Practise Test 4 Welcome to your Practise Test 4 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Henry VIII is famous for marrying six times and breaking away from the Church of Rome. TRUE FALSE None 2. In which modern-day country was the composer George Frederick Handel born? Iceland Japan Russia Germany None 3. Who are TWO famous British film directors? Sir Alfred Hitchcock Ridley Scott Evelyn Waugh Thomas Gainsborough 4. Which of the following statements is correct? Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television. Proceedings in Parliament cannot be reported in the press. None 5. Which of the following statements is correct? The Black Death brought about major changes in English society due to the number of people who died. The Black Death was a plague that only had an impact in Ireland, where many people died. None 6. Which of the following statements is correct? By 1400 the preferred language of the English court was French. By 1400 the preferred language of the English court was English. None 7. In which battle during the First World War did the British suffer 60, 000 casualties on the first day? Agincourt Waterloo The Somme El Alamein None 8. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Home Secretary is the government minister responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries. FALSE TRUE None 9. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In the UK betting and gambling are illegal. TRUE FALSE None 10. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Lake District is England’s largest national park. TRUE FALSE None 11. Which of the following statements is correct? Decisions on government policies are made by the Prime Minister and cabinet. Decisions on government policies are made by the monarch. None 12. In which part of the British Empire did the Boer War of 1899–1902 take place? South Africa Canada Australia India None 13. After the abolition of slavery, more than 2 million migrants came from which TWO countries to replace the freed slaves? China Russia India Australia 14. What is one of the roles of school governors and school boards? Giving teachers ideas for lesson plans Marking students’ homework Setting the strategic direction of the school Serving food and drink in the canteen None 15. What are the names of TWO famous British film actors? Jayne Torvill Colin Firth Robert Louis Stevenson Tilda Swinton 16. What is the minimum age for jury service? 30 16 22 18 None 17. Since 1927 the BBC has organised which series of famous concerts? Glastonbury The Proms The Eisteddfod Aldeburgh Festival None 18. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Isle of Man is a Crown dependency TRUE FALSE None 19. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Pressure and lobby groups try to influence British government policy TRUE FALSE None 20. Which of the following statements is correct? The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh. The capital city of Scotland is Glasgow. None 21. Which TWO are famous horse-racing events? The Grand National The Six Nations Royal Ascot The Cup Final 22. What sort of cases do Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts deal with? Minor criminal cases Small claims procedures Serious offences Youth cases None 23. Which TWO developments were features of the Industrial Revolution? Changes in the law Steam power Machinery Medical advances 24. Which of the following statements is correct? No British writer has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Several British writers have won the Nobel Prize in Literature. None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 4. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
