Chapter 3 Practice Test 11
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Which flag has a diagonal red cross on a white ground?
The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, is a diagonal red cross on a white ground.
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During the Middle Ages, a Parliament was developed in Scotland, which had three Houses called Estates. These were:
The Parliament developed in Scotland in the Middle Ages had three Houses, called Estates: the lords, the commons and the clergy.
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After Oliver Cromwell defeated the Scottish army in the Battles of Dunbar and Worcester, Charles II escaped from Worcester, famously hiding in an oak tree on one occasion, and eventually fled to Europe:
This statement is true.
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Which Scottish physician and researcher co-discovered the insulin used to treat diabetes?
The Scottish physician and researcher John Macleod was the co-discoverer of insulin, used to treat diabetes.
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How many British casualties were recorded during the First World War?
During the First World War millions of people were killed or wounded, with more than 2 million British casualties.
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When did ‘the Concorde’ aircraft fly for the first time?
The ‘Concorde’, the world’s only supersonic passenger aircraft, first flew in 1969.
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When did Ireland become unified with England, Wales and Scotland?
In 1801, Ireland became unified with England, Scotland and Wales after the Act of Union of 1800. This created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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The UK was a full member of the European Union but did not use the Euro currency.
This statement is true.
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During the ‘swinging sixties’ Britain experienced a growth in:
The decade of the 1960s was a period of significant social change. It was known as the ‘swinging sixties’. There was growth in British fashion, cinema and popular music.
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Which TWO of the following poems are from the Middle Ages?
Poems which survive from the Middle Ages include Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and a poem called Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, about one of the knights at the court of King Arthur.
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Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular area for walkers?
Parts of Hadrian’s Wall, including the forts of Housesteads and Vindolanda is a popular area for walkers and is a UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site.
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Florence Nightingale was known for her work on:
Florence Nightingale is often regarded as the founder of modern nursing.
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What animal was cloned by scientists Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell?
In 1996, two British scientists, Sir Ian Wilmot (1944-) and Keith Campbell (1954-2012), led a team which was the first to succeed in cloning a mammal, Dolly the sheep.
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Which countries fought alongside Britain against Russia during the Crimean War?
From 1853 to 1856, Britain fought with Turkey and France against Russia in the Crimean War.
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Who was known as the Iron Duke?
In 1815, the French Wars ended with the defeat of the Emperor Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo. Wellington was known as the Iron Duke and later became Prime Minister.
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Who was the first king of the House of Tudor?
Henry VII (Henry Tudor) was the first king of the House of Tudor.
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In May 2010, the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties formed a coalition and the leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, David Cameron, became Prime Minister:
In May 2010, and for the first time in the UK since February 1974, no political party won an overall majority in the General Election. The Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties formed a coalition and the leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron, became Prime Minister.
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Who became Prime Minister of the UK in May 1940?
Churchill was the son of a politician and, before becoming a Conservative MP in 1900, was a soldier and journalist. In May 1940 he became Prime Minister.
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What is the Bessemer process?
The development of the Bessemer process for the mass production of steel led to the development of the shipbuilding industry and the railways.
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Which British playwright invented many common English words and had a great influence on the English language?
William Shakespeare had a great influence on the English language and invented many words that are still common today.
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For how long was Britain a republic under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell?
Britain was a republic under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell for 11 years.
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Who was the British Minister after Margaret Thatcher?
John Major was Prime Minister after Mrs Thatcher, and helped establish the Northern Ireland peace process.
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Which of the following areas did the British Empire NOT cover during the Victorian period?
During the Victorian period, the British Empire grew to cover all of India, Australia and large parts of Africa.
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When did the development of a free press take place?
From 1695, newspapers were allowed to operate without a government licence. Increasing numbers of newspapers began to be published.
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