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Queen Victoria proposed to Prince Albert in 1839.
Queen Victoria proposed to Prince Albert in 1839.
True
Prince Albert had no significant influence in the British monarchy.
Prince Albert had no significant influence in the British monarchy.
False
Victoria and Albert had ten children.
Victoria and Albert had ten children.
False
The Great Exhibition of 1851 showcased Britain's technological innovations and was organized by Prince Albert.
The Great Exhibition of 1851 showcased Britain's technological innovations and was organized by Prince Albert.
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Victoria wore black for a year after Albert's death as a sign of mourning.
Victoria wore black for a year after Albert's death as a sign of mourning.
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Victoria was declared Empress of India in 1876.
Victoria was declared Empress of India in 1876.
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Victoria's children did not connect with any other European royal families.
Victoria's children did not connect with any other European royal families.
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Prince Albert died due to a heart attack.
Prince Albert died due to a heart attack.
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Queen Victoria's reign lasted from 1819 until 1901.
Queen Victoria's reign lasted from 1819 until 1901.
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Victoria's upbringing was characterized by strict rules under the Kensington System.
Victoria's upbringing was characterized by strict rules under the Kensington System.
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Victoria became Queen of Great Britain and Ireland at the age of 18.
Victoria became Queen of Great Britain and Ireland at the age of 18.
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Queen Victoria's reign marked the start of the Industrial Revolution.
Queen Victoria's reign marked the start of the Industrial Revolution.
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Victoria and Prince Albert first met in 1836.
Victoria and Prince Albert first met in 1836.
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Queen Victoria's uncle, King William IV, died in 1837, leading to her accession.
Queen Victoria's uncle, King William IV, died in 1837, leading to her accession.
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The Victorian Era is known for minimal changes in social and cultural aspects.
The Victorian Era is known for minimal changes in social and cultural aspects.
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Prince Albert was a member of the British royal family.
Prince Albert was a member of the British royal family.
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The Oxford English Dictionary was first published in 1884.
The Oxford English Dictionary was first published in 1884.
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The Oxford English Dictionary did not include meanings of words.
The Oxford English Dictionary did not include meanings of words.
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One of the OED's contributions was standardizing the English language during the Victorian era.
One of the OED's contributions was standardizing the English language during the Victorian era.
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The OED was completed shortly after its first publication.
The OED was completed shortly after its first publication.
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The British Empire contracted significantly under Queen Victoria's reign.
The British Empire contracted significantly under Queen Victoria's reign.
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The Oxford English Dictionary ignored the emergence of slang and informal speech.
The Oxford English Dictionary ignored the emergence of slang and informal speech.
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Queen Victoria passed away on January 22nd, 1901.
Queen Victoria passed away on January 22nd, 1901.
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Education during the Victorian era was compulsory for children aged 6 to 12.
Education during the Victorian era was compulsory for children aged 6 to 12.
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Education for women during the Victorian era focused on identical subjects as for men.
Education for women during the Victorian era focused on identical subjects as for men.
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The Victorian political system was characterized by a constitutional monarchy.
The Victorian political system was characterized by a constitutional monarchy.
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The Elementary Education Act of 1870 had no impact on literacy rates.
The Elementary Education Act of 1870 had no impact on literacy rates.
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Traditional roles for women in the Victorian era influenced their education.
Traditional roles for women in the Victorian era influenced their education.
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The death of Queen Victoria marked the beginning of the Victorian Era.
The death of Queen Victoria marked the beginning of the Victorian Era.
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The Reform Act of 1832 limited voting rights to the working class.
The Reform Act of 1832 limited voting rights to the working class.
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The Industrial Revolution led to a significant increase in urbanization.
The Industrial Revolution led to a significant increase in urbanization.
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Charles Dickens' works often highlighted the struggles of the upper class.
Charles Dickens' works often highlighted the struggles of the upper class.
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Victorian literature moved towards realism to address social issues.
Victorian literature moved towards realism to address social issues.
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Formal speech during the Victorian era was characterized by casual language and slang.
Formal speech during the Victorian era was characterized by casual language and slang.
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The working class during the Industrial Revolution experienced favorable working conditions.
The working class during the Industrial Revolution experienced favorable working conditions.
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Victorian society saw a decline in the use of complex and precise sentence structures.
