Practise Test 17 Welcome to your Practise Test 17 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords? They lost their automatic right to attend the House of Lords. Their numbers were greatly increased. Their salaries were stopped. Women were allowed to inherit their titles. None 2. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories. FALSE TRUE None 3. How often does Prime Minister’s Questions occur when Parliament is sitting? Every day Twice a week Once a month Once a week None 4. For which TWO types of literature is William Shakespeare famous? Biographies Plays Novels Sonnets 5. Why is 1918 an important date in the history of women’s rights? Women were given the right to vote. The first divorce laws were introduced. Equal pay laws were passed. Women were made legally responsible for their children. None 6. Which of the following statements is correct? The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes. The small claims procedure helps people to make small home insurance claims. None 7. What is the name of the UK currency? Euro Pound sterling Dollar Yen None 8. Which of the following statements is correct? All shops in the UK close on Sundays. Most shops in the UK open seven days a week. None 9. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people. FALSE TRUE None 10. Which of the following statements is correct? EastEnders and Coronation Street are popular television programmes. EastEnders and Coronation Street are historical landmarks. None 11. Which of the following statements is correct? In 1588 the English defeated a German invasion fleet of bomber planes. In 1588 the English defeated a Spanish invasion fleet of ships. None 12. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?There is a dragon on the official flag of Wales. TRUE FALSE None 13. Which of the following statements is correct? Mary, Queen of Scots was unrelated to Queen Elizabeth I. Mary, Queen of Scots was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. None 14. What festival is celebrated on 31 October? Halloween Hogmanay Bonfire Night Valentine’s Day None 15. Which TWO are English Civil War battles? Marston Moor Naseby Waterloo Hastings 16. Which TWO of the following do pressure and lobby groups do? Influence government policy Represent the views of British businesses Organise violent protests Assist MPs in their constituency work 17. Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer? The London Tales The Westbury Tales The Ambridge Tales The Canterbury Tales None 18. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The British constitution is contained in a single written document. FALSE TRUE None 19. Which TWO are members of Parliament (MPs) responsible for? Scrutinising and commenting on what the government is doing Representing only those who voted for them Representing everyone in their constituency Supporting the government on all decisions and laws 20. What are TWO fundamental principles of British life? Participation in community life Growing your own fruit and vegetables Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs Only driving your car on weekdays 21. What were the names of the TWO main groups in Parliament in the early 18th century? Tories Nationalists Labour Whigs 22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE ?British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully.The animal was a rabbit. TRUE FALSE None 23. Which TWO are Protestant Christian groups in the UK? Methodists Buddhists Roman Catholics Baptists 24. Which TWO are political parties in the UK ? Modern Party Conservative Party Labour Party Office Party Thank you for taking - Practise Test 17. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:57+00:00
