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? Their salaries were stopped. Women were allowed to inherit their titles. They lost their automatic right to attend the House of Lords. Their numbers were greatly increased. None 2. Which TWO are English Civil War battles? Waterloo Hastings Naseby Marston Moor 3. Which TWO of the following do pressure and lobby groups do? Assist MPs in their constituency work Influence government policy Represent the views of British businesses Organise violent protests 4. What is the name of the UK currency? Euro Yen Pound sterling Dollar None 5. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?There is a dragon on the official flag of Wales. FALSE TRUE None 6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories. TRUE FALSE None 7. 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 8. How often does Prime Minister’s Questions occur when Parliament is sitting? Twice a week Once a week Every day Once a month None 9. 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 10. Why is 1918 an important date in the history of women’s rights? The first divorce laws were introduced. Women were made legally responsible for their children. Women were given the right to vote. Equal pay laws were passed. None 11. 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 12. What festival is celebrated on 31 October? Halloween Hogmanay Bonfire Night Valentine’s Day None 13. For which TWO types of literature is William Shakespeare famous? Biographies Plays Novels Sonnets 14. 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 15. Which TWO are members of Parliament (MPs) responsible for? Supporting the government on all decisions and laws Scrutinising and commenting on what the government is doing Representing only those who voted for them Representing everyone in their constituency 16. 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 17. Which TWO are Protestant Christian groups in the UK? Buddhists Methodists Roman Catholics Baptists 18. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The British constitution is contained in a single written document. FALSE TRUE None 19. What were the names of the TWO main groups in Parliament in the early 18th century? Tories Nationalists Labour Whigs 20. Which of the following statements is correct? EastEnders and Coronation Street are historical landmarks. EastEnders and Coronation Street are popular television programmes. None 21. 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 22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people. TRUE FALSE None 23. Which TWO are political parties in the UK ? Modern Party Labour Party Office Party Conservative Party 24. Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer? The London Tales The Ambridge Tales The Canterbury Tales The Westbury Tales None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 17. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:57+00:00
