WorksheetsThe Victorians - Decisive decisions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
When was the Victorian era?
1837-1901
1850-1901
1800-1900
1812-1912
Which word best describes Queen Victoria's childhood.
exciting
lonely
boring
sad
What revolution took place that lead to the development of huge factories, new machines and inventions during the Victorian Era?
Independent
Industrial
Cultural
Popular
What event took place in 1851 which showcased inventions from all over the world.
The Workhouses
The Victoria & Albert Museum
The Great Exhibition (Crystal Palace)
Where would families who were poor be sent as a last resort?
The Workhouse
jail/ prison
to the queen
to live in the countryside
Tick the options below that were Victorian jobs for children.
pure finder
trapper
newspaper boy
gardener
Who did Queen Victoria marry in 1840?
Prince Alfred of Germany
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Prince Archie Duke of Kent
Prince Arthur Duke of York
How many children did Queen Victoria have?
9
8
7
6
Which monarch preceded Queen Victoria? (her uncle)
William IV
William VI
Henry VIII
Edward VII
After Victoria's death in 1901 at her Isle of Wight residence, her son succeeded her. What was his name?
Edward VII
William the Conqueror
Henry VIII
George II
Which of the following inventions came about during the Victorian era.
steam engine
public flushing toilet
lightbulb
The Mars Perseverance Rover
Which famous individuals worked hard to better the working conditions for Victorian Children?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Charles Dickens
Dr Barnardo
Lord Shaftesbury
Who was the revolutionary engineer who built bridges and tunnels during the Industrial Revolution?
Thomas Edison
Karl Benz
Henry Bessemer
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Which of the following rules were enforced after the 1833 Factory Act
no children could work in factories
children 9-13 work no more than 9 hours a day
no children under 9 to work in factories
four factory inspectors enforce the law
The Victorian Scientist Charles Darwin embarked on a journey of discovery which lasted 5 years. What was the name of the ship and the islands he visited.
The Beagle and The Galapagos Islands.
The Pug and The Isle of Wight
The Corgi and The Balearic Islands
The Dalmatian and The Canary Islands
