Victorian Britain: Change and Challenge

What was one of the major changes in industry during Queen Victoria's reign?

• The invention of the internet

• Britain became the world leader in the production of goods

• The discovery of electricity

Which of the following was invented during the Victorian era?

• Aeroplanes

• Railways

• Computers

What happened to Britain's wealth during Queen Victoria's reign?

• It decreased significantly

• It grew extremely wealthy

• It stayed the same

What was a major population change during the Victorian era?

• The population decreased

• The population more than doubled

• The population stayed the same

Where did many people move to during the Victorian era?

• The countryside

• The industrial towns and cities

• Overseas

What was a negative aspect of Victorian society?

• Everyone was wealthy

• There was an enormous gap between rich and poor

• There were no schools

What did some rich Victorians do to help society?

• They ignored the poor

• They worked to improve the life of the poor

• They moved to other countries

Which of the following was reformed by some rich Victorians?

• The weather

• Prisons and public health

• The ocean

What was one of the new products invented during the Victorian era?

• Telephones

• Television

• Smartphones

What was a common job for children during the Victorian era?

• Working in offices

• Working in factories and mines

• Working as teachers