Where should you register if you want to become part of a jury?
Answer:
A
The UN Security Council members recommends action when there are
Answer:
A, B
The Scottish Parliament ______
Answer:
D
Members in the Welsh Assembly can speak English and Welsh, and all publications of the Assembly are in both languages
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A — The statement is true
Which of these statements is correct?
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B — Since 1958, the Prime Minister has had the power to nominate peers just for their own lifetime. These are called life peers. They have usually had an important career in politics, business, law or another profession. Life peers are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister.
In the UK,men and women have equal rights to work,own property,marry and divorce.
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A — They have equal rights to work, own property, marry a4nd divorce.
What is the maximum amount for the 'Small Claims Procedure' in England and Wales?
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D — The small claims procedure is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes without spending a lot of time and money using a lawyer. This procedure is used for claims of less than £5,000 in England and Wales and £3,000 in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Where is the Big Ben located?
Answer:
D
In the 18th century two political groups emerged are:
Answer:
A, C
______ abolished slavery throughout the British Empire
Answer:
B
What important event happened in England in 1066?
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C — William of Normandy invaded England in 1066 and defeated Harold, the Saxon king of England, at the Battle of Hastings.
What was an important English export in the Middle Ages?
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A — English wool became a very important export in the middle ages. People came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Many had special skills, such as weavers from France, engineers from Germany, glass manufacturers from Italy and canal builders from Holland.
What happened to Margaret Thatcher in 1979 to make her famous in UK history?
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C — Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first woman Prime Minister in 1979 and won the next two elections in 1983 and 1987. She resigned as Prime Minister in 1990.
The chairperson of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is the Moderator, who is appointed for the whole lifetime to speak on behalf of that Church.
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A — In Scotland, the national Church is the Church of Scotland, which is a Presbyterian Church. It is governed by ministers and elders. The chairperson of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is the Moderator, who is appointed for one year only and often speaks on behalf of that Church.
What is the King James Bible also known as?
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B — One achievement of King James' reign was a new translation of the Bible into English. This translation is known as the 'King James Version' or the 'Authorised Version'. It was not the first English Bible but is a version which continues to be used in many Protestant churches today.
Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?
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A — In the years leading up to 1400, Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a series of poems in English about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage. The people decided to tell each other stories on the journey, and the poems describe the travellers and some of the stories they told. This collection of poems is called The Canterbury Tales.
How many countries are members of the European Union?
Answer:
D
Which TWO of the following is William Shakespeare famous for writing?
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A, C — William Shakespeare (1564–1616) wrote many famous plays and poems. Many of his works are still performed today.
Police complaints can only be made by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.
Answer:
B
Which Scottish poet wrote 'The Bruce'?
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A — In Scotland, many people continued to speak Gaelic and the Scots language also developed. A number of poets began to write in the Scots language. One example is John Barbour, who wrote The Bruce about the Battle of Bannockburn.
During Queen Elizabeth's reign the British Empire became the largest empire the world had ever seen
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B — During the Victorian period, the British Empire grew to cover all of India, Australia and large parts of Africa. It became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people.
Before becoming the King of England, King James I was king of which country?
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D — Elizabeth I never married and so had no children of her own to inherit her throne. When she died in 1603 her heir was her cousin James VI of Scotland. He became King James I of England, Wales and Ireland but Scotland remained a separate country.
British overseas territories are:
Answer:
A, B
To be able to vote in a parliamentary, local or European election, you must register and your name must be on the electoral register
Answer:
A
How did you do?
- 22–24 correct: excellent — you are ready to book the real exam.
- 18–21 correct: a pass on the day, but tighten your weakest chapter before booking.
- Below 18: spend a few more days with the study guide and chapter practice tests, then try another mock.