English literature and history 4th year revision

Which royal dynasty reigned during the so-called Augustian Age?

• Lancaster

• Tudor

• Stuart

• Hanoverian

The first two monarchs of the Hanoverian dynasty were:

• George I and George II

• George II and George III

• George III and George IV

• George IV and George V

Why wasn't King George I well-seen by English people?

• Because he split the government into two parties.

• Because he estabilished order in the kingdom.

• Because he was German.

• Because he appointed the first Prime Minister.

What was the first Prime Minister's name? (surname)

(a)  

Which were the first two major politicl parties born in the 18th century?

• Whigs (liberals) and Tories (conservatives)

• Whigs (conservatives) and Tories (liberals)

• Republicans (liberals) and Democrats (conservatives)

• Republicans (conservatives) and Democrats (liberals)

"Mariage à la mode" by William Hogarth is one of the most represantative painting of a specific artistic and literary genre that characterizes the 18th cetury. Which one?

(a)  

Why did the novel rise in the 18th century?

• Because printers were invented in that period.

• Because people had more free time due to a period of relative stability and peace.

• Because people wanted more relatable stories to identify with.

• It didn't.

Which of the following is NOT a novel by Daniel Defoe?

• Robinson Crusoe

• Pamela

• Captain Singleton

• Colonel Jack

Which of the following aspects is NOT criticized by Defoe's satire in Robinson Crusoe?

• Capitalism

• Imperialism

• Puritanism

• Religion

Who's Gulliver's Travels authored by?

(a)