- 1. George II of Hanover, born on October 30, 1683, was the son of George I, the first British monarch of the Hanoverian dynasty, and his wife, Sophia Dorothea of Celle. Ascending to the throne after his father's death in 1727, George II became the last British monarch to be born outside Great Britain, having spent much of his early life in Germany. His reign was marked by significant events, including the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War, during which Britain emerged as a global colonial power. A complex figure, George II was known for his strong personality and often tumultuous relationships with his ministers and parliament; he favored the traditional powers of the monarchy and frequently clashed with the growing influence of the Whig political party. His dedication to his German territories and the Hanoverian interests sometimes took precedence over British concerns. Notably, George II was the first reigning monarch to witness a battle firsthand during the Battle of Dettingen in 1743, which exemplified his active involvement in military affairs. His reign also saw the establishment of the British military as a formidable force and the growing importance of the British Parliament, ultimately contributing to the modern constitutional monarchy. George II's legacy includes both his military endeavors and his contentious relationships with his family, including his son, Frederick, Prince of Wales, with whom he had a famously strained relationship, leading to political and personal rifts that would echo throughout his kingly tenure until his death on June 25, 1760.
When did George II become King of Great Britain?
A) 1800
B) 1760
C) 1701
D) 1727
- 2. Which dynasty did George II belong to?
A) Tudor
B) Hanover
C) Stuart
D) Windsor
- 3. Which war marked the beginning of George II's reign?
A) Spanish Succession War
B) Seven Years' War
C) War of the Austrian Succession
D) Great Northern War
- 4. Which British general led the British army during the Battle of Dettingen in 1743?
A) Robert Clive
B) Arthur Wellesley
C) George II
D) James Wolfe
- 5. What was the name of the rebellion in Scotland against George II's rule?
A) Jacobite Rising
B) Peasants' Revolt
C) Wars of the Roses
D) Glorious Revolution
- 6. Who was George II's wife?
A) Queen Anne
B) Caroline of Ansbach
C) Catherine of Braganza
D) Mary II
- 7. Which political figure was a prominent opponent of George II's policies?
A) Thomas Pelham-Holles
B) William Pitt the Elder
C) Charles James Fox
D) Robert Walpole
- 8. In which year did the Battle of Cartagena de Indias take place during George II's reign?
A) 1755
B) 1779
C) 1762
D) 1741
- 9. Who was George II's eldest son and future king?
A) Edward VI
B) George III
C) Frederick, Prince of Wales
D) William IV
- 10. George II was the last British monarch to lead his troops into battle at which conflict?
A) Battle of Agincourt
B) Battle of Hastings
C) Battle of Dettingen
D) Battle of Trafalgar
- 11. Who served as George II's Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742?
A) Robert Walpole
B) Arthur Balfour
C) Benjamin Disraeli
D) William Pitt the Elder
- 12. In what year did George II die?
A) 1727
B) 1799
C) 1812
D) 1760
- 13. Which conflict took place during the early years of George II's reign and involved a rivalry between Britain and Spain for control of the West Indies?
A) War of Jenkins' Ear
B) Napoleonic Wars
C) Thirty Years' War
D) American Revolutionary War
- 14. What was George II's native language?
A) Dutch
B) French
C) German
D) Spanish
- 15. During George II's reign, which colony was founded as a British penal colony?
A) Virginia
B) Georgia
C) New York
D) Massachusetts
- 16. What was the term used to refer to the governing committee of British East India Company during George II's reign?
A) House of Commons
B) Court of Directors
C) Parliament
D) Privy Council
- 17. During George II's reign, which architectural masterpiece in London was completed by Christopher Wren?
A) Buckingham Palace
B) Tower of London
C) St Paul's Cathedral
D) Westminster Abbey
- 18. In which year was the Royal Family name changed from the House of Hannover to the House of Windsor?
A) 1837
B) 1800
C) 1760
D) 1917
- 19. In which year was George II Hanover born?
A) 1714
B) 1683
C) 1702
D) 1738
- 20. Who was George II Hanover's eldest daughter?
A) Louise, Princess Royal
B) Victoria, Princess of Wales
C) Anne, Princess Royal
D) Mary, Princess of Wales
- 21. Where is George II Hanover buried?
A) Buckingham Palace
B) Windsor Castle
C) Westminster Abbey
D) St. Paul's Cathedral
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