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Contents
Introduction........................................................................6
The Life in the UK test........................................................................7
Preparing for your test........................................................................7
About the test.....................................................................................8
Types of question you will be asked...................................................8
Where can I find out more information about the test?...................10
Practice Test 1..................................................................12

Answers to Practice Test 1...............................................................18
Practice Test 2..................................................................22

Practice Test 3..................................................................32

Practice Test 4..................................................................42

Practice Test 5..................................................................52

Practice Test 6..................................................................62

Practice Test 7..................................................................72


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Practice Test 8..................................................................82

Practice Test 9 .................................................................92

Practice Test 10..............................................................102

Answers to Practice Test 10...........................................................108
Practice Test 11.............................................................. 112

Answers to Practice Test 11........................................................... 118
Practice Test 12..............................................................122

Practice Test 13..............................................................132

Practice Test 14..............................................................142

Practice Test 15..............................................................152

Practice Test 16..............................................................162

Practice Test 17..............................................................172


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Introduction

Introduction 7
The Life in the UK test

If you have decided that you would like to live in the UK permanently,
or apply to become a British citizen, then you will need to pass the
Life in the UK test.
The Life in the UK test is based on the content of the main Home
Office publication, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New
Residents, published by The Stationery Office (TSO).
Preparing for your test

This book provides you with official practice questions to help you to
answer the questions correctly in the Life in the UK test. So as soon
as you have studied the main Home Office publication, you can start
testing your knowledge. There are 408 questions in total in this book,
arranged in 17 tests, each of 24 questions. Answers and helpful page
references to the main Home Office publication are given at the end
of each test, enabling you to see which pages you need to read again
in the event of a wrong answer.
These practice questions are not the
actual questions that you will get in the
Life in the UK test, but by answering
them correctly you can find out whether
you are ready to take the test.
Before you take the test, you should aim
to complete all the practice questions in
this book. Complete one test at a time,
and time yourself, allowing no more than
45 minutes per test. Note which
questions you get wrong, and make sure
you re-read the relevant pages in the
main publication to ensure that your
knowledge is sound.

When you go to the test centre to take the test, you can do a practice
test of four questions before you start the actual test. You will have
four minutes to do this practice test and you are allowed to take it
twice before starting.
About the test

The Life in the UK test consists of 24 questions about important
aspects of life in the UK today. You will take your test on a computer,
and have 45 minutes to complete all the questions. In order to pass
the test, you have to answer 18 questions correctly. The questions
are based on ALL parts of Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for
New Residents.
You can only take your test at a registered and approved test centre,
and you can only book your test online at www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk
Types of question you

will be asked
There are four types of question in the test. Each practice test in this
book contains examples of each of these types of question, presented
in random order.

Introduction 9
The first type of question involves selecting one correct answer

from four options. Here is an example of this type of question.
Which is the most popular sport in the UK?

n A Football
n B Rugby
n C Golf
n D Tennis
(The correct answer is A.)
The second type of question involves deciding whether a statement

is true or false. Here is an example of this second type of question.
Is the statement below n TRUE or n FALSE?

The daffodil is the national flower of Wales.
(The correct answer is TRUE.)
The third type of question involves selecting the statement which

you think is correct from a choice of two statements. Here is an
example of this third type of question.
Which of the following statements is correct?

n A Shakespeare wrote ‘To be or not to be’.
n B Shakespeare wrote ‘We will fight them on the beaches’.
(The correct answer is A.)
The final type of question involves selecting two correct answers

from four options. You need to select both correct answers to get a
point on this type of question. Here is an example of this fourth type
of question.

Which TWO political parties formed the coalition government

in 2010?
n A Conservatives
n B Labour
n C Communists
n D Liberal Democrats
(The correct answer is A and D.)
Where can I find out more

information about the test?
You can find more information in Life in the United Kingdom: Official
Study Guide, published by TSO. Visit www.tsoshop.co.uk for details.
Alternatively, you can contact the Life in the UK test helpline on
0800 015 4245 or go to the website www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk

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Practice Test 1

Practice Test 1 13
Question 1 What festival is celebrated on 31 October?

n A Valentine’s Day
n B Bonfire Night
n C Halloween
n D Hogmanay
Question 2 Is the statement below n TRUE or n FALSE?

The British constitution is contained in a single written document.
Question 3 Which of the following statements is correct?

n A EastEnders and Coronation Street are popular
television programmes.
n B EastEnders and Coronation Street are
historical landmarks.
Question 4 In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the

House of Lords?
n A Their numbers were greatly increased.
n B Their salaries were stopped.
n C Women were allowed to inherit their titles.
n D They lost their automatic right to attend the
House of Lords.

Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories.

Question 6 Which TWO are political parties in the UK?

n A Office Party
n B Modern Party
n C Conservative Party
n D Labour Party
Question 7 How often does Prime Minister’s Questions occur

when Parliament is sitting?
n A Every day
n B Twice a week
n C Once a week
n D Once a month

n A The small claims procedure is an informal way of
helping people to settle minor disputes.
n B The small claims procedure helps people to
make small home insurance claims.
Question 9 Which TWO are Protestant Christian groups in the UK?

n A Baptists
n B Methodists
n C Roman Catholics
n D Buddhists

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Question 10 What are TWO fundamental principles of British life?

n A Only driving your car on weekdays
n B Participation in community life
n C Growing your own fruit and vegetables
n D Tolerance of those with different faiths
and beliefs
Question 11 Why is 1918 an important date in the history of

women’s rights?
n A The first divorce laws were introduced.
n B Women were given the right to vote.
n C Equal pay laws were passed.
n D Women were made legally responsible for
their children.

The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people.
Question 13 For which TWO types of literature is William

Shakespeare famous?
n A Novels
n B Plays
n C Biographies
n D Sonnets

n A In 1588 the English defeated a Spanish invasion
fleet of ships.
n B In 1588 the English defeated a German invasion
fleet of bomber planes.

Question 15 What is the name of the UK currency?

n A Dollar
n B Euro
n C Pound sterling
n D Yen
Question 16 Which TWO are members of Parliament (MPs)

responsible for?
n A Representing everyone in their constituency
n B Scrutinising and commenting on what the
government is doing
n C Representing only those who voted for them
n D Supporting the government on all decisions
and laws

n A Most shops in the UK open seven days a week.
n B All shops in the UK close on Sundays.
Question 18 Which TWO are English Civil War battles?

n A Waterloo
n B Marston Moor
n C Hastings
n D Naseby

n A Mary, Queen of Scots was unrelated to
Queen Elizabeth I.
n B Mary, Queen of Scots was a cousin of
Queen Elizabeth I.

Practice Test 1 17

British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully.
The animal was a rabbit.
Question 21 Which TWO of the following do pressure and lobby

groups do?
n A Organise violent protests
n B Influence government policy
n C Assist MPs in their constituency work
n D Represent the views of British businesses

There is a dragon on the official flag of Wales.
Question 23 What were the names of the TWO main groups in

Parliament in the early 18th century?
n A Whigs
n B Labour
n C Nationalists
n D Tories
Question 24 Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?

n A The Westbury Tales
n B The Ambridge Tales
n C The London Tales
n D The Canterbury Tales

Answers to Practice Test 1

Question Answer Explanation Handbook Handbook
number chapter page
reference
1 C Halloween is celebrated on A modern, Page 82
31 October. thriving
society
2 FALSE The British constitution is not The UK Page 120
written down in any single government,
document, and therefore it is the law and
described as ‘unwritten’. your role
3 A Popular television programmes A modern, Page 105
include regular soap operas thriving
such as EastEnders and society
Coronation Street.
4 D Hereditary peers are members The UK Page 124
of the House of Lords who have government,
inherited their titles. In 1999 the law and
they lost their automatic right to your role
attend and now only a few
are left.
5 TRUE Pantomime plays are a British A modern, Page 93

tradition. Many theatres produce thriving
a pantomime at Christmas time. society
They are based on fairy stories
and are light-hearted plays with
music and comedy.
6 C and D The major political parties in the The UK Page 128
UK include the Conservative government,
Party, the Labour Party and the the law and
Liberal Democrats. your role
7 C Prime Minister’s Questions The UK Page 128

takes place every week while government,
Parliament is sitting. the law and
your role
8 A The small claims procedure is The UK Page 147
an informal way of helping government,
people to settle minor disputes the law and
without spending a lot of time your role
and money using a lawyer.

Practice Test 1 19

number chapter page
reference
9 A and B Baptists and Methodists are A modern, Page 77
Protestant Christian groups. thriving
Other Protestant groups in the society
UK include the Church of
England, the Church of Scotland,
Presbyterians and Quakers.
10 B and D Participation in community life The values Pages
and tolerance of those with and principles 7–8
different faiths and beliefs are of the UK
fundamental principles of
British life. British society is
founded on fundamental values
and principles, which all those
living in the UK should respect
and support.
11 B In 1918, women over the age of A long and Page 51
30 were given the right to vote. illustrious
In 1928, women were given the history
right to vote at 21, the same
age as men.
12 FALSE The National Citizen Service The UK Page 160
gives 16- and 17-year-olds the government,
opportunity to enjoy outdoor the law and
activities, develop their skills and your role
take part in a community project.
13 B and D William Shakespeare was a A modern, Page 99
famous playwright and thriving
sonnet writer. society
14 A The Spanish Armada (a large A long and Page 29
fleet of ships) attempted to illustrious
invade England and restore history
Catholicism.
15 C The currency in the UK is the A modern, Page 74
pound sterling. There are 100 thriving
pence in a pound. society
16 A and B MPs have a number of different The UK Page 124
responsibilities, including government,
representing everyone in their the law and
constituency, and scrutinising your role
and commenting on what the
government is doing.


number chapter page
reference
17 A Most shops in the UK open A modern, Page 102
seven days a week, although thriving
trading hours on Sundays society
and public holidays are
generally reduced.
18 B and D The Battles of Marston Moor A long and Pages
and Naseby during the English illustrious 32–3
Civil War were both won by the history
parliamentary armies.
19 B Mary, Queen of Scots was a A long and Page 29
cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. Mary illustrious
was executed on Elizabeth’s history
orders, for plotting against her.
20 FALSE The British team used a sheep A long and Page 65
for the first mammal cloning. illustrious
The sheep was called Dolly. history
21 B and D Pressure groups and lobby The UK Page 128
groups play an important part government,
in the UK political process. the law and
Groups such as the your role
Confederation of British
Industry (CBI – which
represents British business) and
Greenpeace (which is
concerned about environmental
issues) lobby politicians to get
their views across.
22 TRUE Wales has its own flag, which A long and Page 46
includes a dragon. The Welsh illustrious
flag is not a part of the Union history
Flag, as Wales had united with
England many years before the
Union Flag was designed.
23 A and D From 1689 onwards there A long and Page 37
were two main groups in illustrious
Parliament, known as the Whigs history
and the Tories.
24 D The Canterbury Tales are stories A long and Pages
about a group of pilgrims illustrious 23–4
travelling to Canterbury. history

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Practice Test 2

Practice Test 2 23
Question 1 What important change to our voting rights took place

in 1969?
n A Women over 35 were given the vote.
n B Prisoners were given the vote.
n C The voting age was reduced to 18 for men
and women.
n D Compulsory voting was introduced.
Question 2 Which TWO of the following are Christian religious

festivals celebrated in the UK?
n A Easter
n B Halloween
n C Christmas
n D New Year

n A Self-employed people need to pay National
Insurance Contributions themselves.
n B Self-employed people can ask a friend to pay their
National Insurance Contributions on their behalf.
Question 4 How are local councils funded?

n A Through money raised from local
fundraising events
n B Through donations from local people
n C From central government and local taxes
n D From local businesses


n A Both Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are
famous novelists.
n B Both Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are
famous painters.
Question 6 What type of government was formed after the

General Election of 2010?
n A National
n B All-party
n C One-party
n D Coalition
Question 7 Which is an aim of the United Nations?

n A To create a single free trade market
n B To prevent war and promote international peace
and security
n C To examine decisions made by the
European Union
n D To promote dictatorship

n A The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in
Westminster.
n B The UK is governed by parliaments sitting in
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Brit Awards is an event where sports people are given awards.

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Question 10 What important event happened in England in 1066?

n A The Romans left England
n B The building of the Offa Dyke
n C The Norman invasion
n D The Battle of Bannockburn

n A ‘The Divine Right of Kings’ meant that the
English king should rule France.
n B ‘The Divine Right of Kings’ meant that the king
was appointed by God.
Question 12 Which of the following is a fundamental principle of

British life?
n A Extremism
n B Individual liberty
n C Intolerance
n D Inequality
Question 13 Which TWO are famous UK landmarks?

n A Snowdonia
n B Grand Canyon
n C Loch Lomond
n D Notre Dame

Members of the public are allowed to attend Youth Court hearings.


n A Elizabeth I handled Parliament very badly during
her reign.
n B Elizabeth I had very good relations with Parliament.
Question 16 What event is remembered on 5 November each year?

n A The end of the Second World War
n B The Queen’s birthday
n C A plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605
n D The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588
Question 17 Which TWO were associated with King Charles I and

Parliament during the English Civil War?
n A Tories
n B Roundheads
n C Cavaliers
n D Luddites

‘The Restoration’ refers to the re-establishment of Catholicism
as the official Church in the 17th century.
Question 19 Which TWO are examples of civil law?

n A Disputes between landlords and tenants
n B Carrying a weapon
n C Discrimination in the workplace
n D Selling tobacco

Practice Test 2 27

The Scottish Parliament can pass legislation
for Scotland on all matters.

n A Gilbert and Sullivan were a comedy double act.
n B Gilbert and Sullivan wrote many comic operas.
Question 22 In 1999 which TWO new national bodies

were established?
n A House of Lords
n B Welsh Assembly
n C Scottish Parliament
n D English Parliament

The Union Flag comprises four crosses, one for
each part of the United Kingdom.

