10 Questions
What system did British society traditionally use before the Industrial Revolution?
A system based on hereditary transmission of occupation, social status and political influence
What greatly influenced the social structure of the United Kingdom historically?
The concept of social class
What has been a significant part of creating identity in Britain since industrialisation?
Education
What factors influence the country's definitions of social class?
Wealth, occupation, and education
What did the House of Lords represent before the Life Peerages Act 1958?
The hereditary upper class
What does the term 'child' signify in a metaphorical context?
A relationship with a parent or an authority figure
What is the general legal definition of a child?
A person younger than the age of majority
What is a biological definition of a child?
A person between birth and puberty
What does the term 'child' NOT refer to?
An adult
How are children generally classed in terms of decision making?
Unable to make serious decisions
Test your knowledge of the social structure in the United Kingdom and how social class has shaped British society. Explore the historical influences and the impact of social class in this informative quiz.
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