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Life in the UK Practice Test 3
24 questions on a global power, Religion and Leisure. Read through them here with every answer explained, or take the same set as a timed test.
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Question 1 · A global power
What was the name of the first group whose members were called 'suffragettes'?
- A.The Women's Social and Political Union
- B.The National Union of Women's Suffrage
- C.The Women's Liberation Front
- D.The Women's Franchise League
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A. The Women's Social and Political Union
The Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), co-founded by Emmeline Pankhurst in 1903, was the first group whose members were called 'suffragettes'.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 2 · Sport
Who developed the work that led to the origins of the Paralympic Games?
- A.Dr Sir Ludwig Guttman
- B.Sir Roger Bannister
- C.Sir Chris Hoy
- D.Dr Sir Ian McGregor
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A. Dr Sir Ludwig Guttman
The Paralympics have their origin in the work of Dr Sir Ludwig Guttman, a German refugee, at the Stoke Mandeville hospital in Buckinghamshire. He developed new methods of treatment for people with spinal injuries and encouraged patients to take part in exercise and sport.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 3 · A global power
What was the aim of the Women's Franchise League, set up by Emmeline Pankhurst?
- A.To win voting rights for married women in local elections
- B.To campaign for women's equal pay
- C.To give women the right to stand for Parliament
- D.To win voting rights for all women in national elections
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A. To win voting rights for married women in local elections
The Women's Franchise League, set up by Emmeline Pankhurst, fought to get the vote in local elections for married women.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 4 · Leisure
Which animated character is Nick Park best known for?
- A.Paddington Bear
- B.Wallace and Gromit
- C.Shaun the Sheep
- D.Postman Pat
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B. Wallace and Gromit
Nick Park is a British animator best known for his films featuring Wallace and Gromit. He has won four Oscars for his animated films, including three for Wallace and Gromit.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 5 · Leisure
In which century did political cartoons attacking politicians first become popular in the UK?
- A.The 19th century
- B.The 17th century
- C.The 18th century
- D.The 16th century
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C. The 18th century
In the 18th century, political cartoons attacking prominent politicians, and sometimes the monarch or members of the Royal Family, became increasingly popular in the UK. In the 19th century, satirical magazines such as Punch began to be published.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 6 · Leisure
What replaced British music hall as the leading form of entertainment?
- A.Radio
- B.Cinema
- C.Television
- D.Theatre
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C. Television
British music hall was a form of variety theatre which was very common until television became the leading form of entertainment in the UK.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 7 · A global power
What effect did the Boer War have on public opinion about the British Empire?
- A.It strengthened public support for expanding the Empire
- B.It led some people to question whether the Empire could continue
- C.It had no effect on views about the Empire
- D.It united the public in calling for war against the Boers
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B. It led some people to question whether the Empire could continue
The Boer War was costly and fierce, with many deaths from both fighting and disease. Public sympathy for the Boers grew, and people began to question whether the Empire could continue.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 8 · Places of interest
How was the National Trust founded?
- A.By an act of Parliament
- B.By three volunteers
- C.By a group of wealthy landowners
- D.By the government in the 19th century
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B. By three volunteers
The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three volunteers. There are now more than 61,000 volunteers helping to keep the organisation running.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 9 · Religion
What type of Church is the Church of England?
- A.Protestant
- B.Catholic
- C.Orthodox
- D.Methodist
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A. Protestant
The Church of England is a Protestant Church that has existed since the Reformation in the 1530s. It is the official Church of the state in England, known as the Anglican Church in other countries and the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the United States.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 10 · A global power
What prestigious award did Rudyard Kipling receive for his writing?
- A.The Nobel Prize in Literature
- B.The Victoria Cross
- C.The Booker Prize
- D.The Order of the British Empire
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A. The Nobel Prize in Literature
Rudyard Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, recognised for his influential poems and novels, including The Jungle Book and the Just So Stories.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 11 · A global power
What idea did Rudyard Kipling's poems and novels reflect about the British Empire?
- A.That the British Empire should grant independence to all its colonies
- B.That the British Empire was over-expanded and unsustainable
- C.That the British Empire was built on exploitation and should end
- D.That the British Empire was a force for good
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D. That the British Empire was a force for good
Rudyard Kipling's poems and novels reflected the idea that the British Empire was a force for good in the world.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 12 · Arts and culture
Which king did Handel write the Water Music for?
