The Georgian Era: A Journey Through History for Year 2 Students

Question 1

During the Georgian Era, some things improved while others stayed the same or even got worse. What are some examples of both?

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New inventions like the steam engine made life easier, but many people still lived in poverty.

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Everyone in Britain became wealthy and lived happily ever after.

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The Georgian Era was a time of constant wars and sadness.

Question 2

During the Georgian Era, how did the roles of men and women in society differ from today?

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Men could work and own property, but women could not.

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Women had more education than men.

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Men and women had the same jobs and rights.

Question 3

Who wrote the beloved children's book, 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit', during the Georgian Era?

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Beatrix Potter

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Jane Austen

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William Shakespeare

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Charles Dickens

Question 4

How did new inventions and technologies during the Georgian Era make it easier to travel and share information?

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Faster engines and a new postal system

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Walking, horse-drawn carriages, and sending letters with birds

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No new inventions or technologies changed travel and communication

Question 5

What helped Britain become richer during the Georgian Era?

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New machines made factories work better.

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More people grew crops.

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The government used more money.

Question 6

How did the French Revolution influence British ideas about government and society?

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It made people in Britain want to make their government more democratic.

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It made people in Britain want to keep their monarchy.

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It didn't change people's ideas about government and society in Britain.

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It made people in Britain more religious.

Question 7

Who was responsible for most of the housework in wealthy households during the Georgian Era?

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The servants

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The lady of the house

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The children

Question 8

Which of these was NOT a problem for Britain during the Georgian Era?

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Having a lot of money

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The American Revolution

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The War with France

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People protesting

Question 9

In the Georgian Era, how did the living conditions of the wealthy differ from those of the poor?

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The wealthy lived in large, comfortable houses, while the poor lived in small, crowded cottages.

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The wealthy had access to better healthcare and education than the poor.

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The wealthy ate healthier and more varied diets than the poor.

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The poor had more free time than the wealthy.

Question 10

What is a common feature of both the Georgian Era and the Victorian Era in British history?

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Major industrial and technological advancements

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Artistic and literary achievements

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Weakening of the monarchy's power

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Economic downturn

Question 11

How did new roads, bridges, and canals in the Georgian Era make it easier for people and goods to travel around Britain?

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They made travel and transport faster and simpler.

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They only benefited wealthy individuals.

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They had no impact on how people moved around.

Question 12

During the Georgian Era, how did Sunday schools benefit children?

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They educated children from poor families and taught them good behavior.

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They trained children to become leaders.

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They taught children to be tolerant of other religions.

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They taught children new farming techniques.

Question 13

During the Georgian Era, which of these was NOT a common way to show religious beliefs?

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Believing in fairies

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Attending religious services

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Praying to saints

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Singing religious songs

Question 14

How can we see the changes that happened in Britain during the Georgian Era in our world today?

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We can see changes from the Georgian Era in the way our cities look and in the laws we have.

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We can't see any changes from the Georgian Era in our world today.

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The Georgian Era didn't change the way we think about science.

Question 15

Which of these was NOT a major challenge for Britain during the Georgian Era?

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New ideas and changing beliefs

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Poverty and unemployment

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Wars with France

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Poor health and unsanitary conditions in cities

Question 16

During the Georgian Era, which social group enjoyed the most advantages and opportunities?

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Nobles

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Farmers

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Traders

Question 17

During the Georgian Era, which invention made it possible to travel far away places much faster?

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Steam engine

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Spinning jenny

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Printing press

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Telescope

Question 18

During the Georgian Era, how did religion influence the lives of people in Britain?

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Its rules and teachings shaped people's actions and beliefs.

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It taught people to be kind and tolerant.

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Religious leaders had no influence on how the country was governed.

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Religion was not significant to people in the Georgian Era.

Question 19

Who became king of England in 1714 and started the Georgian Era?

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King George I

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King George II

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King George III

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King George IV

Question 20

Which important invention helped power many machines during the Georgian Era?

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The steam engine

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The telephone

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The airplane

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The computer

Question 21

Georgian buildings are often grand and have large windows, but which feature is not common to them?

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Brightly colored exteriors

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Use of brick and stone

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Symmetrical facades

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Large windows

Question 22

Who was a well-known author who wrote novels like 'Pride and Prejudice' during the Georgian Era?

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Jane Austen

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William Shakespeare

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Charles Dickens

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Lewis Carroll

Question 23

What was the main goal of the Enclosure Acts?

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To create larger farms

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To improve crop yields

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To provide land for the poor

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To protect wildlife

Question 24

Who was the first king of the Georgian Era?

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King George I

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King George II

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King George III

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King George IV

Question 25

Which of these inventions was NOT developed during the Georgian Era?

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The telephone

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The steam engine

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The cotton gin

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The printing press

Question 26

What was the first permanent settlement established by the British in Australia during the Georgian Era?

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Sydney

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Melbourne

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Adelaide

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Perth

Question 27

Which famous naval battle fought during the Georgian Era resulted in a significant British victory?

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Battle of Trafalgar

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Battle of Waterloo

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Battle of Hastings

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Battle of Agincourt

Question 28

What architectural style was most commonly used in buildings constructed during the Georgian Era?

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Symmetrical designs with large windows

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Gothic arches and stained glass windows

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Rounded towers and turrets

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Intricate carvings and decorative details

Question 29

Who was the famous female writer who lived during the Georgian Era and is renowned for her novels that satirized society?

