/24 Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 123456789101112131415161718192021222324 You will have 45 minutes to complete 24 multiple-choice questions for the Life in the UK Test. To pass, you must answer at least 18 questions correctly. Depending on the test settings, answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. We wish you the best of luck. Life in the UK Exam Set - 4 Life in the UK Exam Set - 4 1 / 24 What type of monarchy does the UK have? Absolute Monarchy Parliamentary monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Ceremonial monarchy Incorrect Correct Explanation: The UK has a constitutional monarchy. This means the Monarch does not rule the country. The Monarch appoints the government that people choose in elections. The government makes the laws and runs the country. Why other answers are wrong: Absolute Monarchy - In this system, the monarch has total power, but the UK monarch does not Ceremonial monarchy - This is not the official term used for the UK system Parliamentary monarchy - This is not the correct term, though Parliament is important Chapter Reference: Chapter 5 - The UK Government, the Law and Your Role Related: Who was Queen Elizabeth II's husband? - Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 2 / 24 Which cricket series is played between England and Australia? The Ashes The Border-Gavaskar Trophy The Commonwealth Series The Super Series Incorrect Correct Explanation: The Ashes is a famous cricket series. England and Australia play against each other. It is one of the most important rivalries in cricket. Why other answers are wrong: The Commonwealth Series - This is not a real cricket series name The Super Series - This is not the name of the England-Australia series The Border-Gavaskar Trophy - This is played between India and Australia, not England Chapter Reference: Chapter 6 - A Modern, Thriving Society Related: Which two countries play in the Ashes? - England and Australia 3 / 24 Which of these is NOT a constitutional institution in the UK? Armed Forces Monarchy Cabinet Parliament Incorrect Correct Explanation: The Armed Forces protect the country, but they are not a constitutional institution. Constitutional institutions are the organizations that run the government and legal system. UK Constitutional Institutions: The Monarchy Parliament The Prime Minister The Cabinet The Judiciary (courts) The Police The Civil Service Local Government Why other answers are wrong: Monarchy - This is a constitutional institution Parliament - This is a constitutional institution Cabinet - This is a constitutional institution Chapter Reference: Chapter 5 - The UK Government, the Law and Your Role Related: Are the police a constitutional institution? - Yes 4 / 24 Which poem by Geoffrey Chaucer is about people going on a pilgrimage? The Canterbury Tales Sir Gawain and the Green Knight The Divine Comedy Beowulf Incorrect Correct Explanation: The Canterbury Tales was written by Geoffrey Chaucer. It is a collection of poems. The poems are about a group of people traveling to Canterbury on a pilgrimage (a religious journey). Why other answers are wrong: Beowulf - This is an old English epic poem about a hero, not about a pilgrimage The Divine Comedy - This was written by an Italian poet, not Chaucer Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - This is a medieval poem about a knight, not about Canterbury Chapter Reference: Chapter 6 - A Modern, Thriving Society Related: Where were the pilgrims going in Canterbury Tales? - Canterbury 5 / 24 True or False: The small claims procedure helps settle minor disputes without spending lots of time and money on a lawyer. True False Incorrect Correct Explanation: The small claims procedure is for small disagreements. It is quick and cheap. You often do not need a lawyer. This makes it easy for people to solve problems. Why the other answer is wrong: False - This is wrong because the small claims procedure really does help people solve small problems without lawyers Chapter Reference: Chapter 5 - The UK Government, the Law and Your Role 6 / 24 What is true about the Speaker of the House of Commons? Select TWO. Remains neutral and does not represent any political party Ensures debates are conducted fairly Debates actively with MPs Always votes on major issues Check Incorrect Correct Explanation: The Speaker of the House of Commons is an MP who has a special job. The Speaker must be neutral and fair. The Speaker does not support any political party. The Speaker makes sure debates follow the rules and are fair. Why