Life in the UK Test 42

1. Since the Middle Ages, when did the first Jews come to Britain to settle in London?

2. Who became the first Briton to win the Tour de France?

3. What are TWO of the roles of the House of Lords?

4. Who was made a Dame of the British Empire in 2000?

5. What is the origin of Parliament?

6. The Scottish Parliament was formed in 1998 and sits in Edinburgh

7. Which of the following is associated with the Elizabethan period in England?

8. Which TWO of the following are examples of criminal law?

9. What do you require by law to watch TV using any medium?

10. Who receives ambassadors and high commissioners, entertains visiting heads of state and makes state visits overseas in support of diplomatic and economic relationships with other countries?

11. Who built the Tower of London?

12. Which TWO roles are school governors and school boards responsible for?

13. When is Boxing Day?

14. Which of the following is part of the UK?

15. Which king defeated the Vikings?

16. Where is the best preserved prehistoric village 'Skara Brae on Orkney' located?

17. Who requested to write The Domesday book?

18. How many years did Mary, the Queen of Scots spend in prison?

19. What is known as 'canvassing'?

20. Which TWO will you be agreeing with when applying to become a permanent resident?

21. What is your responsibility as UK citizen? Select TWO answers.

22. The British constitution is described as 'unwritten'

23. The devolved administrations each have their own civil service

24. There are charities which may help people who cannot afford to pay for a vet