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Life in the UK Test practice question 223 of 302

Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Royal Society is the oldest surviving scientific society in the world.

  1. FALSE
  2. TRUE

Answer: B — TRUE

During his reign, the Royal Society was formed to promote 'natural knowledge'. This is the oldest surviving scientific society in the world.

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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