other answers are wrong: Debates actively with MPs - The Speaker does not take part in debates, only manages them Always votes on major issues - The Speaker only votes if there is a tie, not on all issues Chapter Reference: Chapter 5 - The UK Government, the Law and Your Role Related: Who is the Speaker? - An MP who represents a constituency Does the Speaker vote? - No, only if there is a tie 7 / 24 Which TWO are roles of the Monarch? Select TWO. Appointing the Prime Minister Making government policies Opening the parliamentary session Scrutinising law passed by Parliament Check Incorrect Correct Explanation: The Monarch has several important roles: Appointing the Prime Minister Opening each new session of Parliament Representing the UK in other countries Meeting foreign ambassadors Providing stability as head of state Why other answers are wrong: Making government policies - This is the job of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, not the Monarch Scrutinising law passed by Parliament - This is the job of Parliament (House of Lords and Commons), not the Monarch Chapter Reference: Chapter 5 - The UK Government, the Law and Your Role 8 / 24 Where is the Eden Project located? Edinburgh Conway Cornwall London Incorrect Correct Explanation: The Eden Project is in Cornwall, in the southwest of England. It has huge greenhouses called biomes. These biomes contain plants from all around the world. Why other answers are wrong: London - The Eden Project is not in London, it is in Cornwall Edinburgh - This is in Scotland, the Eden Project is in England Conway - This is in Wales, not where the Eden Project is located Chapter Reference: Chapter 6 - A Modern, Thriving Society Related: What is Cornwall known for? - Eden Project What are the giant greenhouses at Eden Project called? - Biomes 9 / 24 What was it called when the Church of England broke away from the Pope? The Reformation The Renaissance The Revolution The Restoration Incorrect Correct Explanation: The Reformation happened in England when the Church of England broke away from the Pope's control. This created a separate Protestant church led by Henry VIII. Why other answers are wrong: The Renaissance - This was a time of art and learning, not about the church breaking away The Revolution - This usually means a political uprising, not a religious change The Restoration - This was when the monarchy returned in 1660, not about the church Chapter Reference: Chapter 2 - A Long and Illustrious History Related: What challenged the Pope and created Protestant churches? - The Reformation 10 / 24 Who became famous in silent movies for playing a tramp? Richard Burton Laurence Olivier Charlie Chaplin Sir Rex Harrison Incorrect Correct Explanation: Charlie Chaplin became very famous for playing a tramp character in silent movies. He was one of the first British actors to become a star in Hollywood. Why other answers are wrong: Sir Rex Harrison - He was a British actor, but from later sound films Richard Burton - He was a famous Welsh actor, but did not play a tramp in silent films Laurence Olivier - He was a great British actor, but not known for silent films Chapter Reference: Chapter 6 - A Modern, Thriving Society Related: Which British actor was famous in Hollywood silent films? - Charlie Chaplin What character did Charlie Chaplin play? - Tramp character 11 / 24 What is the most famous Rugby Union competition? Super League British Cup Premier League Six Nations Championship Incorrect Correct Explanation: The Six Nations Championship is the biggest Rugby Union competition. It happens every year. Six European countries play: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Rugby competitions: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship Rugby League - Super League Why other answers are wrong: Premier League - This is for football (soccer), not rugby Super League - This is for Rugby League, not Rugby Union British Cup - This is not a real rugby competition name Chapter Reference: Chapter 6 - A Modern, Thriving Society Related: Which sport has the Six Nations Championship? - Rugby 12 / 24 When do TV and newspapers often show joke stories? April Fool's Day Boxing Day Halloween Valentine's Day Incorrect Correct Explanation: April Fool's Day is on 1 April. On this day, people play jokes on each other until 12 noon. TV programs and newspapers also show fake stories as jokes. Why other answers are wrong: Halloween - This is on 31 October, and is about scary costumes, not jokes Boxing Day - This is on 26 December, the day after Christmas Valentine's