British History: The Late Modern Period - Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following was **not** a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution on British society?

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Improved working conditions for all

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Urbanization

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Rise of the middle class

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Increased wealth inequality

Question 2

Which of the following was **not** a characteristic of Victorian society?

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Tolerance of different religions

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Emphasis on morality and respectability

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Rapid economic growth

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Expansion of the British Empire

Question 3

What was the primary significance of the Balfour Declaration?

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It promised British support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine

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It ended British involvement in the Middle East

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It established the British Mandate over India

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It recognized the independence of the Arab states

Question 4

Which of the following was **not** a major factor in the outbreak of World War I?

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Economic stability

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Imperialism

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Militarism

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Nationalism

Question 5

Who is credited with inventing the steam engine, a key innovation of the Industrial Revolution?

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James Watt

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Richard Arkwright

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George Stephenson

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Question 6

Which British prime minister played a key role in expanding the British Empire in the late 18th century?

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William Pitt the Elder

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Robert Walpole

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William Gladstone

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Benjamin Disraeli

Question 7

Which combination of factors contributed to Britain's Industrial Revolution?

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Availability of raw materials, capital, and technological advancements

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Availability of raw materials and capital only

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Technological advancements only

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Agricultural Revolution only

Question 8

The Chartist movement primarily aimed to achieve:

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Political rights and representation for the working class

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Promotion of literary realism and social consciousness

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Protection of the environment and natural resources

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Religious revival and spiritual renewal

Question 9

Identify the writer who was a prominent figure in the Romantic literary movement:

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William Wordsworth

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Jane Austen

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Charles Dickens

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George Bernard Shaw

Question 10

The Boer War (1899-1902) had a significant impact on British society. Which of the following was not a consequence of the war?

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Improved relations with the Boer Republics

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Increased support for imperialism

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Emergence of anti-war sentiment

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Strengthening of the Conservative Party

Question 11

Which of the following was a major technological innovation of the late modern period that revolutionized transportation?

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Steam engine

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Electric telegraph

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Telephone

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Automobile

Question 12

The late modern period witnessed the emergence of various social and intellectual movements. Which of the following was not one of these movements?

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Renaissance

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Romanticism

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Utilitarianism

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Marxism

Question 13

Which social reform, enacted during the Industrial Revolution, aimed to address the exploitation of children in factories?

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Factory Act of 1833

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Public Health Act of 1848

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Reform Act of 1867

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Education Act of 1870

Question 14

How did scientific advancements and the emergence of new technologies shape the cultural and intellectual movements of the late modern period?

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Inspired the rise of Romantic literature by emphasizing emotion and imagination, and Victorian Gothic literature by introducing themes of science and the supernatural.

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Prompted the development of new social theories and ideologies, such as Marxism and positivism.

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Led to the decline of religious authority by challenging religious explanations for natural phenomena, contributing to the rise of secularism.

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Had no significant impact on the cultural and intellectual landscape.

Question 15

What was the primary goal of the Chartist movement?

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Universal male suffrage

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Women's suffrage

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Land reform

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Abolition of the monarchy

Question 16

Who is widely recognized as the founding figure of British socialist thought?

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Robert Owen

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Karl Marx

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Friedrich Engels

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William Morris

Question 17

Which British philosopher is known for his ethical theory centered around maximizing utility?

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Jeremy Bentham

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John Locke

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David Hume

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John Stuart Mill

Question 18

Which technological innovation played a pivotal role in driving the Industrial Revolution?

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Steam engine

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Cotton gin

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Telephone

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Computer

Question 19

Which religious movement emphasized emotional preaching and personal conversion, gaining prominence during the Victorian era?

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Methodism

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Anglicanism

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Catholicism

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Puritanism

Question 20

Which of the following social transformations is directly attributed to the Industrial Revolution?

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Accelerated urbanization and population growth in cities

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The eradication of slavery

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The rise of socialist ideologies

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The decline of monarchies

Question 21

Which notable achievement is associated with Queen Victoria's reign?

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The vast expansion of the British Empire

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The establishment of universal suffrage

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The abolition of slavery

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The modernization of India through industrialization

Question 22

What primarily motivated the British to engage in the Boer War?

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The British sought control of valuable gold and diamond resources in South Africa

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The Boers were conducting attacks against British settlers

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Germany had pledged support to the Boers

Question 23

Who emerged as a prominent leader in the British suffragette movement?

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Emmeline Pankhurst

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Victoria Woodhull

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Mary Wollstonecraft

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Florence Nightingale

Question 24

Which cultural contribution is widely recognized as a significant product of the Victorian era?

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The literary works of Charles Dickens

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The emergence of the Romantic art movement

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The development of the Impressionist painting style

Question 25

What was the primary objective of the Great Reform Act enacted in 1832?

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To broaden the electorate by extending voting rights to a larger proportion of men

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To abolish the monarchy

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To establish a comprehensive healthcare system

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To grant women the right to vote

Question 26

Which major social reform introduced during the Victorian era aimed to improve working conditions in factories?

