Life in the UK Test Practice 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Which statement below is correct?

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

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

11. Which statement below is correct?

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

13. Which statement below is correct?

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

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

16. Housesteads and Vindolanda are names of famous ____.

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

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

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

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

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

22. Which statement below is correct?

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

24. Which statement below is correct?