Victorian Age:

During which years did Queen Victoria rule the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland?

• 1837-1901

• 1700-1800

• 1901-2000

• 1800-1900

What was the British Empire's land coverage at its height during the Victorian Age?

• One-tenth of the Earth's land mass

• One-fifth of the Earth's land mass

• One-quarter of the Earth's land mass

• One-third of the Earth's land mass

What were the major changes and developments within Britain during the Victorian Age?

• Advancements in science and technology

• Cultural transformations

• Industrial revolution

• All of the above

What led to the rapid growth of factories and increased production during the Victorian Age?

• Steam-powered machinery

• Invention of the telephone

• Introduction of electric light bulbs

• Development of railroads

What was the purpose of the Great Exhibition held in London in 1851?

• To showcase Britain's industrial, military, and economic achievements

• To celebrate Queen Victoria's reign

• To promote international trade

• All of the above

Which invention by Alexander Graham Bell was introduced during the Victorian Age?

• Telephone

• Bicycle

• Gas lighting

• Electric light bulb

Who pioneered methods of sterilizing surgical instruments and using antiseptics to reduce infections in hospitals?

• Joseph Lister

• Charles Darwin

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Joseph Swan

What artistic movement flourished during the Victorian Age?

• Pre-Raphaelites

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Surrealism

What was the impact of the extension of railroads during the Victorian Age?

• Affordable and quicker travel

• Increased seaside holidays

• Development of new towns

• All of the above

What law was passed in 1870 regarding education in Victorian Britain?

• All children between the ages of five and 12 must attend school

• Children working in factories must be given six half-days of schooling every week

• Local councils could set up free libraries

• Children from rich families were taught at home by a governess