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Life in the UK Practice Test 13
24 questions on Early Britain, Arts and culture and Respecting the law. Read through them here with every answer explained, or take the same set as a timed test.
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Question 1 · Early Britain
What language family did the people of the Iron Age in Britain speak?
- A.Norse
- B.Germanic
- C.Latin
- D.Celtic
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D. Celtic
The people of the Iron Age spoke languages that were part of the Celtic language family. Related languages are still spoken today in some parts of Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
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What significant financial first did the people of the Iron Age achieve in Britain?
- A.They introduced the first system of trade with Europe
- B.They made the first coins to be minted in Britain
- C.They introduced the first system of taxation
- D.They established the first banks in Britain
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B. They made the first coins to be minted in Britain
The people of the Iron Age made the first coins to be minted in Britain, some inscribed with the names of Iron Age kings. This marks the beginnings of British history.
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During the Iron Age, what were the defended settlement sites called that people sometimes lived in?
- A.Roundhouses
- B.Round barrows
- C.Stone circles
- D.Hill forts
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D. Hill forts
During the Iron Age, people lived in roundhouses grouped together into larger settlements, and sometimes in defended sites called hill forts. A very impressive example can still be seen at Maiden Castle in Dorset.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 4 · Early Britain
What was the outcome of Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain in 55 BC?
- A.The invasion was unsuccessful and Britain remained separate from the Roman Empire
- B.Caesar's forces were defeated by Boudicca and her tribe
- C.Caesar successfully occupied most of Britain and made it part of the Roman Empire
- D.Caesar conquered southern Britain but was pushed back at Hadrian's Wall
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A. The invasion was unsuccessful and Britain remained separate from the Roman Empire
Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC, but it was unsuccessful. Britain remained separate from the Roman Empire for nearly 100 years until Emperor Claudius led a successful invasion in AD 43.
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Which Roman Emperor led the successful invasion of Britain in AD 43?
- A.Emperor Claudius
- B.Emperor Augustus
- C.Emperor Nero
- D.Julius Caesar
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A. Emperor Claudius
In AD 43, Emperor Claudius led the Roman army in a successful invasion of Britain, occupying almost all of the country despite resistance from some British tribes.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 6 · Early Britain
Who was Boudicca, and why is she remembered in British history?
- A.A Viking leader who invaded Britain from Scandinavia
- B.A British tribal queen who fought against the Roman invasion
- C.A Celtic goddess worshipped during the Iron Age
- D.A Roman empress who helped govern Britain
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B. A British tribal queen who fought against the Roman invasion
Boudicca was the queen of the Iceni tribe in what is now eastern England. She is remembered as one of the tribal leaders who fought against the Roman occupation of Britain. There is a statue of her on Westminster Bridge in London, near the Houses of Parliament.
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Who was Boudicca, and how is she commemorated in London today?
- A.A British tribal queen who fought the Romans; there is a statue of her on Westminster Bridge
- B.A Roman empress; there is a statue of her outside Buckingham Palace
- C.A Viking leader; there is a statue of her at the Tower of London
- D.A Celtic priestess; there is a statue of her in Trafalgar Square
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A. A British tribal queen who fought the Romans; there is a statue of her on Westminster Bridge
Boudicca was the queen of the Iceni tribe in what is now eastern England. She was one of the tribal leaders who fought against the Roman occupation of Britain. She is still remembered today and there is a statue of her on Westminster Bridge in London, near the Houses of Parliament.
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Why did Emperor Hadrian build a wall in the north of England?
- A.To control trade between northern and southern Britain
- B.To keep out the Picts, ancestors of the Scottish people
- C.To protect against Viking invasions from the sea
- D.To mark the boundary between England and Wales
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B. To keep out the Picts, ancestors of the Scottish people
Emperor Hadrian built a wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts, who were the ancestors of the Scottish people. Areas of what is now Scotland were never conquered by the Romans.
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Which two Roman forts on Hadrian's Wall can still be seen today?
- A.Housesteads and Vindolanda
- B.Housesteads and Skara Brae
- C.Vindolanda and Stonehenge
- D.Maiden Castle and Vindolanda
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A. Housesteads and Vindolanda
Parts of Hadrian's Wall, including the forts of Housesteads and Vindolanda, can still be seen today. It is a popular area for walkers and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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What is the significance of Hadrian's Wall today?
- A.It is a European Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction in Scotland
- B.It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular area for walkers
- C.It is a National Park and a protected military site
- D.It is a British Listed Monument open only to archaeologists
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B. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular area for walkers
Hadrian's Wall, built by the Romans to keep out the Picts, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site today. Parts of the wall, including the forts of Housesteads and Vindolanda, can still be seen and it is a popular area for walkers.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 11 · Early Britain
How long did the Romans remain in Britain?
