Empire Windrush Quiz

Why did people from the Caribbean come to the UK on the Empire Windrush ship?

• To find gold

• To visit family

• To escape war

• To become famous

When did the Empire Windrush ship arrive in the UK?

Who was the captain of the Empire Windrush ship?

• Captain Jack Sparrow

• Captain James Cook

• Captain Arthur Phillips

• Captain William David Gordon

What type of people came to the UK on the Empire Windrush ship?

• Only men

• Only women

• Only children

• Men, women, and children

What does the term 'Windrush Generation' refer to?

• The people who arrived on the Empire Windrush ship

• The crew members of the Empire Windrush ship

• The people who built the Empire Windrush ship

• The people who funded the Empire Windrush ship

Which country did the Empire Windrush ship come from?

• Jamaica

• India

• Australia

• Canada

What was the reaction of the British people towards the arrival of the Empire Windrush?

• They were excited and welcoming

• They were angry and protested

• They were scared and hid

• They were sad and cried

What is the Empire Windrush known for?

• Being the largest ship of its time

• Being the fastest ship of its time

• Being the first ship to bring Caribbean migrants to the UK

• Being the most luxurious ship of its time

What was the purpose of the Empire Windrush ship?

• To transport goods

• To bring workers to the UK

• To explore new lands

• To provide entertainment

How did the arrival of the Empire Windrush change the UK?

• It led to the creation of new laws against immigration

• It led to the construction of new buildings

• It led to the development of new technology

• It led to the discovery of new resources