Tag: the beginnings of empire

Questions Related to the beginnings of empire

What inspired Wilberforce to join the anti-slavery campaign?

  1. His education

  2. His childhood experiences

  3. His religion

  4. His political views


Correct Option: C

Who was the driving force of the Clapham Sect?

  1. Granville Sharp

  2. Charles Fox

  3. Thomas Clarkson

  4. William Wilberforce


Correct Option: D

(i) William Wilberforce got the bill against slave trade passed in his first attempt.
(ii) He introduced the Bill in the House of Lords. 
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Neither (i) nor (ii)


Correct Option: D

Who among the following was NOT a member of the Clapham Sect?

  1. Charles Fox

  2. William Wilberforce

  3. Granville Sharp

  4. Thomas Clarkson


Correct Option: A

Who believed that slavery in all forms should be abolished?

  1. Thomas Clarkson

  2. Thomas Gabriel

  3. Thomas Buxton

  4. William Wilberforce


Correct Option: C

Who among the following was a Member of the British Parliament?

  1. William Wilberforce

  2. Thomas Clarkson

  3. Granville Sharp

  4. Olaudah Equiano


Correct Option: A

Consider the following statements:
(i) Slave trade was abolished in 1833 in Britain.
(ii) Slavery was abolished in 1865 in Britain.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

  1. Both (i) and (ii)

  2. Only (i)

  3. Neither (i) nor (ii)

  4. Only (ii)


Correct Option: C

The cause of the black slave Jonathan Strong was taken up by Granville Sharp in _______.

  1. 1766

  2. 1765

  3. 1764

  4. 1768


Correct Option: B

The Clapham Sect was a sect composed of _________. 

  1. Jews

  2. Christians

  3. Protestants

  4. Evangelicals


Correct Option: B

When did Wilberforce first enter the Parliament?

  1. 1781

  2. 1791

  3. 1771

  4. 1761


Correct Option: A