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Friday, 2 June 2017

Hannoverians Part 2



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Watch only the second 15 minutes!


Who succeeded George II?
Who fought in The Seven Years War? Why?
What did George III expect from being king?
What did he enjoy?
Who won The Seven Years War?
How did the American colonies feel about taxation?
What was the symbolic tea party?
Why did the Prince of Wales take control?

George III Quiz

George III in Coronation
 
1. To which dynasty George III belong?
a) Lancastrian
b) Hanoverian
c) Tudor
d) Stuart
2. Who did King George III marry?
a)      Charlotte Sophia
b)     Henrietta maria
c)      Elizabeth Tudor
d)     Sophia
3. How many children did George III have?
a) 11
b) 14
c) 15
d) 17
4. Which of these was one of King George III's hobbies?
a)      golfing
b)     farming
c)      swimming
d)     sailing
5. Which revolution took place during the time of George III?
a) French Revolution
b) Russian Revolution
c) Cuban Revolution
d) Chinese Revolution
6. Who was King George III's favorite musician?
a)      Elvis Presley
b)     Mozart
c)      Handel
d)     Bach
7) Which Act was passed at the insistence of George III?
a) Salt Act
b) Royal Marriages Act
c) Stamp Act
d) Emancipation Act
8) Which important event took place on 4 July 1776?
a) Battle of Waterloo
b) Declaration of American Independence
c) Battle of Trafalgar
d) British explorers reached South Pole
9. When did King George III develop "madness"?
a)      When the colonies declared independence
b)     During his childhood
c)      In his later life
d)     When he saw his first child
10. Which queen was one of the grandaughters of King George?
a)      Queen Victoria
b)     Queen Mary
c)      Queen Elizabeth
d)     Queen Anne