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