Some people rent land called ‘an allotment’,
where they grow fruit and vegetables.


number chapter page
reference
1 C In 1969, the voting age was The UK Page 120
reduced to 18 for men and women. government,
the law and
your role
2 A and C Easter and Christmas are two A modern, Pages
Christian festivals. Christmas thriving 79–80
celebrates the birth of Jesus society
Christ, and Easter marks his death
on Good Friday and his rising
from the dead on Easter Sunday.
3 A Almost everybody in the UK The UK Page 151
who is in paid work must pay government,
National Insurance Contributions. the law and
People who are self-employed your role
must pay their own National
Insurance Contributions.
4 C Towns, cities and rural areas in The UK Page 129
the UK are governed by government,
democratically elected councils, the law and
often called ‘local authorities’. your role
These are funded by money
from central government and by
local taxes.
5 A Jane Austen and Charles A modern, Page 98
Dickens are famous novelists. thriving
Jane Austen’s books include society
Pride and Prejudice and Sense
and Sensibility. Charles Dickens’
novels include Oliver Twist and
Great Expectations.
6 D The 2010 coalition was formed A long and Page 69
by the Conservative and Liberal illustrious
Democrat parties. history

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number chapter page
reference
7 B The UK is part of the United The UK Page 139
Nations (UN), an international government,
organisation with more than 190 the law and
countries as members. The UN your role
was set up after the Second
World War and aims to prevent
war and promote international
peace and security.
8 A The UK is governed by the What is Page 13
parliament sitting in Westminster. the UK?
Scotland, Wales and Northern
Ireland also have parliaments or
assemblies of their own, with
devolved powers in defined areas.
9 FALSE The Brit Awards is an annual A modern, Page 92
event that gives awards to thriving
musicians in a range of categories, society
such as best British group and
best British solo artist.
10 C William of Normandy invaded A long and Page 19
England in 1066 and defeated illustrious
Harold, the Saxon king of England, history
at the Battle of Hastings.
11 B King Charles I believed that A long and Page 32
monarchs should be able to rule illustrious
without approval from Parliament. history
This principle was one factor
that led to the English Civil War
in 1642.
12 B Individual liberty is a The values Pages
fundamental principle of British and principles 7–8
life. British society is founded on of the UK
fundamental values and principles,
which all those living in the UK
should respect and support.
13 A and C Snowdonia is a national park in A modern, Pages
North Wales. Loch Lomond is thriving 112 and
in the Trossachs National Park in society 114
the west of Scotland.


number chapter page
reference
14 FALSE Members of the public are not The UK Page 146
allowed in Youth Courts, and the government,
name or photographs of the the law and
accused young person cannot your role
be published in newspapers or
used by the media.
15 B Elizabeth managed her relationship A long and Page 32
with Parliament skilfully. Her illustrious
successor James I and his son history
Charles I were far less skilful in
their handling of Parliament.
16 C In 1605 a group of Catholics led A modern, Page 83
by Guy Fawkes failed in their thriving
plan to kill the Protestant king society
with a bomb in the Houses of
Parliament. The event is
celebrated today as Bonfire Night.
17 B and C Supporters of the king were A long and Page 33
known as Cavaliers and illustrious
supporters of Parliament were history
known as Roundheads.
18 FALSE ‘The Restoration’ refers to the A long and Page 34
re-establishment of the monarchy illustrious
in 1660, when Charles II returned history
from exile after being invited
back by Parliament.
19 A and C Civil law is used to settle The UK Page 141
disputes between individuals or government,
groups. Examples of civil law the law and
include housing law, employment your role
law, consumer rights and laws
related to the recovery of debt.
20 FALSE The Scottish Parliament can The UK Pages
pass laws for Scotland on all government, 130–1
matters that are not specifically the law and
reserved to the UK Parliament. your role
21 B Gilbert and Sullivan wrote comic A modern, Page 93
operas, such as HMS Pinafore, thriving
The Pirates of Penzance and society
The Mikado.

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number chapter page
reference
22 B and C Since 1997, some power has A long and Page 129
been devolved from central illustrious
government. In 1999 the Scottish history
Parliament and the Welsh
Assembly were established, to
give people in Scotland and
Wales more control over matters
directly affecting them.
23 FALSE The Union Flag comprises three A long and Page 46
crosses – the crosses of illustrious
St George (England), St Andrew history
(Scotland) and St Patrick (Ireland).
24 TRUE Allotments are plots of land that A modern, Page 101
can be rented for growing fruit thriving
and vegetables. society

Practice Test 3

Practice Test 3 33

People are able to buy National Lottery tickets in the UK
if they are aged 14 or over.
Question 2 Why was Magna Carta important?

n A It gave all men the vote.
n B It limited the power of the monarch.
n C It established a new system of free education.
n D It gave women legal rights.
Question 3 Which TWO types of case are held in County Courts?

n A Divorce
n B Murder
n C Minor criminal offences
n D Breaches of contract

n A The Industrial Revolution was the rapid
development of industry in the 18th and
19th centuries.
n B The Industrial Revolution introduced changes in
the banking system in the 1970s.
Question 5 Who built the Tower of London?

n A Oliver Cromwell
n B Queen Elizabeth II
n C William the Conqueror
n D Winston Churchill

Question 6 Which TWO chambers form the UK Parliament?

n A House of Fraser
n B House of Lords
n C House of Commons
n D House of Representatives

n A There is a yearly sailing race on the River Thames
between Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
n B There is a yearly rowing race on the River Thames
between Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
Question 8 Which TWO are plays by William Shakespeare?

n A A Midsummer Night’s Dream
n B Pride and Prejudice
n C Romeo and Juliet
n D Oliver Twist

In 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson
defeated the German fleet.
Question 10 Which TWO issues can the devolved administrations

pass laws on?
n A Health
n B Education
n C Foreign affairs
n D Immigration

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n A UK laws ensure people are not treated unfairly in
any area of work or life.
n B In the UK, employers can discriminate against
different groups of people.

Wales united with England during the reign of Henry VIII.
Question 13 Which TWO are Christian groups?

n A Roman Catholics
n B Buddhists
n C Sikhs
n D Baptists
Question 14 What TWO freedoms are offered by the UK to

citizens and permanent residents?
n A Long lunch breaks on Friday
n B Freedom of speech
n C Free groceries for everyone
n D A right to a fair trial
Question 15 When is a by-election for a parliamentary seat held?

n A Half-way through a parliamentary term
n B Every two years
n C When a member of Parliament (MP) dies
or resigns
n D When the Prime Minister decides to call one


n A Volunteering is a good way to earn
additional money.
n B Volunteering is a way of helping others without
receiving payment.
Question 17 Which is the most popular sport in the UK?

n A Football
n B Rugby
n C Golf
n D Tennis

n A Charles, king of Scotland, was restored as
King Charles II of England in 1660.
n B Bonnie Prince Charlie became King Charles II of
England in 1660.
Question 19 Which TWO of the following do you have to pay tax on?

n A Profits from self-employment
n B Income from property, savings and dividends
n C Shopping vouchers given to you by family
or friends
n D Small amounts of money given to you as a gift

n A The Proms is an eight-week summer season of
orchestral music.
n B The Proms are a series of tennis matches held
every June in London.

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Question 21 What were ‘the Troubles’ about?

n A Independence for Wales
n B Disagreement over Ireland becoming one country
n C Independence for Scotland
n D Setting up an English Parliament
Question 22 Which TWO fought in wars against Napoleon?

n A Margaret Thatcher
n B Horatio Nelson
n C Winston Churchill
n D The Duke of Wellington

Most people in the UK live in towns and cities.
Question 24 What must you have done in order to vote in elections?

n A Paid income tax in the previous year
n B Put your name on the electoral register
n C Registered your identity with the police
n D Passed an electoral test


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1 FALSE People under 16 are not The UK Pages
allowed to participate in the government, 106–7
National Lottery. the law and
your role
2 B King John was forced by his A long and Page 22
noblemen to agree to the Magna illustrious
Carta, which restricted the history
power of the monarchy.
3 A and D County Courts deal with a wide The UK Pages
range of civil disputes, including government, 146–7
divorce and other family matters, the law and
and breaches of contract. your role
4 A The development of machinery A long and Pages
transformed industries such as illustrious 40–1
manufacturing and mining, and history
gave the UK industrial leadership
from the early 18th century until
the end of the 19th century.
5 C The Tower of London was built A modern, Page 115
by William the Conqueror after thriving
he became king in 1066. society
6 B and C The UK Parliament is formed by The UK Pages
the House of Commons and the government, 124–5
House of Lords. the law and
your role
7 B Rowing is a popular sport in the A modern, Page 89
UK, both as a leisure activity and thriving
as a competitive sport. There is society
a popular yearly race on the
River Thames between Oxford
and Cambridge Universities.
8 A and C Among the many plays that A long and Page 30
Shakespeare wrote are A illustrious
Midsummer Night’s Dream and history
Romeo and Juliet.

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9 FALSE At the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 A long and Page 44
Admiral Nelson defeated a illustrious
combined French and Spanish history
fleet. He was killed during
the battle.
10 A and B The devolved administrations in The UK Pages
Scotland, Wales and Northern government, 129–32
Ireland can pass laws on matters the law and
that directly affect them, your role
including health and education.
11 A UK laws ensure people are not The UK Page 149
treated unfairly in any area of life government,
or work because of their age, the law and
disability, sex, pregnancy and your role
maternity, race, religion or belief,
sexuality or marital status.
12 TRUE By the Act for the Government A long and Page 28
of Wales during the reign of illustrious
King Henry VIII, Wales united history
with England.
13 A and D Roman Catholics and Baptists A modern, Page 77
are Christian groups. Baptists are thriving
a Protestant Christian group. society
Other Protestant groups include
the Church of England,
Methodists, Presbyterians
and Quakers.
14 B and D There are responsibilities and The values Page 8
freedoms which are shared by and principles
all those living in the UK. This of the UK
includes freedom of speech and
a right to a fair trial.
15 C If an MP dies or resigns, there The UK Page 125
will be a fresh election, called a government,
by-election, in his or her the law and
constituency. your role


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16 B Volunteering is working for good The UK Page 158
causes without payment. There government,
are many activities you can do as the law and
a volunteer, such as working your role
with the homeless and helping
improve the environment.
17 A Football is the UK’s most A modern, Page 87
popular sport. It has a long thriving
history in the UK and the first society
professional football clubs were
formed in the late 19th century.
18 A Charles II, whose father Charles A long and Page 34
I was executed at the end of the illustrious
Civil War, was made king of history
Scotland by the Scots. He was
forced into exile after being
defeated by the English, but was
restored to the throne of England
in 1660 after the collapse of the
republican Commonwealth.
19 A and B People in the UK have to pay tax The UK Page 150
on their income, which includes government,
profits from self-employment, the law and
and income from property, your role
savings and dividends. Money
raised from income tax pays for
government services such as
roads, education, police and the
armed forces.
20 A The Proms is an eight-week A modern, Page 90
summer season of orchestral thriving
classical music. It has been society
organised by the British
Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
since 1927.
21 B ‘The Troubles’ is a term used to A long and Page 55
describe the conflict that has illustrious
occurred in Ireland between history
those who wish the North and
South of Ireland to unite and
those who wish the North to
remain British.

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22 B and D Admiral Lord Nelson commanded A long and Page 44
the British fleet at the Battle of illustrious
Trafalgar in 1805. He died during history
the battle. The Duke of Wellington
defeated Napoleon at the Battle
of Waterloo in 1815.
23 TRUE Most people in the UK live in A modern, Page 71
towns and cities but much of thriving
Britain is still countryside. society
24 B To be able to vote in a The UK Page 134
parliamentary, local or European government,
election, you must have your the law and
name on the electoral register. your role
You can register by contacting
your local council electoral
registration office.

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Question 1 Which TWO are British overseas territories?

n A Cyprus
n B Falkland Islands
n C St Helena
n D Hawaii

n A If your driving licence is from a country in the
European Union you can drive in the UK for as
long as your licence is valid.
n B If your driving licence is from a country in the
European Union you have to apply for a UK
licence in order to drive.
Question 3 Which TWO of the following are famous

British authors?
n A Sir Steve Redgrave
n B Gustav Holst
n C Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
n D J K Rowling

n A In the 18th century two political groups
emerged, the Whigs and the Tories.
n B In the 18th century two political groups
emerged, the Conservatives and the Liberals.

Question 5 At what age can you vote in a General Election in the UK?
n A 16
n B 18
n C 21
n D 23

n A Richard Arkwright developed new farming
methods in the UK.
n B Richard Arkwright developed efficient and
profitable factories.
Question 7 Which TWO services are funded by National

Insurance Contributions?
n A Local taxi services
n B State retirement pension
n C Supermarket home deliveries
n D National Health Service (NHS)
Question 8 In 1348 a third of the populations of England, Wales

and Scotland died as a result of which plague?
n A The Blue Death
n B The White Death
n C The Green Death
n D The Black Death

In the UK, 1 April is a day when people play jokes on each other.

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Question 10 For which TWO reasons is Henry VIII remembered?

n A Horse racing
n B Married six times
n C Broke away from the Church of Rome
n D Had seven sons
Question 11 Which TWO of the following are linked to football?

n A The Ashes
n B UEFA
n C Premier League
n D The Open

n A Magistrates usually work unpaid and do not
need legal qualifications.
n B Magistrates must be specially trained legal experts
who have been solicitors for three years.

When Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover,
became the next king of England.
Question 14 Which TWO festivals or traditions are held in November

each year?
n A Father’s Day
n B Valentine’s Day
n C Remembrance Day
n D Bonfire Night


Florence Nightingale is famous for her work on
children’s education in the 19th century.
Question 16 Is the following statement n TRUE or n FALSE?

British values and principles are based on history and traditions.
Question 17 Which of the following is a famous Stone Age site in

the UK?
n A Globe Theatre
n B Nelson’s Column
n C Stonehenge
n D Windsor Castle
Question 18 St David is the patron saint of which country of the UK?

n A England
n B Scotland
n C Wales
n D Northern Ireland
Question 19 Which TWO of the following are examples of

criminal law?
n A Racial crime
n B Disputes about faulty goods
n C Selling tobacco to anyone under the age of 18
n D Discrimination in the workplace

There are many variations in language in the different parts of the UK.

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Question 21 Where is the National Assembly for Wales based?

n A London
n B Newport
n C Glasgow
n D Cardiff
Question 22 Textile and engineering firms recruited workers from

which TWO countries after the Second World War?
n A South Africa
n B Canada
n C India
n D Pakistan
Question 23 What is the name of a novel by Jane Austen?

n A Sense and Sensibility
n B Far from the Madding Crowd
n C Oliver Twist
n D Our Man in Havana

The main political parties actively look for members.


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1 B and C There are several British What is Page 13
overseas territories in other the UK?
parts of the world, such as the
Falkland Islands and St Helena.
They are linked to the UK but not
part of it.
2 A If your driving licence is from a The UK Page 153
country in the European Union, government,
Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway, the law and
you can drive in the UK for as your role
long as your licence is valid.
3 C and D Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a A modern, Page 98
Scottish writer, best known for his thriving
stories about Sherlock Holmes. society
J K Rowling wrote the Harry
Potter series of children’s books.
4 A The Whigs and Tories were the A long and Page 37
two main political groups in the illustrious
18th century. The Tories is a history
term that is still used today in
regard to the Conservative Party.
5 B The present voting age is 18, The UK Page 133
and was set in 1969. government,
the law and
your role
6 B Richard Arkwright developed A long and Page 41
more efficient textile factory illustrious
production during the 18th century. history
7 B and D Almost everybody in the UK The UK Page 151
who is in paid employment, government,
including self-employed people, the law and
must pay National Insurance your role
Contributions. The money raised
is used to pay for state benefits
and services such as the state
retirement pension and the
National Health Service (NHS).

