Life in the UK Test Practice Test 28

Question 1

What proportion of the population of England died as a result of the Black Death?

Accepted Answer

C. One third. One third of the population of England died and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales.

Question 2

Where did Mary, Queen of Scots spend much of her childhood?

Accepted Answer

A. France. Much of her childhood was spent in France.

Question 3

What is Richard Arkwright (1732-92) particularly remembered for?

Accepted Answer

D. The efficient and profitable way that he ran his factories. Arkwright is particularly remembered for the efficient and profitable way that he ran his factories.

Question 4

In what year were both men and women granted the right to vote at 21?

Accepted Answer

C. 1928. In 1928, the Equal Franchise Act gave women equal voting rights with men, allowing all men and women over 21 to vote. The 1918 Act had only given the vote to women over 30.

Question 5

In which year were women granted voting rights on equal terms with men?

Accepted Answer

B. 1928. In 1928, women were granted the right to vote at age 21, the same age as men, through the Equal Franchise Act. In 1918, only women over 30 who met certain property qualifications could vote.

Question 6

Which legislation abolished slavery throughout the British Empire?

Accepted Answer

B. The Emancipation Act of 1833. The Emancipation Act of 1833 abolished slavery throughout the British Empire. William Wilberforce, who had campaigned for abolition for many years, died shortly after the Act was passed. The 1807 Act had banned the slave trade but not slavery itself.

Life in the UK Test Practice Test 28

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Practice Test 28 Questions

1. What proportion of the population of England died as a result of the Black Death?

2. Where did Mary, Queen of Scots spend much of her childhood?

3. What is Richard Arkwright (1732-92) particularly remembered for?

4. In what year were both men and women granted the right to vote at 21?

5. In which year were women granted voting rights on equal terms with men?

6. Which legislation abolished slavery throughout the British Empire?

Questions 7 to 24 of Practice Test 28

7. What is Margaret Thatcher best remembered for?

8. Which country did James I rule before he ascended to the English throne?

9. What did Clarice Cliff design?

10. Which British director left for Hollywood and remained an important film director until his death in 1980?

11. Which is the biggest denomination of Christianity in the UK other than the Church of England?

12. What record has been set due to improved living standards and better health care in the UK?

13. Which organisation is dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings, coastline and countryside across the UK?

14. Who was the architect responsible for designing the Cenotaph?

15. Which of these statements about UK shops is correct?

16. At what age can a person legally ride a motorcycle in the UK?

17. Which Act incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law?

18. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where are most minor criminal cases dealt with?

19. How many people make up a jury in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

20. What type of election is held when a sitting MP passes away or steps down?

21. Which government minister holds responsibility for crime, policing and immigration matters?

22. In which part of the UK can you find Snowdonia?

23. Which famous ancient monument can be found in Wiltshire?

24. Which of the following are expected of British citizens?