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