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Life in the UK Test Flashcards

Life in the UK Test Flashcards

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When is Christmas Eve?

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24th December





When is Christmas Day?

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25th December





When is Halloween?

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31st October





On what date is St. Patrick's Day?

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17th March





What city serves as the capital of Scotland?

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Edinburgh





Who holds the responsibility for creating new laws in the UK?

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Parliament





True or False: Did the Industrial Revolution commence in the 18th century?

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True





Who possesses the authority to appoint members of the House of Lords?

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The Monarch





What is the name of the official residence for the British Prime Minister when in Scotland?

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Bute House





True or False: Did the Battle of Hastings occur in 1066?

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True





Who wrote the famous play "Romeo and Juliet"?

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William Shakespeare





What is the currency used in the United Kingdom?

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Pound Sterling





Who is the patron saint of Scotland?

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Saint Andrew





True or False: Is the Stonehenge located in Wiltshire, England?

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True





What is the minimum age requirement to stand for election as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the UK?

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18 years old.





Which British scientist is credited with discovering the law of gravity?

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Sir Isaac Newton





What is the national flower of England?

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Rose





What is the name of the highest mountain in the UK?

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Ben Nevis





What is the traditional date for celebrating St. George's Day in England?

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April 23rd





True or False: The Notting Hill Carnival is Europe's largest street festival.

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True





Which holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in May in the UK?

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Early May Bank Holiday





True or False: Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

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True





What is the name of the annual celebration held on February 14th, often associated with romantic love?

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Valentine's Day





True or False: Boxing Day, observed on December 26th, is a public holiday in the UK.

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True





What is the capital city of England?

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London





What is the capital city of Scotland?

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Edinburgh





What is the capital city of Wales?

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Cardiff





What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

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Belfast





What is the name of the iconic clock tower in London?

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Big Ben





True or False: The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames.

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True