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Chapter 3 Test 9
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
The line ‘a rose by any other name’ belongs to which of the following plays or poems written by William Shakespeare?
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‘A rose by any other name’ is a line from William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
Which British scientist made important discoveries working with steam power?
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Scientific discoveries, such as James Watt’s work on steam power, helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution.
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
When was the first television broadcast made?
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In 1932 Scotsman John Logie Baird made the first television broadcast between London and Glasgow.
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
Who invented the hovercraft?
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
Which of the following events relates to the German bombing of London and other cities at night time during the World War II?
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
Which of the following social changes took place during the ‘Swinging Sixties’?
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
Where was Emmeline Pankhurst born?
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Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858.
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
Which of the following is a British invention from the 20th century?
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The Harrier jump jet, an aircraft capable of taking off vertically, is a British invention of the 20th century.
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
When did Winston Churchill die?
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Winston Churchill died in 1965.
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
During the 17th century there were two main groups in Parliament, which were known as:
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During the 17th century there were two main groups in Parliament, known as the Whigs and the Tories.
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
When was the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) established?
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Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858. She set up the women’s Franchise League in 1889, which fought to get the vote in local elections for married women. In 1903 she helped found the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU).
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
Under which Act was the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland created?
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In 1801, Ireland became unified with England, Scotland and Wales after the Act of Union of 1800. This created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
When did the first farmers arrive in Britain?
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The first farmers arrived in Britain 6,000 years ago.
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
For which purpose was the Statute of Rhuddlan introduced?
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In 1284 King Edward I of England introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan, which annexed Wales to the Crown of England.
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
When did Henry VIII start reining?
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Henry VIII was king of England from 21 April 1509 until his death on 28 January 1547.
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
In May 2010, the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties formed a coalition and the leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, David Cameron, became Prime Minister:
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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.
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
Which hill fort from the Iron Age can be seen in the county of Dorset?
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A very impressive hill fort from the Iron Age can still be seen today at Maiden Castle, in the English county of Dorset.
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
What was the biggest source of employment in Britain before the 18th century?
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Before the 18th century, agriculture was the biggest source of employment in Britain.
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
Why was the ‘Habeas Corpus Act’ of 1679 an important piece of legislation?
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The Habeas Corpus Act became law in 1679. This was a very important piece of legislation which remains relevant today. The Act guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully. Every prisoner has a right to a court hearing.
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
Who was Prime Minister in England from 1721 to 1742?
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The first man to be called this was Sir Robert Walpole, who was Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742.
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in a great piece of embroidery, which is known as:
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The Battle of Hastings is commemorated in a great piece of embroidery, known as the Bayeux tapestry, which can still be seen in France today.
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
Which of the following countries did NOT join the European Economic Community when it was first formed in 1957 (choose ONE option)?
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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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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
When was Ireland divided into two countries?
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In 1921 a peace treaty was signed and in 1922 Ireland became two countries.
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
The Middle Ages or medieval times relate to the time that goes from the period after the Norman Conquest until the year:
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The period after the Norman Conquest up until about 1485 is called the Middle Ages (or the medieval period).
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