When did the First World War end?
Answer:
C — The First World War ended at 11.00 am on 11th November 1918 with victory for Britain and its allies.
What was the name of plague that killed one third of the population of England in 1348?
Answer:
B — In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague called 'the Black Death', came to Britain.
When were the last Welsh rebellions defeated?
Answer:
B — By the middle of the 15th century the last Welsh rebellions had been defeated. English laws and the English language were introduced.
The invasion of which country by Germany provoked UK to declare war on Germany in 1939?
Answer:
C — When Hitler invaded Poland in 1939, Britain and France declared war in order to stop his aggression.
Where can you see the ‘Bayeux Tapestry’ today?
Answer:
A — 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. The battle is commemorated in a great piece of embroidery, known as the Bayeux Tapestry, which can still be seen in France today.
Parts of the west of Britain, including much of what is now ______, remained free of Anglo-Saxon rule
Answer:
B, D
Who is Sir Edward Elgar(1857-1934)?
Answer:
A — Sir Edward Elgar (1857–1934) was born in Worcester, England. His best-known work is probably the Pomp and Circumstance Marches. March No 1 (Land of Hope and Glory) is usually played at the Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
Who had the title 'Lord Protector'?
Answer:
D — 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.
Henry Tudor, the leader of the House of Lancaster, became
Answer:
B
The Industrial Revolution
Answer:
B
The process 'Highland Clearances' happened due to rebellion of slaves
Answer:
B — A process began which became known as the 'Highland Clearances'. Many Scottish landlords destroyed individual small farms (known as 'crofts') to make space for large flocks of sheep and cattle. Evictions became very common in the early 19th century. Many Scottish people left for North America at this time.
The Battle of Waterloo was fought against which country?
Answer:
C — The British army also fought against the French. In 1815, the French Wars ended with the defeat of the Emperor Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo.
Which religion did the Huguenots follow?
Answer:
B — Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came from France. They were Protestants and had been persecuted for their religion. Many were educated and skilled and worked as scientists, in banking, or in weaving or other crafts.
Where did the supporters of Charles Edward Stuart come from?
Answer:
D — Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie), the grandson of James II, landed in Scotland. He was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised an army.
What was the system of land ownership used by the Normans known as?
Answer:
A — The Normans used a system of land ownership known as feudalism. The king gave land to his lords in return for help in war. Landowners had to send certain numbers of men to serve in the army. Some peasants had their own land but most were serfs.
In which country of the British Empire did the Boer War (1899-1902) take place?
Answer:
D
What is the Church of England also known as in Scotland and the US?
Answer:
C — In England, there is a constitutional link between Church and state. The official Church of the state is the Church of England (called the Anglican Church in other countries and the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the United States). It is a Protestant Church and has existed since the Reformation in the 1530s
What treaty was signed in 1707?
Answer:
B — The Act of Union, known as the Treaty of Union in Scotland, was therefore agreed in 1707, creating the Kingdom of Great Britain.
A 2 minutes silence is observed on Easter to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ
Answer:
B — Remembrance Day, 11 November, commemorates those who died fighting for the UK and its allies. Originally it commemorated the dead of the First World War, which ended on 11 November 1918. People wear poppies (the red flower found on the battlefields of the First World War). At 11.00 am there is a two-minute silence and wreaths are laid at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.
Which TWO are correct about Mary Stuart?
Answer:
C, D — The queen of Scotland, Mary Stuart (often now called ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’) was a Catholic. She was only a week old when her father died and she became queen. Much of her childhood was spent in France. When she returned to Scotland, she was the centre of a power struggle between different groups. When her husband was murdered, Mary was suspected of involvement and fled to England. She gave her throne to her Protestant son, James VI of Scotland. 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. Mary was eventually executed, accused of plotting against Elizabeth I.
What tools did the Bronze age people introduce?
Answer:
A — The people of the Bronze Age were accomplished metalworkers who made many beautiful objects in bronze and gold, including tools, ornaments and weapons.
Mary Stuart (also known as ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’) fled to England. She was suspected of trying to take over the throne and was kept a prisoner for 20 years
Answer:
B — The statement is true.
Which two houses fought in the War of the Roses?
Answer:
B, C
In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain was known as the
Answer:
B
In 1776, ______ colonies of the British Empire decided to declare their independence
Answer:
A
What to do next
- Try Practice Test 5 in the same chapter.
- Re-read the study notes for British History.
- Sit a full 24-question timed mock test when you are ready.