Fashion
What is the name of the high-waisted dress that was popular during the Regency period?
Empire gown
What was considered the appropriate way for a Regency lady to greet a gentleman?
A curtsy
What event is considered to mark the beginning of the Regency period?
The passing of the Regency Act 1811
Which famous novel by Jane Austen was published during the Regency period in 1813?
Pride and Prejudice
What was a popular dessert served during the Regency era, often made with cream and sugar and flavored with fruits or nuts?
Ice cream
Which material was commonly used for Regency women's dresses due to its lightweight and flowing nature?
Cotton muslin
What was the proper way for a gentleman to approach a lady for a dance at a Regency ball?
By asking her chaperone for permission first
What years did the Regency Period occur?
1811 - 1820
Which poet is known for his long narrative poem "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage," published during the Regency period?
Lord Byron
Which type of meat was commonly featured at Regency-era banquets and considered a sign of wealth and status?
Beef
What accessory was often used by Regency women to protect their complexions from the sun?
Parasol
In the Regency era, how was it proper for a gentleman to escort a lady in public?
By offering his arm
Who was the Prince Regent during the Regency era in the United Kingdom?
George IV
Which of the following novels by Mary Shelley was published during the Regency era in 1818?
Frankenstein
What beverage was commonly served to guests at social gatherings and was a staple of the Regency era's upper class?
Tea
Which type of footwear was most commonly worn by women during the Regency era?
Slippers
In Regency society, what was the accepted behavior for a lady when introduced to a new acquaintance?
Smile and nod demurely
Who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the start of the Regency era in 1811?
Spencer Perceval
Which famous poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley, written in 1819, reflects his political views and criticism of the British government?
The Masque of Anarchy
What type of bread was typically consumed by the wealthy during the Regency period?
White Bread
Which piece of outerwear became popular for women during the Regency period?
Pelisse
Why was it necessary for a Regency-era lady to have a chaperone when attending social events or going out in public?
To maintain her reputation and social standing
Which significant technological innovation was patented by George Stephenson during the Regency period?
The locomotive
The Regency period saw the rise of what kind of literature, with authors like Mary Shelley contributing to the genre.
Gothic literature
Which imported spice was highly valued and commonly used in Regency period cooking to flavor both sweet and savory dishes?
Nutmeg