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1. Napoleon fought battles against which TWO of the following?
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Correct Answer: The Duke of Wellington, Horatio Nelson
Explanation: 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. Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, is a monument to him. His ship, HMS Victory, can be visited in Portsmouth. 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. Wellington was known as the Iron Duke and later became Prime Minister.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - War with France
Explanation: 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. Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, is a monument to him. His ship, HMS Victory, can be visited in Portsmouth. 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. Wellington was known as the Iron Duke and later became Prime Minister.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - War with France
2. When did Julius Caesar lead the Roman invasion of Britain?
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Correct Answer: 55 BC
Explanation: Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Romans
Explanation: Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Romans
3. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
In 1690. Following his unsuccessful attempt to regain his throne in Ireland, James II fled back to the Netherlands
AIn 1690. Following his unsuccessful attempt to regain his throne in Ireland, James II fled back to the Netherlands
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Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation: William defeated James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland in 1690, an event which is still celebrated by some in Northern Ireland today. William re-conquered Ireland and James fled back to France.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The Glorious Revolution
Explanation: William defeated James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland in 1690, an event which is still celebrated by some in Northern Ireland today. William re-conquered Ireland and James fled back to France.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The Glorious Revolution
4. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The Domesday Book no longer exists. It was destroyed at the end of the Norman Conquest.
AThe Domesday Book no longer exists. It was destroyed at the end of the Norman Conquest.
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Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The people who lived there, who owned the land and what animals they owned were also listed. This was called Domesday Book. It still exists today and gives a picture of society in England just after the Norman Conquest.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Norman Conquest
Explanation: The people who lived there, who owned the land and what animals they owned were also listed. This was called Domesday Book. It still exists today and gives a picture of society in England just after the Norman Conquest.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Norman Conquest
5. Who became queen after the death of Edward VI?
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Correct Answer: His half-sister Mary
Explanation: Edward died at the age of 15 after ruling for just over six years, and his half-sister Mary became queen.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history -The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious conflicts
Explanation: Edward died at the age of 15 after ruling for just over six years, and his half-sister Mary became queen.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history -The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious conflicts
6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
ISAF is building up the Afghan National Security Forces and helping to create a secure environment in which governance and development can be extended.
AISAF is building up the Afghan National Security Forces and helping to create a secure environment in which governance and development can be extended.
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Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: ISAF is building up the Afghan National Security Forces and is helping to create a secure environment in which governance and development can be extended.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq
Explanation: ISAF is building up the Afghan National Security Forces and is helping to create a secure environment in which governance and development can be extended.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq
7. The First World War ended in victory for Britain and its allies. At what exact time and date in 1918 did the war officially end?
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Correct Answer: 11am on 11 November
Explanation: The First World War ended at 11.00 am on 11th November 1918 with victory for Britain and its allies.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The First World War
Explanation: The First World War ended at 11.00 am on 11th November 1918 with victory for Britain and its allies.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The First World War
8. When did Queen Victoria's reign end?
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Correct Answer: 1901
Explanation: In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 18. She reigned until 1901, almost 64 years.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The Victorian age
Explanation: In 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the UK at the age of 18. She reigned until 1901, almost 64 years.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The Victorian age
9. When did Parliament as we know it today begin to develop?
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Correct Answer: The Middle Ages
Explanation: In the Middle Ages, Parliament began to develop into the institution it is today.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - legal and political changes
Explanation: In the Middle Ages, Parliament began to develop into the institution it is today.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - legal and political changes
10. Charles II had no legitimate what?
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Correct Answer: Children
Explanation: Charles II had no legitimate children.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - A Catholic king
Explanation: Charles II had no legitimate children.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - A Catholic king
11. What was the Spanish Armada?
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Correct Answer: A fleet of Spanish 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.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious conflicts
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.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Religious conflicts
12. The first people lived in Britain during which period?
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Correct Answer: The Stone Age
Explanation: The first people to live in Britain were hunter-gatherers, in what we call the Stone Age.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain
Explanation: The first people to live in Britain were hunter-gatherers, in what we call the Stone Age.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain
13. Where can HMS Victory be visited?
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Correct Answer: Portsmouth
Explanation: Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, is a monument to him. His ship, HMS Victory, can be visited in Portsmouth.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - War with France
Explanation: Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, is a monument to him. His ship, HMS Victory, can be visited in Portsmouth.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - War with France
14. What did Iron Age people sometimes defend?
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Correct Answer: Hill forts
Explanation: The Bronze Age was followed by the Iron Age, when people learned how to make weapons and tools out of iron. People still lived in roundhouses, grouped together into larger settlements, and sometimes defended sites called hill forts.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain
Explanation: The Bronze Age was followed by the Iron Age, when people learned how to make weapons and tools out of iron. People still lived in roundhouses, grouped together into larger settlements, and sometimes defended sites called hill forts.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain
15. Which TWO of the following statements are correct?
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Correct Answer: The Romans introduced new plants and animals to Britain., The Romans built roads and public buildings, and created a structure of law.
Explanation: 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.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Romans
Explanation: 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.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Romans
16. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
The MacDonald clan of Glencoe were massacred.
AThe MacDonald clan of Glencoe were massacred.
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Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation: All Scottish clans were required formally to accept William as king by taking an oath. The MacDonalds of Glencoe were late in taking the oath and were all killed.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The Glorious Revolution
Explanation: All Scottish clans were required formally to accept William as king by taking an oath. The MacDonalds of Glencoe were late in taking the oath and were all killed.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - The Glorious Revolution
17. When England became a republic, after Charles I lost the English Civil War, it no longer had what?
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Correct Answer: Monarch
Explanation: England declared itself a republic, called the Commonwealth. It no longer had a monarch.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Oliver Cromwell and the English republic
Explanation: England declared itself a republic, called the Commonwealth. It no longer had a monarch.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Oliver Cromwell and the English republic
18. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?
At the beginning of the 'Middle Ages', England ruled Ireland.
AAt the beginning of the 'Middle Ages', England ruled Ireland.
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Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation: At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was an independent country.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - War at home and abroad
Explanation: At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was an independent country.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - War at home and abroad
19. In the 20th century, the UK became a world-centre for which of the following sectors or industries?
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Correct Answer: Finance
Explanation: Deregulation saw a great increase in the role of the City of London as an international centre for investments, insurance and other financial services.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Conservative government from 1979 to 1997
Explanation: Deregulation saw a great increase in the role of the City of London as an international centre for investments, insurance and other financial services.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Britain since 1945 - Conservative government from 1979 to 1997
20. When was the first Union Flag created?
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Correct Answer: 1606
Explanation: 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 united with England.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Union Flag
Explanation: 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 united with England.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - A global power - The Union Flag
21. In England, parliaments were called when the king needed to consult the nobles and for what other reason?
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Correct Answer: To raise money
Explanation: In England, parliaments were called for the king to consult his nobles, particularly when the king needed to raise money.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - legal and political changes
Explanation: In England, parliaments were called for the king to consult his nobles, particularly when the king needed to raise money.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Middle Ages - legal and political changes
22. Which of these statements is correct?
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Correct Answer: The leaders of the Easter uprising were executed under military law.
Explanation: Irish Nationalists were not willing to wait and in 1916 there was an uprising (the Easter Rising) against the British in Dublin. The leaders of the uprising were executed under military law.
Reference: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The partition of Ireland
Explanation: Irish Nationalists were not willing to wait and in 1916 there was an uprising (the Easter Rising) against the British in Dublin. The leaders of the uprising were executed under military law.
Reference: A long and illustrious history - The 20th century - The partition of Ireland
23. Who was William Shakespeare?
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Correct Answer: A poet, actor and playwright
Explanation: Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He was a playwright and actor and wrote many poems and plays.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Exploration, poetry and drama
Explanation: Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He was a playwright and actor and wrote many poems and plays.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - The Tudors and Stuarts - Exploration, poetry and drama
24. Which TWO places did the Vikings come from?
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Correct Answer: Denmark, Norway
Explanation: The Vikings came from Denmark and Norway.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Vikings
Explanation: The Vikings came from Denmark and Norway.
Reference: Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history - Early Britain - The Vikings