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- 1. Multiple Choice
What was the name of the family who purchased the royal charter from the King in 1166?
de Birmingham
el Bermingham
de Bermingham
des Bermingham
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the royal charter for Birmingham allow?
For Birmingham to hold daily markets
For Birmingham to hold weekly markets
For Birmingham to hold monthly markets
For Birmingham to hold seasonal fairs to act as markets
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is meant by the term 'player'?
People or groups with financial investment allowing the process of change
Individuals, groups of people or formal organisations who can influence the process of change
Governmental organisations that bring about economic change
NGOs that was sway in decision making that could influence the economic change of a place
- 4. Multiple Choice
In what year did Matthew Boulton build the Soho Manufactory in Birmingham?
1759
1761
1777
1790
- 5. Multiple Choice
How many people were employed in the Soho Manufactory?
400
550
670
700
- 6. Multiple Choice
What was the significance of the Soho Manufactory?
It was the first factory in the country
It was the first factory in the city Birmingham
It was the first factory in Europe
It was the world's first factory
- 7. Multiple Choice
What did Boulton and Watt partner to achieve in 1775?
Brought the royal charter from the king
Opened a car manufacturing plant
Produced more efficient stream engines
Built the Soho Manufactory
- 8. Multiple Choice
When did the Cadbury Family build their Bourneville factory?
1780
1888
1893
1901
- 9. Multiple Choice
What was the overall cause for the economic change seen in Birmingham?
The Industrial Revolution
The Corn Laws
Regeneration from Government funds
International manufacturing and investment
- 10. Multiple Choice
The Austin Motor Company opened their car manufacturing plant in 1906, what then happened as a result?
Other car manufacturing plant were built in competition
Other smaller factories were out-competed and were forced to close
Car related industries opened in the area including Dunlop Tires
The employment structure of the area changed from primarily 'metal work' to 'car manufacturing'
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a socio-economic characteristic of Birmingham before economic change?
Relatively poor agricultural manor
Majority of the community is white
The area is known for skilled labour work
The rural area had good environmental quality with little pollution
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a demographic characteristic of Birmingham before economic change?
In the 13th Century Birmingham was known for the wool industry
By 1500 the population was only 1,500 people
Much of the area revolved around the Parish Church
Pollution and environmental impact increased with the population
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a cultural characteristic of Birmingham before economic change?
Relatively poor agricultural manor
Majority of the community is white
The area is known for skilled labour work
The rural area had good environmental quality with little pollution
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a environmental characteristic of Birmingham before economic change?
In the 14th Century Birmingham was known for the metal working and leather industries
Small population of farmers steadily more people moved in from the countryside
Much of the area revolved around the Parish Church
Pollution and environmental impact increased with the population
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a environmental characteristic of Birmingham after economic change?
International migration led to more diversity in the religion and ethnicities
Decades of industrial activity has left the land, canals and rivers with high pollution
Increased population led to a greater need in services which led to a increased tertiary industry
Population is quite young 38% >24
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a cultural characteristic of Birmingham after economic change?
Mosques and temples have been built for the religious practice of international migrants
Decades of industrial activity has left the land, canals and rivers with high pollution
Increased population led to a greater need in services which led to a increased tertiary industry
Migrants were mostly; Caribbean and South Asian
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a demographic characteristic of Birmingham after economic change?
Ethnic restaurants and stores have been built for the religious practice of international migrants
Air pollution reached high levels with controls on emissions almost non existent
1950-60s unemployment was >1%
Post 1950 there was significant international migration to Birmingham
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a environmental characteristic of Birmingham after economic change?
Ethnic restaurants and stores have been built for the religious practice of international migrants
Air pollution reached high levels with controls on emissions almost non existent
1950-60s unemployment was >1%
Post 1950 there was significant international migration to Birmingham
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