British citizenship exam flashcards

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When was the United Nations set up?

After the Second World War.

Where is the Giant’s Causeway located?

Northern Ireland

What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots, after being sent to prison for 20 years by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I?

She was executed.

Which tribe came to Britain from northern Europe after the Romans left in AD 410?

The Jutes.

Which film produced in the UK was one of the highest-grossing film franchises?

James Bond

Who can hear cases in Youth Courts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (two answers)?

Specially trained magistrates.

Who came from the Netherlands to become the British monarch?

Charles II

Who can apply for the National Citizen Service programme?

16- and 17-year-olds

Nick Park was awarded four Oscars for his animated films, including three for films featuring which characters?

Wallace and Gromit

Who was the British scientist who co-discovered the structure of the DNA molecule in the 1950s?

Francis Crick

What percentage of the UK population has a parent or grandparent born outside of the UK?

Around 10%

How old do you have to be to drive a moped in the UK?

16 years old

Who was the leader of the Labour Party who introduced a Scottish Parliament and a Welsh Assembly?

Tony Blair

What is the maximum amount you can claim through the small claims procedure in Scotland and Northern Ireland?

£5,000

Which historical monument did William the Conqueror build?

The White Tower

Who became Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher and played an important part in the Northern Ireland peace process?

John Major

Who should you contact to report a terrorist activity?

Your local police force.

Which Paralympic athlete has won gold medals for swimming at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games?

Ellie Simmonds

Each of the UK countries is associated with a flower symbol, which country is associated with the rose?

England

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was responsible for:

The construction of the Great Western Railway.

What is the Commonwealth?

An association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development.

Under which name was the movement of opinion against the authority of the Pope during the times of Henry VIII known?

The Reformation

What did Isaac Newton discover?

Gravity

What kind of movies did Academy Award winner Nick Park specialise in?

Animated movies

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