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Chapter 3 · A long and illustrious history

Life in the UK test questions on the Victorian age

Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901, and by the end of it the British Empire covered a large part of the world. Britain’s cities grew quickly on the back of industry and the railways. Reforms improved working conditions and limited child labour, and the Great Exhibition of 1851 in the Crystal Palace displayed what the country could make.

Below are 3 free questions on the Victorian age, taken from handbook section 3.15. Every one is written out in full with its answer and a plain-English explanation — no account, no sign-up and nothing hidden.

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Questions and answers on the Victorian age

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  1. 1. When did Queen Victoria reign?

    • From 1707 to 1760
    • From 1901 to 1936
    • From 1837 to 1901 — correct answer
    • From 1801 to 1860

    Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901. Her reign lasted more than 60 years and gave its name to the Victorian age. Handbook section 3.15.

  2. 2. How large was the British Empire by 1900?

    • It covered only India
    • It was smaller than the French empire
    • It had no overseas territory
    • It was the largest empire the world has ever seen — correct answer

    By 1900 the British Empire was the largest empire the world has ever seen. It covered India, Australia and large parts of Africa. Handbook section 3.15.

  3. 3. Which of these was part of the British Empire by 1900?

    • India — correct answer
    • Japan
    • Brazil
    • Norway

    India was part of the British Empire, along with Australia, Canada and large parts of Africa. Handbook section 3.15.

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