King George III Quiz Questions and Answers

George III Quiz Questions

King George III (in coronation robes) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

1) When did George III become the king of UK?
a) 1603
b) 1701
c) 1740
d) 1760

2) To which dynasty George III belong?
a) Lancastrian
b) Hanoverian
c) Tudor
d) Stuart

3) Who persuaded George III to end his relationship with Sarah Lennox and marry Charlotte of Mecklenberg-Strelitz?
a) George Grenville
b) Charles Fox
c) William Pitt the Elder
d) John Stuart

4) How many children did George III have?
a) 11
b) 14
c) 15
d) 17

5) Which revolution took place during the time of George III?
a) French Revolution
b) Russian Revolution
c) Cuban Revolution
d) Chinese Revolution

English: George III of the United Kingdom whil... — George III of the United Kingdom while Prince of Wales (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

6) Which academy was founded by George III in 1768?
a) Academy of Motion Picture Science and Art
b) Royal Academy of Arts
c) Science Academy
d) Music Academy

7) Who wanted full civil rights for Roman Catholics and was forced to resign by George III in 1801?
a) Lord North
b) William Pitt the Younger
c) Lord Melbourne
d) Benjamin Disraeli

8) Which Act was passed at the insistence of George III?
a) Salt Act
b) Royal Marriages Act
c) Stamp Act
d) Emancipation Act

9) 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

10) Which title was given up by George III in 1801?
a) King of France
b) Baron of Snowdon
c) Marquess of Ely
d) Earl of Chester