Practise Test 9 Welcome to your Practise Test 9 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them total control over all policies and laws. FALSE TRUE None 2. Which of the following statements is correct? George and Robert Stephenson were famous pioneers of railway engines. George and Robert Stephenson were famous pioneers of agricultural changes. None 3. Which TWO changes were introduced by the Education Act of 1944? Primary education for all A clear division between primary and secondary education New public examinations Free secondary education for all 4. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?During the Victorian period the British Empire became the largest empire the world has ever seen. FALSE TRUE None 5. Which TWO of the following are UK landmarks? The Eisteddfod The London Eye Edinburgh Castle National Trust 6. What is the capital city of wales? Belfast Edinburgh Cardiff Swansea None 7. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Thomas Hardy is a famous author who wrote Far from the Madding Crowd. TRUE FALSE None 8. Which of the following statements is correct? The UK does not allow citizens or permanent residents to voice opinions publicly. The UK offers its citizens and permanent residents freedom of speech. None 9. Which of the following statements is correct? National parks are areas of protected countryside that everyone can visit. National parks are national sports grounds for people to hold sporting events. None 10. Who were the ‘suffragettes’? Women who chose to be single Women who stayed at home to raise a family Women who left the UK to live in India Women who campaigned for women’s votes None 11. Which of the following statements is correct? During the Second World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister. During the First World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister. None 12. Which TWO foods are associated with England? Fish and chips Haggis Ulster fry Roast beef 13. Which of the following statements is correct? After the age of 70, drivers must renew their licence every three years. After the age of 70, drivers must renew their licence every five years. None 14. Which of the following statements is correct? Andy Murray is the first British man to sail around the world. Andy Murray is the first British man to win a singles tennis title in a Grand Slam tournament since 1936. None 15. Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314? Andrew William Wallace Malcolm Robert the Bruce None 16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?All young people are sent a National Insurance number just before their 16th birthday. FALSE TRUE None 17. If your car is more than three years old, how often will it need a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test? Every year Every six months Every three years Every 10 years None 18. Which TWO things can you do to look after the environment? Never turn the lights off in your house Recycle your waste Walk and use public transport to get around Drive your car as much as possible 19. Which of the following is a British overseas territory? USA France The Falkland Islands Northern Ireland None 20. What is a jury made up of? People who are members of political parties People randomly chosen from the electoral register People who have submitted an application form and been accepted People working in high-powered jobs None 21. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Before 1215 there were no laws to limit the power of the king of England. FALSE TRUE None 22. Which of the following statements is correct? Members of the House of Lords are voted in by members of the House of Commons. Members of the House of Lords are not elected by the people. None 23. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? Walkmans Cloning a mammal Cash machines (ATMs) Mobile phones 24. On which date is St Patrick’s Day celebrated? 1 March 23 April 17 March 30 November None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 9. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
