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Question 1: What is the capital city of Wales?

  • Belfast
  • Edinburgh
  • Cardiff
  • London

Question 2: Sir Ian Botham is a legendary figure in which of these sports?

  • Cycling
  • Cricket
  • Rugby
  • Football

Question 3: True or False: Individual electoral registration (where each person fills in their own form) is a system currently unique to Northern Ireland.

  • False
  • True

Question 4: True or False: In addition to maintaining order in the House of Commons, the Speaker represents Parliament on official ceremonial occasions.

  • True
  • False

Question 5: How long are you permitted to drive in the UK using a valid driving licence issued by an EU country?

  • 12 months
  • 2 years
  • 5 years
  • As long as it's valid

Question 6: True or False: According to the official study materials, Christmas is no longer a major or popular holiday in the UK.

  • False
  • True

Question 7: Which public holiday is celebrated in Scotland on 30 November?

  • Hogmanay
  • Father's Day
  • St Andrew's Day
  • Bonfire Night

Question 8: In which decade was the famous satirical magazine 'Punch' first published?

  • 1820s
  • 1880s
  • 1860s
  • 1840s

Question 9: In which year did a major outbreak of the Bubonic Plague kill thousands of people in London?

  • 1465
  • 1765
  • 1665
  • 1565

Question 10: What is the traditional Scottish name for New Year's Eve celebrations?

  • New Year
  • New Year's eve
  • Second Christmas
  • Hogmanay

Question 11: The phrase 'rain stopped play' is most commonly associated with which British sport?

  • Cricket
  • Rugby
  • Tennis
  • Football

Question 12: In what year did the American colonies formally declare their independence from Great Britain?

  • 1779
  • 1783
  • 1776
  • 1781

Question 13: At what age did Queen Victoria ascend to the throne of the United Kingdom?

  • 3 years old
  • 7 years old
  • 18 years old
  • One week old

Question 14: True or False: Active members of the British Armed Forces are legally permitted to stand for election to Public Office.

  • False
  • True

Question 15: If a pet owner in the UK cannot afford the cost of veterinary care, where can they turn for assistance?

  • Charities
  • Family
  • Your vet
  • Friends

Question 16: Which Scottish scientist was the co-discoverer of insulin, used for the treatment of diabetes?

  • Patrick Steptoe
  • Ian Wilmot
  • Mary Peters
  • John MacLeod

Question 17: Which TWO of the following are practical ways to help protect the environment in the UK?

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

Question 18: What fraction of the population in Britain is estimated to have died during the Black Death pandemic in the 14th century?

  • One third
  • One half
  • One fifth
  • One fourth

Question 19: What is the highest denomination of coin currently in circulation in the UK?

  • £20
  • £1
  • £2
  • £50

Question 20: Which tribes from Northern Europe invaded Britain after the Roman army departed in AD 410?

  • The Normans
  • The Jutes and the Anglo-Saxons
  • The Vikings
  • The Celtics

Question 21: What is the correct procedure if you wish to make a formal complaint against a police force?

  • Write a complaint letter to the House of Commons
  • Write to your MP
  • Write to the Chief Constable of the Police force
  • Complain to the Police force directly

Question 22: Who was the engineer responsible for designing the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol?

  • Florence Nightingale
  • Sir Christopher Wren
  • Richard Arkwright
  • Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Question 23: Which of these is a legal requirement for those applying for UK citizenship or permanent residency?

  • Have a driving license
  • Have a university degree
  • Be able to use computers in English
  • Speak and read English

Question 24: What was the primary goal of the Slavery Abolition Act (Emancipation Act) passed by the British Parliament in 1833?

  • Freedom of religion
  • Freedom of speech
  • No one could be held prisoner unlawfully
  • Abolish slavery in the British Empire