Practise Test 17 Welcome to your Practise Test 17 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords? Their salaries were stopped. They lost their automatic right to attend the House of Lords. Women were allowed to inherit their titles. Their numbers were greatly increased. None 2. Which of the following statements is correct? In 1588 the English defeated a German invasion fleet of bomber planes. In 1588 the English defeated a Spanish invasion fleet of ships. None 3. Which TWO are English Civil War battles? Hastings Waterloo Naseby Marston Moor 4. Which of the following statements is correct? EastEnders and Coronation Street are historical landmarks. EastEnders and Coronation Street are popular television programmes. None 5. Which of the following statements is correct? Most shops in the UK open seven days a week. All shops in the UK close on Sundays. None 6. Which TWO of the following do pressure and lobby groups do? Represent the views of British businesses Influence government policy Assist MPs in their constituency work Organise violent protests 7. What festival is celebrated on 31 October? Bonfire Night Halloween Valentine’s Day Hogmanay None 8. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?There is a dragon on the official flag of Wales. TRUE FALSE None 9. Which TWO are members of Parliament (MPs) responsible for? Scrutinising and commenting on what the government is doing Representing only those who voted for them Representing everyone in their constituency Supporting the government on all decisions and laws 10. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE ?British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully.The animal was a rabbit. FALSE TRUE None 11. What is the name of the UK currency? Euro Yen Dollar Pound sterling None 12. Why is 1918 an important date in the history of women’s rights? Women were made legally responsible for their children. The first divorce laws were introduced. Equal pay laws were passed. Women were given the right to vote. None 13. What are TWO fundamental principles of British life? Growing your own fruit and vegetables Only driving your car on weekdays Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs Participation in community life 14. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people. TRUE FALSE None 15. For which TWO types of literature is William Shakespeare famous? Sonnets Biographies Novels Plays 16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The British constitution is contained in a single written document. TRUE FALSE None 17. Which of the following statements is correct? The small claims procedure helps people to make small home insurance claims. The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes. None 18. Which of the following statements is correct? Mary, Queen of Scots was unrelated to Queen Elizabeth I. Mary, Queen of Scots was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. None 19. Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer? The Westbury Tales The Ambridge Tales The Canterbury Tales The London Tales None 20. How often does Prime Minister’s Questions occur when Parliament is sitting? Twice a week Once a month Once a week Every day None 21. What were the names of the TWO main groups in Parliament in the early 18th century? Whigs Nationalists Tories Labour 22. Which TWO are political parties in the UK ? Conservative Party Office Party Labour Party Modern Party 23. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories. FALSE TRUE None 24. Which TWO are Protestant Christian groups in the UK? Buddhists Methodists Baptists Roman Catholics Thank you for taking - Practise Test 17. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:57+00:00
