The people, places and history behind the test
Each entry is a few plain-English sentences, so you learn the point first. Follow the links when you want to read more.
History
Turning points, wars, the fight for rights, and the moments that shaped daily life.
23 entries“Big Ben” is the nickname of the Great Bell, not of the tower. The tower was named Elizabeth Tower in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.
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