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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 Council of Europe has ______ member countries, including the UK Modern Society
  2. The Queen's residence in 10 Downing Street? Modern Society
  3. What sort of church is the Church of Scotland? Modern Society
  4. ______ law is used to settle disputes between individuals or groups Modern Society
  5. There are ______ members on the UN Security Council Modern Society
  6. For a legal advice you can contact: Modern Society
  7. Wales has its own established church. Modern Society
  8. Benefits of volunteering are: Modern Society
  9. People celebrate April Fool's day more than Christmas Modern Society
  10. Sir Francis Drake's ship the 'Golden Hind', was one of the first to sail right around/circumnavigate ______ Modern Society
  11. When did women achieve voting equality with men? Modern Society
  12. What was the more probable use for the Stonehenge? Modern Society
  13. The decisions on government policies are made by Modern Society
  14. How long does it take to give blood? Modern Society
  15. John Constable (1776–1837) founded the modern police force in England. Modern Society
  16. The Black Death killed one fifth of the population of England and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales. Modern Society
  17. The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England. It is about 870 kilometres. Modern Society
  18. Which TWO are associated with rugby? Modern Society
  19. It is important to recycle as much of your waste as you can because using recycled materials to make new products uses less energy and means that we need to extract fewer raw materials from the earth Modern Society
  20. Which of these international events was held in London in 2012? Modern Society
  21. ______ first visited Britain in AD 789 to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves Modern Society
  22. By law, radio and television coverage of the political parties must be ______ and so equal time has to be given to rival viewpoints Modern Society
  23. In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, less than ______ of people identified themselves as Jewish Modern Society
  24. The court systems in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are similar Modern Society
  25. Who led the group of scientists who were the first to 'Split The Atom'? Modern Society
  26. What type of government does the UK have? Modern Society
  27. Which traditions or festivals are held in November every year? Modern Society
  28. Political party members work hard to persuade people to vote for their candidates by handing out leaflets in the street or by knocking on people's doors and asking for their support, this is called Modern Society
  29. In Britain, the Government control the press (news and media) Modern Society
  30. How long is Hannukah celebrated for? Modern Society
  31. What is the Grand National? Modern Society
  32. When is Christmas Day? Modern Society
  33. Who appoints Life Peers? Modern Society
  34. When were The Beatles (a popular British band) formed? Modern Society
  35. In 1928 women in Britain received voting rights at the same age as men Modern Society
  36. Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for ______ Modern Society
  37. Stories associated with Geoffrey Chaucer are ______ Modern Society
  38. It is illegal for shops and businesses to not accept the banknotes of Northern Ireland and Scotland Modern Society
  39. What can the Laws made by the EU also be called? Modern Society
  40. Ulster Fry is a welsh traditional food Modern Society
  41. What event is known as the evacuation of 300,000 people from the beaches? Modern Society
  42. Where did the ancestors of the first farmers come from? Modern Society
  43. When is Vaisakhi celebrated? Modern Society
  44. Tobacco is common in the UK and can be sold to anyone of any age Modern Society
  45. People usually decorate their houses during Christmas holidays Modern Society
  46. Eid al-Fitr and Eid ul Adha are festivals celebrated by which religion? Modern Society
  47. The 40 days before Easter are known as ______ Modern Society
  48. Children's Hearings system is used in which country? Modern Society
  49. Which TWO of the following are linked to football? Modern Society
  50. In 1913, the British government promised 'Home Rule' for Ireland, why were any changes in Ireland delayed until 1921? Modern Society