Practice Test 12

Question 1

National anthem

Answer 1

God save the Queen

Question 2

Where is senedd based?

Answer 2

Cardiff, capital of wales

Question 3

Mareston Moor and Naseby

Answer 3

English civil war battles. Charles I destroyed by parliament

Question 4

How is speaker of the House of Commons chosen?

Answer 4

By other MPs in a secret ballot. Speaker keeps order during political debates to make sure the rules are followed.

Question 5

The BBC

Answer 5

Is partially funded by the c state but is independent of the government

Question 6

Who can take part in national citizen service programme?

Answer 6

16 and 17 year olds to enjoy outdoor activities, take part in community projects

Question 7

The Proms

Answer 7

8 week summer season of classical orchestral music

Question 8

Two influential bands

Answer 8

Rolling Stones and the Beatles

Question 9

St David is patron Saint of

Answer 9

Wales

Question 10

1689 bill of rights limited:

Answer 10

King’s power

Question 11

Who elects police and crime commissioners?

Answer 11

The public

Question 12

Boer war of 1899

Answer 12

South Africa. Fought against Dutch, consisted future of British empire

Question 13

Capital of Northern Ireland

Answer 13

Belfast

Question 14

Northern Ireland assembly makes decisions on

Answer 14

Agriculture and social services

Question 15

Beveridge report of 1942

Answer 15

Establishing a welfare state

Question 16

St Patrick’s day

Answer 16

17 march

Question 17

Industrial revolution

Answer 17

Rapid development of industry in Britain from mid 18th century

Question 18

2 important aspects of Reform Act of 1832

Answer 18

Greatly increased number of people with the right to vote , and abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs