Chapter 3 Practice Test 14
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When did the first farmers arrive in Britain?
The first farmers arrived in Britain 6,000 years ago.
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Who led the establishment of the National Health System (NHS) in 1948?
In 1948, Aneurin (Nye) Bevan, the Minister for Health, led the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS), which guaranteed a minimum standard of health care for all, free at the point of use.
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In the 15th century, Henry Tudor, the leader of the House of Lancaster, became:
In 1485, Henry Tudor, the leader of the House of Lancaster, became King Henry VII after defeating King Richard III of the House of York at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
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When did Alexander Fleming win the Nobel Prize in medicine for the discovery of the penicillin?
Fleming won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1945 for the discovery of the penicillin.
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Which of the following social changes took place during the ‘Swinging Sixties’?
The position of women in the workplace was improved during the ‘Swinging Sixties’.
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During which period were the House of Lords and House of Commons established?
In the Middle Ages, the numbers attending Parliament increased and two separate parts, known as Houses were established. These were the House of the Commons and the House of the Lords.
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Why did Henry VIII decide to divorce Catherine of Aragon?
When Catherine was too old to give him another child, Henry VIII decided to divorce her, hoping that another wife would give him a son to be his heir.
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Which famous economist developed ideas about economics during the 18th century and which are still referred to today?
During the 18th century, new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed. This is often called ‘the Enlightenment’. Many of the great thinkers of the Enlightenment were Scottish. Adam Smith developed ideas about economics which are still referred to today.
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Which of the following crosses does NOT form part of the Union Flag?
The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales does not form part of 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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When did the Wars of the Roses end?
The Wars of the Roses ended with the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.
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How many American colonies declared their independence in 1776, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments?
In 1776, 13 American colonies declared their independence, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments.
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Who discovered the penicillin in 1928?
Alexander Fleming was researching influenza (the ‘flu’) in 1928 when he discovered penicillin.
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Which Act abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs and allowed more parliamentary seats to the towns and cities?
The Reform Act of 1832 had greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote. The act also abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs and more parliamentary seats were given to the towns and cities.
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Which TWO of the following social laws were liberalised during the ‘Swinging Sixties’?
The law of abortion and the law of divorce were liberalised during the ‘Swinging Sixties’.
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When did the Conservative government called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union?
The Conservative government called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union on the 23rd June 2016.
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Who was the leader of the English Republic?
Oliver Cromwell was the leader of the English republic.
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Who was responsible for the construction of the Great Western Railway?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was responsible for constructing the Great Western Railway, which was the first major railway built in Britain.
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What was the name of the first cloned mammal?
In 1996, two British scientists, Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell, led a team which was the first to succeed in cloning a mammal, Dolly the sheep.
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How many British citizens left the country between 1853 and 1913?
Between 1853 and 1913, as many as 13 million British citizens left the country.
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What name is given to the Church of England in Scotland and the United States?
The Church of England is called the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the United States.
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After the Black Death, new social classes appeared in England, including owners of large areas of land known as:
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. 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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What is the best-known work from Robert Burns?
Burns’ best-known work is probably the song Auld Lang Syne, which is sung by people in the UK and other countries when they are celebrating the New Year (or Hogmanay as it is called in Scotland).
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Which political party called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union?
The Conservative government called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union.
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Where can Admiral Nelson’s ship known as HMS Victory be visited?
Admiral Nelson’s ship, HMS Victory, can be visited in Portsmouth.
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