Edwardian Britain Quiz

What period does Edwardian Britain refer to?

• 1901 – 1914

• 1800 – 1850

• 1914 – 1920

• 1850 – 1900

Who investigated poverty in York in 1901?

• Seebohm Rowntree

• Charles Booth

• William Beveridge

• John Maynard Keynes

What percentage of people were living in poverty according to Seebohm Rowntree's investigation?

• 28%

• 50%

• 15%

• 35%

Why did many third class passengers board the Titanic?

• They were emigrating to the USA

• They wanted luxury travel

• They were on a business trip

• They were visiting family

What was one reason for the sinking of the Titanic?

• Captain Smith ignored ice warnings

• The ship was attacked by pirates

• The ship ran out of fuel

• The ship was hit by a storm

What was one of the Liberal Welfare Reforms introduced in 1906?

• Free school meals

• Free university education

• Free housing

• Free transportation

What was a characteristic of Edwardian society regarding women?

• 90% of married women stayed at home

• Women were the primary breadwinners

• Women had equal pay as men

• Women were encouraged to pursue careers

Who was a leading suffragette in the Edwardian period?

• Sophia Duleep Singh

• Millicent Fawcett

• Florence Nightingale

• Mary Wollstonecraft

What method did the Suffragettes use to campaign for women's voting rights?

• Direct action like protest marches

• Writing letters and signing petitions

• Holding peaceful rallies

• Organizing charity events