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