Life in the UK Test Practice Test 19

Question 1

Who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

Accepted Answer

D. St Augustine. St Augustine led missionaries from Rome, who spread Christianity in the south. St Augustine became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.

Question 2

What was Queen Elizabeth I's religious affiliation?

Accepted Answer

B. Protestant. Queen Elizabeth I was a Protestant. She re-established the Church of England as the official Church in England.

Question 3

Between 1680 and 1720, many refugees called Huguenots came to Britain. Where were they from?

Accepted Answer

C. France. Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came from France. They were Protestants and had been persecuted for their religion.

Question 4

In what year was the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded?

Accepted Answer

C. 1903. In 1903, Emmeline Pankhurst helped found the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU). This was the first group whose members were called 'suffragettes'.

Question 5

Which nation did Germany invade in 1939?

Accepted Answer

D. Poland. Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939, which led Britain and France to declare war on Germany, starting the Second World War.

Question 6

Which devastating disease killed a third of the population across England, Wales and Scotland in 1348?

Accepted Answer

D. The Black Death. The Black Death (bubonic plague) reached England in 1348 and killed approximately one-third of the population of England, Wales and Scotland. It was one of the worst pandemics in human history.

Life in the UK Test Practice Test 19

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Practice Test 19 Questions

1. Who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

2. What was Queen Elizabeth I's religious affiliation?

3. Between 1680 and 1720, many refugees called Huguenots came to Britain. Where were they from?

4. In what year was the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded?

5. Which nation did Germany invade in 1939?

6. Which devastating disease killed a third of the population across England, Wales and Scotland in 1348?

Questions 7 to 24 of Practice Test 19

7. In medieval society, who were the serfs?

8. Boudicca was a tribal queen who led a revolt against which occupying force?

9. Who headed the scientific team that first succeeded in splitting the atom?

10. Which Scottish architect influenced the development of architecture in the UK, Europe and America in the 18th century?

11. Where are wreaths laid during the Remembrance Day ceremony at 11.00 am?

12. Why was the London Eye originally built?

13. What is the capital city of Wales?

14. What are the tour guides at the Tower of London called, who share stories of its history with visitors?

15. On what date does Halloween fall?

16. What does the term 'Union Jack' refer to?

17. What are members of the House of Lords known as?

18. What are the core values on which the Commonwealth is based?

19. What is the minimum age at which a person can be called to serve on a jury?

20. Which of the following constitutes a criminal offence?

21. What electoral system is used to elect members of the Northern Ireland Assembly?

22. What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?

23. Which of the following correctly describes Great Britain?

24. What is 'canvassing' in the context of political parties at election time?