24 multiple-choice questions with answers — the same number as the real test. Give yourself 45 minutes and aim for 18 correct, which is the official 75% pass mark. Answers are shown under each question, so cover them up on your first run through.
This test draws on 17 topics: A Global Power, Arts and culture, Britain since 1945, Customs and traditions, Early Britain, How you can support your community, Leisure, Places of interest, Respecting the law, Sports, The 20th Century, The Government, The Middle Ages, The Tudors and Stuarts, The UK and International Institutions, The role of the courts, The values and principles of the UK.
Answer: B — To promote free trade
The UN was set up after the Second World War and aims to prevent war and promote international peace and security. There are 15 members on the UN Security Council, which recommends action when there are international crises and threats to peace. The UK is one of five permanent members of the Security Council.
Answer: A — The Ashes
Answer: C — Joseph Turner
Joseph Turner (1775-1851) was an influential landscape painter in a modern style. He is considered the artist who raised the profile of landscape painting.
Answer: B — 400 years
The Romans remained in Britain for 400 years.
Answer: A — Bonnie Prince Charlie
Answer: B — Randomly from the electoral register
Answer: C — A war memorial
Answer: A — Yes, always
The police force is a public service that helps and protects everyone, no matter what their background or where they live. Police officers must themselves obey the law. They must not misuse their authority, make a FALSE? statement, be rude or abusive, or commit racial discrimination. If police officers are corrupt or misuse their authority they are severely punished.
Answer: B — Yes but each part of the UK has a different website for information about the service
There are many opportunities for younger people to volunteer and receive accreditation which will help them to develop their skills. These include the National Citizen Service programme, which gives 16- and 17-year-olds the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, develop their skills and take part in a community project. You can find out more about these opportunities as follows:-National Citizen Service: at ;-England: at www.vinspired.com ;-Wales: at www.gwirvol.org ;-Scotland: at www.vds.org.uk ;-Northern Ireland: at www.volunteernow.co.uk
Answer: D — The Thistle
Answer: C — 15
Answer: D — William Caxton
Answer: B — TRUE
Britain gained control over Canada, and the East India Company, originally set up to trade, gained control of large parts of India. Colonies began to be established in southern Africa.
Answer: B — TRUE
Most citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public office. There are some exceptions, including: -members of the armed forces ; -civil servants ; -people found guilty of certain criminal offences.
Answer: C — Portsmouth
Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, is a monument to him. His ship, HMS Victory, can be visited in Portsmouth.
Answer: B — False
The countries that make up the UK all have flowers which are particularly associated with them and which are sometimes worn on national saints days:-England - the rose ;-Scotland - the thistle ;-Wales - the daffodil ;-Northern Ireland - the shamrock
Answer: B — The day after Christmas Day
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas Day and is a public holiday.
Answer: D — She was executed
Answer: B — Democracy
The fundamental principles of British life include:- Democracy- The rule of law- Individual liberty- Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs- Participation in community life.
Answer: B — 18
To buy alcohol in a pub or night club you must be 18 or over, but people under that age may be allowed in some pubs with an adult.
Answer: A — FALSE
English kings also fought a long war with France, called the Hundred Years War (even though it actually lasted 116 years).
Answer: A — Due to the outbreak of the First World War
Answer: C — Areas of protected countryside
Answer: B — TRUE
The inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tin Berners-Lee (1955-), is British. Information was successfully transferred via the web for the first time on 25 December 1990.