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Life in the UK Test practice question 124 of 302

Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The Civil War between Charles I and Parliament in the mid-17th century led to Oliver Cromwell becoming king of England.

  1. FALSE
  2. TRUE

Answer: A — FALSE

England declared itself a republic, called the Commonwealth. It no longer had a monarch. For a time, it was not totally clear how the country would be governed. For now, the army was in control.

About this question

This is a free practice question from the The Tudors and Stuarts topic in the History of the UK chapter. One of the densest history topics: monarchs, religious upheaval, civil war and the settlement that followed. Questions frequently hinge on who did what and in which reign, so build a rough timeline before drilling the detail.

The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.

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