Do You Know Much About Charles Kingsley?

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Ladyashley
L
Ladyashley
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 57 | Total Attempts: 40,402
| Attempts: 141
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/10 Questions

    In .... the composer Cyril Rootham wrote a musical setting of Kingsley's poem Andromeda.

    • 1908
    • 1905
    • 1997
    • 1910
Please wait...
About This Quiz

Did you know Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian and novelist? He was born on June 12, 1819 and died on January 23, 1875. His father was a reverend, and his siblings turned writers too. Take the quiz to more about him.

Do You Know Much About Charles Kingsley? - Quiz

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 
    Charles Kingsley was born in the year .... - ProProfs

    Charles Kingsley was born in the year ....

    • 1819

    • 2009

    • 1700

    • 1875

    Correct Answer
    A. 1819
    Explanation
    Charles Kingsley was born in the year 1819.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 
    He died in the year .... - ProProfs

    He died in the year ....

    • 1985

    • 1875

    • 1975

    • 1794

    Correct Answer
    A. 1875
  • 4. 
    What year did Kingsley resigned his Cambridge professorship? - ProProfs

    What year did Kingsley resigned his Cambridge professorship?

    • 1869

    • 1800

    • 1897

    • 1990

    Correct Answer
    A. 1869
    Explanation
    In 1869, Kingsley resigned his Cambridge professorship.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 
    In .... he​​​​​​ accepted the Presidency of the Birmingham and Midland Institute. - ProProfs

    In .... he​​​​​​ accepted the Presidency of the Birmingham and Midland Institute.

    • 1987

    • 1872

    • 1977

    • 1888

    Correct Answer
    A. 1872
    Explanation
    In 1872, he accepted the Presidency of the Birmingham and Midland Institute.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 
    Charles Kingsley was born in which country? - ProProfs

    Charles Kingsley was born in which country?

    • Nigeria

    • Russia

    • England

    • Scotland

    Correct Answer
    A. England
    Explanation
    Charles Kingsley was born in England.

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 
    He wrote in which century? - ProProfs

    He wrote in which century?

    • 19th Century

    • 18th Century

    • 20th Century

    • 21st Century

    Correct Answer
    A. 19th Century
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 19th Century because the question asks about the time period in which he wrote. Since the options are given in centuries, we can determine that the correct answer is the one that corresponds to the century in which he wrote.

    Rate this question:

  • 8. 
    A hotel opened in .... in Bloomsbury, London, was named after Kingsley. - ProProfs

    A hotel opened in .... in Bloomsbury, London, was named after Kingsley.

    • 1897

    • 1877

    • 1890

    • 1880

    Correct Answer
    A. 1897
    Explanation
    The hotel in Bloomsbury, London, was named after Kingsley in 1897.

    Rate this question:

  • 9. 
    Kingsley's life was written by his widow in .... - ProProfs

    Kingsley's life was written by his widow in ....

    • 1888

    • 1875

    • 1890

    • 1877

    Correct Answer
    A. 1877
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1877. This means that Kingsley's life was written by his widow in 1877.

    Rate this question:

  • 10. 
    In 1872 he accepted the Presidency of the Birmingham and Midland Institute and became its .... President. - ProProfs

    In 1872 he accepted the Presidency of the Birmingham and Midland Institute and became its .... President.

    • 1st President

    • 10th President

    • 19th President

    • 20th President

    Correct Answer
    A. 19th President
    Explanation
    The given sentence states that in 1872, he accepted the Presidency of the Birmingham and Midland Institute. It also mentions that he became its President. Therefore, the correct answer is 19th President, as it indicates that he became the 19th President of the institute.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 19, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Mar 19, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Jul 23, 2018
    Quiz Created by
    Ladyashley
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.