Understanding Urban Poverty in 19th Century Britain

What term is used to describe the overcrowded and poorly constructed housing areas in 19th century Britain?

• Boroughs

• Rookeries

• Estates

• Ghettos

Which bird does the term 'rookery' relate to, reflecting the crowded living conditions?

• Eagle

• Sparrow

• Rook

• Hawk

What were common features inside the slums as described in the video?

• Modern amenities and comfortable living

• Overcrowded rooms and lack of sanitation

• Well-ventilated rooms and fresh air

• Clean streets and spacious homes

What was the average size of the rooms in the slums as mentioned in the video?

• Eight square feet

• Fifty square feet

• One hundred square feet

• Twenty-five square feet

What types of unhealthy occupations did slum residents often have?

• Office jobs

• Factory work

• Fur pulling and matchbox making

• Agricultural farming

What was a common issue with the air quality both inside and outside the slums?

• It was fresh and clean

• It was lightly polluted

• It was heavily charged with poison

• It was occasionally smoky

Why did slum residents rarely open their windows, despite the poor air quality?

• To keep in warmth

• To keep out thieves

• To maintain privacy

• To avoid the smell from outside

How did the living conditions in the slums affect the residents' health according to the video?

• Enhanced their life expectancy

• Led to frequent illnesses

• Improved their health

• Had no effect on their health

What role did missionaries play in the slums?

• They helped by providing education

• They documented and tried to improve conditions

• They contributed to the poor conditions

• They avoided the slums completely

What was a common reaction of children when taken from slums to hospitals?

• They were indifferent

• They cried through dread of returning

• They didn't notice any difference

• They were excited to go back