Life in the UK Test 7

1. Where are the more serious civil cases dealt with in Scotland?

2. When was the Emancipation Act signed? It abolished slavery throughout the British Empire

3. Magna Carta is Latin for what?

4. What can be done to protect a person from being forced into a marriage, or to protect a person in a forced marriage?

5. What were the Irish people who favoured complete independence from the UK known as?

6. The jury decides on the penalty if the defendant is found guilty

7. How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776?

8. When is St Patrick's day?

9. National Insurance is needed if you wish to work in the UK

10. The role and membership of the House of Lords has changed over the last 50 years

11. Who designed the new St Paul's?

12. Which flower is associated with England?

13. Which TWO religions celebrate Diwali?

14. What can the Scottish Parliament do?

15. What is the name of the building where the Northern Irish Assembly meets?

16. Who was the first Briton to win the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 meters?

17. What university did Isaac Newton attend?

18. Which event is celebrated on the 5th of November each year?

19. It is illegal for shops and businesses to not accept the banknotes of Northern Ireland and Scotland

20. What is the capital of Wales?

21. Robert Browning, William Blake and Lord Byron were all famous poets

22. Which religion did the Huguenots follow?

23. St George is the national saint of Northern Ireland

24. Who is the heir to the throne?