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Jane Austen

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Mary Shelley

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Charlotte Brontë

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George Eliot

Question 30

Which economic activities were most important during the Georgian Era?

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Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Trade

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Mining, Fishing, and Transportation

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Banking, Finance, and Insurance

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Education, Healthcare, and Social Welfare

Question 31

Which social class emerged during the Georgian Era and became increasingly influential in cultural and intellectual pursuits?

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The middle class

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The aristocracy

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The working class

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The peasantry

Question 32

Which factor did NOT contribute to the social unrest and political instability that occurred in late Georgian England?

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Scientific discoveries and technological advancements

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Economic inequality and high taxes

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Religious persecution and industrialization

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Foreign wars and military defeats

Question 33

Who was the first king during the Georgian Era?

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King George I

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King George II

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King George III

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King George IV

Question 34

Which war did Britain win, gaining control of Canada?

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The Seven Years' War

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The American Revolutionary War

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The Napoleonic Wars

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The War of 1812

Question 35

Which of these was invented during the Georgian Era?

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The steam engine

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The telephone

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The automobile

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The computer

Question 36

How was the social class system structured during the Georgian Era?

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Rigid, with limited social mobility

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Fluid, with opportunities for upward or downward movement

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Non-existent

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Based solely on wealth

Question 37

Describe the main characteristics of buildings in the Georgian Era.

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Symmetrical, well-proportioned, and elegant

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Asymmetrical, vibrant, and detailed

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Gothic, with high ceilings and stained glass

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Flat roofs, large windows, and open spaces

Question 38

Who was the renowned writer and social activist of the Georgian Era?

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Jane Austen

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William Shakespeare

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Charles Dickens

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George Orwell

Question 39

How did the American Revolution affect the Georgian Era?

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It led to Britain losing its American colonies.

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It strengthened Britain's global power.

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It had no significant impact on the Georgian Era.

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It caused the French Revolution.

Question 40

When did the Georgian Era end?

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With the beginning of the Victorian Era

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With the passing of King George III

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With the outbreak of the First World War

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With the signing of the Magna Carta

Question 41

Who reigned as King of England for most of the Georgian Era?

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George III

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George I

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George II

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George IV

Question 42

Which invention was NOT introduced during the Georgian Era?

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Telephone

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Steam engine

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Vaccination

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Spinning jenny

Question 43

What city was the capital of the United Kingdom during the Georgian Era?

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London

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Edinburgh

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Dublin

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Manchester

Question 44

Did the American Revolutionary War occur during the Georgian Era?

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Yes

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No

Question 45

Who was the famous explorer who discovered Australia during the Georgian Era?

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James Cook

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Christopher Columbus

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Marco Polo

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Vasco da Gama

Question 46

Who became the first king of Great Britain during the Georgian Era?

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King George I

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King William IV

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King Henry VIII

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King James I

Question 47

What was the name of the social system in the Georgian Era, where people were ranked based on their birth and wealth?

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The class system

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The feudal system

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The caste system

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The meritocracy

Question 48

Which of these important inventions was made during the Georgian Era?

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The steam engine

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The printing press

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The telephone

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The computer

Question 49

What was the name of the war fought between Great Britain and its American colonies?

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The American Revolutionary War

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The Seven Years' War

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The War of 1812

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The Crimean War

Question 50

What was the main purpose of the Enclosure Acts?

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To enclose common land for private ownership

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To create public parks

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To provide housing for the poor

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To protect wildlife

Question 51

Who became the first king of Great Britain from the House of Hanover?

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George I

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George II

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George III

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George IV

Question 52

Which invention revolutionized transportation during the Georgian Era?

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The steam engine

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The spinning jenny

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The telescope

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The cotton gin

Question 53

Which of these wars did NOT happen during the Georgian Era?

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The Crimean War

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The Jacobite Rebellions

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The American Revolution

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The Napoleonic Wars

Question 54

What is a special feature of Georgian architecture?

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Large windows and symmetrical designs

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Gothic arches and stained-glass windows

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Thatched roofs and wooden beams

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Art Deco embellishments and curved lines

Question 55

Who was the famous explorer who sailed around the world during the Georgian Era?

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James Cook

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 56

Which law was passed during the Georgian Era to help the poor?

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The Poor Law Amendment Act

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The Factory Act

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The Education Act

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The National Health Service Act

Question 57

Who was the first king of the Georgian Era?

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George I

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Anne

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William III

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Victoria

Question 58

Which invention made travel faster during the Georgian Era?

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Steam engine

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Telephone

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Electric light bulb

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Airplane

Question 59

Which of these is a feature of Georgian buildings?

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Inspired by ancient Greece and Rome

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Pointed arches and stained glass

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Very simple designs

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Made of concrete

Question 60

What type of government did Britain have during the Georgian Era?

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The king or queen shared power with Parliament

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The king or queen had all the power

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The people elected their own leaders

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A single person had all the power

Question 61

What were some of the challenges faced by working people in Georgian Britain?

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Poor living conditions

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Long working hours

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Not being able to go to school

Question 62

How did the steam engine make life different in the Georgian Era?

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It made travel quicker and easier

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It made food more plentiful

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It made homes warmer

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It made clothing more affordable

Question 63

During the Georgian Era, many people moved from the countryside to cities because of the Industrial Revolution. What was a negative consequence of the Industrial Revolution?

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Cities became overcrowded and polluted.

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More jobs were created.

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New inventions were developed.

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Education became more accessible.

Question 64

Who became the first king of the Georgian Era?

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George I

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George II

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George III

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George IV