What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country history test (8)" mean?

The definition is "Country". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAST (synonym of "history") + ORAL (synonym of "test"); definition: "Country" The answer is Pastoral.

Country history test (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3068 | 6 Down | 2020-08-09 flower

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