Practise Test 3 Welcome to your Practise Test 3 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Dylan Thomas was a famous writer and poet from which country? Northern Ireland England Wales Scotland None 2. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London. TRUE FALSE None 3. How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen? By the Prime Minister Through a public election By the monarch In a secret ballot None 4. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? World wide Web Television Mobile phone Diesel engine 5. Which of the following statements is correct? The civil service is politically neutral. The civil service largely consists of political appointees. None 6. Which of the following statements is correct? You have to be aged 16 or over to buy a National Lottery ticket. You have to be aged 18 or over to buy a National Lottery ticket. None 7. During which part of the year are pantomime productions staged in theatres? Easter Christmas Valentine’s Day Summer None 8. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Most people live in the countryside in the UK. TRUE FALSE None 9. Which TWO responsibilities should you respect as a resident of the UK? Treat others with fairness Vote for the government in power Respect and obey the law Take in and look after stray animals 10. Which of the following areas does civil law cover? Burglary Violent crime Debt Drunk and disorderly behaviour None 11. Which TWO of the following are famous Paralympians? Dame Ellen MacArthur Ellie Simmonds Jessica Ennis Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson 12. Who are TWO famous British film directors? Sir Alfred Hitchcock Ridley Scott Thomas Gainsborough Evelyn Waugh 13. Which of the following statements is correct? It is free to visit the Houses of Parliament to watch debates. It costs £15 per person to visit the Houses of Parliament to watch debates. None 14. Which of the following do you need in order to gain a full car licence? Pass a driving test which tests both knowledge and practical skills Own a car Achieve five GCSE passes Be in employment None 15. Which of the following statements is correct? The BBC is the only wholly state-funded media organisation The BBC is funded through advertisements and subscriptions. None 16. Which TWO members of a family have a special day dedicated to them? Mothers Fathers Aunts Uncles 17. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?An example of a civil law case is when you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint. TRUE FALSE None 18. Which TWO points about slavery are correct? Slavery survived in the British Empire until the early 20th century. William Wilberforce was a leading abolitionist. Quakers set up the first anti-slavery groups. The Royal Navy refused to stop ships carrying slaves. 19. Which of the following statements is correct? Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed through a public election. Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed by the local council. None 20. Which of the following statements is correct? The Wars of the Roses were between the Houses of Lancaster and York. The Wars of the Roses were between the Houses of windsor and Tudor. None 21. Which of the following statements is correct? The UK is made up of the following countries : England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. The UK is made up of the following countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. None 22. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Margaret Thatcher was the longest-serving UK Prime Minister of the 20th century. FALSE TRUE None 23. Which of the following statements is correct? James VI of Scotland was related to Queen Elizabeth I of England. James VI of Scotland was not related to Queen Elizabeth I of England. None 24. Which country did Germany invade in 1939 that led to the UK declaring war on Germany? Poland France Austria Finland None Thank you for taking - Practise Test 3. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
