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17 quizzes and 180 trivia questions.
1.
  Modern Greek Kings    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know about Greek kings of the 19th and 20th centuries? See if you know a little about the Greek monarchy with this quiz.
Easier, 10 Qns, workisboring, May 08 24
Easier
workisboring gold member
May 08 24
116 plays
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Menelik II Emperor of Ethiopia
  Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia    
Ordering Quiz
 10 Qns
Baptised Sahle Maryam, this illegitimate and unrecognised son of the King of Shewa not only gained his ancestral crown, but went on to become Emperor of Ethiopia. He is generally credited with establishing the modern nation of Ethiopia.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jul 09 23
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looney_tunes editor
Jul 09 23
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  The Silver Chair    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and his family. The Silver Chair is a reference to the Swedish Throne, also called the Silver Throne.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jun 20 20
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Joepetz gold member
Jun 20 20
280 plays
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  Rulers of Morocco - The Alaouite Dynasty   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Morocco has had a royal family for more than a millennium. See what you know of the rulers of the Alaouite Dynasty of Morocco. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, LeoDaVinci, Jan 26 21
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LeoDaVinci editor
Jan 26 21
99 plays
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  Ten Facts About Grace Kelly's Life    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Reading about Grace Kelly we learn facts about her life that are, perhaps, not widely known.
Average, 10 Qns, masfon, Jul 08 18
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masfon gold member
Jul 08 18
808 plays
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  Beautiful & Controversial Queen Frederika    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A very interesting character of the of the 20th century, Queen Frederika of the Hellenes was loved or hated, but she never went unnoticed and made the news wherever she went.
Average, 15 Qns, VANEYK, Sep 14 14
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7.
  Take My Monaco Royals Quiz!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the glamorous Monaco Royals.
Average, 10 Qns, avory, Jul 02 18
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avory
Jul 02 18
3754 plays
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  Carolus Rex of Sweden    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will focus on the life of King Charles XII (aka Carolus Rex) of Sweden, who led his nation during the Great Northern War.
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Nov 18 21
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RedHook13 gold member
Nov 18 21
90 plays
9.
  The Belgian Monarchy    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Here are some basic questions about the Royal House of Belgium. Good luck!
Average, 15 Qns, StefanL, Feb 14 16
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StefanL
973 plays
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  Brian Boru - Ireland's Greatest King   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I couldn't find a quiz on this legendary Irish King so I thought I'd create one.
Tough, 10 Qns, DanKeevy, May 20 07
Tough
DanKeevy
490 plays
trivia question Quick Question
This woman reigned for 33 years and is notorious as Madagascar's "wicked queen". Who was this queen?

From Quiz "Monarchs of Madagascar"




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  The Five Iberian Crowns    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The five crowns of Iberia include Castile, Aragon, Navarre, Leon and Portugal. All were intricately linked through political alliances and by marriage.
Average, 10 Qns, jessica83, Jan 29 14
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jessica83
323 plays
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  Portuguese Kings and Queens    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about Portuguese Kings and Queens. Have fun and good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, carla7, Oct 13 07
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carla7
314 plays
13.
  Queen Gormlaith of Ireland    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Gormlaith, said to be the most beautiful of the Irish Queens. How much do you know?
Average, 10 Qns, crazedkat3, Jan 20 07
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crazedkat3
385 plays
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  Croatian Royal Family    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Croatia only recently joined the community of sovereign European nations, however it is a nation with a rich and ancient heritage. Our quiz tests your knowledge of this nation's beginnings and her once powerful monarchs.
Difficult, 10 Qns, hUgo_ENjOY, Jun 21 03
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728 plays
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  Monarchs of Madagascar    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the Merina dynasty that ruled most of Madagascar during the 19th century.
Average, 10 Qns, atreidesman, Feb 24 05
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atreidesman
244 plays
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  Lithuanian Grand Dukes: II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is another quiz on about dukes of Lithuania. If you don't know the subject, you will probably find this quiz boring. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, tankhenry, Jan 15 08
Tough
tankhenry
227 plays
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  Lithuanian Grand Dukes: I    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about dukes of Lithuania. If you don't know the subject well you will probably find the quiz boring. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, tankhenry, Jul 13 07
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tankhenry
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Royals Other Countries Trivia Questions

1. King Charles XII of Sweden was born in what year?

From Quiz
Carolus Rex of Sweden

Answer: 1682

King Charles XII (aka Karl XII) was born on June 17, 1682 in Stockholm, Sweden at the Tre Kronor, a castle built in the 13th century. The Tre Kronor was destroyed by a fire that occurred in 1697. The Stockholm Palace, which now resides at the same location was later completed in 1760. Charles XII was a member of the House of Palatinate-Zweibrücken, who ruled Sweden from 1654 through 1720. He is also known by his nickname Carolus Rex.

2. Mulay Al-Rashid was the first ruler from the Alaouite Dynasty of rulers. Which area of Morocco, also the birthplace of the "Baba Sali," did Al-Rashid come from?

