Joseph Bazalgette; the legacy

Joseph Bazalgette; the legacy

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History, Arts, Architecture, Engineering

1st - 6th Grade

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The transcript discusses the speaker's involvement in significant engineering projects in London, including managing water and waste, constructing the Albert and Victoria Embankment, and urban development projects like clearing the Soho slums and building the Woolwich ferry. The speaker also highlights their contribution to public health improvements across Britain by sharing expertise with city engineers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the daily capacity of the sewer system mentioned in the video?

One million gallons

800,000 gallons

One million 800,000 gallons

Two million gallons

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant infrastructure was completed in 1885?

The Albert and Victoria Embankment

The Tower of London

The Big Ben

The London Bridge

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area was redeveloped to create Shaftesbury Avenue?

Covent Garden

Soho

Westminster

Camden

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the projects the engineer worked on besides the Soho slums?

Developing Hyde Park

Designing the Shard

Constructing the Woolwich ferry

Building the London Eye

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the broader impact of the engineer's work across Britain?

Expanding the railway network

Enhancing architectural design

Improving transportation

Revolutionizing public health