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