Cultural, social and economic change including the growth of towns (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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What was London's population in 1650?
What was London's population in 1650?
375,000
What became London's main roles between 1500 and 1750?
What became London's main roles between 1500 and 1750?
Centre of government, business, education & entertainment
When did the bubonic plague return to London?
When did the bubonic plague return to London?
1665
How much of Europe's population did the Black Death kill?
How much of Europe's population did the Black Death kill?
About a third
What was the main industry in England during this period?
What was the main industry in England during this period?
Woollen cloth
Which regions were known for the woollen cloth industry?
Which regions were known for the woollen cloth industry?
East Anglia, West Yorkshire, West Country
Who invented the steam engine to pump water?
Who invented the steam engine to pump water?
Thomas Newcomen
In what year was the steam engine invented?
In what year was the steam engine invented?
1712
What was the steam engine specifically used for?
What was the steam engine specifically used for?
Pumping water out of mines
Which industry did the steam engine boost?
Which industry did the steam engine boost?
Coal mining industry
When was the Act of Suppression passed?
When was the Act of Suppression passed?
1536
What income threshold closed monasteries in the 1536 Act?
What income threshold closed monasteries in the 1536 Act?
Below £200 per year
How many hospitals were reopened after petitions to the kings?
How many hospitals were reopened after petitions to the kings?
Five hospitals