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8 D The vast number of people who A long and Page 22
died from the Black Death led to illustrious
changes in the way society was history
structured. For example, new
social classes appeared, including
large landowners, and labour
shortages meant that peasants
demanded higher wages.
9 TRUE 1 April is known as April Fool’s A modern, Page 82
Day, when people play jokes on thriving
each other until midday. society
10 B and C Henry VIII is famous for breaking A long and Page 27
away from the Catholic Church illustrious
of Rome and marrying six times. history
11 B and C The Premier League is the top A modern, Page 87
league in English football and thriving
attracts a huge international society
audience. Many UK teams also
compete in the UEFA (Union of
European Football Associations)
Champions League against other
teams from Europe.
12 A Magistrates are members of the The UK Page 145
local community. They usually government,
work unpaid and do not need the law and
legal qualifications. your role
13 TRUE Queen Anne had no surviving A long and Page 39
children, so Parliament decided illustrious
to ask George of Hanover in history
Germany to become King
George I of Great Britain.
14 C and D Bonfire Night takes place on 5 A modern, Page 83
November and people set off thriving
fireworks at home or in special society
displays. Remembrance Day is
held on 11 November and
commemorates those who died
fighting for the UK and its allies.


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15 FALSE Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) A long and Page 49
was famous for her work to illustrious
improve the quality of nursing history
and hospital conditions. She is
often considered the founder of
modern nursing.
16 TRUE British society is founded on The values Page 7
fundamental values and and principles
principles, which are based on of the UK
history and traditions and are
protected by law, customs and
expectations.
17 C Stonehenge is a famous Stone A long and Page 15
Age site in Wiltshire. It was illustrious
probably built as a place for history
religious ceremonies.
18 C St David is the patron saint of A modern, Page 77
Wales, and St David’s Day is thriving
celebrated on 1 March each year. society
19 A and C Criminal law relates to crimes The UK Pages
that are usually investigated by government, 140–1
the police or another authority the law and
such as a council, and which are your role
punishable by the courts. Such
crimes include racial crimes and
selling tobacco to anyone under
the age of 18.
20 TRUE The English language has many A modern, Page 74
dialects and accents. In Wales thriving
many people speak Welsh. Gaelic society
is spoken in some parts of
Scotland, and in Northern Ireland
some people speak Irish Gaelic.
21 D The National Assembly for The UK Page 129
Wales is based in Cardiff, the government,
capital city of Wales. the law and
your role
22 C and D Textile and engineering firms A long and Page 63
from the north of England and the illustrious
Midlands sent agents to India history
and Pakistan to recruit workers.

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23 A Jane Austen was an English A modern, Page 98
novelist who wrote many books, thriving
including Sense and Sensibility society
and Pride and Prejudice.
24 TRUE The main political parties The UK Page 128
actively look for members of the government,
public to join their debates, the law and
contribute to their costs, and your role
help at elections.

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n A Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and Gertrude
Jekyll were famous garden designers.
n B Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and Gertrude
Jekyll were famous characters in a Sherlock
Holmes story.
Question 2 How often are elections for the European

Parliament held?
n A Annually
n B Every two years
n C Every five years
n D Every 10 years
Question 3 Which of the following is a country of the UK?

n A Channel Islands
n B Scotland
n C Isle of Man
n D Republic of Ireland

Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes.
Question 5 What is the minimum age you can drive a car or

motor cycle in the UK?
n A 17
n B 21
n C 18
n D 25

Question 6 How often are members of Parliament (MPs) elected?

n A At least every three years
n B Every six months
n C Every year
n D At least every five years
Question 7 Which TWO political parties formed the coalition

government in 2010?
n A Conservatives
n B Labour
n C Communists
n D Liberal Democrats

n A The ‘plantation’ settlements in Ireland during the
17th century led to Protestant farmers replacing
Catholic landowners.
n B The ‘plantation’ settlements in Ireland during the
17th century led to Catholic farmers replacing
Protestant landowners.
Question 9 What are Beowulf, The Tyger and She Walks in Beauty?
n A Plays
n B Films
n C Poems
n D Novels

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n A The first person to use the title Prime Minister
was Sir Robert Walpole.
n B The first person to use the title Prime Minister
was Sir Christopher Wren.

Snowdonia is a national park in Northern Ireland.
Question 12 Which language was spoken by people during the

Iron Age?
n A Latin
n B Celtic
n C English
n D Anglo-Saxon
Question 13 Which TWO records tell us about England during the

time of William I?
n A Domesday Book
n B Diary of Samuel Pepys
n C Magna Carta
n D Bayeux Tapestry
Question 14 Which event occurs each year on the third Sunday

in June?
n A Halloween
n B Father’s Day
n C Boxing Day
n D Remembrance Day


A husband who forces his wife to have sex can be charged with rape.
Question 16 Which form of religion developed as a result of the

Reformation?
n A Catholicism
n B Protestantism
n C Methodism
n D Hinduism

n A The Mousetrap is a play that has been running in
London’s West End since 1952.
n B The Mousetrap is an environmental policy aiming
to prevent mice from destroying crops.

In the UK a citizen may only follow an approved religion.
Question 19 Which of the following is a traditional food associated

with Scotland?
n A Roast beef
n B Ulster fry
n C Fish and chips
n D Haggis

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Isaac Newton is a famous musician from the 18th century.
Question 21 Which TWO of the following are major horse-racing

events in the UK?
n A The Open Championship
n B Scottish Grand National
n C Six Nations Championship
n D Royal Ascot

n A County Courts deal with criminal cases.
n B County Courts deal with civil disputes.
Question 23 Which TWO countries are members of the

Commonwealth?
n A USA
n B Australia
n C Canada
n D Russia

A public vote in 2002 decided that Winston Churchill
was the Greatest Briton of all time.


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1 A Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and A modern, Page 97
Gertrude Jekyll designed thriving
gardens around country houses. society
2 C Elections for the European The UK Page 126
Parliament are held every five government,
years. Elected members are the law and
called members of the European your role
Parliament (MEPs).
3 B Scotland is a country of the UK, What is Page 13
along with England, Wales and the UK?
Northern Ireland.
4 TRUE Northern Ireland and Scotland A modern, Page 74
have their own banknotes which thriving
are valid everywhere in the UK. society
5 A In the UK, you must be at least The UK Page 152
17 years old to drive a car or government,
motor cycle and you must have the law and
a driving licence to drive on your role
public roads.
6 D MPs are elected at a General The UK Page 125
Election, which is held at least government,
every five years. the law and
your role
7 A and D After the 2010 General Election A long and Page 69
a coalition government was illustrious
formed. The two parties in the history
coalition are the Conservatives
and the Liberal Democrats.
8 A There was a clear policy in the A long and Page 31
17th century to populate areas of illustrious
Ireland with Protestants. history
9 C Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon A modern, Pages
poem, The Tyger is a poem by thriving 99–100
William Blake and She Walks in society
Beauty is a poem by Lord Byron.

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10 A Sir Robert Walpole was the first A long and Page 39
person to use the term Prime illustrious
Minister. He was Prime Minister history
from 1721 until 1742.
11 FALSE Snowdonia is a national park in A modern, Page 114
North Wales. Its most well-known thriving
landmark is Snowdon, which is society
the highest mountain in Wales.
12 B Iron Age people spoke a A long and Page 16
Celtic-based language. illustrious
history
13 A and D The Domesday Book is a record A long and Pages
of the towns and villages in illustrious 19–20
England. The Bayeux Tapestry history
tells the story of the Norman
Conquest.
14 B Father’s Day occurs each year A modern, Page 82
on the third Sunday of June. thriving
Children give cards or gifts to society
their fathers.
15 TRUE Any man who forces a woman The UK Page 149
to have sex, including a woman’s government,
husband, can be charged the law and
with rape. your role
16 B The Reformation occurred A long and Page 27
across Europe against the illustrious
Roman Catholic Church, which history
led to the establishment of
Protestant churches.
17 A The Mousetrap, a murder-mystery A modern, Page 93
play by Dame Agatha Christie, thriving
has been running in the West society
End since 1952.
18 FALSE Everyone has the legal right to A modern, Page 76
choose their religion, or to thriving
choose not to practise a religion. society
19 D Haggis is a traditional Scottish A modern, Page 102
food. It is a sheep’s stomach thriving
stuffed with offal, suet, onions society
and oatmeal.


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20 FALSE Isaac Newton was a famous A long and Page 35
scientist who developed our illustrious
understanding of gravity. history
21 B and D The Scottish Grand National at A modern, Page 88
Ayr, and Royal Ascot, a five-day thriving
meeting in Berkshire, are two society
important dates in the horse-
racing calendar.
22 B County Courts deal with a wide The UK Pages
range of civil disputes. These government, 146–7
include people trying to get back the law and
money that is owed to them, your role
cases involving personal injury,
family matters, breaches of
contract, and divorce.
23 B and C Australia and Canada are The UK Page 137
members of the Commonwealth. government,
The Queen is the ceremonial the law and
head of the Commonwealth, which your role
currently has 54 member states.
24 TRUE In 2002 Winston Churchill A long and Page 57
(1874–1965), the British Prime illustrious
Minister from 1940 until 1945, history
was voted the Greatest Briton of
all time by the British public.

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Question 1 Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali?

n A Buddhists
n B Hindus
n C Christians
n D Sikhs

n A A free press means that what is written in
newspapers is free from government control.
n B A free press means newspapers are given out
free of charge.

If a person is aged under 21, their case will be heard in a Youth Court.
Question 4 Why was the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 so important?

n A It ensured no person could be held unlawfully.
n B It allowed people to bury the dead where
they wished.
n C It ensured that those who died could only be
buried by a relative.
n D It ended capital punishment in England.
Question 5 Which of the following is a Crown dependency?

n A England
n B Northern Ireland
n C The Channel Islands
n D Scotland


n A The Speaker of the House of Commons
remains a member of Parliament (MP) after
election as Speaker.
n B The Speaker of the House of Commons has to
give up being an MP when elected as Speaker.
Question 7 What awards event celebrates British theatre?

n A The Laurence Olivier Awards
n B The Turner Prize
n C The Brit Awards
n D The Man Booker Prize
Question 8 Which TWO wars was England involved in during the

Middle Ages?
n A Crimean
n B Crusades
n C Hundred Years War
n D Peninsular

Dundee and Aberdeen are cities in Northern Ireland.
Question 10 How old do you need to be in order to stand for

public office?
n A 16
n B 18
n C 20
n D 21

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n A During Queen Elizabeth I’s reign, English settlers
began to colonise Australia.
n B During Queen Elizabeth I’s reign, English settlers
began to colonise the eastern coast of
North America.
Question 12 Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against

the Romans?
n A Elizabeth
n B Boudicca
n C Victoria
n D Anne

The jet engine and radar were developed in Britain in the 1830s.

n A Big Ben is a popular children’s television character.
n B Big Ben is the nickname of the great bell in the
clock tower of the Houses of Parliament.

n A Florence Nightingale is associated with policing.
n B Florence Nightingale is associated with the
development of nursing.

Question 16 When walking your dog in a public place, what must

you ensure?
n A That your dog wears a special dog coat
n B That your dog never strays more than 3 metres
away from you
n C That your dog does not come into contact with
other dogs
n D That your dog wears a collar showing the name
and address of the owner
Question 17 What did St Augustine and St Columba do during the

Anglo-Saxon period?
n A They invented new farming techniques.
n B They were leaders of an uprising in Wales.
n C They were early Christian missionaries.
n D They were courageous warriors.
Question 18 What is the role of a jury at a court trial?

n A To decide whether evidence should be allowed
to be heard
n B To decide the sentence that the accused should
be given
n C To decide who the judge should be
n D To decide whether the accused is ‘guilty’ or
‘not guilty’

n A A famous sailing event is held at Cowes on the
Isle of Wight.
n B A famous sailing event is held in the city of Belfast.

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In the UK you are expected to respect the rights
of others to have their own opinions.
Question 21 Which TWO of the following are protected by law

from discrimination?
n A Disability
n B Eye colour
n C Choice of car
n D Marital status

n A The UK is a member of NATO.
n B The UK has never been a member of NATO.

n A The Industrial Revolution is the name given to
the rapid development of industry in Britain
in the 20th century.
n B The Industrial Revolution is the name given to
the rapid development of industry that began
in the 18th century.
Question 24 Which TWO events are religious festivals?

n A Easter
n B Christmas Day
n C Boxing Day
n D Bonfire Night


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1 B and D Diwali is celebrated by Hindus A modern, Page 81
and Sikhs. It celebrates the thriving
victory of good over evil and the society
gaining of knowledge.
2 A The UK has a free press. This The UK Page 133
means that what is written in government,
newspapers is free from the law and
government control. your role
3 FALSE If an accused person is aged 10 The UK Page 146
to 17, the case is normally held government,
in a Youth Court. the law and
your role
4 A The Habeas Corpus Act was a A long and Page 35
major legal development illustrious
ensuring that people could not be history
held prisoner without just cause.
5 C The Channel Islands are closely What is Page 13
linked with the UK but are not part the UK?
of it, and have their own
governments.
6 A The Speaker of the House of The UK Page 125
Commons is an MP elected by government,
fellow MPs in a secret ballot. the law and
The Speaker is neutral and does your role
not represent a political party,
even though he or she is an MP.
7 A The Laurence Olivier Awards A modern, Page 93
take place annually and awards thriving
are given in a variety of categories, society
including best director, best
actor and best actress.
8 B and C During the Middle Ages, English A long and Page 21
kings were involved in several illustrious
Crusades in the Holy Land and history
took part in the Hundred Years
War, which actually lasted
116 years.

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9 FALSE Dundee and Aberdeen are cities A modern, Page 72
in Scotland. thriving
society
10 B Citizens of the UK, the Irish The UK Page 135
Republic or the Commonwealth government,
must be aged 18 or over to the law and
stand for public office. your role
11 B English settlers began to A long and Page 30
colonise the eastern coast of illustrious
North America in the history
Elizabethan period.
12 B Boudicca was a warrior queen A long and Page 17
who was queen of the Iceni in illustrious
what is now eastern England. history
There is a statue of her near the
Houses of Parliament in London.
13 FALSE The jet engine and the radar A long and Pages
were both developed in Britain in illustrious 64–5
the 1930s. history
14 B Big Ben is the nickname of the A modern, Page 108
great bell at the Houses of thriving
Parliament in London. Many society
people call the clock Big Ben
as well.
15 B Florence Nightingale treated A long and Page 49
soldiers who were fighting in the illustrious
Crimean War. She later history
established the Nightingale
Training School for nurses at St
Thomas’ Hospital in London.
16 D All dogs in public places must A modern, Page 107
wear a collar showing the name thriving
and address of the owner. society


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17 C St Augustine and St Columba A long and Pages
were early Christian missionaries illustrious 18–19
who came to Britain to preach history
about Christianity. St Columba
founded a monastery on the Isle
of Iona. St Augustine spread
Christianity in the south and
became the first archbishop
of Canterbury.
18 D A jury has to listen to the The UK Page 146
evidence presented at the trial government,
and then decide a verdict of the law and
‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’, based your role
on what they have heard.
19 A Many sailing events are held A modern, Page 89
throughout the UK, the most thriving
famous of which is at Cowes on society
the Isle of Wight.
20 TRUE There are responsibilities and The values Page 8
freedoms which are shared by and principle
all those living in the UK. These of the UK
include respecting the rights of
others, including their right to
their own opinions.
21 A and D There are laws to ensure that The UK Page 149
people are not treated unfairly in government,
any area of work or life because the law and
of their disability, marital status, your role
age, pregnancy and maternity,
race, religion or belief, or sexuality.
22 A The UK is a member of NATO The UK Page 139
(North Atlantic Treaty government,
Organization). NATO is a group the law and
of European and North American your role
countries that have agreed to
help each other if they come
under attack.
23 B The Industrial Revolution refers A long and Pages
to the rapid development of illustrious 40–2
factory-based production in history
Britain from the mid-18th century.

