Practise Test 3 Welcome to your Practise Test 3 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Which of the following statements is correct? The Wars of the Roses were between the Houses of Lancaster and York. The Wars of the Roses were between the Houses of windsor and Tudor. None 2. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th century. TRUE FALSE None 3. Which country did Germany invade in 1939 that led to the UK declaring war on Germany? Finland France Austria Poland None 4. Which of the following statements is correct? You have to be aged 16 or over to buy a National Lottery ticket. You have to be aged 18 or over to buy a National Lottery ticket. None 5. How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen? By the Prime Minister By the monarch In a secret ballot Through a public election None 6. During which part of the year are pantomime productions staged in theatres? Summer Christmas Easter Valentine’s Day None 7. Which of the following statements is correct? Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed through a public election. Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed by the local council. None 8. Who are TWO famous British film directors? Evelyn Waugh Sir Alfred Hitchcock Ridley Scott Thomas Gainsborough 9. Which TWO responsibilities should you respect as a resident of the UK? Take in and look after stray animals Vote for the government in power Respect and obey the law Treat others with fairness 10. Which of the following statements is correct? The civil service largely consists of political appointees. The civil service is politically neutral. None 11. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?An example of a civil law case is when you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint. TRUE FALSE None 12. Which of the following statements is correct? James VI of Scotland was related to Queen Elizabeth I of England. James VI of Scotland was not related to Queen Elizabeth I of England. None 13. Which of the following statements is correct? It is free to visit the Houses of Parliament to watch debates. It costs £15 per person to visit the Houses of Parliament to watch debates. None 14. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Most people live in the countryside in the UK. FALSE TRUE None 15. Which TWO of the following are famous Paralympians? Dame Ellen MacArthur Ellie Simmonds Jessica Ennis Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson 16. Which of the following do you need in order to gain a full car licence? Pass a driving test which tests both knowledge and practical skills Be in employment Own a car Achieve five GCSE passes None 17. Which TWO points about slavery are correct? William Wilberforce was a leading abolitionist. The Royal Navy refused to stop ships carrying slaves. Slavery survived in the British Empire until the early 20th century. Quakers set up the first anti-slavery groups. 18. Dylan Thomas was a famous writer and poet from which country? Wales Scotland Northern Ireland England None 19. Which of the following areas does civil law cover? Violent crime Burglary Drunk and disorderly behaviour Debt None 20. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? Mobile phone Diesel engine Television World wide Web 21. Which of the following statements is correct? The BBC is the only wholly state-funded media organisation The BBC is funded through advertisements and subscriptions. None 22. Which of the following statements is correct? The UK is made up of the following countries : England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. The UK is made up of the following countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. None 23. Which TWO members of a family have a special day dedicated to them? Mothers Uncles Aunts Fathers 24. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London. FALSE TRUE None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 3. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
