Practise Test 2 Welcome to your Practise Test 2 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Who invaded England in 1066? Harold of Wessex Richard the Lionheart Canute William of Normandy None 2. 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 3. Which of the following statements is correct? The Highland Clearances occurred in Scotland. The Highland Clearances occurred in Ireland. None 4. Which TWO are influential British bands? The Royal Family The Rolling Stones The National Trust The Beatles 5. 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 6. Which colonies of the British Empire decided to declare their independence in 1776? Australian South African Canadian American None 7. 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 8. Which of the following statements is correct? Plymouth, Norwich and Leeds are cities in England. Newport, Swansea and Cardiff are cities in Scotland. None 9. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?A General Election occurs every eight years. TRUE FALSE None 10. What is the minimum legal age you can buy alcohol in the UK? 19 20 16 18 None 11. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Boys in the UK leave school with better qualifications than girls. TRUE FALSE None 12. 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 13. Which TWO were great thinkers of the Enlightenment? Robert Burns Robert Louis Stevenson David Hume Adam Smith 14. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Wimbledon Championships are associated with motor sports. TRUE FALSE None 15. 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 A holiday just for people working in banks An extra holiday entitlement for working longer hours than usual None 16. What happens when a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns? The post remains vacant until the next General Election. A neighbouring MP looks after the constituency. Their party chooses someone to fill the post until the next General Election. A by-election is held to replace the MP. None 17. Which TWO are famous British authors? Henry Moore Mary Quant Thomas Hardy Graham Greene 18. What happened to Margaret Thatcher in 1979 to make her famous in UK history? She became the first woman Prime Minister. She became a High Court judge. She was made a general in the British army. She took part in the Olympics. None 19. Which TWO genres is william Shakespeare famous for writing? TV dramas Radio scripts Plays Poems 20. What is a traditional pub game in the UK? Poker Scrabble Pool Rounders None 21. With which sport do you associate Lewis Hamilton, Jensen Button and Damon Hill? Football Formula 1 Skiing Athletics None 22. Which of the following areas does civil law cover? Drunk and disorderly behaviour Debt Burglary Violent crime None 23. 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 24. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The House of Lords always acts as the government wishes. TRUE FALSE None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 2. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