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24 A and B Easter and Christmas are two A modern, Pages
Christian festivals. Christmas thriving 79–80
celebrates the birth of Jesus society
Christ, and Easter marks his
death on Good Friday and his
rising from the dead on
Easter Sunday.

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Question 1 Who opens the new parliamentary session each year?

n A The Archbishop of Canterbury
n B The Prime Minister
n C The Speaker of the House of Commons
n D The monarch

During the 18th century, radical new ideas about politics, philosophy
and science were developed, called ‘the Enlightenment’.

The UK has a declining elderly population.
Question 4 What TWO values are upheld by the Commonwealth

association of countries?
n A Democracy
n B Communism
n C Violence
n D Rule of law

n A Halloween is a modern American festival that
has recently become popular in the UK.
n B Halloween has its roots in an ancient pagan
festival marking the beginning of winter.

Question 6 Which TWO of the following were famous Victorians?

n A Isambard Kingdom Brunel
n B Margaret Thatcher
n C Dylan Thomas
n D Florence Nightingale
Question 7 What countries does ‘Great Britain’ refer to?

n A Just England
n B England, Scotland and Wales
n C England and Scotland
n D England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence in the UK.

n A The first professional UK football clubs were
formed in the late 19th century.
n B The first professional UK football clubs were
formed in 1066.
Question 10 What were TWO important aspects of the Reform

Act of 1832?
n A It decreased the power of the monarch.
n B It increased the number of people who
could vote.
n C It abolished rotten boroughs.
n D It gave women the vote.

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Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to
give women the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK.
Question 12 Which TWO people are famous UK sports stars?

n A Sir Chris Hoy
n B Dame Kelly Holmes
n C Lucien Freud
n D Jane Austen
Question 13 For approximately how many years did the Romans

stay in this country?
n A 50 years
n B 100 years
n C 400 years
n D 600 years

n A Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected
through a system called ‘first past the post’.
n B MPs are elected through a system called ‘the
winner takes it all’.

The 40 days before Easter are known as Lent.

The ‘Swinging Sixties’ is associated with the 1860s.

Question 17 Which TWO of the following are major outdoor

music festivals?
n A Royal Ascot
n B Isle of Wight Festival
n C Hogmanay
n D Glastonbury
Question 18 Where did the Vikings come from?

n A Germany and Austria
n B Belgium and Holland
n C Denmark and Norway
n D France and Luxembourg

n A Sake Dean Mahomet is famous for introducing
tea-drinking and bungalows to Britain from India.
n B Sake Dean Mahomet introduced curry houses
and shampooing to Britain from India.
Question 20 Which TWO principles are included in the European

Convention on Human Rights?
n A Prohibition of slavery and forced labour
n B Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
n C The right to use violence if you think it is necessary
n D Freedom to leave work early every Friday

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Question 21 St Andrew is the patron saint of which country?

n A England
n B Scotland
n C Wales
Question 22 Is the following statement n TRUE or n FALSE?

There is a no place in British society for extremism or intolerance.

n A The public can attend debates in the House
of Commons.
n B No member of the public is allowed to attend
debates in the House of Commons.
Question 24 By joining a political party, what TWO activities might

you be involved in?
n A Violent clashes with other political parties
n B Joining your MP for sessions in the House
of Commons
n C Handing out leaflets in the street
n D Knocking on people’s doors and asking for support


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1 D The monarch opens the new The UK Pages
parliamentary session each year. government, 121–2
It is one of a number of the law and
important ceremonial roles. your role
2 TRUE The period of the Enlightenment A long and Page 40
saw many new ideas emerge, illustrious
including the principle that history
everyone should have the right to
their own political and religious
beliefs and that the state should
not try to dictate to them.
3 FALSE The UK has an ageing population. A modern, Page 75
People in the UK are living thriving
longer than ever before. society
4 A and D The Commonwealth is based on The UK Page 137
the core values of democracy, government,
good government and the rule the law and
of law. your role
5 B Halloween is an ancient festival A modern, Page 82
and has its roots in the pagan thriving
festival to mark the beginning society
of winter.
6 A and D Isambard Kingdom Brunel A long and Pages
(1806–59) was a famous illustrious 48–9
engineer, and Florence history
Nightingale (1820–1910)
established a training school for
nurses, the first of its kind.
7 B ‘Great Britain’ refers only to What is Page 13
England, Scotland and Wales, the UK?
not to Northern Ireland. The
official name of the country is
the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland.

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8 TRUE Forced marriage is where one or The UK Page 150
both parties do not or cannot government,
give their consent to enter into the law and
the partnership. This is a criminal your role
offence in the UK.
9 A Football has a long history in the A modern, Page 87
UK and the first professional thriving
football clubs were formed in society
the late 19th century.
10 B and C The Reform Act of 1832 A long and Page 50
increased the number of men illustrious
who could vote. It also abolished history
many parliamentary seats where
there were few voters (called
rotten boroughs), and increased
the number of seats in the new
cities and towns.
11 TRUE Emmeline Pankhurst (1858–1928) A long and Page 51
was the leader of the women’s illustrious
suffrage movement that history
campaigned for women to be
given the vote. Her supporters
were called ‘suffragettes’.
12 A and B Sir Chris Hoy is a Scottish cyclist A modern, Page 85
who has won six gold and one thriving
silver Olympic medals. Dame society
Kelly Holmes is a runner who has
won two Olympic gold medals.
13 C The Romans ruled Britain for A long and Page 17
almost 400 years, from AD 43 illustrious
to AD 410. history
14 A MPs are elected through a The UK Page 125
system called ‘first past the government,
post’. This means that in each the law and
constituency, the candidate who your role
gets the most votes is elected.
15 TRUE Lent is a time when Christians A modern, Page 80
take time to reflect and prepare thriving
for Easter. Traditionally, people society
would fast during this period and
today many people will give
something up, like a favourite food.


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16 FALSE The ‘Swinging Sixties‘ refers to A long and Pages 63
the 1960s. It was a period of illustrious and 92
rapid social change, including a history
growth in popular music and
fashion. The Beatles and The
Rolling Stones are associated
with this period.
17 D Famous UK festivals include A modern, Page 92
Glastonbury and the Isle of thriving
Wight Festival. Festival season society
takes place across the UK every
summer, with major events in
various locations.
18 C The Vikings first raided England A long and Page 19
in AD 789. They came from illustrious
Denmark and Norway. history
19 B Sake Dean Mahomet (1759–1851) A long and Page 42
introduced both the curry house illustrious
and the concept of shampooing history
to Britain.
20 A and B There are many principles The UK Page 148
included in the European government,
Convention on Human Rights, the law and
including prohibition of slavery your role
and forced labour, and the
freedom of thought, conscience
and religion.
21 B St Andrew is the patron saint of A modern, Page 77
Scotland, and is celebrated on thriving
30 November each year. society
22 TRUE There is no place for extremism The values Page 7
or intolerance. British society is and principles
founded on fundamental values of the UK
and principles which all those
living in the UK respect and
support.
23 A The public can watch debates The UK Page 135
from public galleries in both government,
the House of Commons and the the law and
House of Lords. your role

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24 C and D Political parties welcome new The UK Page 157
members. Members work hard government,
to persuade people to vote for the law and
their candidates, for example, by your role
handing out leaflets in the street
or by knocking on people’s doors
and asking for their support (this
is called ‘canvassing’).

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Question 1 What do Sir William Golding, Seamus Heaney and

Harold Pinter have in common?
n A They are all famous British athletes.
n B They have all been Prime Minister.
n C They were part of the first British expedition to
the North Pole.
n D They have all been awarded the Nobel Prize
for literature.
Question 2 Who elects Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)?

n A The police
n B The Home Office
n C The public
n D Members of Parliament

n A The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number
of electors.
n B The Reform Act of 1832 increased the power of
the House of Lords.
Question 4 What celebration takes place each year on 14 February?

n A Valentine’s Day
n B Bonfire Night
n C Halloween
n D Hogmanay

Question 5 Which TWO of the following issues can the Northern

Ireland Assembly make decisions on?
n A Defence
n B Agriculture
n C Foreign affairs
n D Social services

In 1588 the English fleet defeated a large French fleet of
ships that intended to land an army in England.
Question 7 Who was given the title of Lord Protector in the

17th century?
n A King Charles II
n B Samuel Pepys
n C Oliver Cromwell
n D Isaac Newton

‘We shall fight them on the beaches’ is a famous quote from a speech
by Queen Elizabeth I about the Spanish Armada.
Question 9 What system of government does the UK have?

n A Communist government
n B Dictatorship
n C Parliamentary democracy
n D Federal government

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n A In 1776 some American colonies declared their
independence from Britain.
n B American colonists were eventually defeated by
the British.
Question 11 When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns,

what is the election called that is held to replace them?
n A Re-selection
n B Selection
n C Hustings
n D By-election
Question 12 Which TWO of the following were British inventions?

n A Television
n B Jet engine
n C Personal computer
n D Diesel engine
Question 13 Which of the following UK landmarks is in

Northern Ireland?
n A Big Ben
n B Snowdonia
n C The Giant’s Causeway
n D The Eden Project

Question 14 Who has to pay National Insurance Contributions?

n A Everybody in the UK who is in paid work
n B People who work full-time
n C All those aged 50 and below
n D Single people with no dependents

n A Civil servants are politically neutral.
n B Civil servants have to be politically aligned to the
elected government.

Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis are well-known athletes who won
gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics.
Question 17 How old must you be to ride a moped in the UK?

n A 18
n B 25
n C 16
n D 21

Getting to know your neighbours can help you
to become part of the community.

n A Sir Steve Redgrave is a famous rower who won
gold medals in five consecutive Olympic Games.
n B Sir Steve Redgrave is a famous film actor who
has won several BAFTAs.

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Question 20 When was the last successful invasion of England?

n A 1066
n B 1415
n C 1642
n D 1940
Question 21 Which TWO patron saints’ days occur in March?

n A St David
n B St Patrick
n C St George
n D St Andrew

John Constable (1776–1837) founded the
modern police force in England.
Question 23 Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries

or inventions?
n A Hovercraft
n B Radium
n C Penicillin
n D Printing press

n A The UK offers its citizens and permanent
residents freedom of speech.
n B The UK does not allow citizens or permanent
residents to voice opinions publicly.


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1 D Sir William Golding, Seamus A modern, Page 97
Heaney and Harold Pinter have all thriving
won the Nobel Prize in Literature. society
2 C The public elect Police and The UK Page 142
Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in government,
England and Wales. PCCs are the law and
responsible for the delivery of your role
an efficient and effective
police force.
3 A The Reform Act of 1832 also A long and Page 50
abolished pocket boroughs illustrious
(constituencies controlled by history
one wealthy family) and rotten
boroughs (constituencies which
had hardly any voters). More
parliamentary seats were given
to towns and cities.
4 A Valentine’s Day is on 14 February A modern, Page 82
each year, when lovers exchange thriving
cards and gifts. society
5 B and D The Northern Ireland Assembly The UK Pages
can make decisions on various government, 131–2
issues, including agriculture and the law and
social services. your role
6 FALSE In 1588 the English fleet A long and Page 29
defeated the Spanish Armada illustrious
fleet, which had been sent to history
conquer England and restore
Catholicism.
7 C Oliver Cromwell was appointed A long and Pages
Lord Protector after the execution illustrious 33–4
of King Charles I, when England history
was a republic without a king.
8 FALSE ‘We shall fight them on the A long and Page 57
beaches’ is a quote from a illustrious
speech by Winston Churchill, the history
Prime Minister in 1940, about a
potential German invasion.

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9 C The system of government in The UK Page 123
the UK is a parliamentary government,
democracy. The UK is divided the law and
into parliamentary your role
constituencies, and voters in
each constituency elect a
member of Parliament (MP) to
represent them.
10 A American colonies declared their A long and Page 43
independence from Britain in illustrious
1776. The War of Independence history
lasted until 1783, when the
colonists defeated the British
army and Britain recognised
American independence.
11 D If an MP dies or resigns, there The UK Page 125
will be a by-election in his or her government,
constituency to elect a new MP. the law and
your role
12 A and B The television and jet engine are A long and Pages
two of many important inventions illustrious 64–5
by Britons in the 20th century. history
13 C The Giant’s Causeway is in A modern, Page 111
Northern Ireland, on the thriving
north-east coast. It is a land society
formation of columns made from
volcanic lava.
14 A Almost everyone in paid work, The UK Page 151
including the self-employed, government,
have to pay National Insurance the law and
Contributions (NICs). The your role
contributions help pay for state
benefits and services such as the
state retirement pension and the
National Health Service (NHS).
15 A Civil servants are politically neutral, The UK Pages
and are not political appointees. government, 128–9
the law and
your role


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16 TRUE Mo Farah won gold medals in A modern, Page 86
the 5,000 and 10,000 metres, thriving
and Jessica Ennis won a gold society
medal in the heptathlon.
17 C There are age requirements in The UK Page 152
the UK regarding when you can government,
drive different types of vehicles. the law and
your role
18 TRUE Getting to know your neighbours The UK Page 154
can help you to become part of government,
the community and make the law and
friends. Your neighbours are also your role
a good source of help.
19 A Sir Steve Redgrave is a famous A modern, Page 85
rower who won gold medals in thriving
five consecutive Olympic Games. society
20 A The last successful invasion of A long and Page 19
England was in 1066 by William illustrious
of Normandy. history
21 A and B St David, the patron saint of A modern, Page 77
Wales, has a special day on 1 thriving
March. St Patrick, the patron society
saint of Northern Ireland (and
the Republic of Ireland), has a
special day on 17 March.
22 FALSE John Constable was a famous A modern, Page 94
British landscape painter. thriving
society
23 A and C The hovercraft was invented by A long and Pages 60
Sir Christopher Cockerell and illustrious and 65
penicillin was discovered by Sir history
Alexander Fleming.
24 A The UK offers citizens and The values Page 8
permanent residents various and principles
freedoms and rights, including of the UK
freedom of speech.

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Participating in your community is a fundamental
principle of British life.
Question 2 On which date is St Patrick’s Day celebrated?

n A 1 March
n B 17 March
n C 23 April
n D 30 November

n A After the age of 70, drivers must renew their
licence every three years.
n B After the age of 70, drivers must renew their
licence every five years.
Question 4 Which TWO foods are associated with England?

n A Haggis
n B Ulster fry
n C Roast beef
n D Fish and chips

n A During the First World War Winston Churchill
was the British Prime Minister.
n B During the Second World War Winston Churchill
was the British Prime Minister.

