Practise Test 11 Welcome to your Practise Test 11 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Which of the following statements is correct? Sake Dean Mahomet introduced curry houses and shampooing to Britain from India. Sake Dean Mahomet is famous for introducing tea-drinking and bungalows to Britain from India. None 2. Which TWO people are famous UK sports stars? Sir Chris Hoy Lucien Freud Dame Kelly Holmes Jane Austen 3. Which of the following statements is correct? Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected through a system called ‘first past the post’. MPs are elected through a system called ‘the winner takes it all’. None 4. Which of the following statements is correct? The first professional UK football clubs were formed in 1066. The first professional UK football clubs were formed in the late 19th century. None 5. What were TWO important aspects of the Reform Act of 1832? It gave women the vote. It abolished rotten boroughs It decreased the power of the monarch. It increased the number of people who could vote. 6. Which TWO of the following are major outdoor music festivals? Glastonbury Hogmanay Royal Ascot Isle of Wight Festival 7. For approximately how many years did the Romans stay in this country? 400 years 50 years 600 years 100 years None 8. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Forcing another person to marry is a criminal offence in the UK. TRUE FALSE None 9. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?There is a no place in British society for extremism or intolerance. TRUE FALSE None 10. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The UK has a declining elderly population. TRUE FALSE None 11. Which TWO of the following were famous Victorians? Florence Nightingale Isambard Kingdom Brunei Dylan Thomas Margaret Thatcher 12. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The ‘Swinging Sixties’ is associated with the 1860s. FALSE TRUE None 13. What TWO values are upheld by the Commonwealth association of countries? Violence Communism Democracy Rule of law 14. Where did the Vikings come from? France and Luxembourg Germany and Austria Denmark and Norway Belgium and Holland None 15. Which of the following statements is correct? Halloween is a modern American festival that has recently become popular in the UK. Halloween has its roots in an ancient pagan festival marking the beginning of winter. None 16. What countries does ‘Great Britain’ refer to? England, Scotland and Northern Ireland England, Scotland and Wales Just England England and Scotland None 17. Which of the following statements is correct? The public can attend debates in the House of Commons. No member of the public is allowed to attend debates in the House of Commons. None 18. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK. FALSE TRUE None 19. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?During the 18th century, radical new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed, called ‘the Enlightenment’. TRUE FALSE None 20. St Andrew is the patron saint of which country? Wales Scotland England Northern Ireland None 21. By joining a political party, what TWO activities might you be involved in? Knocking on people’s doors and asking for support Handing out leaflets in the street Joining your MP for sessions in the House of Commons Violent clashes with other political parties 22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSEThe 40 days before Easter are known as Lent. FALSE TRUE None 23. Which TWO principles are included in the European Convention on Human Rights? The right to use violence if you think it is necessary Freedom of thought, conscience and religion Prohibition of slavery and forced labour Freedom to leave work early every Friday 24. Which TWO events are religious festivals? Christmas Day Easter Boxing Day Bonfire Night Thank you for taking - Practise Test 11. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
