| Term | Definition |
|---|
| At what age was Queen Victoria coronate? | 18 |
| Whom did she succeed? | Her uncle |
| The Exhibition of 1851 was also known as what? | The World Fair |
| When was the World Fair? | 1851 |
| What national monument was built in 1859? | Big Ben |
| Who did England ally with during the Crimean War? | France |
| The Crystal Palace held what international event? | The World Fair |
| Were working conditions harsh or easy when Queen Victoria took the throne? | Harsh |
| Why did the population of England grow in the late Victorian era? | An increase in jobs |
| What was Queen Victoria named in 1877? | Empress of India |
| Why did agriculture decrease dramatically after 1875? | Importing was cheaper |
| The 3rd Reform Bill increased the number of voters how many times? | 10 |
| Who popularized the limerick? | Edward Lear |
| What poet was admitted into two mental asylums during his life? | John Clare |
| What famous poet was Elizabeth Barrett Browning married to? | Robert Browning |
| What was her best known work? | Sonnets From the Portuguese |
| What medal did Alfred Tennyson receive for his piece "Timbuctoo"? | Chancellor's Gold Award |
| What did Queen Victoria herself appoint him as in 1851? | Poet Laureate |
| One of his most famous poems is Tears, ____ Tears. | Idle |
| What are the three main themes of his poem? | Life, memories and death. |
| When can these themes be applied? | In any time period. |
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