Chapter 3 Practice Test 2
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Which British scientist was awarded a Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of the DNA molecule?
The structure of the DNA molecule was discovered in 1953 through work at British universities in London and Cambridge. This discovery contributed to many scientific advances, particularly in medicine and fighting crime. Francis Crick (1916-2004), one of those awarded the Nobel Prize for this discovery, was British.
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Who were the Puritans?
The Puritans were a group of Protestants who advocated strict and simple religious doctrine and worship. They did not agree with the king’s religious views and disliked his reforms of the Church of England.
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When is the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne celebrated in Northern Ireland?
In Northern Ireland, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne is celebrated in July and is also a public holiday.
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When was the first television broadcast made?
In 1932 Scotsman John Logie Baird made the first television broadcast between London and Glasgow.
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Who defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314?
In 1314 the Scottish, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn.
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How many years did Queen Victoria reign for?
In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 18. She reigned until 1901, almost 64 years.
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How old was Edward VI when he died?
Edward VI died at the age of 15 after ruling for just over six years, and his half-sister Mary became queen.
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Which British Prime Minister was famous for the speech ‘I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat’?
During the Second World War, Winston Churchill made many famous speeches including lines which you may still hear: ‘I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat’. This was Churchill’s first speech to the House of Commons after he became Prime Minister, 1940.
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When was Lincoln Cathedral built?
Lincoln Cathedral was built in the middle ages or medieval times.
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Which British scientist made important discoveries working with steam power?
James Watt’s work on steam power, helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution.
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Who defeated Emperor Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
In 1815, the French Wars ended with the defeat of the Emperor Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo.
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Which of the following statements regarding the Black Death is NOT true?
In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain. This was known as the Black Death. One third of the population of England died and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales. This was one of the worst disasters ever to strike Britain. Following the Black Death, the smaller population meant there was less need to grow cereal crops. There were labour shortages and peasants began to demand higher wages.
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When did William of Orange invade England to proclaim himself king?
In 1688, important Protestants in England asked William of Orange to invade England and proclaim himself king. When William reached England, there was no resistance. James fled to France and William took over the throne, becoming William III in England, Wales and Ireland, and William II of Scotland.
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Which Saxon king of England was killed at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
In 1066, an invasion led by William, the Duke of Normandy (in what is now northern France), defeated Harold, the Saxon king of England, at the Battle of Hastings. Harold was killed in the battle.
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What was the most spoken language during the Iron Age?
The language spoken during the Iron Age was part of the Celtic language family.
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Which of the following lines from Shakespeare’s plays and poems is often still quoted?
‘All the world’s a stage’ is a line from William Shakespeare’s play As You Like It.
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What name was given to those who supported the king during the Civil War that began in 1642?
During the Civil War that started in 1642 those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads).
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Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge located over the Avon George?
The Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
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Who was the first person to print books using a printing press in England?
William Caxton was the first person in England to print books using a printing press.
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How many Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain to escape prosecution between 1870 and 1914?
Between 1870 and 1914, around 120,000 Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain to escape persecution.
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Why was Queen Mary known as ‘Bloody Mary’?
Queen Mary was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants (for this reason, she became known as ‘Bloody Mary’).
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What religion did Elizabeth I follow?
Queen Elizabeth I was a Protestant.
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During the 19th century, the UK was the world’s major producer of which THREE materials?
British industry led the world in the 19th century. The UK produced more that half of the world’s iron, coal and cotton cloth.
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Which of the following is NOT a British invention of the 20th century?
Radioactivity is not a British invention.
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