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British History X Trivia Quiz

From 1745 to Victoria.

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

Author
ladymacb29

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
68,061

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2040

Last 3 plays: jogreen (2/10), jwwells (5/10), Guest 92 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who invaded in July of 1745? Hint

James III

George II

Nicholas Romanov

Charles Edward

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Question 2 of 10

2. George II's younger son was on the continent waiting waiting for the invader to return. What was the name of the King's son? Hint

Duke of Hastings

Duke of Gloucester

Duke of Cumberland

Prince of Wales

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Question 3 of 10

3. Because of the Jacobite Rebellion, the King's son ordered a massacre of ____. Hint

Highlanders who fought

Irish who were still Catholic

English who spoke against the King

French who kept meddling

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why was Wilkes arrested? Hint

He spoke out against the King.

He printed some parts of Parliamentary debate.

He helped the Jacobites.

his wife had had an affair with the Prince of Wales.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Wilkes eventually left for France and returned to run for Parliament. Did he win his election?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the slogan that Wilkes' followers used when he ran for Parliament? Hint

'Wilkes and liberty!'

'Wilkes and faith!'

'Wilkes for King!'

'Wilkes kept us out of the war!'

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Gordon Riots (1780) concerned what? Hint

Wilkes' election to Parliament.

Anti-Catholic response to a relief bill from 1778.

The killing of Irish Catholics.

Wanting the Hanovers out of England.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What years did Victoria reign? Hint

1846-1902

1822-1901

1851-1905

1837-1901

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Question 9 of 10

9. Victoria's family tried to project the image of _______. Hint

A middle class family.

Royal power.

Great wealth.

Strength through conquering Canada.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following years was NOT one of the voting reform acts? Hint

1853

1867

1832

1884-1885

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who invaded in July of 1745?

Answer: Charles Edward

He was known by the name 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' or 'The Young Pretender.'

2. George II's younger son was on the continent waiting waiting for the invader to return. What was the name of the King's son?

Answer: Duke of Cumberland

3. Because of the Jacobite Rebellion, the King's son ordered a massacre of ____.

Answer: Highlanders who fought

4. Why was Wilkes arrested?

Answer: He printed some parts of Parliamentary debate.

The part he published accused Lord Bute of having an affair with the King's mother. He was arrested and eventually won 1,000 pounds damage.

5. Wilkes eventually left for France and returned to run for Parliament. Did he win his election?

Answer: Yes

He won, but was in jail so Parliament refused to seat him and awarded his seat to the loser of the election.

6. What was the slogan that Wilkes' followers used when he ran for Parliament?

Answer: 'Wilkes and liberty!'

His followers would riot every time he'd win an election and was refused his seat.

7. The Gordon Riots (1780) concerned what?

Answer: Anti-Catholic response to a relief bill from 1778.

Lord Gordon (a Scot) circulated a petition against the bill and got over 120,000 signatures. However, Parliament refused to hear the petition and the mob outside ended up sacking sections of London.

8. What years did Victoria reign?

Answer: 1837-1901

The family name of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was eventually changed to Windsor around the time of WWI because it sounded more English.

9. Victoria's family tried to project the image of _______.

Answer: A middle class family.

10. Which of the following years was NOT one of the voting reform acts?

Answer: 1853

Political parties also emerged during this time.

Source: Author ladymacb29

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