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Factory Acts

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Education Act of 1870

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Corn Laws

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Great Reform Act

Question 27

Which British monarch had the longest reign during the Late Modern Period?

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Queen Victoria

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King William IV

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King Edward VII

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King George III

Question 28

Which significant event in British foreign policy during the Late Modern Period involved a conflict in South Africa?

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Boer War

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French Revolutionary Wars

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Peninsular War

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Seven Years' War

Question 29

What was the primary purpose of the Great Exhibition held in London in 1851?

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To showcase British industrial achievements and technological advancements

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To promote peace and international cooperation

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To generate funds for charitable causes

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To commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria

Question 30

Which social issue posed a significant challenge during the Late Modern Period, particularly in urban areas?

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Urban poverty and overcrowding

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Rural depopulation

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Mass unemployment

Question 31

Which political movement campaigned for the extension of voting rights to a broader section of the British population?

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Chartism

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Socialism

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Whiggism

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Toryism

Question 32

Which of the following most accurately describes the social and economic impact of the Industrial Revolution on British society?

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Significant urbanization and a shift from primarily agricultural employment to industrial labor.

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Substantial improvements in living standards for all citizens, regardless of social class.

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Increased agricultural productivity leading to a rise in the rural population and decline in urban areas.

Question 33

The Victorian era in Britain is often characterized by:

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Moral conservatism, a drive for imperial expansion, and rapid technological advancements.

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Religious liberalism, a commitment to free trade, and a decline in colonial influence.

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Scientific skepticism, social progressivism, and economic stagnation.

Question 34

The primary objective of the suffragette movement in Britain was to advocate for:

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Women's right to vote.

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The promotion of temperance and broader social reforms.

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Equal property rights for women.

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Improved working conditions for women employed in factories.

Question 35

Which of the following events marked the formal end of British rule in India?

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Indian Independence Act of 1947.

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Quit India Movement of 1942.

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Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.

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Ceylon Independence Act of 1948.

Question 36

A significant achievement of the Labour government under Clement Attlee was the:

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Establishment of the National Health Service, providing universal healthcare to British citizens.

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Withdrawal from the Suez Canal Zone, ending British military presence in the region.

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Privatization of major industries, transferring ownership from the government to private entities.

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Adoption of a free market economic policy, reducing government intervention in the economy.

Question 37

The Enclosure Movement in Britain had the primary effect of:

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Increasing agricultural productivity but causing widespread displacement of rural workers and changes in land ownership patterns.

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Weakening the power and influence of the landed aristocracy and gentry.

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Improving the living conditions and economic opportunities for peasants and farmers.

Question 38

Which of the following best describes a key characteristic of the Romantic era in British literature?

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An emphasis on emotion, imagination, and the celebration of the individual experience.

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A focus on urban life, social issues, and the exploration of working-class experiences.

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Strict adherence to classical forms, rationalism, and a focus on universal human experiences.

Question 39

The emergence of the Chartist movement was primarily driven by:

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idespread social and economic grievances

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Political instability

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Foreign intervention

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Religious persecution

Question 40

Which of the following economic policies was implemented by the Liberal government in the early 20th century?

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Welfare reforms

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Monetarism

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Nationalization of key industries

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Strict adherence to laissez-faire principles

Question 41

The late modern period in British history is characterized by:

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Significant social, economic, political, and cultural transformations

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Relative stability and continuity

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A period of political turmoil and revolution

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A decline in British global influence

Question 42

Who is widely acknowledged as the 'Father of Capitalism' for his economic theories?

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Adam Smith

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John Maynard Keynes

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David Ricardo

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Karl Marx

Question 43

Which British monarch oversaw the vast expansion of the British Empire, earning the epithet 'Empress of India'?

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Queen Victoria

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King George III

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King William IV

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Queen Elizabeth I

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a defining feature of Victorian Gothic architecture?

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Harmony and symmetrical balance

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Elaborate stained glass windows

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Dark and mysterious atmosphere

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Pointed arches and intricate ornamentation

Question 45

Who authored the renowned novel 'Jane Eyre', a classic of English literature?

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Charlotte Brontë

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George Eliot

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Emily Dickinson

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Jane Austen

Question 46

Which British Prime Minister implemented groundbreaking social reforms under the banner of 'New Liberalism'?

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David Lloyd George

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Benjamin Disraeli

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William Gladstone

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Winston Churchill

Question 47

What was the central aim of the Temperance Movement that gained prominence during the Victorian era?

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Reducing alcohol consumption and its negative societal impacts

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Improving sanitation and public health

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Abolishing slavery and the slave trade

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Promoting women's suffrage and political rights

Question 48

Which British military leader played a prominent role in the Boer War, implementing a controversial strategy?

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Herbert Kitchener

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Douglas Haig

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John French

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Edmund Allenby