Uk Test

Chapters 1 & 2 – Test 1
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1. To apply for UK citizenship or permanent residency, which TWO things do you need?
A A UK bank account
B A driving licence
C A good understanding of life in the UK
D An ability to speak and read English
Correct Answer: An ability to speak and read English, A good understanding of life in the UK
Explanation: To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to:
- speak and read English
- have a good understanding of life in the UK.
Reference: Chapter 1: The values and principles of the UK - Becoming a permanent
resident
2. Which TWO of the following are freedoms offered to citizens and permanent residents
of the UK?
A A right to take part in the election of a government
B Free heating for all
C Freedom of speech
D Half Day off work on Friday
Correct Answer: A right to take part in the election of a government, Freedom of speech
Explanation: In return, the UK offers:
- freedom of belief and religion
- freedom of speech
- freedom from unfair discrimination
- a right to a fair trial
- a right to join in the election of a government.
Reference: Chapter 1: The values and principles of the UK
3. What is a fundamental principle of British life?
A A relaxed work ethic
B Democracy
C Extremism
D Religious faith
Correct Answer: Democracy
Explanation: The fundamental principles of British life include:
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
- Participation in community life.
4. What is a responsibility that you will have as a citizen or permanent resident of the UK?
A To avoid shopping on a Sunday
B To grow your own vegetables
C To keep your dog on a lead at all times
D To look after yourself and your family
Correct Answer: To look after yourself and your family
Explanation: If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should:
- respect and obey the law
- respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions
- treat others with fairness
- look after yourself and your family
- look after the area in which you live and the environment.
5. What TWO freedoms are offered by the UK to citizens and permanent residents?
A A right to a fair trial
B Free groceries for everyone
C Freedom of speech
D Long lunch breaks on Friday
Correct Answer: Freedom of speech, A right to a fair trial
- freedom of speech
6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
Participating in your community is a fundamental principle of British life.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: TRUE
- Democracy
- The rule of law
7. Which TWO responsibilities should you respect as a resident of the UK?
A Respect and obey the law
B Take in and look after stray animals
C Treat others with fairness
D Vote for the government in power
Correct Answer: Treat others with fairness, Respect and obey the law
8. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?
There is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: There is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance.
9. What do you accept and agree to when you become a permanent resident of the UK?
A Catholic beliefs and values
B Protestant beliefs and values
C The right to be tried for crimes in your country of origin
D Traditions of the UK
Correct Answer: Traditions of the UK
Explanation: British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all
those living in the UK should respect and support. These values are reflected in the
responsibilities, rights and privileges of being a British citizen or permanent resident of the
UK. They are based on history and traditions and are protected by law, customs and
expectations.
In the UK you are expected to respect the rights of others to have their own opinions.
A FALSE
B TRUE
11. To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK. You will need to be
able to do which TWO of the following?
A Have a good understanding of life in the UK
B Speak and read English
C Speak and read Welsh
D Speak more than one language
Correct Answer: Speak and read English, Have a good understanding of life in the UK
Explanation: To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to:
- speak and read English
- have a good understanding of life in the UK.
Reference: Chapter 1: The values and principles of the UK - Becoming a permanent
resident
12. In which TWO places are arrangements different for taking your Life in the UK Test?
A Channel Island
B Ireland
C Isle of Man
D Scotland
Correct Answer: Channel Island, Isle of Man
Explanation: If you live on the Isle of Man or in the Channel Islands, there are different
arrangements for taking the Life in the UK test.
Reference: Chapter 1: The values and principles of the UK - Taking the life in the UK test
13. What is fundamental principle of British life?

A The rule of law
B The rule of the monarch
C The rule of the upper classes
D The rule of your local member of the Parliament (MP)
Correct Answer: The rule of law
- Democracy
- The rule of law
14. Which of these statements is correct?
A On becoming a UK citizen or permanent resident, you can choose which laws and
responsibilities you want to accept.
B On becoming a UK citizen or permanent resident, you will be agreeing to respect the laws
values and traditions of the UK.
Correct Answer: On becoming a UK citizen or permanent resident, you will be agreeing to
respect the laws values and traditions of the UK.
Explanation: You will be agreeing to accept the responsibilities which go with permanent
residence and to respect the laws, values and traditions of the UK.
A The UK does not allow citizens or permanent residents to voice options publicly.
B The UK offers its citizens and permanent residents freedom of speech.
Correct Answer: The UK offers its citizens and permanent residents freedom of speech.
- freedom of speech
- a right to join in the election of a government.
16. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
A Extremism
B Individual liberty
C Inequality
D Intolerance
Correct Answer: Individual liberty
- Democracy
- The rule of law
17. What are TWO fundamental principles of British life?

