Florence Nightingale — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover Florence Nightingale, part of the A long and illustrious history chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.
Practice questions
Where did Florence Nightingale first train as a nurse?
- ✓ Germany — Correct answer
- Turkey
- London
- Italy
Florence Nightingale first trained as a nurse in Germany when she was 31. She later worked in military hospitals in Turkey.
What did Florence Nightingale establish in 1860?
- The Women’s Franchise League
- The Home Rule Bill
- The WSPU
- ✓ The Nightingale Training School for nurses — Correct answer
In 1860, Florence Nightingale established the Nightingale Training School for nurses at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. It was the first of its kind.
What did Florence Nightingale establish in 1860?
- ✓ The Nightingale Training School for nurses at St Thomas’ Hospital in London — Correct answer
- The first army hospital in Turkey
- The Women’s Franchise League
- The Victoria Cross medal
In 1860 she set up the Nightingale Training School for nurses at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. It was the first of its kind and still exists today.
What was the Nightingale Training School for nurses in London known for?
- ✓ It was the first of its kind — Correct answer
- It trained only army doctors
- It was built after the First World War
- It was closed before 1900
The Nightingale Training School at St Thomas’ Hospital was the first of its kind. It was established in 1860 and still exists today.
Where did Florence Nightingale establish the first Nightingale Training School for nurses?
- Portsmouth
- Manchester
- Hyde Park in London
- ✓ St Thomas' Hospital in London — Correct answer
In 1860, Florence Nightingale established the Nightingale Training School for nurses at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. It was the first school of its kind.
Where did Florence Nightingale establish her training school for nurses?
- ✓ At St Thomas’ Hospital in London — Correct answer
- In Hyde Park
- In Portsmouth
- In the Bengal army
Florence Nightingale established the Nightingale Training School for nurses at St Thomas’ Hospital in London in 1860.