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