A Growing your own fruit and vegetables
B Only driving your car on weekdays
C Participation in community life
D Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
Correct Answer: Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, Participation in
community life
- Democracy
- The rule of law
A The United Kingdom consists of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
B The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Correct Answer: The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern
Ireland
Explanation: The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The rest
of Ireland is an independent county.
Reference: Chapter 2: What is the UK
19. Which TWO are British overseas territories?
A Falkland Islands
B Hawaii
C St Helena
Correct Answer: Falkland Islands, St Helena
Explanation: There are also several British overseas territories in other parts of the world,
such as St Helena and the Falkland Islands. They are also linked to the UK but are not a
part of it.
20. Which of the following is a Crown dependency?
A England
B Northern Ireland
C Scotland
D The Channel Islands
Correct Answer: The Channel Islands
Explanation: There are also several islands which are closely linked with the UK but are not
part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These have their own governments and
are called 'Crown dependencies'.
21. Which of the following is a country of the UK?
A Channel Islands
B Isle of Man
C Republic of Ireland
D Scotland
Correct Answer: Scotland
Explanation: The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
22. What countries does 'Great Britain' refer to?

A England and Scotland
B England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
C England, Scotland and Wales
D Just England
Correct Answer: England, Scotland and Wales
Explanation: Great Britain' refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern
Ireland.
The Channel Islands are a part of the UK.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Correct Answer: FALSE
part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
The Isle of Man is a Crown dependency
A FALSE
B TRUE
part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These have their own governments and
are called 'Crown dependencies'.
Chapter 3 – Test 1
A Elizabeth I had very good relations with Parliament.
B Elizabeth I handled parliament very badly during her reign.
Correct Answer: Elizabeth I had very good relations with Parliament.
Explanation: Elizabeth I was very skilled at managing Parliament. During her reign, she was
successful in balancing her wishes and views against those of the House of Lords and
those of the House of Commons, which was increasingly Protestant in its views.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The rise of
the Parliament
2. Which TWO were associated with King Charles I and parliament during the English Civil War?
A Cavaliers
B Luddites
C Roundheads
D Tories
Correct Answer: Cavaliers, Roundheads
Explanation: Civil war between the king and Parliament could not now be avoided and
began in 1642. The country split into those who supported the king (the Cavaliers) and
those who supported Parliament (the Roundheads).
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The
beginning of the English Civil War
3. What important event happened in England in 1066?

A The Battle of Bannockburn
B The Norman invasion
C The Romans left England
D The building of the Offa Dyke
Correct Answer: The Norman invasion
Explanation: 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. William became king of England and is known as William
the Conqueror.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Norman conquest
There is a dragon on the official flag of Wales.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: There is also an official Welsh flag, which shows a Welsh dragon.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Union Flag
Wales united with England during the reign of Henry VIII.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: During the reign of Henry VIII, Wales became formally united with England by
the Act for the Government of Wales.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious
conflicts
6. What were the names of the TWO main groups in parliament in the early 18th century?
A Labour
B Nationalists
C Tories
D Whigs
Correct Answer: Whigs, Tories
Explanation: There were two main groups in Parliament, known as the Whigs and the
Tories.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - Constitutional
monarchy — the Bill of Rights
A Bonnie Prince Charlie became King Charles II of England in 1660.
B Charles, king of Scotland, was restored as King Charles II of England in 1660.
Correct Answer: Charles, king of Scotland, was restored as King Charles II of England in
1660.
Explanation: In May 1660, Parliament invited Charles II to come back from exile in the
Netherlands. He was crowned King Charles II of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
Restoration
8. Why was Magna Carta important?

