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The 1760s Around the World Trivia Quiz

The decade of the 1760s marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and helped lay the foundation for another revolution - in America.

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

Author
ncterp

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
396,040

Updated
Oct 30 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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282

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played a large role in the political education of The Duke of Edinburgh (later King George III)? Hint

George Grenville

William Pitt the Elder

John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute (Lord Bute)

Frederick, Prince of Wales (George's father)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What annual tradition began in New York City in March 1762? Hint

The Dubliner's Parade

Saint Stephen's Day Festival

The Festival of the Clover

The Saint Patrick's Day Parade

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who became Empress of Russia in 1762? Hint

Catherine the Great

Queen Catherine I

Sophie the Great

Empress Margarite

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Question 4 of 10

4. What tax did the British Parliament impose on the American colonies in 1765? Hint

Intolerable Acts

Molasses Tax

Tea Tax

Stamp Tax

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Question 5 of 10

5. What child prodigy performed for King George III in 1764 at the age of 8?
Hint

Handel

Beethoven

Mozart

Hayden

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is known as "The Father of the Modern Circus"? Hint

John Bill Ricketts

Andrew Ducrow

Philip Astley

Joseph Grimaldi

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Question 7 of 10

7. Finishing its construction in 1768, where is the "Petit Trianon"? Hint

On the grounds of The Elycee de Paris

On the grounds of Ile de la Citi

On the grounds of Notre Dame

On the grounds of the Palace at Versailles

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Question 8 of 10

8. The "Adresseavisen", founded in 1767 and still in print, is what country's oldest newspaper? Hint

Norway

Finland

Sweden

Denmark

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Question 9 of 10

9. What multi-authored publication was first published in the late 1760s in Edinburgh, Scotland? Hint

Le Gastronomy Ecole

Mapping the World

Encyclopedia Britannica

The Holy Bible, King James Version

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Question 10 of 10

10. What machine did Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot, a French inventor, invent in 1769? He named it the "Fardier a' vapeur". Hint

Scale

Steam engine

Automobile

Refrigerator

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played a large role in the political education of The Duke of Edinburgh (later King George III)?

Answer: John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute (Lord Bute)

Lord Bute became prime minister (1762-63) after King George III ascended to the throne. He was also rumored to have had an affair with George's mother.

2. What annual tradition began in New York City in March 1762?

Answer: The Saint Patrick's Day Parade

It took place in lower Manhattan on March 17, 1762. It was started by homesick Irish soldiers serving with the British.

3. Who became Empress of Russia in 1762?

Answer: Catherine the Great

Catherine became Empress when her husband, Peter III, was overthrown in a coup. She ruled from 1762-1796.

4. What tax did the British Parliament impose on the American colonies in 1765?

Answer: Stamp Tax

The Stamp Act (1765) sought to impose a tax on all kinds of documents. It was met with such outrage that it was quickly repealed.

5. What child prodigy performed for King George III in 1764 at the age of 8?

Answer: Mozart

Mozart composed more than 600 works in his lifetime. It was a lifetime that spanned only 35 years.

6. Who is known as "The Father of the Modern Circus"?

Answer: Philip Astley

The early circus included acrobats, tightrope walkers, clowns and equestrian events. The first performance occurred in London in April 1768.

7. Finishing its construction in 1768, where is the "Petit Trianon"?

Answer: On the grounds of the Palace at Versailles

Constructed between 1762-1768, it was to be the home of Louis XV's mistress, Madame de Pompadour. It later became the home of Louis XVI's young bride, Marie Antoinette.

8. The "Adresseavisen", founded in 1767 and still in print, is what country's oldest newspaper?

Answer: Norway

The paper began by just running classified ads. In 1967, the "Adresseavisen" became the first Norwegian newspaper to use computer technology.

9. What multi-authored publication was first published in the late 1760s in Edinburgh, Scotland?

Answer: Encyclopedia Britannica

It has had over 4,000 contributors. Until 2011, when it went on-line, the "Britannica" was the oldest in print encyclopedia in the English language.

10. What machine did Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot, a French inventor, invent in 1769? He named it the "Fardier a' vapeur".

Answer: Automobile

Cugnot was a trained engineer and French army captain. He initially experimented with steam engines to transport cannons on the battlefield.

Source: Author ncterp

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