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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. What is Richard Arkwright remembered for? Modern Society
  2. Early members of the Royal Society were Modern Society
  3. Ealing Studios has a claim to being the ______ continuously working film studio facility in the world Modern Society
  4. What does Eid al-Fitr celebrate? Modern Society
  5. Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland? Modern Society
  6. People came to England after 1400 from abroad to trade and also to work, such as weavers from France, engineers from Germany, glass manufacturers from Italy and canal builders from Holland Modern Society
  7. Arranged marriages, where both parties agree to the marriage, are not acceptable in the UK Modern Society
  8. Which of the following sporting events was hosted in London in 2012? Modern Society
  9. 'The Enlightenment' is known as Modern Society
  10. In November 2012, the public elected Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales. Modern Society
  11. NSPCC is a charity for which of the following? Modern Society
  12. What time do people hold a two minute silence on Remembrance Day? Modern Society
  13. What is another name for the Church of England? Modern Society
  14. Which country's national flower is a thistle? Modern Society
  15. When is the New Year celebrated in the United Kingdom? Modern Society
  16. James I and his son Charles I believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings', the idea that the king was directly appointed to rule by ______ Modern Society
  17. Most people live in the countryside in the UK. Modern Society
  18. Dunkirk is associated with which TWO events? Modern Society
  19. Aberdeen and Dundee are cities in Northern Ireland Modern Society
  20. How old must you be to drive a motor vehicle in the UK? Modern Society
  21. Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK. Modern Society
  22. Adults who are eligible to vote in all UK elections includes: Modern Society
  23. Which of these are two famous garden designers? Modern Society
  24. What is traditionally being eaten as a dessert on Christmas Day? Modern Society
  25. Life peers have to be Christians Modern Society
  26. Which two of the following records give us information about England during the reign of William I? Modern Society
  27. What does Christmas Day celebrate? Modern Society
  28. Which TWO festivals or traditions are held in November each year? Modern Society
  29. Party candidate has the right make you vote for a particular candidate Modern Society
  30. 'The Canterbury Tales' was one of the first books to be printed by William Caxton, the first person in England to print books using a printing press Modern Society
  31. The overseas territory of St Helena is part of the United Kingdom. Modern Society
  32. When do British people celebrate Easter? Modern Society
  33. UK population growth has been faster in recent years. Modern Society
  34. What is a traditional pub game in the UK? Modern Society
  35. Which UK city hosted the 2012 Paralympic Games? Modern Society
  36. Who wrote Sherlock Holmes? Modern Society
  37. What are Beowulf, The Tyger and She Walks in Beauty? Modern Society
  38. The Scots had ______ to the execution of Charles I and declared his son Charles II to be king Modern Society
  39. Living people can donate a kidney Modern Society
  40. London's West End, also known as ______, is particularly well known Theatre Modern Society
  41. What is the name of the song sung by people in the UK and other countries when celebrating the New Year? Modern Society
  42. What movement challenged the authority of the Pope? Modern Society
  43. Charles I believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings' so he tried: Modern Society
  44. When did the Anglican Church come into existence? Modern Society
  45. In the 18th and 19th centuries the development of the Bessemer process for the mass production of steel led to the development of Modern Society
  46. Which TWO scientists led a team which was the first to clone an animal? Modern Society
  47. What is the name of the area in London where famous theatres are located? Modern Society
  48. The longest distance on the mainland is about ______ from John O'Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land's End in the south-west corner of England Modern Society
  49. Christmas Day, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, is on which day? Modern Society
  50. If you wish to be a permanent resident of the UK, you should look after yourself. In return you are guaranteed a job Modern Society