CitizenReadyLife in the UK Test — Exam 10 of 24
Exam 10 of 24 in the CitizenReady series: a fixed paper of 24 questions — the same questions every visit, so you can retake it, watch your score climb, then move on to Exam 11. Weighted like the real test (history, government and society heaviest) with the real format mix and the real pass mark of 18 out of 24 (75%). Tap an answer to check it instantly and read the explanation.
Question 1 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which of these situations is covered by the Equality Act 2010?
The Equality Act 2010 covers education, so refusing a student a place because of her disability is unlawful discrimination; private social choices at home are not covered by it.
Question 2 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Which TWO of these are British Overseas Territories?
Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result
Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands are both British Overseas Territories. Jersey and the Isle of Man are Crown Dependencies, a separate category: they have their own governments and laws and are not Overseas Territories.
Question 3 · Chapter 3: History
Mary, Queen of Scots was executed on the orders of Elizabeth I in 1588.
Mary, Queen of Scots was executed in 1587 after being implicated in plots against Elizabeth I, whose prisoner she had been for many years.
Question 4 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Hogmanay is the Scottish name for Christmas Day.
Hogmanay is Scotland's famous New Year celebration, marked with parties, fireworks and the singing of Auld Lang Syne at midnight.
Question 5 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the European Convention on Human Rights?
The Convention protects civil and political rights such as liberty, religion and peaceful assembly — it does not guarantee anyone a free house.
Question 6 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Which TWO of these countries are part of Great Britain?
Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result
Great Britain is England, Scotland and Wales together, so Wales and Scotland are both part of it. Northern Ireland belongs to the United Kingdom but not to Great Britain, and the Republic of Ireland is a separate, independent country.
Question 7 · Chapter 3: History
In the 1640s and 1650s, the Puritan Parliament banned the public celebration of Christmas.
The Puritan Parliament of the 1640s and 1650s banned Christmas celebrations, regarding them as frivolous and unbiblical; the festivities returned after the Restoration in 1660. The Puritans were strict Protestants who wanted to purify the Church of England.
Question 8 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Which British-born film star became world-famous as the bowler-hatted 'Little Tramp' of silent cinema?
Charlie Chaplin, born in London, created the Tramp character and became one of the biggest stars of the silent film era.
Question 9 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
At a parliamentary election, after all the votes in a constituency have been counted, who publicly declares (announces) the result?
When counting is finished, the Returning Officer publicly declares the result in each constituency, announcing which candidate has been elected.
Question 10 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Visitors to Greenwich can stand with a foot on either side of the Prime Meridian line in the courtyard of which landmark?
The Prime Meridian line, marking 0 degrees longitude, is set into the courtyard of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, the historic home of British astronomy and of Greenwich Mean Time.
Question 11 · Chapter 3: History
The Bill of Rights of 1689 laid down which key rule about the monarchy?
The 1689 Bill of Rights limited royal power: the monarch could not suspend laws, raise taxes or maintain a standing army in peacetime without Parliament's consent. It was a foundation of Britain's constitutional monarchy, but it did not extend the right to vote; women did not gain the vote until the 20th century.
Question 12 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Mary Peters, from Northern Ireland, won an Olympic gold medal at the 1972 Munich Games in which event?
Mary Peters won the women's pentathlon in 1972, beating the local favourite, and became one of Northern Ireland's best-loved sporting figures.
Question 13 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
The Scottish Parliament's building, known as Holyrood, is in which city?
The Scottish Parliament sits at Holyrood in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.
Question 14 · Chapter 3: History
At the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the British fleet defeated the French and Spanish fleets. Who commanded the British fleet and was killed during the battle?
Admiral Lord Nelson commanded the British fleet at Trafalgar in 1805, defeating the combined French and Spanish fleets, but he was fatally wounded during the fighting.
Question 15 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
For Muslims in Britain, the festival of Eid al-Fitr marks the end of what period?
Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, the month in which Muslims fast during daylight hours, and is marked with prayers, visits and shared meals.
Question 16 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
What is the law about using a hand-held mobile phone while driving?
Using a hand-held phone while driving is illegal — even while stopped at traffic lights — and carries a fine and penalty points.
Question 17 · Chapter 3: History
The Factories Act of 1847 was an early law to protect workers. What did it do?
The 1847 Act, known as the Ten Hours Act, limited the working day for women and young people in textile factories to ten hours.
Question 18 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, two of the best-loved fantasy stories ever written, were created by which British author?
J. R. R. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit and its sequel, The Lord of the Rings, drawing on his love of old languages and myths. The Lord of the Rings was voted Britain's best-loved novel in a major national poll in 2003.
Question 19 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
What is the minimum legal age for buying most knives and blades in the UK?
It is an offence to sell a knife or blade to anyone under 18 (a small folding penknife with a short blade is the main exception).
Question 20 · Chapter 3: History
Who became Lord Protector after the Civil War and Charles I's execution?
Oliver Cromwell led Parliament's armies and ruled the Commonwealth as Lord Protector.
Question 21 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The National Trust, one of Britain's largest charities, was set up to protect and care for what?
The National Trust looks after historic houses, gardens, countryside and coastline, keeping them open for the public to enjoy.
Question 22 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
How can a person record their wishes about donating their organs after they die?
People can record an organ donation decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, and are encouraged to discuss their wishes with their family.
Question 23 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
During the first two years after passing their test, a new driver's licence will normally be revoked if they collect how many penalty points?
New drivers are on a two-year probation: collecting 6 or more penalty points in that period means their licence is revoked and they must retake both tests.
Question 24 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
What does the legal rule known as 'double jeopardy' generally mean in criminal law?
The double jeopardy rule means a person who has been acquitted cannot normally be tried again for the same offence, although there are narrow exceptions for very serious crimes with new and compelling evidence.
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