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Question 1: What is one of the primary objectives of the United Nations (UN), of which the UK is a permanent Security Council member?

  • Prevent Diseases
  • Prevent Starvation
  • Prevent High Infl ation
  • Prevent War

Question 2: In which year were Jewish people first permitted to return and settle in Britain after their expulsion in the Middle Ages?

  • 1656
  • 1646
  • 1680
  • 1652

Question 3: Which TWO historical achievements are associated with the Elizabethan explorer Sir Francis Drake?

  • Sailing around the world
  • Defeating the Spanish Armada
  • Building the Titanic
  • The invasion of Ireland

Question 4: True or False: The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is a position held for life.

  • False
  • True

Question 5: Which of these democratic reforms did the Chartist movement advocate for in the 1830s?

  • Open ballots
  • Every man to have a vote
  • Anyone to be able to stand as an MP
  • Elections every 5 years

Question 6: Which TWO individuals are famous British sailors noted for their record-breaking solo journeys around the world?

  • Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
  • Sir Francis Chichester
  • Sir Ian Botham
  • Sir Jackie Stewart

Question 7: True or False: The only banknotes currently in circulation in the UK are Β£10, Β£20, Β£50, and Β£100.

  • True
  • False

Question 8: Approximately how many migrants from India and China were brought to the British Empire to replace slave labor after 1833?

  • 2 million
  • 1 million
  • 1.4 million
  • 2.6 million

Question 9: In what year were women in the UK finally granted the right to vote at the same age as men?

  • 1928
  • 1957
  • 1969
  • 1918

Question 10: What design was chosen as the emblem of the House of Tudor to signify the end of the civil wars?

  • A pink rose
  • A red and white rose
  • A red rose
  • A white rose

Question 11: Which TWO responsibilities are expected of you if you want to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK?

  • Look after yourself and your family
  • Look after the area where you live and the environment
  • Look after the stairs in your building
  • Look after the roads and highways

Question 12: Which Patron Saint's day is celebrated on the 17th of March?

  • St David
  • St Andrew
  • St George
  • St Patrick

Question 13: Which of these long-running British soap operas remains highly popular in the UK today?

  • Coronation Street
  • The Big Bang theory
  • How I met your mother
  • Friends

Question 14: Which government department should you contact to arrange for a National Insurance number?

  • Contact your employer
  • Contact the Department for Work and Pensions
  • Write to your MP
  • Contact your local council

Question 15: What was the nationality of Catherine of Aragon, the first of King Henry VIII's six wives?

  • Swedish princess
  • Dutch princess
  • French princess
  • Spanish princess

Question 16: Under which monarch was the 'Book of Common Prayer' officially introduced to the Church of England?

  • King Richard III
  • Henry VIII
  • Henry VII
  • Edward VI

Question 17: Which of these charities specifically focuses on providing veterinary care and support for animals?

  • PDSA
  • Crisis and Shelter
  • NSPCC
  • Age UK

Question 18: Who is the patron saint of Scotland, celebrated annually on 30 November?

  • St Andrew
  • St Patrick
  • St George
  • St David

Question 19: Which of the following is considered a fundamental principle of British life?

  • The rule of law
  • Taking part in festivals
  • Supporting your local team
  • Attending a Church on Sundays

Question 20: Which TWO of the following are considered fundamental responsibilities of being a UK citizen?

  • Helping and protecting your family
  • Voting in elections
  • To visit your local pub regularly
  • To earn a specific high salary

Question 21: Which TWO of these highly acclaimed British actors have won Academy Awards (Oscars)?

  • Kate Winslet
  • Dame Judi Dench
  • Dame Kelly Holmes
  • Simon Cowell

Question 22: Which TWO of the following are practical ways to help protect the environment in the UK?

  • Shop for products locally
  • Recycle as much as you can
  • Always use your own car
  • Shop for fresh products only

Question 23: The National Trust is a major conservation charity. Approximately how many volunteers currently help run it?

  • 61000
  • 4
  • 3
  • 4500

Question 24: Select TWO of the following competitions that are associated with the sport of Rugby.

  • The Super League and The Six Nations Championship
  • The Premier League and Wimbledon
  • The Super League and The Premier League
  • Wimbledon and The Six Nations Championship