The Victorian Age

When did Queen Victoria ascend the throne?

• In 1854

• In 1832

• In 1837

• In 1901

What characterised the Victorian Era?

• Political stability

• Strict morality

• Great contradictions

• All three answers

The Industrial Revolution brought ....

• Progress

• Colonialism

• Political stability

Towns and cities grew quickly because

• people no longer wanted to live in the countryside.

• there were so many new industries and factories.

• the upper class had more money to spend.

• the middle class moved to towns and cities.

The working class lived...

• in degraded slums with a lack of hygiene.

• in nice houses in the suburbs.

• in quite good conditions.

• thanks to the Church.

What happened to poor people?

• They were made to work harder and longer.

• They were helped by charitable organisations.

• Their children were made to work.

• They were put in prison.

How did the upper class view the poor in Victorian England?

• They took pity on the poor.

• They believed the poor should be put into workhouses.

• They believed the poor were responsible for their own misfortune.

• They believed that the poor should be the concern of the church.

Women in the era were supposed to be...

• Highly educated at colleges.

• Working independently in industry and small businesses.

• Dedicating their time to the church.

• Staying at home and caring for children.

The many social problems during Queen Victoria's reign led to many different types of

• reforms

• political parties

• battles

• elections

The scientific and technological advances of the time gave Victorians a great sense of

• pessimism

• uncertainty

• confidence

• inferiority