Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
Which TWO groups had seats in the House of Lords of the medieval English Parliament?
Choose two answers.
- AWealthy people from towns
- BBishopsRight answer
- CGreat landownersRight answer
- DKnights
Answer: Bishops and Great landowners
Nobles, bishops and great landowners made up the Lords. Knights and rich townspeople were elected to the Commons, and only a few people could vote.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "The Middle Ages". Practice question 75 of 651, written in our own words.