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