Practise Test 16 Welcome to your Practise Test 16 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Which of the following statements is correct? Self-employed people can ask a friend to pay their National Insurance Contributions on their behalf. Self-employed people need to pay National Insurance Contributions themselves. None 2. Which TWO are famous UK landmarks? Notre Dame Snowdonia Loch Lomond Grand Canyon 3. Which of the following statements is correct? ‘The Divine Right of Kings’ meant that the English king should rule France. ‘The Divine Right of Kings’ meant that the king was appointed by God. None 4. Which of the following statements is correct? Gilbert and Sullivan wrote many comic operas. Gilbert and Sullivan were a comedy double act. None 5. What event is remembered on 5 November each year? The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 The Queen’s birthday A plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605 The end of the Second World War None 6. Which TWO of the following are Christian religious festivals celebrated in the UK? New Year Easter Halloween Christmas 7. In 1999 which TWO new national bodies were established? House of Lords Welsh Assembly English Parliament Scottish Parliament 8. Which of the following statements is correct? The UK is governed by parliaments sitting in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Westminster. None 9. How are local councils funded? From central government and local taxes From local businesses Through donations from local people Through money raised from local fundraising events None 10. Which TWO are examples of civil law? Selling tobacco Carrying a weapon Disputes between landlords and tenants Discrimination in the workplace 11. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Some people rent land called ‘an allotment’, where they grow fruit and vegetables. TRUE FALSE None 12. Which is an aim of the United Nations? To prevent war and promote international peace and security To examine decisions made by the European Union To promote dictatorship To create a single free trade market None 13. What important event happened in England in 1066? The Norman invasion The Romans left England The Battle of Bannockburn The building of the Off a Dyke None 14. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?‘The Restoration’ refers to the re-establishment of Catholicism as the official Church in the 17th century. FALSE TRUE None 15. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Union Flag comprises four crosses, one for each part of the United Kingdom. FALSE TRUE None 16. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life? Inequality Extremism Individual liberty Intolerance None 17. Which of the following statements is correct? Both Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are famous novelists. Both Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are famous painters. None 18. Which TWO were associated with King Charles I and Parliament during the English Civil War? Luddites Roundheads Cavaliers Tories 19. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Scottish Parliament can pass legislation for Scotland on all matters. TRUE FALSE None 20. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Brit Awards is an event where sports people are given awards. FALSE TRUE None 21. What type of government was formed after the General Election of 2010? Coalition All-party National One-party None 22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Members of the public are allowed to attend Youth Court hearings. FALSE TRUE None 23. Which of the following statements is correct? Elizabeth I handled Parliament very badly during her reign. Elizabeth I had very good relations with Parliament. None 24. Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer? The London Tales The Canterbury Tales The Ambridge Tales The Westbury Tales None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 16. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