Question 6 If your car is more than three years old, how often will
it need a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test?
n A Every three years
n B Every six months
n C Every 10 years
n D Every year
Question 7 Who were the ‘suffragettes’?

n A Women who left the UK to live in India
n B Women who campaigned for women’s votes
n C Women who chose to be single
n D Women who stayed at home to raise a family

n A Andy Murray is the first British man to sail
around the world.
n B Andy Murray is the first British man to win a
singles tennis title in a Grand Slam tournament
since 1936.

All young people are sent a National Insurance number
just before their 16th birthday.
Question 10 Which TWO changes were introduced by the

Education Act of 1944?
n A New public examinations
n B Primary education for all
n C Free secondary education for all
n D A clear division between primary and
secondary education

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Question 11 Which of the following is a British overseas territory?

n A Northern Ireland
n B The Falkland Islands
n C France
n D USA

or inventions?
n A Cloning a mammal
n B Cash machines (ATMs)
n C Mobile phones
n D Walkmans

n A Members of the House of Lords are not elected
by the people.
n B Members of the House of Lords are voted in by
members of the House of Commons.
Question 14 Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle

of Bannockburn in 1314?
n A William Wallace
n B Robert the Bruce
n C Malcolm
n D Andrew

Thomas Hardy is a famous author who wrote
Far from the Madding Crowd.


n A George and Robert Stephenson were famous
pioneers of railway engines.
n B George and Robert Stephenson were famous
pioneers of agricultural changes.

During the Victorian period the British Empire became
the largest empire the world has ever seen.
Question 18 Which TWO of the following are UK landmarks?

n A The Eisteddfod
n B National Trust
n C Edinburgh Castle
n D The London Eye

Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations
which give them total control over all policies and laws.
Question 20 Which TWO things can you do to look after

the environment?
n A Drive your car as much as possible
n B Recycle your waste
n C Never turn the lights off in your house
n D Walk and use public transport to get around

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n A National parks are areas of protected countryside
that everyone can visit.
n B National parks are national sports grounds for
people to hold sporting events.

Before 1215 there were no laws to limit the
power of the king of England.
Question 23 What is the capital city of Wales?

n A Swansea
n B Cardiff
n C Edinburgh
n D Belfast
Question 24 What is a jury made up of?

n A People working in high-powered jobs
n B People randomly chosen from the
electoral register
n C People who are members of political parties
n D People who have submitted an application form
and been accepted


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1 TRUE British society is founded on The values Pages
fundamental values and and principles 7–8
principles which all those living of the UK
in the UK should respect and
support. This includes
participating in community life.
2 B St Patrick, the patron saint of A modern, Page 77
Northern Ireland (and the thriving
Republic of Ireland), has a society
special day on 17 March.
3 A Drivers can use their driving The UK Page 152
licence up until the age of 70. government,
After that, the licence is valid for the law and
three years at a time. your role
4 C and D Popular English foods include A modern, Page 102
fish and chips, and roast beef thriving
which is served with potatoes, society
vegetables, Yorkshire puddings
and other accompaniments.
5 B Winston Churchill was the A long and Pages
British Prime Minister from 1940 illustrious 56–7
to 1945, during the Second history
World War.
6 D If your car is over three years The UK Page 153
old, you must take it for a government,
Ministry of Transport (MOT) test the law and
every year. If the vehicle is new, your role
it will need an MOT test after
three years, and then every year.
7 B In the late 19th and early A long and Page 51
20th centuries, an increasing illustrious
number of women campaigned history
and demonstrated for women’s
rights, in particular the right to
vote. They became known as
‘suffragettes’.

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8 B Andy Murray is a Scottish tennis A modern, Page 86
player and the first British man thriving
to win a singles tennis title in a society
Grand Slam tournament
since 1936.
9 TRUE All young people in the UK are The UK Page 152
sent a National Insurance government,
number just before their 16th the law and
birthday. It ensures that the your role
National Insurance Contributions
and tax you pay are properly
recorded against your name.
10 C and D The Education Act of 1944 (also A long and Page 62
known as the Butler Education illustrious
Act after the Minister of history
Education at the time, R A Butler)
introduced free secondary
education for all and established
a clear division between the
primary and secondary phases
of education.
11 B There are several British What is Page 13
overseas territories in other the UK?
parts of the world, such as the
Falkland Islands.
12 A and B In 1996 Ian Wilmot and Keith A long and Pages
Campbell led a team that first illustrious 64–5
succeeded in cloning a mammal. history
In the 1960s James Goodfellow
invented the cash machine.
13 A Members of the House of Lords The UK Page 124
are not elected by the people government,
and do not represent a the law and
constituency. your role
14 B The English were defeated at A long and Page 21
the Battle of Bannockburn by illustrious
Robert the Bruce in 1314. history


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15 TRUE Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) was A modern, Page 98
a famous author and poet, thriving
whose best-known novels society
include Far from the Madding
Crowd and Jude the Obscure.
16 A George and Robert Stephenson A long and Page 48
were famous pioneers of early illustrious
railway engines. history
17 TRUE The British Empire grew to cover A long and Page 47
India, Australia and large parts illustrious
of Africa. history
18 C and D Edinburgh Castle is in Edinburgh, A modern, Pages
Scotland, and dates back to the thriving 110 and
Middle Ages. The London Eye is society 113
a Ferris wheel on the bank of the
River Thames.
19 FALSE Some powers have been The UK Page 129
devolved from central government,
government to give people in the law and
Wales, Scotland and Northern your role
Ireland more control over
matters that directly affect
them. Some policy and laws
remain under central UK
government control.
20 B and D Recycle as much of your waste The UK Page 160
as you can, as this will reduce government,
the amount of rubbish in landfill the law and
sites. Walking and using public your role
transport creates less pollution
than using a car.
21 A National parks are areas of A modern, Page 107
protected countryside that thriving
everyone can visit, and where society
people live, work and look after
the landscape. There are 15
national parks in England, Wales
and Scotland.

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22 TRUE In 1215 King John was forced by A long and Page 22
his noblemen to agree to the illustrious
Magna Carta, which limited the history
powers of the monarchy.
23 B The capital city of Wales is Cardiff. A modern, Page 72
thriving
society
24 B A jury is made up of members of The UK Page 146
the public chosen at random government,
from the electoral register. the law and
your role

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Question 1 What was Isambard Kingdom Brunel famous for

designing and building?
n A Motor cars
n B Aeroplanes
n C Bridges
n D Skyscrapers
Question 2 Which TWO of the following would you contact for

legal advice?
n A A solicitor
n B A local councillor
n C The Citizens Advice Bureau
n D Your local member of Parliament (MP)

n A The official home of the Prime Minister
is 10 Downing Street.
n B The official home of the Prime Minister
is Buckingham Palace.

Charles Dickens is famous for writing musicals.
Question 5 How many people serve on a jury in Scotland?

n A 8
n B 11
n C 15
n D 20

Question 6 At which festival are mince pies traditionally eaten?

n A Easter
n B Diwali
n C Christmas
n D Vaisakhi
Question 7 Which TWO of the following groups of adults are

eligible to vote in all UK elections?
n A UK-born and naturalised adult citizens
n B Only those born in the UK
n C Citizens of the Commonwealth who are resident
in the UK
n D Citizens of the USA
Question 8 What task is associated with the National Trust?

n A Conserving native bird species
n B Preserving old aircraft
n C Preserving important buildings and places
n D Conserving deep water fish
Question 9 Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords?

n A The monarch
n B The Prime Minister
n C The Speaker of the House of Commons
n D The Chief Whip

Question 10 Which TWO of the following were major welfare

changes introduced from 1945 to 1950?
n A National Health Service (NHS)
n B State retirement pension
n C Employment exchanges
n D A social security system for all

n A Rugby was introduced to ancient Britain by
Viking invaders.
n B Rugby originated in England in the early
19th century.
Question 12 To which TWO international bodies does the

UK belong?
n A The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
n B The Commonwealth
n C The North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA)
n D The Arab League

n A The ‘Swinging Sixties’ was a period of
religious change.
n B The ‘Swinging Sixties’ was a period of
social change.

Question 14 What is the highest-value note issued as

British currency?
n A £20
n B £70
n C £50
n D £100

You can support your local community by becoming
a school governor or school board member.

n A The Reform Act of 1832 decreased the number
of voters.
n B The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number
of voters.
Question 17 Which TWO are famous gardens in the UK?

n A London Eye
n B Sissinghurst
n C Bodnant Garden
n D Snowdonia

n A The Queen is ceremonial head of
the Commonwealth.
n B The Queen is ceremonial head of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Question 19 Why is Henry VIII an important English monarch?

n A He broke from the Church of Rome.
n B He established the RAF.
n C He invaded Sweden.
n D He re-established the Catholic Church in England.
Question 20 Is the statement below n TRUE or n FALSE??

William Blake, Lord Byron and Robert Browning
were all famous golfers.

In 1921 a treaty gave independence to the south of Ireland.
Question 22 Which TWO were introduced before the First World

War (1914)?
n A National Health Service (NHS)
n B Child Benefit payments
n C State retirement pension
n D Free school meals

n A Cricket matches can last up to five days.
n B Cricket matches can last up to two weeks.

Britain has never been at war with France.


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1 C Isambard Kingdom Brunel was a A long and Page 48
famous Victorian engineer who illustrious
built railway lines, bridges, history
tunnels and ships.
2 A and C Solicitors are trained lawyers who The UK Pages
give advice on legal matters. government, 147–8
The Citizens Advice Bureau the law and
(CAB) can provide contact your role
details of solicitors and the areas
of law they specialise in.
3 A The official home of the Prime The UK Page 127
Minister is 10 Downing Street in government,
central London. The Prime the law and
Minister also has a country your role
house called Chequers.
4 FALSE Charles Dickens wrote a number A modern, Page 98
of famous novels, including thriving
Oliver Twist and Great society
Expectations.
5 C In Scotland a jury has 15 The UK Page 146
members. In England, Wales government,
and Northern Ireland a jury has the law and
12 members. your role
6 C Mince pies are traditionally A modern, Page 79
eaten at Christmas time. People thriving
also eat roast turkey and society
Christmas pudding.
7 A and C UK-born and naturalised adult The UK Pages
citizens, and citizens of the government, 133–4
Commonwealth and the Irish the law and
Republic who are resident in the your role
UK, can vote in all UK elections.
(Adult citizens of other EU states
who are resident in the UK can
vote in all elections except
General Elections.)


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8 C The National Trust in England, A modern, Page 107
Wales and Northern Ireland, and thriving
the National Trust for Scotland, society
work to preserve important
buildings, coastline and
countryside.
9 A The Prime Minister has the The UK Page 124
power to nominate peers for government,
their own lifetime. These are the law and
called life peers. They are your role
appointed by the monarch.
10 A and D The Labour government that A long and Pages
was elected in 1945 established illustrious 60–1
the National Health Service history
(NHS) and a social security
system for all.
11 B Rugby originated in England in A modern, Page 88
the early 19th century and is a thriving
popular sport in the UK today. society
12 A and B The UK belongs to many The UK Pages
International bodies including government, 137–9
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty the law and
Organization) and the your role
Commonwealth.
13 B The 1960s (‘Swinging Sixties’) A long and Page 63
are associated with rapid social illustrious
change, with improved standards history
of living and the emergence of
young people as a social force.
This is reflected in the growth of
fashion, music and cinema.
14 C The £50 note is the highest- A modern, Page 74
value note in circulation. Other thriving
denominations (values) of British society
notes are £5, £10 and £20.
15 TRUE Being a school governor or The UK Page 156
school board member is a government,
voluntary, unpaid activity. These the law and
roles play an important part in your role
raising school standards.


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16 B The Reform Act of 1832 gave A long and Page 50
the vote to more men. Women illustrious
did not achieve the right to vote history
until 1918.
17 B and C Sissinghurst is in England and A modern, Page 101
Bodnant Garden is in Wales. thriving
society
18 A The Queen is ceremonial head The UK Page 137
of the Commonwealth government,
association of countries, which the law and
currently has 54 member states. your role
19 A Henry VIII broke from the A long and Pages
Catholic Church of Rome when illustrious 26–7
it refused him a divorce. He history
established his own church that
became the Church of England.
20 FALSE William Blake, Lord Byron and A modern, Pages
Robert Browning were all thriving 99–100
19th-century poets. society
21 TRUE The 1921 treaty led to Ireland A long and Page 55
being divided into two parts, illustrious
Northern Ireland and the Irish history
Free State.
22 C and D A number of social changes A long and Pages
were introduced before the First illustrious 60–2
World War, including the state history
retirement pension and free
school meals.
23 A Some cricket games can last for A modern, Page 86
up to five days and still result in thriving
a draw. society
24 FALSE Britain fought a number of wars A long and Pages 21
with France during the Middle illustrious and 44
Ages and later. history

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Practice Test 11

Question 1 Which TWO are associated with Sir Francis Drake?

n A The Spanish Armada
n B Early flight
n C The Titanic
n D Sailing around the world
Question 2 Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?

n A Platinum Jubilee
n B Diamond Jubilee
n C Silver Jubilee
n D Golden Jubilee

n A In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement devolved
powers to Wales.
n B In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement led to the
establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Question 4 Which is the UK’s most popular sport?

n A Cricket
n B Golf
n C Rugby
n D Football


n A On becoming a UK citizen or permanent
resident, you can choose which laws and
responsibilities you want to accept.
n B On becoming a UK citizen or permanent
resident, you will be agreeing to respect the
laws, values and traditions of the UK.

The daffodil is the national flower of Wales.
Question 7 Which area of government policy is the responsibility

of the Chancellor of the Exchequer?
n A Education
n B Health
n C Economy
n D Legal affairs
Question 8 Dunkirk is associated with which TWO events?

n A Landings on D-Day
n B The fall of Singapore
n C The rescue of 300,000 men
n D Small boats coming to the rescue
Question 9 Which is the capital city of the UK?

n A Westminster
n B Birmingham
n C Windsor
n D London


n A In the UK organ donation is a legal requirement.
n B In the UK organ donation is voluntary.
Question 11 What are the titles of TWO novels by Charles Dickens?

n A Harry Potter
n B Pride and Prejudice
n C Great Expectations
n D Oliver Twist

n A The Battle of Britain in 1940 was fought at sea.
n B The Battle of Britain in 1940 was fought in
the skies.
Question 13 What was the name given to supporters of King

Charles I during the Civil War?
n A Luddites
n B Roundheads
n C Cavaliers
n D Levellers

n A The Roman army left England after 150 years to
defend other parts of their Empire.
n B The Roman army left England after 400 years to
defend other parts of their Empire.

Question 15 How can you reduce your carbon footprint?

n A Shop locally for products
n B Buy duty-free products when you’re abroad
n C Do all your shopping online
n D Drive to the supermarket

A traditional food in Wales is Ulster fry.
Question 17 Of which product did the UK produce over half the

world’s supply in the 19th century?
n A Cotton cloth
n B Beer
n C Cigarettes
n D Rubber

Members of the armed forces cannot stand for public office.
Question 19 What are TWO benefits of volunteering?

n A Earning additional money
n B Meeting new people
n C You are given a courtesy car as transport
n D Making your community a better place

The Civil War between Charles I and Parliament in the mid-17th
century led to Oliver Cromwell becoming king of England.

