Practise Test 12 Welcome to your Practise Test 12 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. 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 2. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?If a person is aged under 27, their case will be heard in a Youth Court. FALSE TRUE None 3. Which of the following statements is correct? Big Ben is a popular children’s television character. Big Ben is the nickname of the great bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. None 4. 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 5. Which of the following statements is correct? The UK is a member of NATO. The UK has never been a member of NATO. None 6. Which TWO wars was England involved in during the Middle Ages? Crusades Hundred Years War Peninsular Crimean 7. 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 8. Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against the Romans? Anne Boudicca Victoria Elizabeth None 9. 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 10. What awards event celebrates British theatre? The Brit Awards The Laurence Olivier Awards The Turner Prize The Man Booker Prize None 11. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Dundee and Aberdeen are cities in Northern Ireland. TRUE FALSE None 12. When walking your dog in a public place, what must you ensure? That your dog wears a collar showing the name and address of the owner That your dog does not come into contact with other dogs That your dog wears a special dog coat That your dog never strays more than 3 metres away from you None 13. 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 14. How old do you need to be in order to stand for public office? 18 16 20 21 None 15. 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 16. Why was the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 so important? 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. It ended capital punishment in England. None 17. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In the UK you are expected to respect the rights of others to have their own opinions. FALSE TRUE None 18. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The jet engine and radar were developed in Britain in the 1830s. FALSE TRUE None 19. Which of the following is a Crown dependency? The Channel Islands Northern Ireland Scotland England None 20. Which of the following statements is correct? Florence Nightingale is associated with policing. Florence Nightingale is associated with the development of nursing. None 21. What did St Augustine and St Columba do during the Anglo-Saxon period? They were leaders of an uprising in Wales. They were courageous warriors. They were early Christian missionaries. They invented new farming techniques. None 22. Which TWO of the following are protected by law from discrimination? Eye colour Choice of car Marital status Disability 23. What is the role of a jury at a court trial? To decide whether the accused is ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ To decide who the judge should be To decide whether evidence should be allowed to be heard To decide the sentence that the accused should be given None 24. Which TWO events are religious festivals? Easter Bonfire Night Christmas Day Boxing Day Thank you for taking - Practise Test 12. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