Day - This is on 14 February, and is about love and romance Chapter Reference: Chapter 4 - A Modern, Thriving Society Related: When is April Fool's Day? - 1 April 13 / 24 Where do Jews worship in the UK? Synagogue Gurdwara Mosque Temple Incorrect Correct Explanation: Jewish people worship in a synagogue. The UK has many different places of worship because people follow many different religions. Places of Worship: Christians - Church Muslims - Mosque Hindus - Temple Sikhs - Gurdwara Jews - Synagogue Buddhists - Temple Why other answers are wrong: Temple - This is where Hindus and Buddhists worship, not Jews Mosque - This is where Muslims worship Gurdwara - This is where Sikhs worship Chapter Reference: Chapter 4 - A Modern, Thriving Society Related: How many people in the UK are Jewish? - Less than 0.5% Where do Sikhs worship? - Gurdwara 14 / 24 True or False: Ireland is part of the United Kingdom? True False Incorrect Correct Explanation: Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom. Ireland is its own country. Only Northern Ireland is part of the UK. The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Why the other answer is wrong: True - This is wrong because Ireland is an independent country since 1922 Chapter Reference: Chapter 1 - The Values and Principles of the UK 15 / 24 What do we call MPs who do not belong to any main political party? Ministers Lobbyists Independents Ministers of State Incorrect Correct Explanation: MPs who are not part of a major political party are called independents. They make their own choices on how to vote. They do not follow a party line. Why other answers are wrong: Ministers of State - These are government officials with special jobs Ministers - These are senior government members who run departments Lobbyists - These are people who try to influence MPs, they are not MPs themselves Chapter Reference: Chapter 5 - The UK Government, the Law and Your Role Related: What are the main political parties? - Conservative Party, Labour Party, and Liberal Democrats What is the opposition group that challenges government? - Shadow Cabinet 16 / 24 If someone tries to get you to join an extremist group, who should you contact? Local council Local police Armed forces Ignore them Incorrect Correct Explanation: If someone tries to get you to join an extremist or terrorist group, tell the local police. The police can help protect you and other people. They can also stop dangerous activities. Why other answers are wrong: Armed forces - You should contact the police first, not the military Ignore them - This is dangerous and the problem will not go away Local council - The council cannot deal with terrorism, the police should be contacted Chapter Reference: Chapter 5 - The UK Government, the Law and Your Role Related: Who do you contact about terrorism? - Police 17 / 24 Who became Prime Minister during the Second World War in 1940? Winston Churchill Clement Attlee Margaret Thatcher John Major Incorrect Correct Explanation: Winston Churchill became Prime Minister in 1940. This was during the Second World War. He led Britain until the war was won in 1945. Why other answers are wrong: Clement Attlee - He became Prime Minister after Churchill, in 1945 John Major - He was Prime Minister in the 1990s Margaret Thatcher - She was Prime Minister in the 1980s Chapter Reference: Chapter 2 - A Long and Illustrious History Related Questions: Who was Prime Minister during World War II? - Winston Churchill Who was leading the UK at the moment the peace treaties were signed in 1945? - Clement Attle 18 / 24 What are the TWO main purposes of NATO? Select TWO. To keep peace between all members To create laws for European countries To oversee global human rights To help each other if attacked Check Incorrect Correct Explanation: NATO was created to keep peace between member countries. Members also promise to help each other if any member is attacked. This is called collective defense. It means an attack on one member is treated as an attack on all members. Why other answers are wrong: To create laws for European countries - NATO does not make laws, it is a defense organization To oversee global human rights - This is done by other groups like the United Nations, not NATO Chapter Reference: Chapter 5 - The UK Government, the Law and Your Role Related: What does NATO stand for? - North Atlantic Treaty Organization 19 / 24 When was the United Nations created? After the First World War, 1918 After the Second World War, 1945 During the Cold War, 1947 In the 19th century Incorrect Correct