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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. The King or Queen rules the country Modern Society
  2. What did Emmeline Pankhurst fight for? Modern Society
  3. British inventions were Modern Society
  4. What is the name of the tour guides that tell visitors stories about the Tower of London's history? Modern Society
  5. There are a few MPs who do not represent any of the main political parties are called Modern Society
  6. Many people continue to visit ______ for holidays and for leisure activities such as walking, camping and fishing Modern Society
  7. The current heir to the throne is Modern Society
  8. What is the name of the PM's country house? Modern Society
  9. Everything found in Hansard is available online Modern Society
  10. Plants associated with the UK are: Modern Society
  11. Which of these is the name of a novel by Jane Austen? Modern Society
  12. The BBC is financed by selling advertising space during television programmes Modern Society
  13. When was the famous satirical magazine 'Punch' published? Modern Society
  14. Young people can legally buy alcohol in pubs and off licences as soon as they are 15 Modern Society
  15. There are ______ pence in a pound Modern Society
  16. Until what time do people play jokes on one another on April Fool’s Day? Modern Society
  17. When is Hogmanay celebrated? Modern Society
  18. The Council of Europe has power to make laws Modern Society
  19. It is compulsory to join National Citizen Service programme for 16 and 17 year olds Modern Society
  20. Sir Kingsley Amis was a famous English novelist and poet who wrote more than 20 novels, including 'Lucky Jim' Modern Society
  21. What must all dogs wear in public? Modern Society
  22. The name of a novel by Jane Austen is ______ Modern Society
  23. When did the first farmers start settling in Britain? Modern Society
  24. ______ is the process of preparing fibres for spinning into yarn and fabric Modern Society
  25. British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully. The animal was a rabbit. Modern Society
  26. What is London's West End also known as? Modern Society
  27. Which TWO words appear in the first two lines of the national anthem 'God save the Queen'? Modern Society
  28. The National Assembly elections are held every ____ years using a form of proportional representation Modern Society
  29. Where can you get help if you can't afford to pay a vet? Modern Society
  30. Which of the following is a rugby competition? Modern Society
  31. Which two British pop music groups were famous during the Swinging Sixties? Modern Society
  32. What is known as Lent? Modern Society
  33. What does the TV licence money pay for? Modern Society
  34. People lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs called Modern Society
  35. Which TWO of the following are major outdoor music festivals? Modern Society
  36. When is the Bonfire Night celebrated? Modern Society
  37. In 1999 new national bodies established were Modern Society
  38. What is the name of the first major railway built in Britain? Modern Society
  39. What song is sung by people in the UK and other countries when they are celebrating the New Year? Modern Society
  40. Britain was invaded by tribes from ______ Europe: the Jutes, the Angles and the Saxons Modern Society
  41. During the reign of Charles II parts of London were destroyed, what was the cause of this destruction? Modern Society
  42. Many local authorities appoint ______, who is the ceremonial leader of the council Modern Society
  43. What is the name of the holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day? Modern Society
  44. What should you do when you move into a new house or apartment? Modern Society
  45. Who does keep order during political debates to make sure the rules are followed Modern Society
  46. Which TWO are famous UK sports stars? Modern Society
  47. Forced marriage is where one or both parties do not or cannot give their consent to enter into the partnership Modern Society
  48. Sake Dean Mahomet Modern Society
  49. Freedoms offered by the UK to citizens and permanent residents are: Modern Society
  50. What is the name of the process by which many Scottish landlords destroyed individual small farms (known as 'crofts') to make space for large flocks of sheep and cattle? Modern Society