1.

the crystal palace was built from IRON

and GLASS.

2. what is purpose of the crystal palace?

TO HOLD THE GREAT EXHIBITION

3. how many sheets of glass was used to

build the palace?
300,000 SHEETS OF GLASS

4. how many workmen was required?

5000 WORKMEN

5. what is the measurement of the palace?

562 METRES LONG AND 124 METRES
WIDE
6. how many entries has been received for
the competition to build the palace?
248 ENTRIES

7. who build the crystal palace?

JOSEPH PAXTON

8. when was the Great Exhibition held?

1 MAY 1851

9. how much does it cost to enter the

exhibition on the opening day?
£1

10. does ordinary afford to visit the

exhibition?
YES
11. who supported the idea to hold the
Great Exhibition?
PRINCE ALBERT

12. what is the relationship of Prince

Albert and Queen Victoria?
HUSBAND AND WIFE

13. how many items were shown in the

exhibition?
OVER 100,000 ITEMS

14. give example of things that has been

shown in the exhibition?
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15. what are the things that can be bought
from Britain in 1851?
1. COTTON CLOTH
2. POTTERY
3. IRON
4. RAILWAYS
5. SHIPS
6. COAL

16. Factories and workshops were built

everywhere. True or False?

17. Men, women and children were

employed. True or False?

18. People worked long hours but paid

low wages. True or False?