📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
Which TWO statements accurately describe the early English Parliament's development?
Correct answers: Simon de Montfort convened the first Parliament that included people beyond nobles and bishops.; By the conclusion of the 13th century, Parliament had evolved into an established institution with two distinct chambers.
✓ Simon de Montfort convened the first Parliament that included people beyond nobles and bishops.
B The initial Parliament was solely composed of the nobility and high-ranking clergy.
✓ By the conclusion of the 13th century, Parliament had evolved into an established institution with two distinct chambers.
D The two-chamber structure was a feature of the very first Parliament called in 1264.
💡 Explanation
Simon de Montfort's Parliament in 1264 was notable for including ordinary people, and by the end of the 13th century, Parliament had become a two-chamber institution.
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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