Life in the uk practice tests - Flashcards Exam 9

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Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?

The shamrock

The last battle between Britain and France was the battle of Waterloo.

True

£100 is the highest value note in circulation in the UK.

False

Where is the Lake District National Park located?

England

Which two responsibilities will you have as a British citizen?

To look after yourself and your family

Who was born in Stratford-upon-Avon?

William Shakespeare

Why is 1928 an important year in women’s voting history?

Women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.

What does Hogmanay refer to?

New Year's Eve in Scotland

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

Belfast

Which of the following wars took place between 1899 and 1902 in South Africa?

The Boer War

Northern Ireland uses a system called ‘individual registration’ and all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.

True

Which two of the following policies are not controlled by the devolved administrations?

Defence

How old do citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth have to be to stand for public office?

How did the Government promote policies of free trade during the Victorian Age?

Abolishing a number of taxes on imported goods

Who was Admiral Nelson?

"A British officer in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar against the Spanish fleet"

During the Middle Ages, who were the serfs?

Peasants who had a small area of their lord’s agricultural land

Which invention lead to the rapid development of the industry in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries?

The Steam Power

MPs can only be contacted by post.

False

What movement challenged the authority of the Pope?

The Reformation

What English King introduced the Domesday Book?

William the Conqueror

What did ‘the Butler Act’ introduce in 1944?

Free secondary education in England and Wales

What is the small claims procedure?

An informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes without spending a lot of time and money using a lawyer

What building was constructed in Hyde Park to hold the Great Exhibition of 1851?

The Crystal Palace

Who was Florence Nightingale?

A nurse

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