Practise Test 2 Welcome to your Practise Test 2 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Who invaded England in 1066? William of Normandy Harold of Wessex Canute Richard the Lionheart None 2. Which of the following statements is correct? The National Trust is a government-run organisation that provides funding for charities. The National Trust is a charity that works to preserve important buildings in the UK. None 3. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?A General Election occurs every eight years. FALSE TRUE None 4. Which colonies of the British Empire decided to declare their independence in 1776? Canadian South African Australian American None 5. What happened to Margaret Thatcher in 1979 to make her famous in UK history? She became the first woman Prime Minister. She became a High Court judge. She was made a general in the British army. She took part in the Olympics. None 6. What is a bank holiday? A holiday just for people working in banks A week off for everyone in the UK A public holiday when banks and other businesses close for the day An extra holiday entitlement for working longer hours than usual None 7. Which of the following statements is correct? The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for crime, policing and immigration. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the economy. None 8. Which of the following areas does civil law cover? Debt Burglary Drunk and disorderly behaviour Violent crime None 9. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The House of Lords always acts as the government wishes. TRUE FALSE None 10. Which TWO were great thinkers of the Enlightenment? Robert Louis Stevenson David Hume Robert Burns Adam Smith 11. What is the minimum legal age you can buy alcohol in the UK? 18 20 19 16 None 12. Which TWO are famous British authors? Mary Quant Graham Greene Thomas Hardy Henry Moore 13. Which of the following statements is correct? Henry VIII established the Church of England because the Pope refused to grant him a divorce. Henry VIII established the Church of England in order to start a war with the French. None 14. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Wimbledon Championships are associated with motor sports. TRUE FALSE None 15. Which TWO genres is william Shakespeare famous for writing? Radio scripts Plays Poems TV dramas 16. Which TWO are influential British bands? The Royal Family The National Trust The Rolling Stones The Beatles 17. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Boys in the UK leave school with better qualifications than girls. FALSE TRUE None 18. What happens when a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns? A neighbouring MP looks after the constituency. A by-election is held to replace the MP. The post remains vacant until the next General Election. Their party chooses someone to fill the post until the next General Election. None 19. Which of the following statements is correct? In Northern Ireland a member of your family must complete a voting registration form on your behalf. In Northern Ireland all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form. None 20. With which sport do you associate Lewis Hamilton, Jensen Button and Damon Hill? Athletics Football Formula 1 Skiing None 21. What is a traditional pub game in the UK? Poker Pool Rounders Scrabble None 22. Which of the following statements is correct? Newport, Swansea and Cardiff are cities in Scotland. Plymouth, Norwich and Leeds are cities in England. None 23. Which of the following statements is correct? The Highland Clearances occurred in Ireland. The Highland Clearances occurred in Scotland. None 24. What is a responsibility that you will have as a citizen or permanent resident of the UK? To keep your dog on a lead at all times To grow your own vegetables To avoid shopping on a Sunday To look after yourself and your family None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 2. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
