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