Practice Test 19 (24 questions):


13. In 1485, the Wars of the Roses ended with which battle?

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14. Which of the following is a core value of the civil service?

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15. Which TWO of the following names may be given to the day before Lent starts?

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16. Henry VIII took which title in relation to Ireland?

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17. On which day is it traditional to eat pancakes?

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18. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The Labour Party won a majority at the general election of 7 May 2015.

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19. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? Queen Victoria's reign ended in 1952, and she was succeeded by Elizabeth II.

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20. Which of the following is a famous composer who wrote operas such as Peter Grimes and Billy Budd?

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21. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? James II favoured Roman Catholics and appointed some of them as army officers, even though an Act of Parliament had forbidden this.

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22. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? Richard Arkwright is particularly remembered for his wig-making.

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23. How old do you have to be to buy alcohol in the UK?

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24. In 1913, the British government promised Home Rule for Ireland. Which group within Ireland threatened to resist this move by force?

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