A It established a new system of free education.
B It gave all men the vote.
C It gave women legal rights.
D It limited the power of the monarch.
Correct Answer: It limited the power of the monarch.
Explanation: There were few formal limits to the king's power until 1215. In that year, King
John was forced by his noblemen to agree to a number of demands. The result was a
charter of rights called the Magna Carta (which means the Great Charter).
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - Legal and political
changes
9. Which TWO are English Civil war battles?
A Hastings
B Marston Moor
C Naseby
D Waterloo
Correct Answer: Marston Moor, Naseby
Explanation: The king's army was defeated at the Battles of Marston Moore and Naseby.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Oliver
Cromwell and the English republic
10. What were 'the Troubles' about?
A Disagreement over Ireland becoming one country
B Independence for Scotland
C Independence for Wales
D Setting up an English parliament
Correct Answer: Disagreement over Ireland becoming one country
Explanation: The conflict between those wishing for full Irish independence and those
wishing to remain loyal to the British government is often referred to as 'the Troubles'.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The partition of
Ireland
British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully. The animal was a rabbit.
A FALSE
B TRUE
12. Which TWO fought in wars against Napoleon?
A Admiral Nelson
B Margaret Thatcher
C The Duke of Wellington
D Winston Churchill
Correct Answer: The Duke of Wellington, Admiral Nelson
Explanation: 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. Napoleon, who became Emperor of France, continued
the war. Britain's navy fought against combined French and Spanish fleets, winning the
Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Admiral Nelson was in charge of the British fleet at Trafalgar
and was killed in the battle.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - War with France

In 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson defeated the German fleet.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: Britain's navy fought against combined French and Spanish fleets, winning
the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - War with France
The Union Flag comprises of four crosses, one for each part of the United Kingdom.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: The flag combined crosses associated with England, Scotland and Ireland. It
is still used today as the official flag of the UK.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Union Flag
A The Industrial Revolution introduced changes in the banking system in the 1970's.
B The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in the 18th and 19th
centuries.
Correct Answer: The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in the
18th and 19th centuries.
Explanation: The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in Britain in
the 18th and 19th centuries.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Industrial
Revolution
16. Which TWO are plays by William Shakespeare?
A A Midsummer Night's Dream
B Oliver Twist
C Pride and Prejudice
D Romeo and Juliet
Correct Answer: Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream
Explanation: His most famous plays include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet,
Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.
Reference:
A In 1588 the English defeated a German invasion fleet of bomber planes.
B In 1588 the English defeated a Spanish invasion fleet of ships.
Correct Answer: In 1588 the English defeated a Spanish invasion fleet of ships.
Explanation: Elizabeth became one of the most popular monarchs in English history,
particularly after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada (a large fleet of
ships), which had been sent by Spain to conquer England and restore Catholicism.
conflicts

A The 'Divine Rights of Kings' meant that the English king should rule France.
B The 'Divine Rights of Kings' meant that the king was appointed by God.
Correct Answer: The 'Divine Rights of Kings' meant that the king was appointed by God.
Explanation: James I and his son Charles I both believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings': the
idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The rise of
the Parliament
19. What type of government was formed after the General Election of 2010?
A All-Party
B Coalition
C National
D One-Party
Correct Answer: Coalition
Explanation: 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.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Coalition
government 2010 onwards
A Mary, Queen of Scots was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth I.
B Mary, Queen of Scots was unrelated to Queen Elizabeth I.
Correct Answer: Mary, Queen of Scots was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth I.
Explanation: Mary was Elizabeth I's cousin and hoped that Elizabeth might help her, but
Elizabeth suspected Mary of wanting to take over the English throne, and kept her a
prisoner for 20 years.
Reference: Chapter 3: Along and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The
Reformation in Scotland and Mary, Queen of Scots
21. Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?
A The Ambridge Tales
B The Canterbury Tales
C The London Tales
D The Westbury Tales
Correct Answer: The Canterbury Tales
Explanation: In the years leading up to 1400, Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a series of poems in
English about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage. The people decided
to tell each other stories on the journey, and the poems describe the travellers and some of
the stories they told. This collection of poems is called The Canterbury Tales.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - A distinct identity
A In the 18th century two political groups emerged, the Conservatives and the Liberals.
B In the 18th century two political groups emerged, the Whigs and the Tories.
Correct Answer: In the 18th century two political groups emerged, the Whigs and the
Tories.
Explanation: There were two main groups in Parliament, known as the Whigs and the
Tories.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - Constitutional
monarchy — the Bill of Rights
The 'Restoration' refers to the re-establishment of Catholicism as the official Church in
the 17th century.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: In May 1660, Parliament invited Charles II to come back from exile in the
Netherlands. He was crowned King Charles II of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
Charles II made it clear that he had 'no wish to go on his travels again'. He understood that
he could not always do as he wished but would sometimes need to reach agreement with
Parliament. Generally, Parliament supported his policies. The Church of England again
became the established official Church. Both Roman Catholics and Puritans were kept out
of power.
Restoration
24. Fighting broke out between colonists in North America and British forces in the late
18th century. What did 13 colonies declare in 1776?
A An alliance
B Defeat
C Independence
D Surrender
Correct Answer: Independence
Explanation: In 1776, 13 American colonies declared their independence, stating that
people had a right to establish their own governments.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The American War of
Independence
1. Which TWO political parties formed the coalition government in 2010?
A Communists
B Conservatives
C Labour
D Liberal Democrats
Correct Answer: Conservatives, Liberal Democrats
Explanation: The Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties formed a coalition and the
leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron, became Prime Minister.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Coalition
government 2010 onwards
2. How old was Edward VI when he died?

