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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. How long is the longest straight distance on the mainland? Modern Society
  2. Baptists, Methodists and Quakers are Modern Society
  3. Arranged marriages are allowed in the UK Modern Society
  4. What is Hogmanay also known as? Modern Society
  5. If no party wins a majority, two parties may join together to form a coalition Modern Society
  6. What did 'the Butler Act' introduce in 1944? Modern Society
  7. The UK is located in the ______ west of Europe Modern Society
  8. British overseas territories are: Modern Society
  9. In the UK, 1 April is a day when people play jokes on each other. Modern Society
  10. Which of the following statements is true: Modern Society
  11. Who invented the Internet as we know it today? (World Wide Web) Modern Society
  12. In 1776, 13 colonies declared their independence from the British. On which continent were these colonies located? Modern Society
  13. Which of the following is a public holiday? Modern Society
  14. Selling or buying drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis is allowed in the UK Modern Society
  15. Who invented the World Wide Web? Modern Society
  16. What is the Turner Prize? Modern Society
  17. What does MEP stand for? Modern Society
  18. What do you need to apply for UK citizenship? Modern Society
  19. Select TWO popular social networking websites Modern Society
  20. Who is best known for his stories about Sherlock Holmes? Modern Society
  21. Who directed the two British films 'Brief Encounter' and 'Lawrence of Arabia'? Modern Society
  22. Forced marriages are an offence in the UK Modern Society
  23. In Ireland, the Black Death killed many in the Pale and, for a time, the area controlled by the English became larger Modern Society
  24. Famous horse-racing events are: Modern Society
  25. Which of these flowers is closely associated with Remembrance Day? Modern Society
  26. Until what time do people play jokes on one another on April Fool's Day? Modern Society
  27. On Valentine's Day people exchange gifts and cards and send anonymous cards to people they secretly admire Modern Society
  28. In 1348, one third of the population in England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which disease? Modern Society
  29. During the rebellion of the clans in Scotland, Bonnie Prince Charlie was supported by clansmen from which Scottish region? Modern Society
  30. When is Bonfire Night? Modern Society
  31. Very young children believe that Father Christmas (also known as Santa Claus) brings them presents during the night before Christmas Day Modern Society
  32. In Wales a system called the Children’s Hearings System is used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence. Modern Society
  33. By joining a political party, you might be involved in: Modern Society
  34. What do many theatres produce at Christmas time? Modern Society
  35. The Reform Act of 1832 ______ the number of voters Modern Society
  36. Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer? Modern Society
  37. December 26th celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ Modern Society
  38. Which comedy double act by Nick Park won many Oscars? Modern Society
  39. Where does golf come from? Modern Society
  40. Which TWO countries took part in the development of Concorde? Modern Society
  41. If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist activity, who should you contact? Modern Society
  42. Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as cutting or female circumcision, is legal in the UK Modern Society
  43. Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis are well-known athletes who won gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics. Modern Society
  44. A traditional pub game in the UK is Modern Society
  45. The UK is a Security Council member of ______ Modern Society
  46. The UN Security Council members recommends action when there are Modern Society
  47. The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people. Modern Society
  48. What can schools do to raise money? Modern Society
  49. The Giant's Causeway was formed about ______ years ago Modern Society
  50. Political parties in the UK are: Modern Society