Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK.
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A — Emmeline Pankhurst (1858–1928) was the leader of the women's suffrage movement that campaigned for women to be given the vote. Her supporters were called 'suffragettes'.
What percentage of the total population lives in Scotland?
Answer:
A — The population is very unequally distributed over the four parts of the UK. England more or less consistently makes up 84% of the total population, Wales around 5%, Scotland just over 8% and Northern Ireland less than 3%.
What destroyed the city of London in 1666?
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B — During Charles II's reign, in 1665, there was a major outbreak of plague in London. Thousands of people died, especially in poorer areas. The following year, a great fire destroyed much of the city, including many churches and St Paul's Cathedral.
Magna Carta was important because
Answer:
B
Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?
Answer:
B — The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II was a multinational celebration throughout 2012, that marked the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952.
Which of these plays was written by Shakespeare?
Answer:
A — Shakespeare's most famous plays include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.
How did Charles II manage to escape to Europe after his defeat in the Civil War?
Answer:
C
All citizens and permanent residents of the UK can choose which laws they follow.
Answer:
B — There are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK. These include respecting and obeying the law.
Which of these is NOT a valid UK coin?
Answer:
A — The denomination of coins are: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2
What are two responsibilities that you will have as a British citizen or permanent resident of the UK?
Answer:
A, B
The UK population in 1901 was 20 million
Answer:
A — The UK population in 1901 was 40 million
Eid ul Adha remembers that the prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to
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A — Eid ul Adha remembers that the prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to. It reminds Muslims of their own commitment to God. Many Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat during this festival. In Britain this has to be done in a slaughterhouse.
What did St Columba and St Augustine do during the Anglo-Saxon period?
Answer:
A
Which of the following is a William Wordsworth's poem?
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A — All 4 options are poems, but all written by different poets.(Robert Browning, 1812-89 'Home Thoughts from Abroad'), (Lord Byron, 1788-1824 'She Walks in Beauty'), (William Blake, 1757-1827 'The Tyger'), (William Wordsworth, 1770-1850 'The Daffodils' - 'I wander'd lonely as a cloud, That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils').
In eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month in 1918 that the First World War (often called the Great War) was started
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C
Where are all minor criminal cases heard in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
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B — In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates' Court. In Scotland, minor criminal offences go to a Justice of the Peace Court.
The Prime Minister appoints about ______ senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments
Answer:
B
What is the 'King James' Bible?
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A — 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.
People usually have roast ______ for Christmas Dinner
Answer:
A
Anyone aged 21 or over can stand for election as an MP
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A — Anyone aged 18 or over can stand for election as an MP but they are unlikely to win unless they have been nominated to represent one of the major political parties.
The UK has a declining elderly population
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A — People in the UK are living longer than ever before. This is due to improved living standards and better health care. There are now a record number of people aged 85 and over. This has an impact on the cost of pensions and health care.
The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited whose powers?
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A — The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited the powers of the king and increased the powers of Parliament.
Mothering Sunday is the third Sunday in June
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B — Mothering Sunday (or Mother’s Day) is the Sunday three weeks before Easter. Children send cards or buy gifts for their mothers.
What is the role of the shadow cabinet?
Answer:
B
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.