Practise Test 12 Welcome to your Practise Test 12 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. What did St Augustine and St Columba do during the Anglo-Saxon period? They invented new farming techniques. They were early Christian missionaries. They were courageous warriors. They were leaders of an uprising in Wales. None 2. Why was the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 so important? It ended capital punishment in England. It allowed people to bury the dead where they wished. It ensured no person could be held unlawfully. It ensured that those who died could only be buried by a relative. None 3. Which of the following statements is correct? During Queen Elizabeth I’s reign, English settlers began to colonise Australia. During Queen Elizabeth I’s reign, English settlers began to colonise the eastern coast of North America. None 4. Which of the following statements is correct? A free press means that what is written in newspapers is free from government control. A free press means newspapers are given out free of charge. None 5. Which of the following statements is correct? Big Ben is the nickname of the great bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. Big Ben is a popular children’s television character. None 6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?A public vote in 2002 decided that Winston Churchill was the Greatest Briton of all time. TRUE FALSE None 7. What is the role of a jury at a court trial? To decide who the judge should be To decide the sentence that the accused should be given To decide whether the accused is ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ To decide whether evidence should be allowed to be heard None 8. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In the UK you are expected to respect the rights of others to have their own opinions. TRUE FALSE None 9. What awards event celebrates British theatre? The Laurence Olivier Awards The Brit Awards The Man Booker Prize The Turner Prize None 10. How old do you need to be in order to stand for public office? 16 20 18 21 None 11. Which TWO of the following are protected by law from discrimination? Eye colour Disability Choice of car Marital status 12. Which of the following statements is correct? Florence Nightingale is associated with policing. Florence Nightingale is associated with the development of nursing. None 13. Which of the following is a Crown dependency? The Channel Islands Northern Ireland England Scotland None 14. Which TWO events are religious festivals? Easter Christmas Day Bonfire Night Boxing Day 15. Which of the following statements is correct? The Industrial Revolution is the name given to the rapid development of industry in Britain in the 20th century. The Industrial Revolution is the name given to the rapid development of industry that began in the 18th century. None 16. Which TWO wars was England involved in during the Middle Ages? Crimean Peninsular Hundred Years War Crusades 17. Which of the following statements is correct? The Speaker of the House of Commons remains a member of Parliament (MP) after election as Speaker. The Speaker of the House of Commons has to give up being an MP when elected as Speaker. None 18. Which of the following statements is correct? The UK has never been a member of NATO. The UK is a member of NATO. None 19. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?If a person is aged under 27, their case will be heard in a Youth Court. TRUE FALSE None 20. Which of the following statements is correct? A famous sailing event is held at Cowes on the Isle of Wight. A famous sailing event is held in the city of Belfast. None 21. When walking your dog in a public place, what must you ensure? That your dog never strays more than 3 metres away from you That your dog does not come into contact with other dogs That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner That your dog wears a special dog coat None 22. Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against the Romans? Elizabeth Anne Boudicca Victoria None 23. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Dundee and Aberdeen are cities in Northern Ireland. TRUE FALSE None 24. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The jet engine and radar were developed in Britain in the 1830s. TRUE FALSE None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 12. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
