Practise Test 15 Welcome to your Practise Test 15 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Wales united with England during the reign of Henry VIII. FALSE TRUE None 2. Which TWO types of case are held in County Courts? Minor criminal offences Divorce Murder Breaches of contract 3. Which of the following statements is correct? Charles, king of Scotland, was restored as King Charles II of England in 1660. Bonnie Prince Charlie became King Charles II of England in 1660. None 4. Who built the Tower of London? Queen Elizabeth II Oliver Cromwell Winston Churchill William the Conqueror None 5. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson defeated the German fleet. TRUE FALSE None 6. Which of the following statements is correct? Volunteering is a good way to earn additional money. Volunteering is a way of helping others without receiving payment. None 7. What TWO freedoms are offered by the UK to citizens and permanent residents? A right to a fair trial Free groceries for everyone Long lunch breaks on Friday Freedom of speech 8. Which of the following statements is correct? There is a yearly sailing race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. There is a yearly rowing race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. None 9. Which of the following statements is correct? UK laws ensure people are not treated unfairly in any area of work or life. In the UK, employers can discriminate against different groups of people. None 10. Which TWO are Christian groups? Roman Catholics Baptists Buddhists Sikhs 11. Why was Magna Carta important? It gave women legal rights. It gave all men the vote. It established a new system of free education. It limited the power of the monarch. None 12. Which of the following statements is correct? The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral music. The Proms are a series of tennis matches held every June in London. None 13. What were ‘the Troubles’ about? Disagreement over Ireland becoming one country Setting up an English Parliament Independence for Scotland Independence for Wales None 14. Which TWO chambers form the UK Parliament? House of Lords House of Commons House of Representatives House of Fraser 15. What must you have done in order to vote in elections? Put your name on the electoral register Registered your identity with the police Passed an electoral test Paid income tax in the previous year None 16. Which of the following statements is correct? The Industrial Revolution introduced changes in the banking system in the 1970s. The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. None 17. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Most people in the UK live in towns and cities. FALSE TRUE None 18. Which TWO fought in wars against Napoleon? Winston Churchill The Duke of Wellington Horatio Nelson Margaret Thatcher 19. When is a by-election for a parliamentary seat held? When the Prime Minister decides to call one Every two years Half-way through a parliamentary term When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns None 20. Which TWO issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on? Immigration Education Health Foreign affairs 21. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Some people rent land called ‘an allotment’, where they grow fruit and vegetables. FALSE TRUE None 22. Which is the most popular sport in the UK? Golf Rugby Football Tennis None 23. Which TWO are plays by William Shakespeare? Pride and Prejudice Romeo and Juliet Oliver Twist A Midsummer Night’s Dream 24. Which TWO of the following do you have to pay tax on? Profits from self-employment Small amounts of money given to you as a gift Shopping vouchers given to you by family or friends Income from property, savings and dividends Thank you for taking - Practise Test 15. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