- A.King George II
- B.King Henry VIII
- C.King George I
- D.King Charles II
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C. King George I
Handel wrote the Water Music for King George I and Music for the Royal Fireworks for George I's son, King George II. Both pieces remain very popular today.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 13 · Arts and culture
What happened to most religious art in Britain after the Protestant Reformation?
- A.It was moved to museums and galleries
- B.It was sold to wealthy foreign collectors
- C.Much of it was lost
- D.It was preserved in churches across the UK
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C. Much of it was lost
During the Middle Ages most art had a religious theme, particularly wall paintings in churches and illustrations in religious books. Much of this was lost after the Protestant Reformation, after which wealthy families began to collect other paintings and sculptures.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 14 · Arts and culture
What subjects did British artists become well known for from the 18th century onwards?
- A.Religious paintings and sculptures
- B.Portraits and landscapes
- C.Historical scenes and mythology
- D.Abstract art and illustration
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B. Portraits and landscapes
British artists, particularly those painting portraits and landscapes, became well known from the 18th century onwards.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 15 · Religion
Which country celebrates its patron saint's day on 30 November?
- A.Wales
- B.England
- C.Northern Ireland
- D.Scotland
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D. Scotland
St Andrew's Day is celebrated on 30 November and is the patron saint's day of Scotland. St David's Day is on 1 March for Wales, St Patrick's Day is on 17 March for Northern Ireland, and St George's Day is on 23 April for England.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 16 · Religion
Which TWO patron saint days are celebrated in March?
- A.St David's Day
- B.St George's Day
- C.St Andrew's Day
- D.St Patrick's Day
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A. St David's Day · D. St Patrick's Day
St David's Day (1 March) and St Patrick's Day (17 March) are both celebrated in March. St George's Day is on 23 April and St Andrew's Day is on 30 November.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 17 · Religion
Which country's patron saint day falls in April?
- A.Scotland
- B.Wales
- C.England
- D.Northern Ireland
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C. England
St George's Day on 23 April is the patron saint's day of England. St David's Day is on 1 March for Wales, St Patrick's Day is on 17 March for Northern Ireland, and St Andrew's Day is on 30 November for Scotland.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 18 · Religion
Who is the patron saint of Wales?
- A.St Andrew
- B.St David
- C.St George
- D.St Patrick
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B. St David
St David is the patron saint of Wales, celebrated on 1 March. St Patrick represents Northern Ireland (17 March), St George represents England (23 April), and St Andrew represents Scotland (30 November).
Read this in the study guideQuestion 19 · Sport
What is the UK's most popular sport?
- A.Cricket
- B.Rugby
- C.Football
- D.Tennis
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C. Football
Football is the UK's most popular sport. It has a long history in the UK and the first professional football clubs were formed in the late 19th century.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 20 · Fundamental principles
What can Forced Marriage Protection Orders be used for?
- A.To annul an existing marriage
- B.To protect a person from being forced into marriage
- C.To prosecute family members
- D.To deport foreign spouses
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B. To protect a person from being forced into marriage
Court orders can be obtained to protect a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person already in a forced marriage. Forced Marriage Protection Orders were introduced in 2008 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 21 · Taxation
How are National Insurance Contributions handled for employees?
- A.They are paid only once a year by the employee
- B.They are optional for employees
- C.They are paid directly by the employee to the employer
- D.They are deducted from pay by the employer
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D. They are deducted from pay by the employer
Employees have their National Insurance Contributions deducted from their pay by their employer.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 22 · Taxation
Who pays National Insurance Contributions themselves?
- A.Employees
- B.Only people who are retired
- C.Only people who receive benefits
- D.People who are self-employed
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D. People who are self-employed
People who are self-employed need to pay National Insurance Contributions themselves. Employees have their contributions deducted from their pay by their employer.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 23 · Respecting the law
What does UK law say about drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis?
- A.Only selling drugs is illegal
- B.Drugs are only illegal if sold to minors
- C.Only buying drugs is illegal
- D.Both selling and buying drugs is illegal
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D. Both selling and buying drugs is illegal
Selling or buying drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis is illegal in the UK.
Read this in the study guideQuestion 24 · Respecting the law
What behaviour is a police officer in the UK prohibited from?
- A.Using reasonable force to restrain a suspect
- B.Asking someone for identification
- C.Patrolling in plain clothes
- D.Committing racial discrimination
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D. Committing racial discrimination
Police officers in the UK must not commit racial discrimination, misuse their authority, make a false statement, or be rude or abusive. Officers who corrupt or misuse their authority are severely punished.
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