- A.500 years
- B.300 years
- C.400 years
- D.200 years
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C. 400 years
The Romans remained in Britain for 400 years, during which time they built roads and public buildings, created a structure of law, and introduced new plants and animals.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 12 · Arts and culture
Which of the following were 19th century British poets?
- A.John Keats
- B.Ted Hughes
- C.Wilfred Owen
- D.William Blake
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A. John Keats · D. William Blake
Poetry was very popular in the 19th century, with poets such as William Blake, John Keats, Lord Byron, Percy Shelley, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Robert and Elizabeth Browning.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 13 · Arts and culture
Which poet wrote The Tyger?
- A.Wilfred Owen
- B.William Blake
- C.William Wordsworth
- D.Lord Byron
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B. William Blake
The Tyger was written by William Blake (1757-1827), one of the popular poets of the 19th century.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 14 · Arts and culture
Which poet wrote She walks in Beauty?
- A.William Wordsworth
- B.William Blake
- C.Wilfred Owen
- D.Lord Byron
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D. Lord Byron
She walks in Beauty was written by Lord Byron (1788-1824), one of the popular poets of the 19th century.
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Which poet wrote The Daffodils?
- A.Lord Byron
- B.Wilfred Owen
- C.William Blake
- D.William Wordsworth
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D. William Wordsworth
The Daffodils was written by William Wordsworth (1770-1850), one of the popular poets of the 19th century who was inspired by nature.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 16 · Customs and traditions
What does Christmas Day celebrate?
- A.The resurrection of Jesus Christ
- B.The baptism of Jesus Christ
- C.The birth of Jesus Christ
- D.The death of Jesus Christ
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C. The birth of Jesus Christ
Christmas Day is celebrated on 25 December and marks the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday in the UK. Many Christians go to church on Christmas Eve (24 December) or on Christmas Day itself.
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Christmas Day is a public holiday in the UK.
- A.True
- B.False
- C.-
- D.-
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A. True
Christmas Day, celebrated on 25 December, is a public holiday in the UK. It marks the birth of Jesus Christ and many Christians go to church on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day itself.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 18 · Respecting the law
What is described as the most serious terrorist threat facing the UK?
- A.Northern Ireland-related terrorism
- B.Far-right extremism
- C.Al Qa'ida and like-minded organisations
- D.Cyber terrorism
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C. Al Qa'ida and like-minded organisations
The most serious terrorist threat facing the UK is from Al Qa'ida, its affiliates and like-minded organisations. The UK also faces threats from other kinds of terrorism, such as Northern Ireland-related terrorism.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 19 · Respecting the law
What is the definition of extremism in the context of British values?
- A.Supporting a foreign political party
- B.Refusing to integrate into British society
- C.Holding religious beliefs that differ from Christianity
- D.Opposition to fundamental British values
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D. Opposition to fundamental British values
Extremism is defined as vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values. This includes religious extremism and far-right extremism, and all terrorist groups try to radicalise and recruit people to their cause.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 20 · Respecting the law
What should you do if someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist cause?
- A.Inform Citizens Advice
- B.Contact your local MP
- C.Notify your local police force
- D.Report it to the Home Office
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C. Notify your local police force
If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist cause, you should notify your local police force.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 21 · Taxation
Which TWO of the following are subject to income tax in the UK?
- A.Council tax payments
- B.Charitable donations received
- C.Profits from self-employment
- D.Pensions
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C. Profits from self-employment · D. Pensions
In the UK, income tax must be paid on pensions and profits from self-employment. Other taxable income includes wages from paid employment, taxable benefits and income from property, savings and dividends.
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Which TWO of the following are funded by income tax in the UK?
- A.The armed forces
- B.Private healthcare
- C.Private businesses
- D.The police
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A. The armed forces · D. The police
Money raised from income tax in the UK pays for government services such as roads, education, police and the armed forces.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 23 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Where does the UK parliament sit?
- A.Whitehall
- B.The City of London
- C.Westminster
- D.Buckingham Palace
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C. Westminster
The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Westminster. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also have their own parliaments or assemblies with devolved powers in defined areas.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 24 · The values and principles of the UK
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?
- A.Individual liberty
- B.Participation in community life
- C.Compulsory military service
- D.Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
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C. Compulsory military service
The fundamental principles of British life are democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, and participation in community life. Compulsory military service is not one of these principles.
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