1. The development of self-propelled vehicles in Britain was hampered by a law that prohibited cars from travelling faster than pedestrians.
True
 False

 

2. Electricity is an invention of the Victorian era, where its first application was the home telephone.
True
 False

 

3. Gradually during the 19th century, iron production outpaced steel production in Britain.
True
 False

 

4. Which stratum of Victorian society was the driving force behind industrial expansion?
a) The Royal Family.
 b) The working class.
 c) The rising bourgeoisie.
 d) All of the above.

This Knowledge Test was prepared by Fathom editors.