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The Royal Geographical Society is the United Kingdom's society and professional body for geography. It was founded in 1830 to allow more improvement in the study of geography and expeditions. The society has the backing of the British Royal Family.

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1.

The Society published its first journal in _______ and from 1855, accounts of meetings and other matters were published in the Society Proceedings.
- A.
  
  1845
- B.
  
  1831
- C.
  
  1842
- D.
  
  1833
Correct Answer
B. 1831

Explanation
The Society published its first journal in 1831 and from 1855, accounts of meetings and other matters were published in the Society Proceedings.

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2.

From 1830 to 1840 the Royal Geographical Society met in the rooms of the Horticultural Society in Regent Street, London and from 1854 -1870 at 15 Whitehall Place, London. In _______, the Society found a home when it moved to 1 Savile Row, London ;an address that quickly became associated with adventure and travel.
- A.
  
  1860
- B.
  
  1870
- C.
  
  1888
- D.
  
  1865
Correct Answer
B. 1870

Explanation
In 1870, the Royal Geographical Society found a permanent home at 1 Savile Row, London. This address quickly became associated with adventure and travel, indicating that it was a significant move for the society.

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3.

In _______ the RGS held an exhibition, in the glass Pavilion, of photographs taken by Herbert Ponting on Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition to the South Pole in 1912.
- A.
  
  2012
- B.
  
  2013
- C.
  
  2002
- D.
  
  2008
Correct Answer
A. 2012

Explanation
The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) held an exhibition in 2012 to showcase photographs taken by Herbert Ponting during Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition to the South Pole in 1912. This exhibition was held in the glass Pavilion.

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4.

Lowther Lodge was built in _______ for the Hon William Lowther by Norman Shaw, one of the most outstanding domestic architects of his day.
- A.
  
  1870
- B.
  
  1854
- C.
  
  1876
- D.
  
  1874
Correct Answer
D. 1874

Explanation
Lowther Lodge was built in 1874 for the Hon William Lowther by Norman Shaw, one of the most outstanding domestic architects of his day.

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5.

Under the patronage of King William IV it later became known as The Royal Geographical Society and was granted its Royal Charter under _______ in 1859.
- A.
  
  Queen Elisabeth
- B.
  
  Queen Elsa
- C.
  
  Queen Victoria
- D.
  
  Queen Leah
Correct Answer
A. Queen Elisabeth

Explanation
Under the patronage of King William IV, the organization was established and later became known as The Royal Geographical Society. It was granted its Royal Charter in 1859. The correct answer is Queen Elisabeth.

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6.

The Society was founded in _______ under the name Geographical Society of London as an institution to promote the 'advancement of geographical science'.
- A.
  
  1854
- B.
  
  1830
- C.
  
  1890
- D.
  
  1812
Correct Answer
B. 1830

Explanation
The correct answer is 1830. The Society was founded in 1830 under the name Geographical Society of London as an institution to promote the 'advancement of geographical science'.

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7.

The catalogue of the reports, and over 8,500 planned and past expeditions, is held on a database which provides contact with a wide variety of sporting, scientific and youth expeditions from _______ to the present day.
- A.
  
  2002
- B.
  
  2016
- C.
  
  1965
- D.
  
  1950
Correct Answer
C. 1965

Explanation
The catalogue of the reports and expeditions is held on a database that provides contact with a wide variety of expeditions from a certain year to the present day. The correct answer is 1965, as this is the earliest year listed among the options. Therefore, the database includes expeditions from 1965 to the present day.

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8.

The Royal Geographical Society is the _______ learned society and professional body for geography, founded in 1830 for the advancement of geographical sciences.
- A.
  
  United Kingdom
- B.
  
  Spain
- C.
  
  Germany
- D.
  
  Europe
Correct Answer
A. United Kingdom

Explanation
The Royal Geographical Society is the correct answer because it is stated in the question that the society was founded in 1830 for the advancement of geographical sciences. Since the society is mentioned in relation to the advancement of geographical sciences, it can be inferred that it is a learned society and professional body for geography. Additionally, the question states that the society is the "_______" learned society and professional body for geography, implying that there is only one society that fits this description. Therefore, the correct answer is United Kingdom.

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9.

The RGS-IBG holds manuscript materials from the mid sixteenth century onwards, aerial photography from _______ and contemporary satellite images.
- A.
  
  1919
- B.
  
  1920
- C.
  
  1929
- D.
  
  1909
Correct Answer
A. 1919

Explanation
The RGS-IBG holds manuscript materials from the mid sixteenth century onwards, aerial photography from 1919 and contemporary satellite images. This means that the RGS-IBG started collecting aerial photography from 1919 onwards, which suggests that they have a collection of aerial photographs from that year.

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10.

The extension was formally opened by HRH the Duke of _______ at the Centenary Celebrations on 21 October 1930.
- A.
  
  York
- B.
  
  Harbaugh
- C.
  
  Leicester
- D.
  
  Middlesborough
Correct Answer
A. York

Explanation
The extension was formally opened by HRH the Duke of York at the Centenary Celebrations on 21 October 1930.

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Royal Geographical Society Trivia Quiz

The Society published its first journal in _______ and from 1855, accounts of meetings and other matters were published in the Society Proceedings.

In _______ the RGS held an exhibition, in the glass Pavilion, of photographs taken by Herbert Ponting on Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition to the South Pole in 1912.

Lowther Lodge was built in _______ for the Hon William Lowther by Norman Shaw, one of the most outstanding domestic architects of his day.

Under the patronage of King William IV it later became known as The Royal Geographical Society and was granted its Royal Charter under _______ in 1859.

The Society was founded in _______ under the name Geographical Society of London as an institution to promote the 'advancement of geographical science'.

The catalogue of the reports, and over 8,500 planned and past expeditions, is held on a database which provides contact with a wide variety of sporting, scientific and youth expeditions from _______ to the present day.

The Royal Geographical Society is the _______ learned society and professional body for geography, founded in 1830 for the advancement of geographical sciences.

The RGS-IBG holds manuscript materials from the mid sixteenth century onwards, aerial photography from _______ and contemporary satellite images.

The extension was formally opened by HRH the Duke of _______ at the Centenary Celebrations on 21 October 1930.