Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The Houses of Parliament are built in the medieval 'gothic' style of architecture.
- FALSE
- TRUE✓
Answer: B — TRUE
In the 19th century, the medieval 'gothic' style became popular again. As cities expanded, many great public buildings were built in this style. The Houses of Parliament and St Pancras Station were built at this time, as were the town halls in cities such as Manchester and Sheffield.
About this question
This is a free practice question from the Arts and culture topic in the Modern UK Society chapter. Literature, architecture, art, theatre, music and film all appear here, usually through notable figures and landmark works. Expect recognition questions rather than interpretation.
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.