Victorian Times - Unit 4.2

What did Britain depend on to protect itself from invasion?

• Army

• Navy

• Air Force

• Merchants

What type of ships were used to transport coal from north east England?

• Luxury yachts

• Cargo ships

• Fishing boats

• Collier ships

What was the name of the famous tea clipper mentioned in the text?

• Mayflower

• HMS Victory

• Cutty Sark

• Titanic

How long did it take to sail across the Atlantic to America?

• 6 months

• 2 weeks

• 32 days

• 10 days

What was the main power source for ships at the start of Queen Victoria's reign?

• Coal

• Wood and sail

• Electricity

• Steam

Who designed the SS Great Britain?

• The British Government

• Isambard Kingdom Brunel

• An unknown engineer

What was the SS Great Britain made of?

• Wood

• Iron

• Stell

What was one of the key advancements of the SS Great Britain compared to older ships?

• It was powered by sails.

• It could only travel in the Caribbean.

• It could travel to New York in 10 days.

How long would it take to sail to India or Australia?

• 32 days

• 6 months

• 1 year

What goods were being loaded onto ships in Sunderland, around 1895?

• Tea

• Coal

• Cargo