Life in the UK test practice question · History
From the 1340s, the English Parliament met as two separate groups. What are the two Houses called today?
Answer options
- The House of Bishops and the House of Knights
- The Upper Court and the Lower Court
- The House of Lords and the House of CommonsCorrect
- The Privy Council and the Cabinet
Answer: The House of Lords and the House of Commons
In 1341 the Commons met apart from the nobles and senior clergy for the first time. The nobles and bishops became the House of Lords. Knights and town representatives became the House of Commons.
Checked 8 November 2026