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Difficulty: HardThe Victorian Age

The Victorian Age was a period of rapid transformation in British industry, social welfare, and engineering. Which of the following correctly identifies a major achievement by a key figure from this era?

  1. Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge, revolutionizing transport and engineering.Answer
  2. B
    Queen Victoria authorized the first English translation of the Bible, known as the 'Authorized Version', to unify the national church.
  3. C
    Lord Shaftesbury led the 'New Model Army' to victory in the Civil War to establish the supremacy of Parliament over the monarchy.
  4. D
    Florence Nightingale introduced the 'Act of Supremacy', which established the monarch as the Supreme Head of the Church of England.

Answer

The correct answer identifies Isambard Kingdom Brunel as the engineer behind the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
The achievement correctly describes the work of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who was one of the most influential engineers of the Victorian Age. His work on the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge represents the era's focus on industrial growth and transport innovation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target era.
The Victorian Age spans from 1837 to 1901.
The question specifically asks for achievements from this time period.
2
Evaluate the figures and their associated eras.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Queen Victoria, Lord Shaftesbury, and Florence Nightingale are all Victorian figures. However, the actions described in the distractors belong to the Tudor and Stuart periods.
Differentiating between eras is necessary to eliminate incorrect matches.
3
Verify the specific contribution of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Brunel was the chief engineer for the Great Western Railway and designed iconic structures like the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
This confirms the matching of the Victorian figure to a Victorian-era achievement.

Key Concept

Key Figures and Innovations of the Victorian Age
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The Victorian Age

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