Question 21 Which TWO of the following are famous British artists?

n A Andy Murray
n B David Hockney
n C Sir Edward Elgar
n D Henry Moore

You can serve on a jury up to the age of 80.

n A The official Church of state of the UK is the
Church of England.
n B There is no official Church in the UK.
Question 24 Which TWO of the following are part of the

UK government?
n A The cabinet
n B The civil service
n C The National Trust
n D FIFA


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1 A and D Sir Francis Drake was a famous A long and Pages
Elizabethan sailor who took part illustrious 29–30
in the defeat of the Spanish history
Armada and also successfully
sailed around the world.
2 B Queen Elizabeth II has reigned The UK Page 121
since her father’s death in 1952, government,
and in 2012 she celebrated her the law and
Diamond Jubilee (60 years your role
as queen).
3 B The Good Friday Agreement of A long and Pages 68
1998 provided the basis for the illustrious and 131
establishment of the Northern history
Ireland Assembly.
4 D Football is the UK’s most A modern, Page 87
popular sport. It has a long thriving
history in the UK, and the society
English Premier League attracts
a huge international audience.
5 B On becoming a UK citizen or The values Page 7
permanent resident you will be and principles
agreeing to respect the laws, of the UK
values and traditions of the UK.
6 TRUE The daffodil is the national A modern, Page 101
flower of Wales, and is worn on thriving
St David’s Day. society
7 C The Chancellor of the Exchequer The UK Page 127
is responsible for the economy, government,
and is a member of the cabinet. the law and
your role
8 C and D ‘The Dunkirk spirit’ relates to the A long and Page 58
rescue of over 300,000 men illustrious
from the beaches of Dunkirk in history
1940. Many small boats,
manned by volunteers, helped in
the rescue.


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9 D The capital city of the UK is A modern, Page 72
London, which is in England. thriving
society
10 B In the UK you can volunteer to The UK Page 158
donate your organs when you government,
die, to help people in need of the law and
organ transplants. your role
11 C and D Charles Dickens wrote many A modern, Page 98
famous novels, including Great thriving
Expectations and Oliver Twist. society
12 B The Battle of Britain was fought A long and Page 58
in the air above Britain in 1940. illustrious
The Germans needed to take history
control of the skies over Britain
before they could attempt a
seaborne invasion.
13 C The king’s supporters during the A long and Page 33
Civil War were called Cavaliers. illustrious
Those who supported the history
Parliamentary cause were called
Roundheads.
14 B The Romans left England in AD A long and Page 17
410 to defend other parts of their illustrious
Empire. They had occupied history
England for 400 years.
15 A Shopping locally for products The UK Page 160
will reduce your carbon footprint, government,
because the products you buy the law and
will not have had to travel as far. your role
16 FALSE An Ulster fry is a traditional food A modern, Page 102
of Northern Ireland. It is a fried thriving
meal with bacon, eggs, sausage, society
black pudding, white pudding,
tomatoes, mushrooms, soda
bread and potato bread.
17 A In the 19th century the UK A long and Page 48
produced more than half of the illustrious
world’s supplies of iron, coal and history
cotton cloth.


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18 TRUE Most citizens of the UK, the Irish The UK Page 135
Republic and the Commonwealth government,
can stand for public office. There the law and
are some exceptions, including your role
members of the armed forces.
19 B and D Volunteering is working for good The UK Page 158
causes without payment. There government,
are many benefits to volunteering, the law and
including meeting new people your role
and making your community a
better place.
20 FALSE At the end of the Civil War, A long and Pages
England became a republic and illustrious 33–4
Oliver Cromwell was made history
Lord Protector.
21 B and D David Hockney was an A modern, Pages
important contributor to the ‘pop thriving 94–5
art’ movement of the 1960s. society
Henry Moore is famous for his
abstract sculptures.
22 FALSE The age limit for jury service is 70. The UK Page 155
Anyone who is on the electoral government,
register and is aged 18 to 70 can the law and
be asked to do jury service. your role
23 A The Church of England is the A modern, Page 77
official church of state in the UK. thriving
The monarch is head of the society
Church of England.
24 A and B There are several different parts The UK Pages
of government in the UK, which government, 120–1
include the cabinet and the the law and
civil service. your role

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Practice Test 12


In the 1830s and 1840s a group called the Chartists
campaigned for reform to the voting system.
Question 2 During the ‘Great Depression’ of the 1930s, which

TWO major new industries developed?
n A Shipbuilding
n B Coal mining
n C Automobile
n D Aviation
Question 3 Once you are aged 17 or older, which TWO vehicles

can you learn to drive?
n A Motor cycle
n B Car
n C Fire engine
n D Heavy goods vehicle
Question 4 The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited whose powers?

n A The king
n B Parliament
n C Judges
n D The Church

n A The capital cities of the nations of the UK are
London, Swansea, Glasgow and Dublin.
n B The capital cities of the nations of the UK are
London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast.


In 1707 the kingdoms of England and Scotland were united.
Question 7 To apply for UK citizenship or permanent residency,

which TWO things do you need?
n A A UK bank account
n B An ability to speak and read English
n C A good understanding of life in the UK
n D A driving licence

n A The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England were
united under King Alfred the Great.
n B The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were united under
King Kenneth MacAlpin.

The court systems in England, Wales, Scotland and
Northern Ireland are identical.

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is financed by selling
advertising space during television programmes.

Question 11 What happens when members of Parliament (MPs)

hold surgeries?
n A They meet local councillors to discuss
local issues.
n B Members of the public can meet their MP to
discuss issues.
n C They discuss local health issues with doctors.
n D They invite members of the press along to talk
over national issues.

n A Hadrian’s Wall was built on the orders of the
Roman Emperor Hadrian.
n B Hadrian’s Wall was built by the Picts (ancestors
of the Scottish people) to keep out the Romans.
Question 13 Which TWO famous London buildings are built in the

19th-century ‘gothic’ style?
n A St Paul’s Cathedral
n B The Houses of Parliament
n C St Pancras Station
n D Buckingham Palace

King Henry VIII created the Church of England when
the Pope refused to grant him a divorce.

Question 15 Which TWO developments are associated with the

‘Swinging Sixties’?
n A Children’s rights law reform
n B Abortion law reform
n C Divorce law reform
n D Decimal currency
Question 16 What type of church is the Church of Scotland?

n A Quaker
n B Roman Catholic
n C Presbyterian
n D Methodist

St Helena is a Crown dependency.
Question 18 Which TWO of the following are traditional

British foods?
n A Strudel
n B Sushi
n C Welsh cakes
n D Haggis

n A An example of a criminal offence is carrying
a weapon.
n B An example of a criminal offence is being in debt.

Question 20 Bobby Moore is famous for his achievements in

which sport?
n A Football
n B Rugby union
n C Horse racing
n D Motor racing

If you are an EU citizen living in the UK you can
vote in all British public elections.
Question 22 The term ‘suffragettes’ is associated with which

group of people?
n A Men
n B Women
n C Children
n D Migrants

n A Wales and Northern Ireland each have their own
Church of state.
n B There is no established Church in Wales or
Northern Ireland.
Question 24 Which court would you use to get money back that
was owed to you?
n A County Court
n B Magistrates’ Court
n C Youth Court
n D Coroner’s Court


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reference
1 TRUE The Chartists campaigned for The UK Page 120
reform of the voting system. The government,
changes they wanted included the law and
annual elections and for all your role
regions to be equal in the
electoral system.
2 C and D During the Great Depression of A long and Pages
the 1930s many traditional illustrious 55–6
heavy industries, such as history
shipbuilding, went into decline
but new industries emerged and
grew, such as aviation and the
automobile industry.
3 A and B You must be 17 or older to drive The UK Page 152
a motor cycle or car, and you government,
must have a licence to drive on the law and
public roads. your role
4 A The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited A long and Page 37
the powers of the king and illustrious
increased the powers of history
Parliament.
5 B The capital cities of the nations A modern, Page 72
of the UK are: London (England), thriving
Cardiff (Wales), Edinburgh society
(Scotland) and Belfast
(Northern Ireland).
6 TRUE The term Great Britain dates A long and Page 38
from the union in 1707 of illustrious
England and Scotland. history
7 B and C To apply to become a UK citizen The values Pages
or permanent resident, you must and principles 8–9
be able to speak and read English of the UK
and have a good understanding
of life in the UK.
8 A King Alfred the Great united the A long and Page 19
Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of illustrious
England and defeated the Vikings. history


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reference
9 FALSE There are some differences The UK Page 144
between the systems of courts government,
in different parts of the UK. the law and
your role
10 FALSE The BBC is financed by funds A modern, Page 105
raised from TV licences. thriving
Everyone in the UK with a society
television, computer or other
medium which can be used for
watching TV must have a
television licence.
11 B MPs hold regular ‘surgeries’, The UK Page 126
where constituents can go in government,
person to talk about issues that the law and
are of concern to them. your role
12 A Hadrian’s Wall was built on the A long and Page 17
orders of the Roman Emperor illustrious
Hadrian to keep out the tribes history
who lived in what is today
known as Scotland. Hadrian’s
Wall is now a UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
13 B and C In the 19th century, the medieval A modern, Page 96
‘gothic’ style became popular thriving
again. The Houses of Parliament society
and St Pancras Station were
built at this time.
14 TRUE Henry broke away from the A long and Pages
Roman Catholic Church so he illustrious 26–8
could divorce his wife Catherine history
of Aragon and marry Anne
Boleyn. He married six times in
total and had one son.
15 B and C During the 1960s (a period A long and Page 63
known as the ‘Swinging illustrious
Sixties’), a number of social history
changes took place. Many social
laws changed, for example, in
regard to abortion and divorce.


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reference
16 C The Church of Scotland is a A modern, Page 77
Presbyterian Church, and it is thriving
Scotland’s national Church. society
17 FALSE St Helena is a British overseas What is Page 13
territory and not a Crown the UK?
dependency.
18 C and D Welsh cakes are a traditional A modern, Page 102
Welsh snack made from flour, thriving
dried fruits and spices. Haggis society
is a traditional Scottish food
made from a sheep’s stomach
stuffed with offal, suet, onions
and oatmeal.
19 A Criminal laws relate to crimes The UK Pages
which are usually investigated government, 140–1
by the police and punished by the law and
the courts. your role
20 A Bobby Moore was the captain of A modern, Page 85
the England football team that thriving
won the World Cup in 1966. society
21 FALSE Adult citizens of EU states (apart The UK Pages
from the Republic of Ireland) government, 133–4
who are resident in the UK can the law and
vote in all elections except your role
General Elections.
22 B The term ‘suffragettes’ relates A long and Page 51
to those who wanted women to illustrious
gain legal rights and the right to history
vote in the late 19th and early
20th centuries.
23 B There is no established Church A modern, Page 77
in Wales or Northern Ireland. thriving
The official Church of state for society
the whole of the UK is the
Church of England. Scotland also
has a national Church, the
Church of Scotland.


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24 A County Courts are civil courts The UK Pages
which deal with a wide range of government, 146–7
civil disputes. These include the law and
disputes where people are trying your role
to get back money that is
owed to them.

Practice Test 13

Question 1 Which TWO are famous British fashion designers?

n A Mary Quant
n B Capability Brown
n C Edwin Lutyens
n D Vivienne Westwood
Question 2 Henry VII established the House of Tudor. What

colour rose became the Tudor emblem?
n A White
n B Red and white
n C Red
n D Pink

n A By the middle of the 17th century the last Welsh
rebellions had been defeated.
n B By the middle of the 15th century the last Welsh
rebellions had been defeated.
Question 4 What TWO actions can a judge take if a public body is

not respecting someone’s legal rights?
n A Place its members in prison
n B Order them to change their practices
n C Order them to pay compensation
n D Close down the public body

Question 5 In everyday language people may say, ’rain stopped

play’. With which sport is this phrase associated?
n A Football
n B Cricket
n C Rugby league
n D Horse racing

n A The Battle of Agincourt is commemorated in the
Bayeux Tapestry.
n B The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in the
Bayeux Tapestry.

Shakespeare was a great English playwright.
Question 8 Which TWO courts deal with minor criminal cases in

the UK?
n A Justice of the Peace Court
n B Centre Court
n C Crown Court
n D Magistrates’ Court
Question 9 What is a fundamental principle of British life?

n A The rule of law
n B The rule of the upper classes
n C The rule of the monarch
n D The rule of your local member of Parliament (MP)


In 1833 a law abolished slavery throughout the British Empire.
Question 11 Which TWO of the following were important

20th‑century inventors?
n A Alan Turing
n B Tim Berners-Lee
n C George Stephenson
n D Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Question 12 Which sport can be traced back to

15th‑century Scotland?
n A Surfing
n B Formula 1
n C Golf
n D Motorbike racing
Question 13 What must police officers do?

n A Be rude and abusive
n B Obey the law
n C Make a false statement
n D Be politically neutral
Question 14 What is the title of the UK National Anthem?

n A Long Live the Queen
n B God Save the Queen
n C Long Live the Monarch
n D Almighty is the Queen


People over 75 years of age do not have to pay for a television licence.
Question 16 The Union Flag consists of three crosses. One is

St George’s. Who do the other TWO crosses represent?
n A St David
n B St Patrick
n C St Andrew
n D St Piran
Question 17 Who do some local councils appoint as a

ceremonial leader?
n A A local business leader
n B A member of the Royal Family
n C A local celebrity
n D A mayor

n A Baptists, Methodists and Quakers are all linked
to the Roman Catholic Church.
n B Baptists, Methodists, and Quakers are
Protestant Christian groups.

The Channel Islands are a part of the UK.

Question 20 D-Day refers to what event in British history?

n A Battle of Trafalgar
n B British invasion of Europe in 1944
n C Dropping of the atom bomb on Japan
n D End of the war in Europe in 1945

n A The capital city of Northern Ireland is Swansea.
n B The capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast.
Question 22 Which TWO plants are associated with the UK?

n A Shamrock
n B Rose
n C Cactus
n D Olive tree

n A There are a few members of Parliament who do
not represent any of the main political parties.
n B All members of Parliament have to belong to a
political party.

The Home Secretary is the government minister responsible for
managing relationships with foreign countries.


