- 1. When did the First Great Exhibition take place in Crystal Palace, London?
A) 1951
B) 1801
C) 1851
D) 1901
- 2. Who was the architect responsible for designing the Crystal Palace?
A) Christopher Wren
B) Inigo Jones
C) Joseph Paxton
D) Sir Charles Barry
- 3. Which country's exhibition space at the Great Exhibition became famous for its display of jewels, including the Koh-i-Noor diamond?
A) India
B) China
C) France
D) Spain
- 4. Who officially opened the First Great Exhibition?
A) King Henry VIII
B) Queen Elizabeth I
C) King George III
D) Queen Victoria
- 5. What material was predominantly used in the construction of the Crystal Palace?
A) Brick
B) Stone
C) Wood
D) Glass
- 6. Which of the following inventions was NOT showcased at the First Great Exhibition?
A) Refrigerator
B) Sewing Machine
C) Telegraph
D) Television
- 7. What was the entry fee for visitors to the First Great Exhibition?
A) 1 shilling
B) Free entry
C) 1 pound
D) 10 shillings
- 8. Which famous writer attended the First Great Exhibition and wrote about it in his works?
A) Jane Austen
B) William Shakespeare
C) Charles Dickens
D) George Orwell
- 9. Which street in London is named after the Crystal Palace exhibition?
A) London Road
B) Palace Avenue
C) Crystal Palace Road
D) Exhibition Street
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