Life in the UK test questions - Flashcards Exam 5

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When does Easter take place?

March or April

Which of the following is not a valid UK coin?

25p

Where is the Eden Project located?

Cornwall

St Helena and the Falkland Islands are part of Great Britain.

False

Which two of the following are fundamental principles of British life?

The rule of law

Where should you register if you want to become part of a jury?

The electoral register

What sort of church is the Church of Scotland?

Presbyterian

Where does golf come from?

Scotland

When do the television and newspapers have stories that are jokes until midday?

April Fool’s Day

What king was defeated by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War and hid in an oak tree before escaping to Europe?

Charles II

Who was the father of Queen Elizabeth I?

Henry VIII

Complaints against the police can only be made by writing to the Police Complaints Commissioner.

False

Who is the patron Saint of Northern Ireland?

St Patrick

What is the name of the period when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed?

The Enlightenment

Which of the following statements is TRUE:

Mary Stuart (‘Mary, Queen of Scots’) was a Catholic

Which of the following is an example of civil law?

Discrimination in the workplace

In which battle did Admiral Nelson die?

The Battle of Trafalgar

William of Orange was asked by Protestants to invade England and proclaim himself king. But, when William reached England, there was no resistance and he took over the throne. This event was later Known as: