British citizenship test - Flashcards Exam 6

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What 5 responsibilities will you have as a British citizen?

To respect and obey the law

Who made the first coins to be minted in Britain?

The people of the Iron Age

Who built the Tower of London?

William the Conqueror

There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. What are national parks?

Areas of protected countryside

Northern Ireland has its own established church.

False

Which three territories form Great Britain?

Wales

How often are ‘Prime Minister’s Questions’ held in the parliament?

Every week

Which king was executed in 1649?

Charles I

Where was William Shakespeare born?

Stratford-upon-Avon

Which two of the following are famous British Paralympians?

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

Who was reigning in England when English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America?

Elizabeth I

Scotland and Wales use a system called ‘individual registration’ where all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.

False

On what day is the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated?

Christmas Day

What sort of battle was the ‘Battle of Britain’, fought between Germany and Britain in the summer of 1940?

"An aerial battle "

Where is Swansea located?

Wales

Which two political parties formed a coalition in 2010?

The Conservative Party

Who established the Church of England?

Henry VIII

In 1348, one third of the population in England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which disease?

The Black Death

Haggis is a traditional food from which area?

Scotland

Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?

The Justice of the Peace Court

Which two of the following records give us information about England during the reign of William I?

The Domesday Book

In 1913, the British government promised ‘Home Rule’ for Ireland, why were changes in Ireland delayed until 1921?

Due to the outbreak of the First World War

Which of the following statements is true:

Elizabeth I was a Protestant and she succeeded in finding a balance between the views of the Catholics and the more extreme Protestants.

Which two documents do you need to apply for a National Insurance number?

Documents that prove that you have permission to work in the UK

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