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The all-new British citizenship test – take the quiz!

The all-new British citizenship test – take the quiz!. The coalition government has announced a new citizenship test for aspiring Britons, intended to place more emphasis on British history and achievements. Take the sample questions below and see whether you score the 7/10 necessary to pass.

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The all-new British citizenship test – take the quiz!

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  1. The all-new British citizenship test – take the quiz! The coalition government has announced a new citizenship test for aspiring Britons, intended to place more emphasis on British history and achievements. Take the sample questions below and see whether you score the 7/10 necessary to pass

  2. Question 1 • Which landmark is a prehistoric monument which still stands in the English county of Wiltshire?   • Stonehenge • Hadrian’s Wall • Offa’s Dyke • Fountains Abbey

  3. Question 2 • What is the name of the admiral who died in a sea battle in 1805 and has a monument in Trafalgar Square, London? • Cook • Drake • Nelson • Raleigh

  4. Question 3 • In 1801, a new version of the official flag of the United Kingdom was created.  What is it often called? • British standard • Royal banner • St George cross • Union jack

  5. Question 4 • Who is the patron saint of Scotland? • St Andrew • St David • St George • St Patrick

  6. Question 5 • What flower is traditionally worn by people on Remembrance Day? • Poppy • Lily • Daffodil • Iris

  7. Question 6 • Which of these sporting events was hosted in London in 2012? • Commonwealth Games • Cricket World Cup • European Football Championship • Paralympic Games

  8. Question 7 • At her jubilee in 2012, how many years as queen did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate? • 25 • 40 • 50 • 60

  9. Question 8 • The second largest party in the House of Commons is usually known by what name? • Senate • Opposition • Lords • The other side

  10. Question 9 • From what age can you be asked to serve on a jury? • 16 • 18 • 21 • 25

  11. Question 10 • What is the title given to the person who chairs the debates in the House of Commons? • Chairman • Speaker • Leader of the House • Prime minister

  12. Now for the answers!

  13. The Answers! 1. Which landmark is a prehistoric monument which still stands in the English county of Wiltshire? • Correct answer: Stonehenge 2. What is the name of the admiral who died in a sea battle in 1805 and has a monument in Trafalgar Square, London? • Correct answer: Nelson 3. In 1801, a new version of the official flag of the United Kingdom was created. What is it often called? • Correct answer: Union Jack 4. Who is the patron saint of Scotland? • Correct answer: St Andrew 5. What flower is traditionally worn by people on Remembrance Day? • Correct answer: Poppy

  14. The Answers! 6. Which of these sporting events was hosted in London in 2012? • Correct answer: Paralympic Games 7. At her jubilee in 2012, how many years as queen did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate? • Correct answer: 60 8. The second largest party in the House of Commons is usually known by what name? • Correct answer: Opposition 9. From what age can you be asked to serve on a jury? • Correct answer: 18 10. What is the title given to the person who chairs the debates in the House of Commons? • Correct answer: Speaker

  15. Did you score at least 7/10???

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