Chapter 3 Practice Test 3
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Which of the following countries did NOT join the European Economic Community when it was first formed in 1957?
West Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands formed the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957. At first the UK did not wish to join the EEC but it eventually did so in 1973.
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Queen Victoria became queen in:
In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 18.
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Which of the following civilisations is known for having built roads and public buildings, creating a structure of law and having introduced new plants and animals in Britain?
The Romans remained in Britain for 400 years. They built roads and public buildings, created a structure of law, and introduced new plants and animals.
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For which purpose was the Statute of Rhuddlan introduced?
In 1284 King Edward I of England introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan, which annexed Wales to the Crown of England.
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Which British Prime Minister led the Conservative government from 1979 to 1990?
Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first woman Prime Minister, led the Conservative government from 1979 to 1990.
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During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did the weavers come from?
During the Middle Ages, people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Many had special skills, such as weavers from France, engineers from Germany, glass manufacturers from Italy and canal builders from Holland.
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Which of the following countries was NOT part of the Central Powers during the First World War?
During the First World War Serbia formed part of the Allied powers.
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After the Black Death, the growing wealth in the towns led to the development of a strong middle class:
After the Black Death, new social classes appeared, including owners of large areas of land (later called the gentry), and people left the countryside to live in the towns. In the towns, growing wealth led to the development of a strong middle class.
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Who supported the Parliament during the Civil War that began in 1642?
A civil war between the king and Parliament began in 1642. The country split into those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads).
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In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 20.
In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 18.
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What animal is represented in the Welsh flag?
There is also an official Welsh flag, which shows a Welsh dragon. The Welsh dragon 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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Who gave Henry VIII the son he wanted, Edward?
Jane Seymour gave Henry VIII the son he wanted, Edward.
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What is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to 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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Which of the following countries did NOT belong to the Allies during World War I?
Bulgaria was not part of the Allies during the First World War.
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The settlements of Scottish and English Protestants in Ulster (the northern province of Ireland) during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, who took over the land from Catholic landholders is known as:
These settlements were known as plantations.
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Who sat at the House of Commons during the Middle Ages?
In the Middle Ages, Knights, who were usually smaller landowners, and wealthy people from towns and cities were elected to sit in the House of Commons.
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When did the ‘Concorde’ aircraft retired from service?
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In which country of the British Empire did the Boer War take place?
The Boer War of 1899 to 1902 made the discussions about the future of the Empire more urgent. The British went to war in South Africa with settlers from the Netherlands called the Boers.
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When did Britain become permanently separated from the continent by the Channel?
Britain only became permanently separated from the continent by the Channel about 10,000 years ago.
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In which English county is Maiden Castle located?
A very impressive hill fort can be seen today at Maiden Castle, in the English county of Dorset.
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Where was Isaac Newton from?
Isaac Newton was born in Lincolnshire, eastern England.
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Which was the last successful foreign invasion of England?
The Norman Conquest was the last successful foreign invasion of England and led to many changes in government and social structures in England.
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When did the First World War finish?
The First World War ended at 11.00 am on 11th November 1918 with victory for Britain and its allies.
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Who were the parents of Elizabeth I?
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn were the parents of Elizabeth I.
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