Practice Test 6
What was one of the key demands of the Chartists in the 1830s and 1840s?
Which famous horse-racing event takes place in Ayr, Scotland?
Which of the following is a traditional food of Wales?
Who pioneered IVF therapy for the treatment of infertility in Britain?
When did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate her Diamond Jubilee, marking her 60 years of reign?
How are local authorities funded?
Which of the following is a well-known gallery in London?
When was Ireland divided into two separate countries?
Is entrance to the public galleries in the Palace of Westminster free?
The Elizabethan period is also remembered for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially the plays and poems of:
What is the role of the National Trust in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, along with the National Trust for Scotland?
Diwali is often called the Festival of:
Where is the official home of the UK Prime Minister?
In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, where are serious offences tried?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
All UK citizens and permanent residents have the right to decide which laws they wish to follow.
What does the ash cross on the forehead represent in church services?
How is the British constitution described?
A traditional Christmas meal in the UK often includes:
What is New Year’s Eve?
When was the Northern Ireland Parliament abolished the first time?
Who coordinates policies across the capital of London?
Which two languages combined to make the English language?
Many MPs, Assembly members, MSPs and MEPs hold regular local events where constituents can go online to talk about issues that are of concern to them. These are known as Local ‘surgeries’.
At the turn of the 19th century, who was allowed to vote in Britain?
What is Vaisakhi?
Which cross on the Union Flag is a diagonal white cross on a blue ground?
Which British actor became famous in silent movies for his iconic tramp character?
Which of the following are best-known works of Roald Dahl?
In which year was the voting age reduced to 18 for both men and women in Britain?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
In the UK, you are expected to treat others with fairness.
In what year did the Irish Free State become a republic?
When did the Wars of the Roses end?
What is Sir Ian Botham known for in cricket?
Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?
When was the Scottish Parliament formed?
Which of these venues in Glasgow host music events?
'To be or not to be' is a quotation from Hamlet, written by:
What happens at 11 a.m on Remembrance Day?
Which poets were inspired to write about their experiences in the First World War?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The term ‘Swinging Sixties’ refers to the 1860s.
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