📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
By the beginning of the 13th century, Parliament had become an established institution with two chambers.
Correct answer: False
A True
✓ False
💡 Explanation
The paragraph states that Parliament became an established institution with two chambers 'By the end of the 13th century,' not the beginning.
Key facts to remember
- Simon de Montfort called first representative Parliament in 1264
- Included ordinary people, not just nobles
- Parliament became established with two chambers by end of 13th century
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.2.3 The development of Parliament:
During the Middle Ages, the English Parliament gradually developed. In 1264, Simon de Montfort called the first Parliament that included ordinary people (not just nobles and bishops). This is sometimes called the first 'representative' Parliament. By the end of the 13th century, Parliament had become an established institution with two chambers.
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