A 15
B 18
C 35
D 56
Correct Answer: 15
Explanation: Henry VIII was succeeded by his son Edward VI, who was strongly Protestant.
During his reign, the Book of Common Prayer was written to be used in the Church of
England. A version of this book is still used in some churches today. Edward died at the
age of 15 after ruling for just over six years, and his half-sister Mary became queen.
conflicts
When Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover, became the next King of England.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: 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.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Prime Minister
A Richard Arkwright developed efficient and profitable factories.
B Richard Arkwright developed new farming methods in the UK.
Correct Answer: Richard Arkwright developed efficient and profitable factories.
Explanation: Arkwright is particularly remembered for the efficient and profitable way that
he ran his factories.
Revolution
A The first person to use the title Prime Minister was Sir Christopher Wren.
B The first person to use the title Prime Minister was Sir Robert Walpole.
Correct Answer: The first person to use the title Prime Minister was Sir Robert Walpole.
Explanation: The most important minister in Parliament became known as the Prime
Minister. The first man to be called this was Sir Robert Walpole, who was Prime Minister
from 1721 to 1742.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Prime Minister
6. Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against the Romans?
A Anne
B Boudicca
C Elizabeth
D Victoria
Correct Answer: Boudicca
Explanation: One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the
queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Romans
7. Textile and engineering firms recruited workers from which TWO countries after the
Second World War?
A Canada
B India
C Pakistan
D South Africa
Correct Answer: India, Pakistan
Explanation: Textile and engineering firms from the north of England and the Midlands
sent agents to India and Pakistan to find workers. For about 25 years, people from the
West Indies, India, Pakistan and (later) Bangladesh travelled to work and settle in Britain.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Migration in post-
war Britain
Florence Nightingale is famous for her work on children's education in the 19th century.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: In 1860 she established the Nightingale Training School for nurses at St
Thomas' Hospital in London.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Crimean War
9. Which form of religion developed as a result of the Reformation?
A Catholicism
B Hinduism
C Methodism
D Protestantism
Correct Answer: Protestantism
Explanation: Protestant ideas gradually gained strength in England, Wales and Scotland
during the 16th century.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Tudors and Stuarts - religious
conflicts
10. Why was the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 so important?
A It allowed people to bury the dead where they wished.
B It ended capital punishment in England.
C It ensured no person could be held unlawfully.
D It ensured that those who died could only be buried by a relative.
Correct Answer: It ensured no person could be held unlawfully.
Explanation: Habeas corpus is Latin for 'you must present the person in court'. The Act
guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully.
Restoration
A During Queen Elizabeth I's reign, English settlers began to colonise Australia.
B During Queen Elizabeth I's reign, English settlers began to colonise the eastern coast of
North America.
Correct Answer: During Queen Elizabeth I's reign, English settlers began to colonise the
eastern coast of North America.
Explanation: In Elizabeth I's time, English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast
of America.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Exploration,
poetry and drama
12. In 1348 a third of the populations of England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of
which plague?
A The Black Death
B The Blue Death
C The Green Death
D The White Death
Correct Answer: The Black Death
Explanation: 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.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - The Black death
13. Which of the following is a famous Stone Age site in the UK?
A Globe Theatre
B Nelson's Column
C Stonehenge
D Windsor Castle
Correct Answer: Stonehenge
Explanation: One of these monuments, Stonehenge, still stands in what is now the English
county of Wiltshire.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain
14. Who did Henry VIII marry after the execution of Anne Boleyn?
A Anne of Cleves
B Catherine Howard
C Catherine Parr
D Jane Seymour
Correct Answer: Jane Seymour
Explanation: Jane Seymour - Henry married Jane after Anne's execution. She gave Henry
the son he wanted, Edward, but she died shortly after the birth.
conflicts
15. Which TWO records tells us about England during the time of William I?
A Bayeux Tapestry
B Diary of Samuel Pepys
C Domesday Book
D Magna Carta
Correct Answer: Domesday Book, Bayeux Tapestry
Explanation: William became king of England and is known as William the Conqueror. The
battle is commemorated in a great piece of embroidery, known as the Bayeux Tapestry,
which can still be seen in France today. William sent people all over England to draw up
lists of all the towns and villages. The people who lived there, who owned the land and
what animals they owned were also listed. This was called Domesday Book.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Norman Conquest

