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

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

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

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

Question 4

• Who is the patron saint of Scotland? – St Andrew – St David – St George – St Patrick

Question 5

• What flower is traditionally worn by people on Remembrance Day? – Poppy – Lily – Daffodil – Iris

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

• From what age can you be asked to serve on a jury? – 16 – 18 – 21 – 25

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

Now for the answers!

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 Jack4. Who is the patron saint of Scotland? Correct answer: St Andrew5. What flower is traditionally worn by people on Remembrance Day? Correct answer: Poppy

The Answers!6. Which of these sporting events was hosted in London in 2012? Correct answer: Paralympic Games7. At her jubilee in 2012, how many years as queen did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate? Correct answer: 608. The second largest party in the House of Commons is usually known by what name? Correct answer: Opposition9. From what age can you be asked to serve on a jury? Correct answer: 1810. What is the title given to the person who chairs the debates in the House of Commons? Correct answer: Speaker

Did you score at least 7/10???