Practising Test 8 Welcome to your Practising Test 8 Test Name Email Phone Number 1. Which TWO were introduced before the First World War (1914)? Child Benefit payments Free school meals State retirement pension National Health Service (NHS) 2. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Charles Dickens is famous for writing musicals. FALSE TRUE None 3. What task is associated with the National Trust? Conserving deep water fish Conserving native bird species Preserving important buildings and places Preserving old aircraft None 4. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?You can support your local community by becoming a school governor or school board member. TRUE FALSE None 5. Which of the following statements is correct? Cricket matches can last up to two weeks. Cricket matches can last up to five days. None 6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In 1921 a treaty gave independence to the south of Ireland. FALSE TRUE None 7. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Britain has never been at war with France. FALSE TRUE None 8. What is a jury made up of? People randomly chosen from the electoral register People who are members of political parties People who have submitted an application form and been accepted People working in high-powered jobs None 9. How many people serve on a jury in Scotland? 15 20 8 11 None 10. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?William Blake, Lord Byron and Robert Browning were all famous golfers. TRUE FALSE None 11. Who appoints life peers in the House of Lords? The Prime Minister The monarch The Speaker of the House of Commons The Chief Whip None 12. Which TWO of the following groups of adults are eligible to vote in all UK elections? Citizens of the USA Citizens of the Commonwealth who are resident in the UK UK-born and naturalised adult citizens Only those born in the UK 13. Which of the following statements is correct? The official home of the Prime Minister is 10 Downing Street. The official home of the Prime Minister is Buckingham Palace. None 14. Why is Henry VIII an important English monarch? He broke from the Church of Rome. He invaded Sweden. He established the RAF. He re-established the Catholic Church in England. None 15. Which of the following statements is correct? The Queen is ceremonial head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The Queen is ceremonial head of the Commonwealth. None 16. Which of the following statements is correct? The ‘Swinging Sixties’ was a period of religious change. The ‘Swinging Sixties’ was a period of social change. None 17. To which TWO international bodies does the UK belong? The Arab League The Commonwealth The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 18. Which of the following statements is correct? The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number of voters. The Reform Act of 1832 decreased the number of voters. None 19. Which of the following statements is correct? Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century. Rugby was introduced to ancient Britain by Viking invaders. None 20. At which festival are mince pies traditionally eaten? Diwali Easter Vaisakhi Christmas None 21. Which TWO are famous gardens in the UK? Sissinghurst London Eye Snowdonia Bodnant Garden 22. What is the highest-value note issued as British currency? £70 £20 £100 £50 None 23. Which TWO of the following would you contact for legal advice? A local councillor A solicitor Your local member of Parliament (MP) The Citizens Advice Bureau None 24. Which TWO of the following were major welfare changes introduced from 1945 to 1950? A social security system for all Employment exchanges State retirement pension National Health Service (NHS) Thank you for taking - Practising Test 8. Time's upTime is Up! Munira Begum2021-01-25T11:09:58+00:00
