Practise Test 15 Welcome to your Practise Test 15 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Who built the Tower of London? Queen Elizabeth II Oliver Cromwell William the Conqueror Winston Churchill None 2. What TWO freedoms are offered by the UK to citizens and permanent residents? Freedom of speech Long lunch breaks on Friday A right to a fair trial Free groceries for everyone 3. Which TWO issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on? Immigration Health Education Foreign affairs 4. Which of the following statements is correct? Bonnie Prince Charlie became King Charles II of England in 1660. Charles, king of Scotland, was restored as King Charles II of England in 1660. None 5. Which of the following statements is correct? UK laws ensure people are not treated unfairly in any area of work or life. In the UK, employers can discriminate against different groups of people. None 6. Which TWO are plays by William Shakespeare? Oliver Twist Pride and Prejudice A Midsummer Night’s Dream Romeo and Juliet 7. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson defeated the German fleet. TRUE FALSE None 8. Which of the following statements is correct? The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Industrial Revolution introduced changes in the banking system in the 1970s. None 9. Which TWO of the following do you have to pay tax on? Small amounts of money given to you as a gift Income from property, savings and dividends Profits from self-employment Shopping vouchers given to you by family or friends 10. When is a by-election for a parliamentary seat held? When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns When the Prime Minister decides to call one Every two years Half-way through a parliamentary term None 11. Which TWO chambers form the UK Parliament? House of Representatives House of Commons House of Lords House of Fraser 12. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Wales united with England during the reign of Henry VIII. FALSE TRUE None 13. Which TWO types of case are held in County Courts? Minor criminal offences Breaches of contract Murder Divorce 14. Which of the following statements is correct? The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral music. The Proms are a series of tennis matches held every June in London. None 15. What must you have done in order to vote in elections? Put your name on the electoral register Passed an electoral test Registered your identity with the police Paid income tax in the previous year None 16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Some people rent land called ‘an allotment’, where they grow fruit and vegetables. FALSE TRUE None 17. Which is the most popular sport in the UK? Rugby Tennis Football Golf None 18. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Most people in the UK live in towns and cities. TRUE FALSE None 19. Which TWO fought in wars against Napoleon? Horatio Nelson Winston Churchill The Duke of Wellington Margaret Thatcher 20. Which of the following statements is correct? There is a yearly rowing race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. There is a yearly sailing race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. None 21. What were ‘the Troubles’ about? Setting up an English Parliament Independence for Wales Independence for Scotland Disagreement over Ireland becoming one country None 22. Which of the following statements is correct? Volunteering is a way of helping others without receiving payment. Volunteering is a good way to earn additional money. None 23. Why was Magna Carta important? It gave all men the vote. It established a new system of free education. It gave women legal rights. It limited the power of the monarch. None 24. Which TWO are Christian groups? Baptists Sikhs Buddhists Roman Catholics Thank you for taking - Practise Test 15. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