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1 A and D Britain has produced many great A modern, Page 97
fashion designers, including Mary thriving
Quant and Vivienne Westwood. society
2 B The Tudor rose was a red rose A long and Page 25
with a white rose inside it, illustrious
showing the alliance between history
the Houses of York and
Lancaster, who had previously
fought against each other.
3 B The last Welsh rebellions were A long and Page 21
defeated by the middle of the illustrious
15th century. history
4 B and C If a judge finds that a public The UK Page 144
body is not respecting people’s government,
legal rights, they can order that the law and
the body changes its practices your role
and/or pays compensation.
5 B The phrase ‘rain stopped play’ is A modern, Pages
used in cricket. The phrase has thriving 86–7
now passed into everyday usage. society
6 B The Bayeux Tapestry A long and Page 19
commemorates the victory of illustrious
William of Normandy at the history
Battle of Hastings in 1066.
7 TRUE Shakespeare is regarded by A long and Pages
many as the greatest playwright illustrious 30–1
of all time. history
8 A and D In England, Wales and Northern The UK Pages
Ireland, most minor criminal government, 144–5
cases are dealt with in a the law and
Magistrates’ Court. In Scotland, your role
minor criminal offences go to a
Justice of the Peace Court.


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reference
9 A The rule of law is a fundamental The values Pages
principle of British life. British and principles 7–8
society is founded on of the UK
fundamental values and
principles which all those living
in the UK should respect
and support.
10 TRUE Parliament eventually passed A long and Page 43
the Emancipation Act that illustrious
abolished slavery in 1833. history
William Wilberforce played an
important part in changing
the law.
11 A and B Alan Turing (1912–54) invented A long and Pages
an early mathematical device illustrious 64–5
that led to the development of history
the computer. Tim Berners-Lee
(1955–) invented the World
Wide Web.
12 C The modern game of golf can be A modern, Page 88
traced back to Scotland in the thriving
15th century. society
13 B Police officers must obey the The UK Page 142
law. They must not be rude or government,
abusive, make a false statement, the law and
misuse their authority, or your role
commit racial discrimination.
14 B The UK National Anthem is The UK Page 122
called ‘God Save the Queen’ and government,
is played at important national the law and
occasions and events attended by your role
the Queen or the Royal Family.
15 TRUE Everyone over 75 years of age A modern, Page 105
can apply for a free television thriving
licence. Everyone in the UK with society
a television, computer or other
medium which can be used for
watching TV must have a
television licence.


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reference
16 B and C The Union Flag comprises the A long and Pages
crosses of Saints George, illustrious 45–6
Andrew and Patrick. history
17 D Many local authorities appoint a The UK Page 129
mayor, who is the ceremonial government,
leader of the council. (However the law and
in some towns, a mayor is your role
elected to be the effective
leader of the administration.)
18 B Baptists, Methodists and Quakers A modern, Page 77
are Protestant Christian groups. thriving
society
19 FALSE The Channel Islands are not a What is Page 13
part of the UK but are closely the UK?
linked to it. They have their own
governments and are called
‘Crown dependencies’.
20 B D-Day refers to the allied A long and Page 59
invasion of Europe on 6 June illustrious
1944, which took place on the history
beaches of Normandy in France.
21 B The capital city of Northern A modern, Page 72
Ireland is Belfast. thriving
society
22 A and B The shamrock is the national A modern, Page 101
flower of Northern Ireland, and thriving
the rose is the national flower of society
England.
23 A There are a few members of The UK Page 128
Parliament (MPs) who do not government,
represent any of the main the law and
political parties. They are called your role
‘independents’.
24 FALSE The Home Secretary is the The UK Page 127
government minister responsible government,
for crime, policing and the law and
immigration. your role

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Practice Test 14

Question 1 Which part of the UK is associated with Robert Burns

(1759–96)?
n A England
n B Scotland
n C Wales
Question 2 Which TWO developments were features of the

Industrial Revolution?
n A Machinery
n B Medical advances
n C Changes in the law
n D Steam power

n A Several British writers have won the Nobel Prize
in Literature.
n B No British writer has won the Nobel Prize
in Literature.
Question 4 What is one of the roles of school governors and

school boards?
n A Setting the strategic direction of the school
n B Marking students’ homework
n C Giving teachers ideas for lesson plans
n D Serving food and drink in the canteen

Question 5 After the abolition of slavery, more than 2 million

migrants came from which TWO countries to replace
the freed slaves?
n A Russia
n B India
n C China
n D Australia

In the UK betting and gambling are illegal.
Question 7 In which part of the British Empire did the Boer War
of 1899–1902 take place?
n A India
n B Canada
n C Australia
n D South Africa

n A By 1400 the preferred language of the English
court was French.
n B By 1400 the preferred language of the English
court was English.
Question 9 What are the names of TWO famous British film actors?
n A Tilda Swinton
n B Jayne Torvill
n C Colin Firth
n D Robert Louis Stevenson


n A The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.
n B The capital city of Scotland is Glasgow.
Question 11 What sort of cases do Crown Courts and Sheriff

Courts deal with?
n A Small claims procedures
n B Youth cases
n C Minor criminal cases
n D Serious offences
Question 12 In which modern-day country was the composer

George Frederick Handel born?
n A Iceland
n B Russia
n C Japan
n D Germany
Question 13 What is the minimum age for jury service?

n A 22
n B 18
n C 16
n D 30

n A Proceedings in Parliament cannot be reported in
the press.
n B Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast
on television.


The Lake District is England’s largest national park.

n A The Black Death was a plague that only had an
impact in Ireland, where many people died.
n B The Black Death brought about major changes in
English society due to the number of people
who died.

Henry VIII is famous for marrying six times and
breaking away from the Church of Rome.
Question 18 Since 1927 the BBC has organised which series of

famous concerts?
n A The Eisteddfod
n B Aldeburgh Festival
n C The Proms
n D Glastonbury
Question 19 Which TWO are famous horse-racing events?

n A The Grand National
n B The Cup Final
n C Royal Ascot
n D The Six Nations


n A Decisions on government policies are made by
the monarch.
n B Decisions on government policies are made by
the Prime Minister and cabinet.

The Isle of Man is a Crown dependency.
Question 22 In which battle during the First World War did the
British suffer 60,000 casualties on the first day?
n A Agincourt
n B El Alamein
n C The Somme
n D Waterloo

Pressure and lobby groups try to influence British government policy.
Question 24 Who are TWO famous British film directors?

n A Sir Alfred Hitchcock
n B Evelyn Waugh
n C Ridley Scott
n D Thomas Gainsborough


number chapter page
reference
1 B Robert Burns is associated with A long and Page 40
Scotland. He was a poet. One of illustrious
his best-known works is the history
song, Auld Lang Syne.
2 A and D Britain was the first country to A long and Pages
industrialise on a large scale. illustrious 40–1
This happened because of the history
development of machinery and
the use of steam power.
3 A Several British writers have won A modern, Page 97
the Nobel Prize in Literature, thriving
including Sir William Golding, society
Seamus Heaney and
Harold Pinter.
4 A School governors and school The UK Page 156
boards have an important part to government,
play in raising school standards. the law and
This includes setting the strategic your role
direction of the school.
5 B and C After 1833, 2 million Indian and A long and Page 43
Chinese workers were employed illustrious
to replace the freed slaves. history
6 FALSE In the UK many people enjoy a A modern, Pages
gamble on sports or other thriving 106–7
events. You have to be over 18 society
to go into a betting shop or a
gambling club.
7 D The Boer War took place in A long and Page 51
South Africa between the British illustrious
army and the Boer settlers, who history
originally came from the
Netherlands.
8 B By 1400 the preferred language A long and Page 23
of the English court was English, illustrious
which was also the language of history
official documents.


number chapter page
reference
9 A and C Tilda Swinton and Colin Firth are A modern, Pages
two British film actors who have thriving 103–4
recently won Oscars. society
10 A The capital city of Scotland is A modern, Page 72
Edinburgh. thriving
society
11 D In England, Wales and Northern The UK Pages
Ireland, serious offences are government, 145–6
tried in front of a judge and jury the law and
at a Crown Court. In Scotland, your role
serious cases are heard in a
Sheriff Court with either a
sheriff or a sheriff with a jury.
12 D George Frederick Handel was A modern, Page 90
born in Germany in 1695. He thriving
spent many years in the UK and society
became a British citizen in 1727.
13 B Anyone on the electoral register The UK Page 155
aged between 18 and 70 can be government,
asked to serve on a jury. the law and
your role
14 B Proceedings in Parliament can The UK Pages
be broadcast on television and government, 132–3
reported in newspapers, and on the law and
the internet and radio. your role
15 TRUE The Lake District is England’s A modern, Page 116
largest national park, covering thriving
885 square miles (2,292 square society
kilometres).
16 B The Black Death in 1348 was a A long and Page 22
plague that killed over one third illustrious
of the population. It was one of history
the worst disasters ever to
strike Britain.
17 TRUE Henry VIII had six wives and A long and Pages
broke away from the Roman illustrious 26–7
Catholic Church when the pope history
refused to grant him a divorce so
he could marry again.


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reference
18 C Since 1927 the BBC has A modern, Page 90
sponsored and organised the thriving
annual Proms, an eight-week society
summer season of
orchestral music.
19 A and C The Grand National is held at A modern, Page 88
Aintree near Liverpool, and thriving
Royal Ascot is a five-day race society
meeting held in Berkshire.
20 B The monarch has regular The UK Page 121
meetings with the Prime government,
Minister, and can advise, warn the law and
and encourage, but the your role
decisions on government
policies are made by the Prime
Minister and cabinet.
21 TRUE Like the Channel Islands, the Isle What is Page 13
of Man is a Crown dependency the UK?
with its own government.
22 C In July 1916 the British suffered A long and Page 54
60,000 casualties on the first illustrious
day of the Battle of the Somme. history
23 TRUE Pressure groups are The UK Page 128
organisations which try to government,
influence government policy. the law and
They play an important role in your role
politics and the democratic
process.
24 A and C Sir Alfred Hitchcock and Ridley A modern, Page 103
Scott are British film directors thriving
who have had great success in society
the UK and internationally.

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Practice Test 15

Question 1 Which group of refugees settled in England before 1720?

n A Welsh
n B Germans
n C Bretons
n D Huguenots

or inventions?
n A Television
n B World Wide Web
n C Mobile phone
n D Diesel engine
Question 3 During which part of the year are pantomime

productions staged in theatres?
n A Easter
n B Summer
n C Christmas
n D Valentine’s Day

n A The civil service largely consists of
political appointees.
n B The civil service is politically neutral.

An example of a civil law case is when you have purchased
a faulty item and made a legal complaint.

Question 6 Which TWO of the following are famous

Paralympians?
n A Jessica Ennis
n B Ellie Simmonds
n C Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
n D Dame Ellen MacArthur
Question 7 How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen?

n A By the monarch
n B Through a public election
n C In a secret ballot
n D By the Prime Minister

Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving
UK Prime Minister of the 20th century.

n A Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are
appointed through a public election.
n B Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are
appointed by the local council.

n A The BBC is funded through advertisements
and subscriptions.
n B The BBC is the only wholly state-funded
media organisation.

Question 11 Which TWO members of a family have a special day

dedicated to them?
n A Uncles
n B Fathers
n C Mothers
n D Aunts

n A It is free to visit the Houses of Parliament to
watch debates.
n B It costs £15 per person to visit the Houses of
Parliament to watch debates.
Question 13 Which TWO responsibilities should you respect as a

resident of the UK?
n A Respect and obey the law
n B Treat others with fairness
n C Vote for the government in power
n D Take in and look after stray animals
Question 14 Which country did Germany invade in 1939 that led to

the UK declaring war on Germany?
n A Austria
n B Finland
n C Poland
n D France


n A The Wars of the Roses were between the
Houses of Lancaster and York.
n B The Wars of the Roses were between the
Houses of Windsor and Tudor.

Most people live in the countryside in the UK.
Question 17 Dylan Thomas was a famous writer and poet from

which country?
n A England
n B Scotland
n C Wales

n A You have to be aged 18 or over to buy a National
Lottery ticket.
n B You have to be aged 16 or over to buy a National
Lottery ticket.
Question 19 Which of the following do you need in order to gain a

full car licence?
n A Pass a driving test which tests both knowledge
and practical skills
n B Own a car
n C Achieve five GCSE passes
n D Be in employment


n A James VI of Scotland was related to Queen
Elizabeth I of England.
n B James VI of Scotland was not related to Queen
Elizabeth I of England.

The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London.
Question 22 Which TWO points about slavery are correct?

n A William Wilberforce was a leading abolitionist.
n B Slavery survived in the British Empire until the
early 20th century.
n C Quakers set up the first anti-slavery groups.
n D The Royal Navy refused to stop ships
carrying slaves.

n A The UK is made up of the following countries:
England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
n B The UK is made up of the following countries:
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Question 24 Which of the following areas does civil law cover?

n A Debt
n B Violent crime
n C Burglary
n D Drunk and disorderly behaviour


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reference
1 D The Huguenots were French A long and Page 38
Protestants who faced persecution illustrious
in France so they escaped and history
came to England to live.
2 A and B The television was developed by A long and Pages
John Logie Baird in the 1920s. illustrious 64–5
Tim Berners-Lee invented the history
World Wide Web in 1990.
3 C Many theatres produce a A modern, Page 93
pantomime at Christmas time. thriving
They are light-hearted plays with society
music and comedy, enjoyed by
family audiences.
4 B Civil servants in the UK are The UK Pages
politically neutral, and are not government, 128–9
political appointees. the law and
your role
5 TRUE Civil law cases relate to disputes The UK Pages
between individuals or groups. government, 140–1
the law and
your role
6 B and C Ellie Simmonds won gold A modern, Pages
medals for swimming at the thriving 85–6
2008 and 2012 Paralympic society
Games. Baroness Tanni
Grey-Thompson has won 16
Paralympic medals for athletics.
7 C The Speaker is chosen by other The UK Page 125
members of Parliament (MPs) in government,
a secret ballot. The Speaker’s the law and
role is to chair debates in the your role
House of Commons.
8 TRUE Margaret Thatcher won her first A long and Page 67
General Election in 1979 and illustrious
was re-elected in 1983 and history
1987. She left office in 1990.


number chapter page
reference
9 A The public in England and Wales The UK Page 142
elect Police and Crime government,
Commissioners (PCCs). The the law and
first elections for PCCs were your role
held in November 2012.
10 B The BBC is a British public A modern, Pages
service broadcaster providing thriving 105–6
television and radio programmes. society
It is the only wholly state-funded
media organisation that is
independent of government.
11 B and C In the UK Mothering Sunday is A modern, Page 82
celebrated on the Sunday three thriving
weeks before Easter and society
Father’s Day on the third Sunday
in June. Children send cards and
give gifts on these days.
12 A Entrance is free to watch The UK Page 135
debates at the Houses of government,
Parliament. You can get a ticket the law and
from your local MP or queue on your role
the day.
13 A and B There are responsibilities and The values Page 8
include respecting and obeying
the law, and treating others
with fairness.
14 C When Adolf Hitler invaded A long and Page 56
Poland in 1939, Britain, alongside illustrious
France, declared war on Germany history
to stop his aggression.
15 A The Wars of the Roses lasted A long and Page 25
from 1455 until 1485. It was a illustrious
civil war between supporters of history
the House of York and supporters
of the House of Lancaster.
16 FALSE Most people in the UK live in A modern, Page 71
towns and cities, but much of thriving
Britain is still countryside. society


number chapter page
reference
17 C Dylan Thomas (1914–1953) was A long and Page 62
a Welsh poet and writer. One of illustrious
his famous works is Under history
Milk Wood.
18 B People under the age of 16 are A modern, Pages
not allowed to participate in the thriving 106–7
National Lottery. society
19 A You have to pass both a theory The UK Page 152
and a practical driving test before government,
you are given a full driving licence. the law and
your role
20 A James VI of Scotland was a A long and Page 31
cousin of Queen Elizabeth. illustrious
When she died without leaving history
an heir, James also became King
James I of England.
21 TRUE You can see the Crown Jewels A modern, Page 115
at the Tower of London. The thriving
Tower of London was first built society
by William the Conqueror after
he became king in 1066.
22 A and C William Wilberforce played an A long and Pages
important role in ending slavery, illustrious 42–3
which was eventually abolished history
in the British Empire in 1833.
The Quakers set up the first
anti-slavery groups in the
late 1700s.
23 B England, Scotland, Wales and What is Page 13
Northern Ireland make up the UK. the UK?
24 A Getting into debt is a civil matter, The UK Pages
dealt with by a County Court or government, 141 and
the small claims procedure. the law and 146–7
your role

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Practice Test 16


During the Great Depression of the 1930s the UK
had high levels of employment.

n A The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible
for crime, policing and immigration.
n B The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible
for the economy.
Question 3 Which colonies of the British Empire decided to

declare their independence in 1776?
n A Australian
n B Canadian
n C American
n D South African
Question 4 What is the minimum legal age you can buy alcohol in
the UK?
n A 20
n B 16
n C 18
n D 19

The Wimbledon Championships are associated with motor sports.

