Life in the UK Test 14

1. How many members does the UN Security Council have?

2. John Constable (1776-1837) founded the modern Police force in England

3. When was the Parliament of Northern Ireland first established?

4. How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic Games?

5. When was the Emancipation Act signed?

6. How is the Speaker elected?

7. During the Victorian period, transport link improved, enabling goods and people to move easily around the country

8. What is the fundamental principle of British life?

9. When did William of Orange invade England?

10. What happens if an MP dies or resigns?

11. At what age did Queen Victoria become Queen of the UK?

12. Who had the title 'Lord Protector'?

13. What was the more probable use for the Stonehenge?

14. The process 'Highland Clearances' happened due to rebellion of slaves

15. Which word comes from the Viking language?

16. In what county can you see a hill fort at Maiden Castle?

17. What prehistoric village (off the north coast of Scotland) has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people lived near the end of the Stone Age?

18. When did the Vikings first attack Britain?

19. Why was the Habeas Corpus Act (1679) so important?

20. Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge?

21. How old do you have to be to buy a lottery ticket or a scratch card?

22. On which TWO occasions will there be a fresh election, called a by-election, in MP's constituency?

23. What does the 'R' Plate stand for?

24. What is the 'Grand National'?