Isaac Newton is a famous musician from the 18th century.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: His most famous published work was Philosophiae Naturalis Principia
Mathematica (''Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy'), which showed how gravity
applied to the whole universe.
Restoration
The jet engine and radar were developed in Britain in the 1830s.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: The jet engine was developed in Britain in the 1930s by Sir Frank Whittle
(1907-96), a British Royal Air Force engineer officer. Radar was developed by Scotsman Sir
Robert Watson-Watt (1892-1973), who proposed that enemy aircraft could be detected by
radio waves. The first successful radar test took place in 1935.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Some great British
inventions of the 20th century
18. Which language was spoken by people during the Iron Age?
A Anglo-Saxon
B Celtic
C English
D Latin
Correct Answer: Celtic
Explanation: Most people were farmers, craft workers or warriors. The language they
spoke was part of the Celtic language family.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain
19. Which TWO wars was England involved in during the Middle Ages?
A Crimean
B Crusades
C Hundred Years War
D Peninsular
Correct Answer: Hundred Years War, Crusades
Explanation: Many knights took part in the Crusades, in which European Christians fought
for control of the Holy Land. English kings also fought a long war with France, called the
Hundred Years War (even though it actually lasted 116 years).
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - War at home and
abroad
A The 'plantation' settlement in Ireland during the 17th century led to Protestant farmers
replacing Catholic landowners.
B The 'plantation' settlements in Ireland during the 17th century led to Catholic farmers
replacing Protestant landowners.
Correct Answer: The 'plantation' settlement in Ireland during the 17th century led to
Protestant farmers replacing Catholic landowners.
Explanation: The English government encouraged Scottish and English Protestants to
settle in Ulster, the northern province of Ireland, taking over the land from Catholic
landholders. These settlements were known as plantations.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Tudors and Stuart - Ireland
21. For which TWO reasons is Henry VIII remembered?
A Broke away from the Church of Rome
B Had seven sons
C Horse racing
D Married six times
Correct Answer: Broke away from the Church of Rome, Married six times
Explanation: Henry VIII was most famous for breaking away from the Church of Rome and
marrying six times.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious conflicts
A During Queen Elizabeth I's reign, English settlers began to colonise Australia.
B During Queen Elizabeth I's reign, English settlers began to colonise the eastern coast of
North America.
Correct Answer: During Queen Elizabeth I's reign, English settlers began to colonise the
eastern coast of North America.
Explanation: In Elizabeth I's time, English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Exploration,
poetry and drama
23. Which TWO wars was England involved in during the Middle Ages?
A Crimean
B Crusades
C Hundred Years War
D Peninsular
Correct Answer: Hundred Years War, Crusades
Explanation: Many knights took part in the Crusades, in which European Christians fought
for control of the Holy Land. English kings also fought a long war with France, called the
Hundred Years War (even though it actually lasted 116 years).
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - War at home and abroad
24. Why was the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 so important?
A It allowed people to bury the dead where they wished.
B It ended capital punishment in England.
C It ensured no person could be held unlawfully.
D It ensured that those who died could only be buried by a relative.
Correct Answer: It ensured no person could be held unlawfully.
Explanation: Habeas corpus is Latin for 'you must present the person in court'. The Act
guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully.
Restoration
A Sake Dean Mahomet introduced curry houses and shampooing to Britain from India.
B Sake Dean Mahomet is famous for introducing tea-drinking and bungalows to Britain
from India.
Correct Answer: Sake Dean Mahomet introduced curry houses and shampooing to Britain
from India.
Explanation: In 1810 he opened the Hindoostanee Coffee House in George Street, London.
It was the first curry house to open in Britain. Mahomet and his wife also introduced
'shampooing', the Indian art of head massage, to Britain.
Revolution
2. Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the
vote in parliamentary elections in the UK.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: She set up the Women's Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the
vote in local elections for married women.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The right to vote
3. When was the last successful invasion of England?
A 1066
B 1415
C 1642
D 1940
