The Rise of Parliamentary Power

Who was the first Prime Minister of Great Britain?

• George I

• Robert Walpole

• George II

• Prince Albert

What was one of the main reasons George I had to rely on his ministers and the Cabinet?

• He was too young

• He didn't speak much English

• He was often ill

• He preferred to travel

During whose reign did the Prime Minister and Parliament start taking over most of the important decisions?

• George I

• George II

• George III

• George IV

Which war did George II have some power in leading?

• The Seven Years' War

• The American Revolutionary War

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The War of the Roses

What was one of the major challenges faced by George III during his reign?

• Winning the Seven Years' War

• Losing the American colonies

• Building a new palace

• Establishing a new Parliament

How was George IV perceived by the public?

• As a strong military leader

• As a wise and fair ruler

• As a celebrity known for partying

• As a great reformer

From which German family did the Georgian kings originate?

• The House of Windsor

• The House of Tudor

• The House of Hanover

• The House of Stuart

By the end of the Georgian era, what was the role of the monarchy in British politics?

• They had absolute power

• They were the main decision-makers

• Their role was mostly ceremonial

• They controlled the military