Life in the UK 2020 Practice Test 15 24 questions and answers.

Practice Test 15 (24 questions):

13. How did the British Empire evolve during the first half of the 20th century?

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There was a mostly orderly transition to the Commonwealth

It abolished slavery after World War 1

It granted all colonies independence by 1934

It grew in size rapidly

14. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? The MacDonald clan of Glencoe were massacred by William III.

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True

False

15. What does the Victoria Cross, first awarded during the Crimean War, honour?

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Exceptional journalism by war reporters

Life-saving care administered by doctors and nurses

Acts of valour by soldiers

Outstanding painting skills by war artists

16. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? The Republic of Ireland is a part of the UK.

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True

False

17. Which TWO of the following work in government departments?

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Parliamentary Under-Secretaries of State

Police and Crime Commissioners

Police Community Support Officers

Secretaries of State

18. As well as giving legal advice, solicitors are able to do which TWO of the following?

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Represent clients in court

Arrest suspects

Take action for a client

Change the law

19. In which TWO places are arrangements different for taking the Life in the UK Test?

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Scotland

Northern Ireland

Isle of Man

Channel Islands

20. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Charles I was interested in science and during his reign, the Royal Society was formed.

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True

False

21. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? The Bill of Rights confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the king's power.

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True

False

22. Who was Samuel Pepys?

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A 17th-century architect

A 17th-century diarist

A 17th-century playwright

A 17th-century clergyman

23. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? St Columba became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.

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True

False

24. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The first Union Flag was created in 1606.

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True

False