English Royalty Quiz
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- 1.
Who was the first ruler from the House of Windsor?
- A.
George V
- B.
Victoria
- C.
George III
- D.
Edward VI
Correct Answer
A. George V -
- 2.
What type of dogs does Queen Elizabeth of England keep?
- A.
Corgis
- B.
Golden Retrievers
- C.
Labradors
- D.
Poodles
Correct Answer
A. Corgis -
- 3.
By what name was King George VI known to his family?
- A.
Bertie
- B.
Eddie
- C.
George
- D.
Georgie
Correct Answer
A. Bertie -
- 4.
Which king was murdered by his wife and her lover so that they could take control of the kingdom?
- A.
Henry I
- B.
William II
- C.
Edward II
- D.
Henry VI
Correct Answer
C. Edward II -
- 5.
Why did Henry VIII have his marriage to Anne of Cleves annulled?
- A.
She Appeared Ugly To Him
- B.
She Became A Roman Catholic
- C.
She Was Unfaithful To Him
- D.
She Lacked A Sufficient Dowry
Correct Answer
A. She Appeared Ugly To Him -
- 6.
Which Henry was once Earl of Richmond?
- A.
Henry VII
- B.
Henry VI
- C.
Henry V
- D.
Henry III
Correct Answer
A. Henry VII -
- 7.
Which king was, in his youth, known as "Lackland"?
- A.
William II
- B.
Henry I
- C.
John
- D.
Edward II
Correct Answer
C. John -
- 8.
What caused the death of King Henry I?
- A.
Ship Sank On Journey To France
- B.
Thrown From His Horse
- C.
Killed In Battle Of Agincourt
- D.
Became Ill After Eating "Eels"
Correct Answer
D. Became Ill After Eating "Eels" -
- 9.
Who was the first post-Norman Conquest king's whose native language was English?
- A.
Richard The Lionheart
- B.
William The Conqueror
- C.
Stephen
- D.
Edward III
Correct Answer
D. Edward III -
- 10.
What was Queen Elizabeth I's nickname for her secretary of state, William Cecil?
- A.
Eyes
- B.
Frog
- C.
Spirit
- D.
Moor
Correct Answer
C. Spirit -
- 11.
How many children did Queen Anne have?
- A.
5
- B.
None
- C.
9
- D.
2
Correct Answer
A. 5 -
- 12.
Who was the last ruler who, on assuming the throne, could not speak English?
- A.
Edward V
- B.
George I
- C.
Charles II
- D.
Stephen
Correct Answer
B. George I -
- 13.
Whom did Alfred the Great defeat at the Battle of Eddington?
- A.
The Anglo-Saxons
- B.
The Danes
- C.
The French
- D.
The Scots
Correct Answer
B. The Danes -
- 14.
Who made the decision that Elizabeth II's coronation would be televised?
- A.
Prince Phillip
- B.
Her Mother, Queen Mary
- C.
Elizabeth
- D.
Winston Churchill
Correct Answer
C. Elizabeth -
- 15.
Who was known as the "Sailor King"?
- A.
Henry IV
- B.
William IV
- C.
Edward I
- D.
Charles I
Correct Answer
B. William IV -
- 16.
Who was the youngest person to become ruler of England?
- A.
Henry II
- B.
Richard II
- C.
Edward V
- D.
Henry VI
Correct Answer
D. Henry VI -
- 17.
What have been the most common names for English kings?
- A.
Edward And Henry
- B.
William And George
- C.
George And Henry
- D.
Henry And George
Correct Answer
A. Edward And Henry -
- 18.
Which English king was nicknamed "The Unready"?
- A.
Aethelred
- B.
Egbert
- C.
Edmund
- D.
Athelstan
Correct Answer
A. Aethelred -
- 19.
Who was the last English king to lead troops into battle?
- A.
William III
- B.
George II
- C.
George VI
- D.
Edward VI
Correct Answer
B. George II -
- 20.
What English king was known as "Crookback"?
- A.
Charles II
- B.
William II
- C.
Richard III
- D.
Henry II
Correct Answer
C. Richard III -
- 21.
Who was the first prince of Wales?
- A.
James II
- B.
Charles I
- C.
Edward I
- D.
Edward II
Correct Answer
D. Edward II -
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