Practise Test 16 Welcome to your Practise Test 16 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Union Flag comprises four crosses, one for each part of the United Kingdom. TRUE FALSE None 2. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Members of the public are allowed to attend Youth Court hearings. TRUE FALSE None 3. What important event happened in England in 1066? The Norman invasion The Battle of Bannockburn The Romans left England The building of the Off a Dyke None 4. What event is remembered on 5 November each year? A plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605 The Queen’s birthday The end of the Second World War The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 None 5. Which of the following statements is correct? Gilbert and Sullivan were a comedy double act. Gilbert and Sullivan wrote many comic operas. None 6. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life? Inequality Intolerance Individual liberty Extremism None 7. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?‘The Restoration’ refers to the re-establishment of Catholicism as the official Church in the 17th century. TRUE FALSE None 8. Which is an aim of the United Nations? To promote dictatorship To prevent war and promote international peace and security To examine decisions made by the European Union To create a single free trade market None 9. Which TWO were associated with King Charles I and Parliament during the English Civil War? Cavaliers Roundheads Luddites Tories 10. How are local councils funded? Through money raised from local fundraising events From central government and local taxes Through donations from local people From local businesses None 11. Which of the following statements is correct? The UK is governed by parliaments sitting in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Westminster. None 12. Which TWO are examples of civil law? Selling tobacco Carrying a weapon Discrimination in the workplace Disputes between landlords and tenants 13. What type of government was formed after the General Election of 2010? National All-party Coalition One-party None 14. Which TWO of the following are Christian religious festivals celebrated in the UK? New Year Halloween Easter Christmas 15. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Brit Awards is an event where sports people are given awards. FALSE TRUE None 16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Some people rent land called ‘an allotment’, where they grow fruit and vegetables. FALSE TRUE None 17. Which of the following statements is correct? Elizabeth I handled Parliament very badly during her reign. Elizabeth I had very good relations with Parliament. None 18. In 1999 which TWO new national bodies were established? Scottish Parliament English Parliament Welsh Assembly House of Lords 19. Which of the following statements is correct? Self-employed people need to pay National Insurance Contributions themselves. Self-employed people can ask a friend to pay their National Insurance Contributions on their behalf. None 20. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Scottish Parliament can pass legislation for Scotland on all matters. TRUE FALSE None 21. Which of the following statements is correct? Both Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are famous painters. Both Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are famous novelists. None 22. Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer? The Westbury Tales The Ambridge Tales The Canterbury Tales The London Tales None 23. Which TWO are famous UK landmarks? Notre Dame Grand Canyon Snowdonia Loch Lomond 24. Which of the following statements is correct? ‘The Divine Right of Kings’ meant that the English king should rule France. ‘The Divine Right of Kings’ meant that the king was appointed by God. None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 16. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
