Correct answer: A — Born in Lincolnshire, eastern England, Isaac Newton first became interested in science when he studied at Cambridge University. He became an important figure in the field. His most famous published work was Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica ‘Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy’, which showed how gravity applied to the whole universe.
Why this question matters
This question is drawn from the “The Values and Principles of the UK” section of the official Home Office handbook. Topics from this chapter make up a significant portion of the 24 questions in the real exam, so being able to answer this one comfortably is a small but real step towards passing on the day.
The accepted answer is A: “Cambridge”. Memorise the underlying fact rather than the option letter — the order of options changes between attempts, and the real exam may rephrase the question.
More questions from this chapter
- Participating in your community is a fundamental principle of British life.
- The Council of Europe has the power to make European laws
- The fundamental principles of British life include:
- What is your responsibility as UK citizen? Select TWO answers.
- Which of these is NOT a responsibility of British citizen?
Keep practising
- Take a full practice test on Values & Principles.
- Re-read the study notes for this chapter.
- Sit a 24-question timed mock.
- Browse the full question library.