- 1. When did William Gladstone become Prime Minister of Britain for the first time?
A) 1850 B) 1868 C) 1875 D) 1900
- 2. How many times did William Gladstone serve as Prime Minister of Britain?
A) 5 B) 4 C) 3 D) 2
- 3. What title did William Gladstone hold in addition to being Prime Minister?
A) Defence Minister B) Home Secretary C) Chancellor of the Exchequer D) Foreign Secretary
- 4. In which year did Gladstone retire from politics for the last time?
A) 1880 B) 1894 C) 1918 D) 1905
- 5. What was the nickname given to Gladstone due to his strong work ethic and longevity in politics?
A) The Grand Old Man B) The Wise Sage C) The Great Communicator D) The Iron Lady
- 6. What was a significant event that occurred during Gladstone's first term as Prime Minister in 1868?
A) Great Depression B) Fire of London C) World War I D) Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland
- 7. Gladstone was known for his exceptional skills in which area of expertise?
A) Engineering B) Music C) Medicine D) Oratory
- 8. What was the name of the official residence of the Prime Minister during Gladstone's time in office?
A) Buckingham Palace B) Windsor Castle C) Whitehall Palace D) 10 Downing Street
- 9. Which political party did William Gladstone represent when he became Prime Minister?
A) Conservative Party B) Labour Party C) Green Party D) Liberal Party
- 10. Which monarch was ruling when William Gladstone first became Prime Minister?
A) Queen Elizabeth I B) King Henry VIII C) Queen Victoria D) King George III
- 11. What was William Gladstone's full name?
A) William Ewart Gladstone B) William Edward Gladstone C) William George Gladstone D) William Arthur Gladstone
- 12. Where was William Gladstone born?
A) London B) Glasgow C) Manchester D) Liverpool
- 13. Which university did William Gladstone attend?
A) Yale B) Oxford C) Harvard D) Cambridge
- 14. What was William Gladstone known for in terms of economic policy?
A) Isolationism B) Protectionism C) Free trade D) Mercantilism
- 15. Which country was Gladstone's major political opponent?
A) Margaret Thatcher B) Tony Blair C) Winston Churchill D) Benjamin Disraeli
- 16. In which year was the First Home Rule Bill introduced, a major initiative by Gladstone?
A) 1899 B) 1905 C) 1886 D) 1869
- 17. What was the profession of Gladstone's father, John Gladstone?
A) Clergyman B) Politician C) Merchant D) Artist
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