British Culture
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Try the British culture quiz. All questions are from the official Citizenship Test.
- 1.
The 31st of October celebrates:
- A.
Valentine's Day
- B.
Guy Fawke's Day
- C.
Hallowe'en
- D.
Hogmanay
Correct Answer
C. Hallowe'en -
- 2.
The Notting Hill Carnival is held in:
- A.
Liverpool
- B.
Manchester
- C.
Edinburgh
- D.
London
Correct Answer
D. London -
- 3.
St Patrick's Day is celebrated on:
- A.
1st March
- B.
17th March
- C.
23rd April
- D.
30th November
Correct Answer
B. 17th MarchExplanation
St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.Rate this question:
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- 4.
A 'suffragette' was:
- A.
A woman who suffered persecution
- B.
A woman who demonstrated for greater rights
- C.
A woman who worked during the First World War
- D.
A woman who stayed at home to raise her family
Correct Answer
B. A woman who demonstrated for greater rights -
- 5.
The initials GCSE stand for:
- A.
Graduate Certificate of Secondary Education
- B.
General Certificate of Special Education
- C.
General Certificate of Secondary Education
- D.
Grade Certificate of School Education
Correct Answer
C. General Certificate of Secondary Education -
- 6.
How many women with children at school are in paid work in the UK:
- A.
Nearly a quarter
- B.
Nearly a half
- C.
Nearly two-thirds
- D.
Nearly three quarters
Correct Answer
D. Nearly three quarters -
- 7.
In the 1950's textile and engineering firms sent agents to which TWO countries to find workers:
- A.
Russia
- B.
India
- C.
Vietnam
- D.
Pakistan
Correct Answer(s)
B. India
D. Pakistan -
- 8.
Which ONE of the following is true:
- A.
25% of all ethnic minority people live in London
- B.
35% of all ethnic minority people live in London
- C.
45% of all ethnic minority people live in London
- D.
55% of all ethnic minority people live in London
Correct Answer
C. 45% of all ethnic minority people live in London -
- 9.
Hogmanay is traditionally celebrated in:
- A.
England
- B.
Wales
- C.
Northern Ireland
- D.
Scotland
Correct Answer
D. ScotlandExplanation
Hogmanay is the Scottish celebration for New Year.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When do people in the UK wear poppies:
- A.
Remembrance Sunday
- B.
New Year
- C.
Valentine's Day
- D.
Mother's Day
Correct Answer
A. Remembrance Sunday -
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