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British Citizenship Test 12
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
Which of the following is a Crown Dependency but not part of the UK?
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The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it. They have their own governments and are called ‘Crown dependencies’.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
Is the BBC controlled by the government?Correct
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The BBC is the largest broadcaster in the world. It is the only wholly state-funded media organisation that is independent of government.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
How many members does the Northern Ireland Assembly have?
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The Northern Ireland Assembly has 90 elected members, known as MLAs (members of the Legislative Assembly).
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
Who was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar?Correct
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Admiral Nelson was in charge of the British fleet at Trafalgar and was killed in the battle.
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
What was inscribed in the first coins to be minted in Britain during the Iron Age?Correct
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The people of the Iron Age made the first coins to be minted in Britain, some inscribed with the names of Iron Age kings.
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by government appointed officials.Correct
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Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by democratically elected councils, often called ‘local authorities’.
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
Where is the Tate Art Gallery located?Correct
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The Tate Britain and Tate Modern are in London.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
The version of the Bible created by King James I is known as:Correct
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One achievement of King James’ reign was a new translation of the Bible into English. This translation is known as the ‘King James Version’ or the ‘Authorised Version’.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
What is the period of the 1960s known for?Correct
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came to England, which country did they come from?Correct
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Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came from France.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
What is the most famous tennis tournament played in the UK?Correct
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The most famous tournament hosted in Britain is The Wimbledon Championships, which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
MPs can only be contacted at their office in the House of Commons.Correct
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You can contact MPs by letter or telephone at their constituency office, or at their office in the House of Commons. In addition, many MPs, Assembly members, MSPs and MEPs hold regular local ‘surgeries’, where constituents can go in person to talk about issues that are of concern to them.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
What is the day when jokes are published in newspapers and telecasted on TV?Correct
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April Fool’s Day, 1 April, is a day when people play jokes on each other until midday. The television and newspapers often have stories that are April Fool jokes.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn?Correct
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In 1314 the Scottish, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn, and Scotland remained unconquered by the English.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
Who invented the World Wide Web?Correct
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The inventor of the World Wide Web was Sir Tim Berners-Lee.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
How are civil servants appointed and what political party do they belong to?Correct
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Civil servants are chosen on merit and are politically neutral – they are not political appointees.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
What is known as the “Dunkirk spirit”?Correct
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During WWII as France fell, the British decided to evacuate British and French soldiers from France in a huge naval operation. Many civilian volunteers in small pleasure and fishing boats from Britain helped the Navy to rescue more than 300,000 men from the beaches around Dunkirk.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
You have to be at least 21 years old to serve on a jury.Correct
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Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18 to 70 can serve on a jury.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should (choose TWO answers):
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If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should: respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions, look after yourself and your family, respect and obey the law, treat others with fairness and look after the area in which you live and the environment.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
Which of the following major sports event took place in the UK in 2012?Correct
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The UK has hosted the Olympic games on three occasions: 1908, 1948 and 2012.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
Charles I believed in the ‘Divine Right of Kings’ so he tried:Correct
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Charles I believed in the ‘Divine Right of Kings’: the idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule. He thought that the king should be able to act without having to seek approval from Parliament and he tried to rule without the Parliament at all.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
What is the Union Jack?Correct
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The Union Flag is also known as the Union Jack.
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?Correct
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In 2002 Winston Churchill was voted the greatest Briton of all time by the public.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
Which of the following statements is true:Correct
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Women in Britain today make up about half of the workforce.
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