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British History IX Trivia Quiz

From 1694 to 1715.

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ladymacb29

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
68,056

Updated
May 29 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3130

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The 1701 Act of Settlement stated that after Anne's rule, which dynasty would inherit the throne? Hint

Stuart

Tudor

Windsor

Hanover

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Question 2 of 10

2. What group opposed the 1701 Act of Settlement? Hint

Jacobites

Cavaliers

Roundheads

Hanovers

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Question 3 of 10

3. What year was James defeated at the Battle of the Boyne? Hint

1780

1703

1656

1690

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year did Anne take the throne? Hint

1702

1693

1701

1782

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Act of Union (1707) united what two parts of the Kingdom? Hint

England and Ireland

England and Scotland

England and Wales

Scotland and Ireland

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was NOT one of the parts or results of the Act of Union? Hint

Created the largest free trade zone in Europe

Parliaments merged

The Irish converted to the Anglican faith

Westminster became the political capital

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Question 7 of 10

7. At the time of Anne's death on 1 August 1714, which was NOT true? Hint

Britain was not at war.

The country had the strongest navy.

The American colonies were fighting for independence.

The kingdoms were unified.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What are the years between 1714 and 1760 (George I and George II) called? Hint

Age of Enlightenment

Age of Reason

Age of Stability

Age of Wealth

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which was not true of George I? Hint

He lived in England years before becoming king.

He was shy.

His English was terrible.

He was a competent military commander who successfully repelled Jacobite rebellions.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was called the 'Old Pretender'? Hint

George I

James II

Anne

James III

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 1701 Act of Settlement stated that after Anne's rule, which dynasty would inherit the throne?

Answer: Hanover

Anne had been pregnant 18 times. The oldest child, a son, survived to the age of 11.

2. What group opposed the 1701 Act of Settlement?

Answer: Jacobites

The Jacobites wanted James II and his son back to rule, not the Hanovers.

3. What year was James defeated at the Battle of the Boyne?

Answer: 1690

The battle took place north of Dublin. James had gone to Ireland to reconquer the land while William went to Ulster and went south in order to try and get rid of James.

4. In what year did Anne take the throne?

Answer: 1702

She wasn't in good health, in part because of her 18 pregnancies.

5. The Act of Union (1707) united what two parts of the Kingdom?

Answer: England and Scotland

It was done to prevent further French incursion. With this union, the country became Great Britain.

6. What was NOT one of the parts or results of the Act of Union?

Answer: The Irish converted to the Anglican faith

In addition, Edinburgh remained the actual capital. Scotland could keep its own government traditions, kirk and received seats in the House of Commons (plus 16 in the House of Lords).

7. At the time of Anne's death on 1 August 1714, which was NOT true?

Answer: The American colonies were fighting for independence.

8. What are the years between 1714 and 1760 (George I and George II) called?

Answer: Age of Stability

9. Which was not true of George I?

Answer: He lived in England years before becoming king.

10. Who was called the 'Old Pretender'?

Answer: James III

In 1715, he gathered 10,000 men in Scotland and invaded England. The Jacobites eventually reached Preston, where they later surrendered. James III fled to France after the invasion failed.

Source: Author ladymacb29

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