Quiz on 18th Century Britain

Who was the childless king of England at the dawn of the 18th century?

• William III

• Anne

• Mary Stuart

• Sophia

Which Act resolved the problem of succession to the English throne in 1701?

• Act of Succession

• Act of Monarchy

• Act of Settlement

• Act of Union

Which political party in 18th century England focused on internal reform and putting more power in the hands of the people?

• Conservatives

• Whigs

• Tories

• Labour Party

Who were the leading Whig ministers of the 18th century?

• William Pitt and Voltaire

• Isaac Newton and Robert Walpole

• John Locke and Voltaire

• Robert Walpole and William Pitt

Which event officially created Great Britain by uniting Scotland and England?

• Industrial Revolution

• Act of Union

• War of the Spanish Succession

• Enlightenment

What was the focus of the Enlightenment era in the 18th century?

• Superstition

• Religious dogma

• Monarchy

• Reason and rationality

Which country did Britain support in the War of the Spanish Succession?

• France

• Austria

• Spain

• Germany

What was the main impact of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century?

• Expansion of the British Empire

• Social and Political Reforms

• Urbanization and new machinery

• Scientific inquiry and literature

Which movement advocated the expansion of suffrage and political participation in the 18th century?

• Abolitionist movement

• Enlightenment movement

• Reform movement

• Industrial movement

What was a key aspect of Britain's expansion in the 18th century?

• Trade restrictions

• Isolationism

• Colonial conquests

• Non-intervention policy