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