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