Correct Answer: 1066
Explanation: 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. William became king of England and is known as William
the Conqueror.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Norman Conquest
4. Where did the Vikings come from?
A Belgium and Holland
B Denmark and Norway
C France and Luxembourg
D Germany and Austria
Correct Answer: Denmark and Norway
Explanation: The Vikings came from Denmark and Norway.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Vikings
5. Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against the Romans?
A Anne
B Boudicca
C Elizabeth
D Victoria
Correct Answer: Boudicca
Explanation: One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the
queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England.
A American colonists were eventually defeated by the British.
B In 1776 some American colonies declared their independence from Britain.
Correct Answer: In 1776 some American colonies declared their independence from
Britain.
Explanation: In 1776, 13 American colonies declared their independence, stating that
people had a right to establish their own governments.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The American War of
Independence
7. For approximately how many years did the Romans stay in this country?
A 100 years
B 400 years
C 50 years
D 600 years
Correct Answer: 400 years
Explanation: The Romans remained in Britain for 400 years.
8. Which TWO of the following were famous Victorians?
A Dylan Thomas
B Florence Nightingale
C Isambard Kingdom Brunel
D Margaret Thatcher
Correct Answer: Florence Nightingale, Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Explanation: Brunel was originally from Portsmouth, England. He was an engineer who
built tunnels, bridges, railway lines and ships; In 1854, she went to Turkey and worked in
military hospitals, treating soldiers who were fighting in the Crimean War. She and her
fellow nurses improved the conditions in the hospital and reduced the mortality rate.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - Trade and Industry;
Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Crimean War
9. Which TWO of the following were British inventions?
A Diesel engine
B Jet engine
C Personal computer
D Television
Correct Answer: Television, Jet engine
Explanation: The television was developed by Scotsman John Logie Baird (1888-1946) in
the 1920s. In 1932 he made the first television broadcast between London and Glasgow.
The jet engine was developed in Britain in the 1930s by Sir Frank Whittle (1907-96), a
British Royal Air Force engineer officer.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Some great British
inventions of the 20th century
In 1588 the English fleet defeated a large French fleet of ships that intended to land an
army in England.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: Elizabeth became one of the most popular monarchs in English history,
particularly after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada (a large fleet of
ships), which had been sent by Spain to conquer England and restore Catholicism.
conflicts
A During the First World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister.
B During the Second World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister.
Correct Answer: During the Second World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime
Minister.
Explanation: At this time of national crisis, Winston Churchill became Prime Minister and
Britain's war leader.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The Second World
War
12. What did St Augustine and St Columba do during the Anglo-Saxon period?
A They invented new farming techniques.
B They were courageous warriors.
C They were early Christian missionaries
D They were leaders of an uprising in Wales
Correct Answer: They were early Christian missionaries
Explanation: Missionaries from Ireland spread the religion in the north. The most famous
of these were St Patrick, who would become the patron saint of Ireland, and St Columba,
who founded a monastery on the island of Iona, off the coast of what is now Scotland. St
Augustine led missionaries from Rome, who spread Christianity in the south.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Anglo-Saxons
13. Who were the 'suffragettes'?
A Women who campaigned for women's votes
B Women who chose to be single
C Women who left the UK to live in India
D Women who stayed at home to raise a family
Correct Answer: Women who campaigned for women's votes
Explanation: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, an increasing number of women
campaigned and demonstrated for greater rights and, in particular, the right to vote. They
formed the women's suffrage movement and became known as 'suffragettes'.
We shall fight them on the beaches 'is a famous quote from a speech by Queen Elizabeth
I about the Spanish Armada.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: W e shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall
fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender'
Speech to the House of Commons after Dunkirk 1940
