Practise Test 5 Welcome to your Practise Test 5 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. D-Day refers to what event in British history? Dropping of the atom bomb on Japan End of the war in Europe in 1945 Battle of Trafalgar British invasion of Europe in 1944 None 2. Henry VII established the House of Tudor. What colour rose became the Tudor emblem? Red White Pink Red and white None 3. Which TWO of the following were important 20th-century inventors? Alan Turing lsambard Kingdom Brunel George Stephenson Tim Berners-Lee 4. Which of the following statements is correct? There are a few members of Parliament who do not represent any of the main political parties. All members of Parliament have to belong to a political party None 5. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Shakespeare was a great English playwright. FALSE TRUE None 6. What must police officers do? Be rude and abusive Make a false statement Obey the law Be politically neutral None 7. Which TWO courts deal with minor criminal cases in the UK? Magistrates’ Court Crown Court Centre Court Justice of the Peace Court 8. The Union Flag consists of three crosses. One is St George’s. Who do the other TWO crosses represent? St Patrick St Andrew St David St Piran 9. Which of the following statements is correct? Baptists, Methodists, and Quakers are Protestant Christian groups. Baptists. Methodists and Quakers are all linked to the Roman Catholic Church. None 10. Which of the following statements is correct? The capital city of Northern Ireland is Belfast. The capital city of Northern Ireland is Swansea. None 11. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Channel Islands are a part of the UK. FALSE TRUE None 12. In everyday language people may say, ‘rain stopped play’. With which sport is this phrase associated? Cricket Rugby league Horse racing Football None 13. Which court would you use to get money back that was owed to you? Youth Court Magistrates’ Court County Court Coroner’s Court None 14. What is a fundamental principle of British life? The rule of law The rule of your local member of Parliament (MP) The rule of the monarch The rule of the upper classes None 15. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?People over 75 years of age do not have to pay for a television licence. TRUE FALSE None 16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Home Secretary is the government minister responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries. TRUE FALSE None 17. What is the title of the UK National Anthem? Long Live the Monarch God Save the Queen Almighty is the Queen Long Live the Queen None 18. Which of the following statements is correct? By the middle of the 15th century the last Welsh rebellions had been defeated. By the middle of the 17th century the last Welsh rebellions had been defeated. None 19. What TWO actions can a judge take if a public body is not respecting someone’s legal rights? Order them to change their practices Close down the public body Order them to pay compensation Place its members in prison 20. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In 1833 a law abolished slavery throughout the British Empire. TRUE FALSE None 21. Who do some local councils appoint as a ceremonial leader? A member of the Royal Family A local celebrity A mayor A local business leader None 22. Which sport can be traced back to 15th-century Scotland? Surfing Motorbike racing Formula 1 Golf None 23. Which of the following statements is correct? The Battle of Agincourt is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry. The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry. None 24. Which TWO plants are associated with the UK? Rose Cactus Olive tree Shamrock Thank you for taking - Practise Test 5. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:59+00:00
