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