Question 6 Which TWO were great thinkers of the Enlightenment?

n A Robert Burns
n B Robert Louis Stevenson
n C Adam Smith
n D David Hume
Question 7 With which sport do you associate Lewis Hamilton,

Jensen Button and Damon Hill?
n A Football
n B Athletics
n C Skiing
n D Formula 1
Question 8 What happens when a member of Parliament (MP)

dies or resigns?
n A The post remains vacant until the next
General Election.
n B Their party chooses someone to fill the post
until the next General Election.
n C A by-election is held to replace the MP.
n D A neighbouring MP looks after the constituency.

n A Plymouth, Norwich and Leeds are cities
in England.
n B Newport, Swansea and Cardiff are cities
in Scotland.

The House of Lords always acts as the government wishes.

Question 11 Which TWO are famous British authors?

n A Thomas Hardy
n B Graham Greene
n C Mary Quant
n D Henry Moore
Question 12 Who invaded England in 1066?

n A Richard the Lionheart
n B Canute
n C William of Normandy
n D Harold of Wessex
Question 13 Which TWO genres is William Shakespeare famous

for writing?
n A Plays
n B TV dramas
n C Poems
n D Radio scripts

n A The National Trust is a charity that works to
preserve important buildings in the UK.
n B The National Trust is a government-run
organisation that provides funding for charities.

Question 15 What is a responsibility that you will have as a citizen

or permanent resident of the UK?
n A To keep your dog on a lead at all times
n B To avoid shopping on a Sunday
n C To look after yourself and your family
n D To grow your own vegetables

A General Election occurs every eight years.
Question 17 What happened to Margaret Thatcher in 1979 to make

her famous in UK history?
n A She took part in the Olympics.
n B She became a High Court judge.
n C She became the first woman Prime Minister.
n D She was made a general in the British army.
Question 18 Which TWO are influential British bands?

n A The National Trust
n B The Rolling Stones
n C The Beatles
n D The Royal Family

n A In Northern Ireland a member of your family must
complete a voting registration form on your behalf.
n B In Northern Ireland all those entitled to vote
must complete their own registration form.

Question 20 What is a bank holiday?

n A A public holiday when banks and other
businesses close for the day
n B A holiday just for people working in banks
n C A week off for everyone in the UK
n D An extra holiday entitlement for working longer
hours than usual

n A The Highland Clearances occurred in Scotland.
n B The Highland Clearances occurred in Ireland.
Question 22 What is a traditional pub game in the UK?

n A Scrabble
n B Pool
n C Rounders
n D Poker

n A Henry VIII established the Church of England in
order to start a war with the French.
n B Henry VIII established the Church of England
because the Pope refused to grant him a divorce.

Boys in the UK leave school with better qualifications than girls.


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reference
1 FALSE During the Great Depression of A long and Pages
the 1930s, parts of the UK illustrious 55–6
suffered mass unemployment. history
2 B The Chancellor of the Exchequer is The UK Page 127
the cabinet minister responsible government,
for the economy. the law and
your role
3 C Australia, Canada and South A long and Page 43
Africa remained a part of the illustrious
British Empire and joined the history
Commonwealth.
4 C You must be aged 18 or over to A modern, Page 106
buy alcohol (people under 18 thriving
may be able to drink alcohol in society
pubs or restaurants if they are
with someone over 18).
5 FALSE The Wimbledon Championships A modern, Page 89
are associated with tennis. thriving
society
6 C and D Many of the great thinkers of the A long and Page 40
Enlightenment were Scottish. illustrious
Adam Smith developed ideas history
about economics. David Hume
wrote about human nature.
7 D Lewis Hamilton, Jensen Button A modern, Page 89
and Damon Hill are all British thriving
winners of the Formula 1 World society
Championship.
8 C When an MP dies or resigns, a The UK Page 125
by-election is held. This is an government,
election held in that constituency the law and
to elect a new MP. your role
9 A Plymouth, Norwich and Leeds A modern, Page 72
are cities in England. thriving
society


number chapter page
reference
10 FALSE The House of Lords is normally The UK Page 125
more independent of government government,
than the House of Commons. the law and
your role
11 A and B Thomas Hardy was an author A modern, Page 98
and poet, whose novels include thriving
Far from the Madding Crowd society
and Jude the Obscure. Graham
Greene wrote many novels
including The Heart of the Matter,
The Honorary Consul, Brighton
Rock and Our Man in Havana.
12 C In 1066, William of Normandy A long and Pages
invaded England and defeated illustrious 19–20
King Harold at the Battle history
of Hastings.
13 A and C William Shakespeare (1564–1616) A long and Pages
wrote many famous plays and illustrious 30–1
poems. Many of his works are history
still performed today.
14 A The National Trust in England, A modern, Page 107
Wales and Northern Ireland, and thriving
the National Trust for Scotland, society
work to preserve important
buildings, coastline and
countryside.
15 C There are responsibilities and The values Page 8
include looking after yourself
and your family.
16 FALSE General Elections in the UK are The UK Page 125
held at least every five years. government,
the law and
your role
17 C Margaret Thatcher became A long and Pages
Britain’s first woman Prime illustrious 66–7
Minister in 1979 and won the history
next two elections in 1983 and
1987. She resigned as Prime
Minister in 1990.


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reference
18 B and C The Beatles and The Rolling A modern, Page 92
Stones, both formed in the 1960s, thriving
continue to have an influence on society
music in the UK and abroad.
19 B Northern Ireland has a system The UK Page 134
called ‘individual registration’, government,
which means all those entitled the law and
to vote must complete their own your role
registration form.
20 A There are public holidays each A modern, Page 84
year, called bank holidays, when thriving
banks and many other society
businesses close for the day.
21 A The Highland Clearances took A long and Page 39
place in Scotland when crofters illustrious
were forced off their land to make history
way for sheep and cattle grazing.
22 B Pool is a traditional pub game, A modern, Page 106
along with darts. Pub quizzes are thriving
also popular. Most communities society
have a local pub that is a natural
focal point for social activities.
23 B Henry VIII needed the Pope’s A long and Pages
agreement to a divorce. When illustrious 26–8
this was refused, he established history
the Church of England with
himself in charge.
24 FALSE On average, girls leave school A modern, Page 75
with better qualifications than thriving
boys. Also, more women than society
men study at university.

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Practice Test 17

Question 1 Hadrian’s Wall was built to keep out whom?

n A The Irish
n B The Welsh
n C The Picts
n D The Vikings

n A Shakespeare wrote ‘To be or not to be’.
n B Shakespeare wrote ‘We will fight them on
the beaches’.
Question 3 The Enlightenment led to major developments in

which TWO areas?
n A Science
n B Politics
n C History
n D Theatre

n A All Acts of Parliament are made in the
monarch’s name.
n B All Acts of Parliament are made in the
Prime Minister’s name.
Question 5 Why is Sir Edwin Lutyens famous?

n A He won a gold medal at the London 2012
Olympic Games.
n B He was the first UK Prime Minister.
n C He invented the World Wide Web.
n D He was a 20th-century architect.


The First World War ended at 11.00 am on 11 November 1918.
Question 7 Which TWO groups contested the Wars of the Roses

in the 15th century?
n A Irish
n B House of York
n C Scottish
n D House of Lancaster
Question 8 Which parts of the United Kingdom have devolved

governments?
n A England and Wales
n B Wales, England and Northern Ireland
n C Only Northern Ireland
n D Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Cardiff, Swansea and Newport are cities in England.
Question 10 When is Boxing Day?

n A The day after Easter
n B The day after Christmas Day
n C The last Monday in August
n D 1 May

Question 11 What age group does the National Citizen Service

programme cover?
n A All children up to the age of 17
n B Pensioners
n C 16- and 17-year-olds
n D 18- to 30-year-olds

n A Women in Britain make up about a quarter of
the workforce.
n B Women in Britain make up about half of
the workforce.
Question 13 What was the Beveridge Report of 1942 about?

n A How to end the war in Europe
n B How to treat the Germans and Japanese after
the war
n C Establishing a welfare state
n D Overseas aid

n A In a Crown Court case the judge decides the
sentence when someone is found guilty.
n B In a Crown Court case the jury decides the
sentence when someone is found guilty.

Question 15 Which UK city hosted the 2012 Paralympic Games?

n A Belfast
n B Cardiff
n C Edinburgh
n D London

Britain and Germany developed Concorde,
a passenger supersonic aircraft.
Question 17 What is a fundamental principle of British life?

n A A relaxed work ethic
n B Democracy
n C Extremism
n D Religious faith

The devolved Scottish government rules Scotland from Edinburgh.

Catherine Howard was the sixth wife of Henry VIII.
Question 20 What happened in 1215 to change the powers of

the king?
n A The Domesday Book
n B Magna Carta
n C The Reform Act
n D The Black Death


UK population growth has been faster in recent years.

n A Local elections are normally held in May.
n B Local elections are normally held in March.
Question 23 Which TWO are famous British composers?

n A Claude Debussy
n B Johann Sebastian Bach
n C Henry Purcell
n D Ralph Vaughan Williams

Life peers in the House of Lords can pass on
their title to their first-born child.


number chapter page
reference
1 C The Roman Emperor Hadrian A long and Page 17
built the wall in the north of illustrious
England to keep out the Picts history
(ancestors of the Scottish people).
2 A ‘To be or not to be’ is a quotation A long and Pages
from Hamlet, written by William illustrious 30–1
Shakespeare. history
3 A and B During the 18th century, new A long and Page 40
ideas about politics, science and illustrious
philosophy developed. This history
period became known as ‘the
Enlightenment’.
4 A The monarch is head of state of The UK Page 122
the UK, and all Acts of government,
Parliament are made in the the law and
monarch’s name. your role
5 D Sir Edwin Lutyens was a famous A modern, Page 96
20th-century architect who thriving
designed the Cenotaph in society
Whitehall.
6 TRUE The ending of the First World A long and Page 55
War on 11 November 1918 is still illustrious
commemorated to this day. history
7 B and D A civil war known as the Wars of A long and Page 25
the Roses broke out in 1455 illustrious
between supporters of the House history
of Lancaster and the House of
York. It ended in 1485 at the
Battle of Bosworth, when King
Richard III of the House of York
was killed.
8 D Some powers have been The UK Pages
devolved from central government, 129–32
government to give people in the law and
Wales, Scotland and Northern your role
Ireland more control over matters
that directly affect them.


number chapter page
reference
9 FALSE Cardiff, Swansea and Newport A modern, Page 72
are all cities in Wales. thriving
society
10 B Boxing Day is the day after A modern, Page 80
Christmas Day and is a thriving
bank holiday. society
11 C The National Citizen Service The UK Page 160
programme is aimed at 16- and government,
17-year-olds. It gives them the the law and
opportunity to enjoy outdoor your role
activities, develop their skills and
take part in a community project.
12 B Women in Britain make up about A modern, Pages
half of the workforce. Employment thriving 75–6
opportunities for women are society
much greater than they were in
the past.
13 C The Beveridge Report of 1942, A long and Page 62
called Social Insurance and illustrious
Allied Services, set out ideas on history
how to fight the five evils of
Want, Disease, Ignorance,
Squalor and Idleness.
14 A In a Crown Court a judge The UK Pages
decides the sentence when government, 145–6
someone is found guilty. the law and
your role
15 D London hosted the 2012 A modern, Page 84
Paralympic Games. thriving
society
16 FALSE Concorde was a joint A long and Page 65
development with France, illustrious
not Germany. history
17 B Democracy is a fundamental The values Pages
principle of British life. British and principles 7–8
society is founded on fundamental of the UK
values and principles which all
those living in the UK should
respect and support.


number chapter page
reference
18 TRUE The Scottish Parliament sits The UK Page 130
in Edinburgh, the capital city government,
of Scotland. the law and
your role
19 FALSE Catherine Howard, a cousin of A long and Page 27
Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne illustrious
Boleyn, was Henry’s fifth wife. history
20 B The Magna Carta was a charter A long and Page 22
drawn up by King John’s noblemen. illustrious
It laid down basic rights that still history
prevail today.
21 TRUE UK population growth has been A modern, Page 75
faster in recent years, due to thriving
migration into the UK and longer society
life expectancy.
22 A For most local authorities, local The UK Page 129
elections for councillors are held government,
in May every year. the law and
your role
23 C and D Henry Purcell wrote church A modern, Pages
music, opera and other pieces, thriving 90–1
and developed a distinctive society
British style. Ralph Vaughan
Williams was strongly influenced
by traditional English folk music.
24 FALSE Most members of the House of The UK Page 124
Lords are now life peers, who government,
are nominated by the Prime the law and
Minister to sit in the House of your role
Lords for their own lifetime.

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Preparing for your test

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About the test

Types of question you

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The first type of question involves selecting one correct answer

Which is the most popular sport in the UK?

The second type of question involves deciding whether a statement

Is the statement below n TRUE or n FALSE?

The third type of question involves selecting the statement which

Which of the following statements is correct?

The final type of question involves selecting two correct answers

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Which TWO political parties formed the coalition government

Where can I find out more

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Question 1 What festival is celebrated on 31 October?

Question 2 Is the statement below n TRUE or n FALSE?

Question 3 Which of the following statements is correct?

Question 4 In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the

Question 5 Is the statement below n TRUE or n FALSE?

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Question 6 Which TWO are political parties in the UK?

Question 7 How often does Prime Minister’s Questions occur

Question 8 Which of the following statements is correct?

Question 9 Which TWO are Protestant Christian groups in the UK?

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Question 10 What are TWO fundamental principles of British life?