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 16 topics: A Global Power, Britain since 1945, Customs and traditions, Early Britain, England, How you can support your community, Leisure, Places of interest, Religion, Sports, The 20th Century, The British constitution, The Government, The Tudors and Stuarts, The UK and International Institutions, The UK today.
Answer: A — FALSE
In 1996, two British scientists, Sir Ian Wilmot (1944-) and Keith Campbell (1954-2012), led a team which was the first to succeed in cloning a mammal, Dolly the sheep.
Answer: D — Scotland
Answer: B — King Alfred the Great
Answer: A — FALSE
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.
Answer: B — MLAs
There is a power-sharing agreement which distributes ministerial offices amongst the main parties. The Assembly has 108 elected members, known as MLAs (members of the Legislative Assembly). They are elected with a form of proportional representation.
Answer: D — 54
The Queen is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, which currently has 54 member states (see table below). Membership is voluntary.
Answer: B — TRUE
The main political parties actively look for members of the public to join their debates, contribute to their costs, and help at elections for Parliament or for local government.
Answer: B — Belgium
The European Union (EU), originally called the European Economic Community (EEC), was set up by six western European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands) who signed the Treaty of Rome on 25 March 1957.
Answer: A — FALSE
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.
Answer: D — Beefeaters
Answer: C — To prevent the further development of slums
Various laws were passed to improve safety in the workplace; town planning rules were tightened to prevent the further development of slums; and better support was given to mothers and their children after divorce or separation.
Answer: B — The BBC is the only wholly state-funded media organisation, independent of government
The BBC is the largest broadcaster in the world. It is the only wholly state-funded media organisation that is independent of government.
Answer: B — TRUE
The Bill of Rights, 1689, confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the king's power.
Answer: D — Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour - Henry married Jane after Anne's execution. She gave Henry the son he wanted, Edward, but she died shortly after the birth.
Answer: B — St Patrick
Answer: C — Every five years
Elections for the European Parliament are also held every five years.
Answer: B — TRUE
This commercial expansion and prosperity was sustained in part by the booming slave trade. While slavery was illegal within Britain itself, by the 18th century it was a fully established overseas industry, dominated by Britain and the American colonies.
Answer: C — The First World War
Answer: D — 1588
Answer: A — FALSE
Sir Ian Botham (1955- ) captained the English cricket team and holds a number of English Test cricket records, both for batting and for bowling.
Answer: A — True
The Lake District is a mountainous region and national park in North West England . It is primarily famous for its mountain, lake, and coastal scenery.
Answer: C — Horse Racing
Answer: C — London
The capital city of the UK is London
Answer: D — Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day, 14 February, is when lovers exchange cards and gifts. Sometimes people send anonymous cards to someone they secretly admire.