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1316 real-format practice questions from the Modern Society chapter of the official handbook. Click any question to see the answer and a related set.

  1. Bobby Moore is famous for his achievements in which sport? Modern Society
  2. At which festival are mince pies traditionally eaten? Modern Society
  3. The population of England consistently makes up ______ of the UK Modern Society
  4. What is the Home Secretary responsible for? Modern Society
  5. What is the Cenotaph? Modern Society
  6. What event was held in London in 2012? Modern Society
  7. Father's Day is the ______ Sunday in June Modern Society
  8. Which two languages combined to become one English language? Modern Society
  9. Which TWO roles are school governors and school boards responsible for? Modern Society
  10. What is the name of the popular UK Tennis tournament played in South London? Modern Society
  11. When did Ireland split into 2 countries? Modern Society
  12. Which TWO are famous gardens in the UK? Modern Society
  13. Can the anthem 'God save the queen' be played only in presence of the Queen? Modern Society
  14. If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should (choose TWO answers): Modern Society
  15. What age group does the National Citizen Service programme cover? Modern Society
  16. Where was one of the Anglo Saxon kings buried with treasure and armour? Modern Society
  17. The Proms is a time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter. Modern Society
  18. During Slave trade, where did slaves primarily come from? Modern Society
  19. Which of these people are famous UK sports stars? Modern Society
  20. How old do you have to be to participate in the National Lottery? Modern Society
  21. Which poem was written by Lord Byron? Modern Society
  22. In 1588 the English defeated a Modern Society
  23. Which event occurs each year on the third Sunday in June? Modern Society
  24. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Home Secretary? Modern Society
  25. Which of these is a charity working with animals? Modern Society
  26. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? Modern Society
  27. EastEnders and Coronation Street are Modern Society
  28. When was the first public film shown in the UK? Modern Society
  29. Who was Thomas Gainsborough? Modern Society
  30. The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited the powers of ______ Modern Society
  31. When did the development of a free press happen? Modern Society
  32. In the Citizenship Survey, 21% of people said that they had no religion. Modern Society
  33. In the north of ______, land was owned by members of the 'clans' (prominent families) Modern Society
  34. England has ______ flower associated with it and sometimes worn on national saints' day Modern Society
  35. Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories Modern Society
  36. From 1945 to 1950 the major welfare changes introduced were: Modern Society
  37. What term arose after the evacuation of men from the beaches of Dunkirk? Modern Society
  38. What is a Bank Holiday? Modern Society
  39. Which two countries developed the Concorde, the world's only supersonic commercial airliner? Modern Society
  40. Which official report is broadcast on digital TV? Modern Society
  41. What celebrates the end of Ramadan? Modern Society
  42. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the ______ Modern Society
  43. When is Valentine's Day? Modern Society
  44. Which of these is not a music festival? Modern Society
  45. You can buy alcohol if you are 17 years old Modern Society
  46. Women in Britain today make up about ______ of the workforce Modern Society
  47. Major horse-racing events in the UK are: Modern Society
  48. Some people rent land where they grow fruit and vegetables. What is that land called? Modern Society
  49. Which sport often refers to the phrase 'rain stopped play'? Modern Society
  50. The Church of England is also called Modern Society