Victorian society saw a decline in the use of complex and precise sentence structures.
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The rise of slang during the Victorian era played no significant role in communication.
The rise of slang during the Victorian era played no significant role in communication.
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Informal speech typically employs complex sentence structures and formal vocabulary.
Informal speech typically employs complex sentence structures and formal vocabulary.
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Slang was often associated with the upper class and was characterized by its formal usage.
Slang was often associated with the upper class and was characterized by its formal usage.
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The Industrial Revolution introduced a significant number of new terms related to technology and science into the English language.
The Industrial Revolution introduced a significant number of new terms related to technology and science into the English language.
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Colonial expansion had no impact on the vocabulary of the English language.
Colonial expansion had no impact on the vocabulary of the English language.
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The word 'banana' is derived from the Wolof language and was adopted into English during the colonial trade era.
The word 'banana' is derived from the Wolof language and was adopted into English during the colonial trade era.
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The term 'robot' was first introduced in the English language during the Victorian era due to industrialization.
The term 'robot' was first introduced in the English language during the Victorian era due to industrialization.
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The term 'safari', meaning 'journey', originated from the English language.
The term 'safari', meaning 'journey', originated from the English language.
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Casual speech is primarily used in formal workplaces and formal gatherings.
Casual speech is primarily used in formal workplaces and formal gatherings.
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course: Civilizations of the Target Language
- Level: Second-Year License Students (L2)
- Semester: First
- Major: English Language
- Prepared by: Dr. Tamma S.
- Academic Year: 2024/2025
The Victorian Age (Part 01)
- Time Period: 1837-1901 (Queen Victoria's reign)
- Significant social, political, and cultural changes marked this era.
- Queen Victoria's birth: May 24th, 1819, at Kensington Palace, London.
- Upbringing: Raised under the Kensington System, emphasizing obedience and controlled education.
- Accession to the Throne: June 20th, 1837, following the death of her uncle, King William IV.
- Marked a new youthful era for the monarchy.
- Victorian Era Significance: Expansion of the British Empire, advancements in science and technology, and development of modern urban life.
The Victorian Age (Part 02)
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Education:
- Elementary Education Act of 1870 made schooling compulsory for 5-12-year-olds.
- However, fees made it inaccessible for many children from poorer families.
- Women's education was limited to domestic skills.
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Politics:
- Constitutional monarchy: Queen Victoria held symbolic power, while Parliament held legislative power.
- Gradual political evolution (not revolution).
- Significant reforms included the Elementary Education Act(1870) and the Reform Act (1832) which expanded voting rights.
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Economy:
- The Industrial Revolution significantly impacted Victorian society through urbanization, growth of factories and global trade.
- Despite growth, there were significant economic disparities between the middle and working classes.
The Victorian Age (Part 03)
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Literature:
- Victorian literature often reflected societal issues, using realism to portray everyday life struggles.
- Authors like Charles Dickens exposed social injustices, notably child labor, in works like Oliver Twist.
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Levels of Speech:
- Formal speech was prevalent in professional settings.
- Informal speech was used for casual conversation and family.
- Slang was widespread, often connected with the working class and urbanization, and even crime.
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Expansion of Vocabulary:
- Technological advancements and Colonial expansion led to significant new vocabulary associated with them.
The Victorian Era and the Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
- The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) was first published in parts starting in 1884.
- The OED captured the history and evolution of English language and provided meanings, etymologies and usages for words.
- Publication of the OED was a significant milestone.
The Victorian Era (Part 04)
- Prolonged Mourning: After Albert's death (December 14th, 1861), Victoria wore black for the rest of her life and had withdrew from public appearances.
- Empress of India: Victoria was declared Empress of India on May 1, 1876, which solidified British control over the subcontinent.
- Expansion of British Empire: The empire expanded significantly during Victoria's reign geographically to Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific.
- Death and End of an Era: Queen Victoria passed away on January 22, 1901, marking the end of the Victorian era, a period of transformative change. Edward VII assumed the throne.
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This quiz covers key aspects of the Victorian Age, including its significant social, political, and cultural transformations between 1837 and 1901. Focus on Queen Victoria's reign and the advancements that characterized this period, such as education reforms and the expansion of the British Empire. Test your knowledge of this influential era in English history.
