Victorian Era Knowledge Assessment

The video, presented by Jack from Twinkl, explores the Victorian era, highlighting its duration from 1837 to 1901, named after Queen Victoria. It discusses the expansion of the British Empire, child labor, and significant inventions like the electric light bulb and flush toilets. The video also provides resources for learning about the Victorians, including PowerPoints, activities, and comparisons between Victorian and modern times.

When did the Victorian period begin and end?

• 1850 to 1900

• 1901 to 1950

• 1837 to 1901

• 1800 to 1850

Who was the monarch during the entire Victorian era?

• King George III

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Queen Victoria

• King Edward VII

How long did Queen Victoria reign?

• 50 years

• 63 years and seven months

• 70 years

• 55 years

What was a notable feature of the British Empire during the Victorian era?

• It was the smallest empire in history.

• It was confined to Europe.

• It was only present in Asia.

• It reached every continent on earth.

What type of jobs were common for children during the Victorian era?

• Banking

• Chimney sweeps and coal mining

• Teaching

• Office jobs

Which of the following was invented during the Victorian era?

• The first airplane

• The first computer

• The first telephone

• The first safe electric light bulb

What was a significant health improvement during the Victorian era?

• Development of X-rays

• Discovery of antibiotics

• Invention of flush toilets

• Introduction of vaccines

What was one of the first forms of technology invented towards the end of the Victorian era?

• The first smartphone

• The first motor car

• The first television

• The first radio

Which activity is suggested for learning about Victorian schools?

• Read a novel set in the Victorian era

• Visit a modern school

• Compare a schoolroom activity

• Watch a documentary

What is a suggested activity to understand the lives of the rich and poor in the Victorian era?

• Draw a map

• Write a poem

• Sort into a Venn diagram

• Create a timeline