WorksheetsHistory of the press + UK press
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
In democratic societies, the press is sometimes called...
The Fifth Element
The Fourth Estate
The Third Pillar
The Sixth Estate
Who invented the printing press in 1440?
(a)
What was the main demand back then?
King James Bible
Religious texts and pamphlets book
Pamphlets and song lyrics
Novels
The press played an important role in what revolution?
(a)
In the UK, what events created a demand for new forms of political communications?
Queen Victoria's reign
The Glorious Revolution
The Long Parliament
The English Civil War
What press caters to the working class? (cheap and accessible)
(a)
What laid the foundations for freedom of press - and legal protections?
The Licensing Act (1662)
The Bill of Rights (1689)
The Sam of Rights (1688)
The Newspapers Libel Act (1792)
What was UK's first newspapers?
The Daily Mail
The Sun
The London Gazette
The Guardian
What journalism involves exposing to the public matters that are concealed?
(a)
Who was Benjamin Disraeli?
A famous journalist
A British politician and Prime Minister
An American novelist who wrote pamphlets
Cartoons and satire helped establish the press as...
a watchdog for the elites
a voice of dissent against the ruling powers
a tool of freedom of expression
Translate to English:
Le journalisme d'investigation encourage la transparence du gouvernement.
(a)
What was the Licensing Act?
legal restrictions on publishing in 1662
government limiting freedom of speech in 1674
a turning point in the partisan press
What does the BBC stand for?
(a)
What newspaper founded in 1821 advocated for workers' rights, social justice and progressive policies?
(a)
The Industrial Revolution fostered growing demands for political representation and workers' rights
True
False
What happened during the Glorious Revolution?
the overthrow of King James II; rise of press freedom
a Parliamentary fight for a free press
workers' strikes and protests
During the late Victorian era, literacy and the demand for affordable newspapers rise
True
False
What newspaper aimed at a mass audience with affordable, sensationalised content?
(a)
The Times established a reputation for quality journalism. It was created in...
1688
1785
1732
1798
