- 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) Sir Charles Barry
D) Joseph Paxton
- 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. What material was predominantly used in the construction of the Crystal Palace?
A) Brick
B) Wood
C) Stone
D) Glass
- 5. 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
- 6. Which street in London is named after the Crystal Palace exhibition?
A) Palace Avenue
B) Exhibition Street
C) London Road
D) Crystal Palace Road
- 7. Who officially opened the First Great Exhibition?
A) Queen Elizabeth I
B) King Henry VIII
C) King George III
D) Queen Victoria
- 8. What was the entry fee for visitors to the First Great Exhibition?
A) 10 shillings
B) 1 pound
C) Free entry
D) 1 shilling
- 9. Which of the following inventions was NOT showcased at the First Great Exhibition?
A) Television
B) Refrigerator
C) Telegraph
D) Sewing Machine
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