium?

17. What does Colin Firth, Sir Antony Hopkins and Tilda Swinton have in common?

18. Which statement below is correct?

19. Which statement below is correct?

20. Which statement below is correct?

21. Housesteads and Vindolanda are names of famous ____.

22. A speech is normally given to open the new parliamentary session each year, who gives this speech?

23. What is the name of the Prime Minister’s country house outside London?

24. Who is the chief officer of the House of Commons?