Eduqas History GCSE: Changes to entertainment and Leisure. Holidays Quiz.

Question 1

Which of the attractions below is not a British theme park?

Accepted Answer

Water world

Question 2

Which of the countries listed below was not a destination for cheap package holidays post-1970?

Accepted Answer

Ireland

Question 3

Which of the statements below was not an impact of the railways in 1840s

Accepted Answer

Cheap travel to France via Euro star.

Question 4

Why did pilgrimages stop in the early modern period?

Accepted Answer

Protestant reformation started by Henry VIII banned trips.

Question 5

Which of the reasons below is not a reason why medieval pilgrimages were important?

Accepted Answer

Chance for poor people to travel abroad.

Question 6

Which of these was not a Pagan Holiday?

Accepted Answer

Christmas

Question 7

What is a spa town?

Accepted Answer

Towns such as Bath with natural water used to relax.

Question 8

In what year did workers receive one month paid holiday?

Accepted Answer

1998

Question 9

In which century did rich women start going on the "Grand Tour"?

Accepted Answer

19th

Question 10

Final Question: Which of the themes below did not change holiday patterns c.500-present?

Accepted Answer

Influence of American culture.

Question 11

Which reason below was not a factor in the decline of seaside towns popularity after 1900.

Accepted Answer

Quality of performances in Brighton pier.

Question 12

What religion was Oliver Cromwell the man who banned many Christmas Traditions?

Accepted Answer

Puritan

Question 13

Why did medieval Christians mix their religious holidays with Pagan holidays?

Accepted Answer

To convert people to their religion.

Question 14

Which of the following below is not a description of the "Grand Tour"

Accepted Answer

An opportunity for rich men to learn karate.

Question 15

Who was responsible for putting pressure on the government for the Paid Holidays Act 1938?

Accepted Answer

Trade Unions.

Question 16

When did the government pass the law guaranteeing workers four days off per year.

Accepted Answer

1871

Question 17

In 1834 how many days did workers have off per year?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 18

Why were medieval religious festivals so important? (pick the odd one out)

Accepted Answer

Chance to use new technology.

Questions 18