Chapter 3 Practice Test 12
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When did the First World War end?
The First World War ended at 11.00 am on the 11th November 1918 with victory for Britain and its allies.
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Which prehistoric village located in northern Europe has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people live near the end of the Stone Age?
Skara Brae on Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland, is the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, and has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people lived near the end of the Stone Age.
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When was the first Union flag created?
The first Union Flag was created in 1606 from the flags of Scotland and England, the Principality of Wales was already untied with England.
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The line ‘to be or not to be’ belongs to which of the following plays or poems written by William Shakespeare?
‘To be or not to be’ is a line from William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet.
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The Elizabethan period in England was a time of growing patriotism: a feeling of pride in being English, English explorers sought new trade routes and tried to expand British trade into the Spanish colonies in the Americas:
This statement is TRUE.
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Who became King of Britain when Queen Anne died in 1714?
When Queen Anne died in 1714, Parliament chose a German, George I, to be the next king, because he was Anne’s nearest Protestant relative.
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What is the name of the battle where the Scottish led by Robert the Bruce defeated the English in 1314?
In 1314 the Scottish, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn.
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Which of the following flags is not represented in the union flag?
The Welsh flag does not appear on the Union Flag because, when the first Union Flag was created in 1606 from the flags of Scotland and England, the Principality of Wales was already untied with England.
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Where did the Vikings come from?
The Vikings came from Denmark and Norway.
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What did the’Bill of Rights’ confirm in 1689?
The Bill of Rights, 1689, confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the king’s power. Parliament took control of who could be monarch and declared that the king or queen must be a Protestant.
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The development of the Bessemer process during the Industrial Revolution led to the development of which two industries:
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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Who was reining in Britain when the British Empire became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of more than 400 million people?
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.
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Which British Prime Minister nationalized major industries including coal and steel?
Clement Attlee’s government undertook the nationalisation of major industries (like coal and steel), created the National Health Service and implemented many of Beveridge’s plans for a stronger welfare state. Attlee also introduced measures to improve the conditions of workers.
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Which new industries developed in the UK during the Great Depression (choose 2 answers)?
In 1929, the world entered the ‘Great Depression’ and some parts of the UK suffered mass unemployment. The effects of the depression of the 1930s were felt differently in different parts of the UK. The traditional heavy industries such as shipbuilding were badly affected but new industries – including the automobile and aviation industries – developed.
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Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?
Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC.
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Which of the following scientific discoveries helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution?
Scientific discoveries, such as James Watt’s work on steam power, helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution.
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What is the length of the Bayeux tapestry?
The Bayeux Tapestry is nearly 70 metres (230 feet) long and is embroidered with coloured wool.
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Which famous philosopher developed ideas about human nature during the 18th century and that have continued to influence philosophers over the years?
During the 18th century, David Hume’s ideas about human nature continue to influence philosophers.
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Which of the following events relates to the German bombing of London and other British cities at night time during the World War II?
The Blitz relates to the German bombing of London and other British cities at night time during the World War II
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Which of the following words comes from the Viking language?
Words such as Grimsby and Scunthorpe come from the Viking languages.
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Who invaded England after the Romans?
The Roman army left Britain in AD 410 to defend other parts of the Roman Empire and never returned. Britain was again invaded by tribes from northern Europe: the Jutes, the Angles and the Saxons.
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Why did Elizabeth I keep her cousin Mary prisoner for 20 years?
Elizabeth suspected Mary of wanting to take over the English throne, and kept her prisoner for 20 years.
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Who were the first people to arrive in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?
The first people to live in Britain were hunter-gatherers, in what we call the Stone Age.
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During the times of Elizabeth I, English settlers began to colonise:
In Elizabeth I’s time, English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America.
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