King George III: A Monarch Remembered
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
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88
Did you know King George III was the longest-reigning king in British history before Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II? Born in 1738, he was also the first British King to speak English as his first language. King George III is most famous in American history for being the king during the American Revolution. He had 15 children! In his later years, he suffered from a mysterious illness, now believed to be a blood disease. This made his final years challenging, but his rule left a significant mark in history.
Question 1
Who was the longest-reigning king in British history before Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II?
A
King James II
B
King George II
C
King George III
Explanation. King George III was the longest-reigning king in British history before Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II.
D
King Henry VIII
E
King Edward VII
Question 2
What was King George III's first language?
A
French
B
German
C
Italian
D
English
Explanation. King George III was the first British King to speak English as his first language.
E
Spanish
Question 3
During which significant event in American history did King George III rule?
A
The Civil War
B
The Spanish-American War
C
The American Revolution
Explanation. King George III is most famous in American history for being the king during the American Revolution.
D
The War of 1812
E
The Boston Tea Party
Question 4
How many children did King George III have?
A
10
B
15
Explanation. King George III had 15 children.
C
20
D
5
E
8
Question 5
What disease is believed to have afflicted King George III in his later years?
A
Tuberculosis
B
Smallpox
C
A blood disease
Explanation. In his later years, King George III suffered from a mysterious illness, now believed to be a blood disease.
D
Dementia
E
Diabetes
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