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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 term 'suffragettes' is associated with ______ Modern Society
  2. In the UK, brutality and violence in the home is a serious crime. Modern Society
  3. Who was given the title of Lord Protector? Modern Society
  4. Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK Modern Society
  5. Cocaine and Heroin are ______ Modern Society
  6. 10 Downing street is the official residence of ______ Modern Society
  7. Boxing Day is the day before Christmas Day and is a public holiday. Modern Society
  8. Which TWO are associated with the 'Dunkirk Spirit'? Modern Society
  9. Which Scottish poet wrote 'The Bruce'? Modern Society
  10. 'Beowulf', 'The Tyger' and 'She Walks in Beauty' are ______ Modern Society
  11. Which two of the following religious communities celebrate Diwali? Modern Society
  12. When did motor-car racing start in the UK? Modern Society
  13. Can the anthem ‘God save the queen’ be played only in presence of the Queen? Modern Society
  14. Who made the first coins to be minted in Britain? Modern Society
  15. Who is the head of state of the United Kingdom? Modern Society
  16. Which prehistoric monument still stands in the English county of Wiltshire? Modern Society
  17. When did the UK join the EEC? Modern Society
  18. The UK was one of the first countries to sign the European Convention in ______ Modern Society
  19. Missionaries from Ireland spread the Christian religion in the Modern Society
  20. A famous sailing event is held Modern Society
  21. The 'Swinging Sixties' is associated with the 1860s. Modern Society
  22. Dame Ellen MacArthur is famous for her achievements in which sport? Modern Society
  23. Which country sent a fleet of ships to England in 1588? Modern Society
  24. During which part of the year are pantomime productions staged in theatres? Modern Society
  25. Who first introduced James Bond? Modern Society
  26. What were the Canterbury Tales about? Modern Society
  27. The composer George Frederick Handel (1695-1759) was born in ______ and spent many years in the UK and became a British citizen in 1727 Modern Society
  28. Who receives ambassadors and high commissioners, entertains visiting heads of state and makes state visits overseas in support of diplomatic and economic relationships with other countries? Modern Society
  29. What is 'the Proms'? Modern Society
  30. Anyone facing ______ can go and stay in safe places, called refuges or shelters in some areas Modern Society
  31. Where was Rudyard Kipling born? Modern Society
  32. During the 'Great Depression' of the 1930s, major new Industries developed were: Modern Society
  33. What is Christmas day? Modern Society
  34. Northern Ireland has its own established church. Modern Society
  35. ______ developed horse-driven spinning mills that used only one machine Modern Society
  36. Which TWO of the following are famous British artists? Modern Society
  37. When did the British troops leave Iraq? Modern Society
  38. On election day, you will get your ballot paper, which you take to a polling booth to Modern Society
  39. What is the National Citizen Service programme for? Modern Society
  40. The National Anthem "God save the queen" can only be played in the presence of the Queen. Modern Society
  41. A lot of People carve lanterns out of ______ and put a candle inside of them during Halloween Modern Society
  42. What were the first Women's Social and Political Union group members called? Modern Society
  43. In England, parents and other community groups can apply to open a ______ school in their local area Modern Society
  44. If it is difficult for you to get to a polling station or polling place Modern Society
  45. To apply for UK citizenship or permanent residency, which TWO things do you need? Modern Society
  46. In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement Modern Society
  47. For some Scottish people, ______ is a bigger holiday than Christmas Modern Society
  48. St Augustine led missionaries from Rome, who spread Christianity in the south. Who did he become? Modern Society
  49. Who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury? Modern Society
  50. What percentage of the UK population doesn't follow a religion? Modern Society