1. Homework Quiz
Autumn Term 2

2. Question 1 a) A move from domestic industry to factory-based industry.
The 1800s were a time of 'Industrial Revolution', with great changes. Which of the following is NOT true?
a) A move from domestic industry to factory-based industry.
b) A move from steam engines to wind power.
c) A revolution in transport and communications.

3. In 1750, which was the most highly populated area in England?
Question 2
In 1750, which was the most highly populated area in England?
a) The South-East
b) The Midlands
c) The North

4. What was made compulsory by the 1833 Factory Act?
Question 3
What was made compulsory by the 1833 Factory Act?
a) Two hours of education a day for children.
b) Compulsory school attendance by children up to the age of ten.
c) Schooling for very poor children.

5. In what way did 'roof and pillar' working improve coal mining?
Question 4
In what way did 'roof and pillar' working improve coal mining?
a) It supported the roof.
b) It helped prevent gas explosions.
c) It provided ventilation.

6. What were Turnpike Trusts set up to do?
Question 5
What were Turnpike Trusts set up to do?
a) Invest in canal building.
b) Improve main roads.
c) Build railways.

7. What did Alexander Graham Bell patent in 1876?
Question 6
What did Alexander Graham Bell patent in 1876?
a) The typewriter
b) The telephone
c) The machine gun

8. How long did it take to get from London to Manchester in 1700?
Question 7
How long did it take to get from London to Manchester in 1700?
a) 4 days
b) 4 weeks
c) 4 hours

9. What was the purpose of the 1844 Railway Regulation Act?
Question 8
What was the purpose of the 1844 Railway Regulation Act?
a) To standardise time across the whole country, rather than relying on local time.
b) To make railway companies offer a greater number of trains for workers.
c) To improve conditions in third class.

10. Answers
1) b
2) a
3) a
4) a
5) b
6) b
7) a
8) a

11. Question 1 a) A move from domestic industry to factory-based industry.
The 1800s were a time of 'Industrial Revolution', with great changes. Which of the following is NOT true?
a) A move from domestic industry to factory-based industry.
b) A move from steam engines to wind power.
c) A revolution in transport and communications.

12. In 1750, which was the most highly populated area in England?
Question 2
In 1750, which was the most highly populated area in England?
a) The South-East
b) The Midlands
c) The North

13. What was made compulsory by the 1833 Factory Act?
Question 3
What was made compulsory by the 1833 Factory Act?
a) Two hours of education a day for children.
b) Compulsory school attendance by children up to the age of ten.
c) Schooling for very poor children.

14. In what way did 'roof and pillar' working improve coal mining?
Question 4
In what way did 'roof and pillar' working improve coal mining?
a) It supported the roof.
b) It helped prevent gas explosions.
c) It provided ventilation.

15. What were Turnpike Trusts set up to do?
Question 5
What were Turnpike Trusts set up to do?
a) Invest in canal building.
b) Improve main roads.
c) Build railways.

16. What did Alexander Graham Bell patent in 1876?
Question 6
What did Alexander Graham Bell patent in 1876?
a) The typewriter
b) The telephone
c) The machine gun

17. How long did it take to get from London to Manchester in 1700?
Question 7
How long did it take to get from London to Manchester in 1700?
a) 4 days
b) 4 weeks
c) 4 hours

18. What was the purpose of the 1844 Railway Regulation Act?
Question 8
What was the purpose of the 1844 Railway Regulation Act?
a) To standardise time across the whole country, rather than relying on local time.
b) To make railway companies offer a greater number of trains for workers.
c) To improve conditions in third class.