Share Read on Mobile Enter Reading Mode Life in the UK Test 7 Posted on 11/06/2020 by Testrada Life in the UK tests 1. What marks the beginnings of British history?The separation from the Continent, in AD 410Roman invasion in 1066The first coins minted in Britain, inscribed with the names of Iron Age kings 2. In the 1960s, laws in relation to abortion and divorce were liberalised.FALSETRUE 3. Who built roads and public buildings, created a structure of law, and introduced new plants and animals?NormansVikingsRomans 4. In 1949, Ireland becamea kingdoma republica federation 5. Who are PCCs?Parliamentary Committee ControllersPolice and Crime CommissionersPersonal Computer Coordinators 6. The Welsh Assembly gathers in the Stratford-upon-AvonSeneddHolyroodStormont 7. The word “British” is used to refer to everyone in Britaineveryone in the UK 8. In the Middle Ages, a large part of the population was able to join in electing the members of the Commons.TRUEFALSE 9. George I was chosen because he was William and Mary’s grandsonbecause he was Anne’s illegitimate sonbecause he was Anne’s nearest Protestant relative 10. Benefits such as Jobseeker’s Allowance or a full state retirement pension are only available tonative-born British citizensUK, Commonwealth or EU citizensthose who have paid enough National Insurance Contributions 11. In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, how many people identified themselves as Christian?70%15%20%90% 12. St David’s Day is on 30th of November23rd of April1st of March17th of March 13. Name a special gathering place for seasonal ceremonies, that exists in the UK since the Stone AgeSutton HooVindolandaStonehedgeHousesteads 14. Name a great cathedral built during the Middle Ages.Lincoln CathedralSt Paul’s CathedralMetropolitan cathedral of Liverpool 15. 28 June 1918 is the day whenthe Archduke of Austria was assassinatedthe United Kingdom joined the First World Warthe First World War ended 16. Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were established in Britain by about AD 600, after several battlesby about AD 40by about AD 600, without any battlesby about 1200 17. Who designed New Delhi to be the seat of government in India?Sir Edwin LutyensSir Edmund HalleySir Christopher WrenSir John Lavery 18. HMS Victory can be visited in PortsmouthGlasgowCardiffBrighton 19. Elizabeth I succeeded in finding a balance between the views of poor and richnobles and commonersCatholics and ProtestantsEnglish and foreigners 20. What was from the beginning an area of British expertise in the film making?costumesspecial effectsmakeup 21. James I and Charles I maintained good relations with the Parliament and balanced their views and wishes against those of the Parliament.FALSETRUE 22. The BBC started radio broadcasts in 1868.FALSETRUE 23. The most important theatre-related awards are named after a British actor, best known for his roles in various Shakespeare plays. It isSir Laurence OlivierCharlie ChaplinRidley Scott 24. Land was owned by members of the clans (prominent families) inin Englandin England and Walesthe north of Scotland and Ireland Loading...