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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 Home Secretary is the government minister responsible for Modern Society
  2. In Britain its tradition to eat ______ on Christmas Modern Society
  3. Young people will often dress up in frightening costumes to play 'trick or treat' on Halloween Modern Society
  4. Members of the armed forces cannot stand for public office Modern Society
  5. What was achieved with the Carta Magna? Modern Society
  6. You can get contact details for all your representatives and their parties from Modern Society
  7. What was Margaret Thatcher famous for? Modern Society
  8. What percentage of the total population lives in Wales? Modern Society
  9. Isambard Kingdom Brunei was famous for designing and building ______ Modern Society
  10. In which modern-day country was the composer George Frederick Handel born? Modern Society
  11. There are a variety of foods that are traditionally associated with England: Modern Society
  12. The UK faces terrorist threats from Al Qa'ida, its affiliates and like-minded organisations Modern Society
  13. The London Eye is situated on the southern bank of which river? Modern Society
  14. The phrase 'rain stopped play' is used in ______ Modern Society
  15. Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi) is celebrated on ______ each year with parades, dancing and singing Modern Society
  16. Which of the options given below is not necessary for a new car? Modern Society
  17. What will happen to any driver who has either taken more than the acceptable quantity of alcohol or refused to take the test? Modern Society
  18. Which TWO of the following are traditional British foods? Modern Society
  19. Which is a famous area in London for theatres? Modern Society
  20. The kingdoms of England and Scotland were united In 1707 Modern Society
  21. St Helena and the Falkland Islands are part of Great Britain. Modern Society
  22. Donated blood is used by ______ to help people with a wide range of injuries and illnesses Modern Society
  23. What yearly event happens between Oxford and Cambridge Universities? Modern Society
  24. What is the name given to the conflict between those wishing for full Irish independence and those wishing to remain loyal to the UK government? Modern Society
  25. The jet engine and radar were developed in Britain in the 1830s. Modern Society
  26. The name or photograph of cases heard in the Youth Court can be published in the newspapers once the young person has been found guilty Modern Society
  27. What UK landmark was voted as Britain's favourite view in 2007? Modern Society
  28. When was the Carta Magna created? Modern Society
  29. ______ is a group of European and North American countries that have agreed to help each other if they come under attack Modern Society
  30. Which TWO are NOT part of the UK? Modern Society
  31. Robert Burns (1759-1796) is associated with ______ Modern Society
  32. Lent begins on _____ Modern Society
  33. The novels by Charles Dickens are: Modern Society
  34. Which of the following major sports event took place in the UK in 2012? Modern Society
  35. When was the voting age reduced to 18 for men and women? Modern Society
  36. There is a dragon on the official flag of Wales Modern Society
  37. During the Great Depression in the 1930s which industry was badly affected? Modern Society
  38. What can 'Carry on' be associated with? Modern Society
  39. What do Seamus Heaney, Sir William Golding and Harold Pinter have in common? Modern Society
  40. Which of the events is the bombing of English cities by the Germans? Modern Society
  41. The Ashes are a series of Test Modern Society
  42. When were films first shown in the UK? Modern Society
  43. What do people do on April 1st Modern Society
  44. Governors and school boards have an important part to play in raising school standards, they have three key roles: Modern Society
  45. Ralph Vaughan Williams was strongly influenced by traditional English folk music Modern Society
  46. Several British writers have won the Nobel Prize in Literature, including Modern Society
  47. Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England? Modern Society
  48. New citizens ______ loyalty to the Queen as part of the citizenship ceremony Modern Society
  49. Who wrote 'The Lord of the Rings'? Modern Society
  50. 2 minutes silence is observed on the Remembrance Day Modern Society