Practice Test 25
After the Battle of Hastings, William became the king of England and was known as:
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
Which parts of the UK have their own parliaments or assemblies with devolved powers?
Which composer wrote Water Music for King George I and Music for the Royal Fireworks for his son, George II?
Who was Boudicca, the Queen of the Iceni?
What was the decade of the 1960s known as?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The Scottish Parliament is based in Edinburgh.
What power does the Council of Europe have?
What is an allotment?
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of the UK?
Which of the following are British Overseas Territories?
Which of the following is a traditional food of Scotland?
When did motor-car racing begin in the UK?
Which of the following is true about the Lake District?
Which language family did the people of the Iron Age in Britain primarily speak?
The first coins minted in Britain were made by the people of the:
The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in a great piece of embroidery, known as:
Which two universities compete in the popular yearly rowing race on the River Thames?
What is the capital city of the UK?
Can the government interfere with judges or trials?
Which of the following are famous British sportsman?
After Tony Blair stepped down as Prime Minister in 2007, who took over the role?
When is St. David’s Day celebrated in Wales?
Between 1680 and 1720, many refugees came to Britain from France called:
Which of the following are linked to the UK but are not part of it?
Who are solicitors?
Textile and engineering firms in the UK found workers from which TWO countries after the Second World War?
In 1970, Margaret Thatcher became a cabinet minister as the Secretary of State for which department?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
It is illegal to force someone into marriage in the UK.
What information does a poll card provide?
Who first built the Tower of London?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The UK now has a record number of people aged 85 and over.
What British discovery influenced the evolution of computer science and the modern computer?
Who is the author of the famous murder-mystery play 'The Mousetrap'?
When is Father's Day celebrated?
What was the Industrial Revolution?
Who were the first people to live in Britain?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations, which give them full control over all laws and policies.
Which flower is closely associated with Wales?
Where are more serious civil cases, such as those involving large compensation claims, dealt with in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
The laws passed after the Glorious Revolution mark the beginning of what is known as:
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