Practise Test 2 Welcome to your Practise Test 2 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Who invaded England in 1066? William of Normandy Harold of Wessex Richard the Lionheart Canute None 2. Which TWO were great thinkers of the Enlightenment? David Hume Robert Burns Robert Louis Stevenson Adam Smith 3. Which colonies of the British Empire decided to declare their independence in 1776? Australian Canadian South African American None 4. Which of the following statements is correct? Henry VIII established the Church of England because the Pope refused to grant him a divorce. Henry VIII established the Church of England in order to start a war with the French. None 5. Which of the following areas does civil law cover? Violent crime Burglary Drunk and disorderly behaviour Debt None 6. Which TWO are famous British authors? Mary Quant Thomas Hardy Graham Greene Henry Moore 7. Which of the following statements is correct? Newport, Swansea and Cardiff are cities in Scotland. Plymouth, Norwich and Leeds are cities in England. None 8. What is a bank holiday? A week off for everyone in the UK A public holiday when banks and other businesses close for the day An extra holiday entitlement for working longer hours than usual A holiday just for people working in banks None 9. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Boys in the UK leave school with better qualifications than girls. FALSE TRUE None 10. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Wimbledon Championships are associated with motor sports. TRUE FALSE None 11. Which of the following statements is correct? The National Trust is a government-run organisation that provides funding for charities. The National Trust is a charity that works to preserve important buildings in the UK. None 12. Which of the following statements is correct? The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the economy. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for crime, policing and immigration. None 13. What happens when a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns? Their party chooses someone to fill the post until the next General Election. A by-election is held to replace the MP. The post remains vacant until the next General Election. A neighbouring MP looks after the constituency. None 14. What is a traditional pub game in the UK? Rounders Scrabble Poker Pool None 15. What is the minimum legal age you can buy alcohol in the UK? 20 18 19 16 None 16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The House of Lords always acts as the government wishes. FALSE TRUE None 17. Which of the following statements is correct? In Northern Ireland a member of your family must complete a voting registration form on your behalf. In Northern Ireland all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form. None 18. Which TWO genres is william Shakespeare famous for writing? Plays Poems Radio scripts TV dramas 19. Which TWO are influential British bands? The National Trust The Rolling Stones The Beatles The Royal Family 20. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?A General Election occurs every eight years. TRUE FALSE None 21. What happened to Margaret Thatcher in 1979 to make her famous in UK history? She became a High Court judge. She took part in the Olympics. She was made a general in the British army. She became the first woman Prime Minister. None 22. With which sport do you associate Lewis Hamilton, Jensen Button and Damon Hill? Formula 1 Football Athletics Skiing None 23. What is a responsibility that you will have as a citizen or permanent resident of the UK? To grow your own vegetables To avoid shopping on a Sunday To keep your dog on a lead at all times To look after yourself and your family None 24. Which of the following statements is correct? The Highland Clearances occurred in Ireland. The Highland Clearances occurred in Scotland. None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 2. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