War
The Swinging Sixties is associated with the 1860s.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: The decade of the 1960's was a period of significant social change. It was
known as 'the Swinging Sixties'.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Social change in
the 1960s
A The Industrial Revolution is the name given to the rapid development of industry in
Britain in the 20th century.
B The Industrial Revolution is the name given to the rapid development of industry that
began in the 18th century.
Correct Answer: The Industrial Revolution is the name given to the rapid development of
industry that began in the 18th century.
Explanation: The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in Britain in
the 18th and 19th centuries.
Revolution
17. Who was given the title of Lord Protector in the 17th century?
A Isaac Newton
B King Charles II
C Oliver Cromwell
D Samuel Pepys
Correct Answer: Oliver Cromwell
Explanation: After his campaign in Ireland and victory over Charles II at Worcester,
Cromwell was recognised as the leader of the new republic. He was given the title of Lord
Protector and ruled until his death in 1658.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Oliver
Cromwell and the English republic
18. What were TWO important aspects of the Reform Act of 1832?
A It abolished rotten boroughs
B It decreased the power of the monarch.
C It gave women the vote
D It increased the number of people who could vote.
Correct Answer: It increased the number of people who could vote., It abolished rotten
boroughs
Explanation: 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.
A Florence Nightingale is associated with policing.
B Florence Nightingale is associated with the development of nursing.
Correct Answer: Florence Nightingale is associated with the development of nursing.
Explanation: In 1860 she established the Nightingale Training School for nurses at St
Thomas' Hospital in London.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Crimean War
20. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions?
A Hovercraft
B Penicillin
C Printing press
D Radium
Correct Answer: Hovercraft, Penicillin
Explanation: Sir Christopher Cockerell (1910-99), a British inventor, invented the hovercraft
in the 1950s. (Britain since 1945 - Some great British inventions of the 20th century). Born
in Scotland, Fleming moved to London as a teenager and later qualified as a doctor. He
was researching influenza (the 'flu') in 1928 when he discovered penicillin.
War
During the 18th century, radical new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were
developed, called 'the Enlightenment'.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: During the 18th century, new ideas about politics, philosophy and science
were developed. This is often called 'the Enlightenment'.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Enlightenment
A The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number of electors.
B The Reform Act of 1832 increased the power of the House of Lords.
Correct Answer: The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number of electors.
Explanation: The Reform Act of 1832 had greatly increased the number of people with the
right to vote.
The jet engine and radar were developed in Britain in the 1830s.
A FALSE
B TRUE
Explanation: The jet engine was developed in Britain in the 1930s by Sir Frank Whittle
(1907-96), a British Royal Air Force engineer officer. Radar was developed by Scotsman Sir
Robert Watson-Watt (1892-1973), who proposed that enemy aircraft could be detected by
radio waves. The first successful radar test took place in 1935.
Reference: Chapter 3- A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Some great
British inventions of the 20th century
24. Which TWO changes were introduced by the Education Act of 1944?
A A clear division between primary and secondary education
B Free secondary education for all
C New public examinations
D Primary education for all
Correct Answer: Free secondary education for all, A clear division between primary and
secondary education
Explanation: In this role, he oversaw the introduction of the Education Act 1944(often
called 'The Butler Act'), which introduced free secondary education in England and Wales.
The education system has changed significantly since the Act was introduced, but the
division between primary and secondary schools that it enforced still remains in most
areas of Britain.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - The welfare state

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Chapters 1 & 2 – Test 1

13. What is fundamental principle of British life?

17. What are TWO fundamental principles of British life?

22. What countries does 'Great Britain' refer to?

3. What important event happened in England in 1066?

8. Why was Magna Carta important?

13. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

18. Which of these statements is correct?

2. How old was Edward VI when he died?

16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

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