Explanation: The United Nations was created in 1945. This was right after the Second World War ended. Countries wanted to work together to stop another big war from happening. Why other answers are wrong: After the First World War, 1918 - The League of Nations was created then, not the UN During the Cold War, 1947 - The UN was created before the Cold War started In the 19th century - This was the 1800s, too early for the United Nations Chapter Reference: Chapter 5 - The UK Government, the Law and Your Role Related: How many countries are in the United Nations? - More than 190 20 / 24 James I of England was also king of which country? Scotland Ireland Wales France Incorrect Correct Explanation: James I came from Scotland. Before he became King of England, he was already King James VI of Scotland. When he became King of England in 1603, he ruled both countries. This joined the crowns of England and Scotland together. Why other answers are wrong: Ireland - James became King of Ireland when he became King of England, but he was not originally from there Wales - Wales was already joined with England, but James was not from Wales France - James was never King of France Chapter Reference: Chapter 2 - A Long and Illustrious History 21 / 24 What did the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 do? Freedom of speech Votes for women Prisoner has right to court hearing Trial by jury Incorrect Correct Explanation: The Habeas Corpus Act was passed in 1679. It stopped people from being put in prison without a good reason. It gave prisoners the right to go to court. The court would decide if keeping them in prison was legal. Why other answers are wrong: Trial by jury - This right came from earlier laws, not the Habeas Corpus Act Freedom of speech - This was not what the Habeas Corpus Act was about Votes for women - Women got the vote much later, in the 1900s Chapter Reference: Chapter 2 - A Long and Illustrious History Related: What right did Habeas Corpus give people? - Right to challenge being held in prison Was Habeas Corpus passed during Charles II's time? - True 22 / 24 Where does the Prime Minister live? Clarence House 10 Downing Street Chequers Palace of Westminster Incorrect Correct Explanation: The Prime Minister lives at 10 Downing Street in London. This is the official home for all Prime Ministers. The Prime Minister also has a country house called Chequers for weekends. Why other answers are wrong: Chequers - This is the Prime Minister's country house, not the main home Clarence House - This is where some members of the Royal Family live Palace of Westminster - This is where Parliament meets, not where anyone lives Chapter Reference: Chapter 4 - A Modern, Thriving Society Related: What is the name of the Prime Minister's country house? - Chequers 23 / 24 Which British artist worked in the Pop Art movement? David Hockney Lucian Freud Sir John Lavery David Allan Incorrect Correct Explanation: David Hockney is a famous British artist. In the 1960s, he helped create the Pop Art movement. Pop Art uses bright colors and images from everyday life. Why other answers are wrong: David Allan - He was a Scottish painter from the 1700s, not from the Pop Art time Lucian Freud - He was a British painter known for portraits, not Pop Art Sir John Lavery - He was an Irish painter from the early 1900s, before Pop Art started Chapter Reference: Chapter 6 - A Modern, Thriving Society Related: What type of art did David Hockney create? - Pop Art Which group painted religious themes in bright colors? - The Pre-Raphaelites 24 / 24 Which crop failed and caused the Great Famine in Ireland? Barley Oats Wheat Potato Incorrect Correct Explanation: In the middle of the 1800s, the potato crop failed in Ireland. This caused the Great Famine. Many people died from hunger. Many others left Ireland to find a better life in other countries. Why other answers are wrong: Wheat - This crop was grown in Ireland, but it did not fail and cause the famine Oats - This crop was also grown, but it was not the main food crop that failed Barley - This was another crop grown in Ireland, but not the one that caused the famine Chapter Reference: Chapter 2 - A Long and Illustrious History Related: How many people died during the Great Famine? - About one million Where did many Irish people go during the famine? - United States Your score isThe average score is 83% 0% Restart quiz Share on WhatsApp Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Copy to Clipboard Life in UK Test Team Articles: 99 Previous Post Life in the UK Exam Questions Set 3
