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