Practice Test 21
William sent people all over England to create a detailed list of towns and villages. This was called:
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The King is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, which currently has 59 member states.
What is civil law used for?
In everyday language, people may say, "rain stopped play." With which sport is this phrase associated?
Who appoints the members of the cabinet?
Which of the following are major horse-racing events in the UK?
During the Anglo-Saxon period, who came to spread Christianity in the northern parts of Britain?
How long did the Hundred Years War between England and France actually last?
Which of the following was one of the six demands of the Chartists in the 1830s and 1840s?
Which of the following is a 'Crown Dependency' of the UK?
How are the police in the UK organised?
In May 2010, David Cameron became Prime Minister of the UK after:
When is Boxing Day celebrated?
Which country did cricket originate from?
Under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England unite?
Who inherited the throne after Queen Elizabeth I?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
Lobby and pressure groups work to influence government decisions.
Which of the following are large venues in the UK that host music events throughout the year?
Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Pantomimes are theatrical performances inspired by fairy tales.
Who are Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs)?
How are members of the Welsh National Assembly elected?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
The House of Lords always follows the government’s directives.
According to the 2009 Citizenship Survey, what percentage of people in the UK identified as Buddhist?
Which of the following is the most famous tennis tournament hosted in Britain?
Where did the glass manufacturers come from in the Middle Ages?
Who elected the Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales?
How are children and young people who have committed an offence dealt with in Scotland?
What is illegal in the UK regarding pets?
Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
In 1284, King Edward I of England introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan, which annexed Scotland to the Crown of England.
When is Valentine's Day celebrated?
What is Richard Arkwright remembered for?
In Northern Ireland, who hears the cases?
Who is the head of the Church of England?
Which of the following is an example of a UK charity that works with older people?
What is the role of shadow ministers in the UK?
What is the purpose of Prime Minister’s Questions in the UK?
How did Henry Tudor become King Henry VII?
What did the Bill of Rights, 1689, declare regarding the monarch?
What was the result of the Wars of the Roses?
Which of the following operas were written by Gilbert and Sullivan?
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