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