From Quiz Rulers of Morocco - The Alaouite Dynasty

Answer: Tafilalt

Al-Rashid Ben Ali Al-Charif was more commonly known as Mulay Al-Rashid and he became the first ruler of Morocco from the Alaouite Dynasty. He came from Tafilalt, an oasis in the eastern part of Morocco. His father, Sharif ibn Ali, was the Sultan of Tafilalt and was the founder of the Alaouite Dynasty. The sultan stepped down in 1636 in favour of his eldest son, Mohammed ibn Sharif, who became the Sultan of Tafilalt and began expanding their holdings. When their father passed away, internal conflicts broke out between the half-brothers and Al-Rashid killed Mohammed in battle in 1664. Al-Rashid stepped in as the sultan and kept expanding the territory held by the Alaouites. By 1669, Mulay Al-Rashid had captured Marrakech and this completely subjugated Morocco to Alaouite rule. He passed away in 1672 after falling from his horse.

3. King Carl XVI Gustaf ascended to the Swedish throne in 1973 succeeding King Gustaf VI Adolf. What relationship was the new king to the old one?

From Quiz The Silver Chair

Answer: Grandson

Carl XVI Gustaf ascended to the throne when his grandfather, Gustaf VI Adolf, died at the age of 91. Carl's father, Prince Gustaf Adolf, died in a plane crash in 1947 before taking the throne. Soon after taking the throne, the new king's powers were severely limited by the 1974 Constitution which removed much of the Swedish monarch's power. Had it not been for the popularity of Gustaf VI Adolf, the Swedish monarchy might have been completely abolished.

4. In what year was Grace Kelly born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

From Quiz Ten Facts About Grace Kelly's Life

Answer: 1929

Grace Patricia Kelly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1929, into an affluent family, being the daughter of the couple John Brendan Kelly and Margaret Katherine Majer. She had a brother and two sisters and was raised in the Catholic faith.

5. Frederika Louisa Thyra Victoria Margareta Sophie Olga Cécilie Isabelle Christa was born in 1917 being already a princess in which European country?

From Quiz Beautiful & Controversial Queen Frederika

Answer: Germany

She was the daughter of Ernest Augustus, Duke of Brunswick, and Princess Viktoria Luise of Prussia, the only daughter of the Kaiser Wilhelm II of the German Empire. Frederika, as a daughter of a Hanoverian prince, she was born a princess of Hanover, Great Britain and Ireland, and also a duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg. Because she was a descendant of Queen Victoria, she was at birth, 34th in the line of succession to the British throne, but along with all other German members of the British royal family was stripped of her British titles in 1917.

6. It is common knowledge that the first king of Portugal was D. Afonso Henriques. Who was his wife?

From Quiz Portuguese Kings and Queens

Answer: D. Mafalda

All of the others were his daughters. D.Teresa was also the name of his mother whom D.Afonso had to battle in order to establish the Kingdom of Portugal.

7. In what decade were Algirdas and Kæstutis born?

From Quiz Lithuanian Grand Dukes: II

Answer: 1290s

Algirdas was born in 1296 and Kæstutis in 1297 to Grand Duke Gediminas, son of Grand Duke Butvydas and Jaunë, the daughter of Prince Ivan of Polatsk.

8. Roughly when did Mindaugas unite Lithuania?

From Quiz Lithuanian Grand Dukes: I

Answer: 1240

Mindaugas united Lithuania into a big territory in about 1240. Before that, Lithuania had consisted of many tribes and territories.

9. Who was Gormlaith's third husband?

From Quiz Queen Gormlaith of Ireland

Answer: Brian Boru

Brian Boru was High King of Ireland until his death in 1014. He married Gormlaith upon gaining the crown.

10. The kingdom of Imerina became the dominant political and military power on the great island of Madagascar towards the end of the 18th century. From which part of the island did the Imerina kingdom emerge?

From Quiz Monarchs of Madagascar

Answer: central plateau

The kingdom of Imerina arose on the central plateau around the capital, Antananarivo.

11. What is the name of the dynasty that has reigned in Belgium since its independence in 1831?

From Quiz The Belgian Monarchy

Answer: Saxe-Coburg-Gotha

It was an obscure prince form Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Leopold, who got the new European throne. At the time he did not have any connection with Belgium whatsoever. But that was considered irrelevant.

12. Which Croatian prince sent naval vessels and troops to the Italian coast in 871 to help liberate Bari from Arab raiders?

From Quiz Croatian Royal Family

Answer: Domagoj

Domagoj assumed the title of prince in 864. His puissant style of leadership led to a strengthening of Croatia's political influence in foreign affairs and a very close relationship with the Holy Roman Church.

13. To what dynasty do the Monaco royals belong?

From Quiz Take My Monaco Royals Quiz!

Answer: Grimaldi

The Grimaldis have ruled Monaco since the 13th century.

14. How old was King Charles XII when he was officially declared the King of Sweden?

From Quiz Carolus Rex of Sweden

Answer: 15

King Charles XII became the King of Sweden on April 5, 1697 after his father King Charles XI passed away. However, a caretaker government took control for several months. King Charles XII assumed power following his official coronation, which was held on December 14, 1697. Various European factions took the opportunity to invade the then Swedish Empire as they felt that the age of King Charles XII left them vulnerable. In the year 1700, Sweden was invaded on all sides which sparked the Great Northern War.

15. The second ruler of Morocco from the Alaouite Dynasty was Mulay Ismail ibn Sharif. He ruled Morocco for 55 years and through a strong army established Morocco as a powerful country. What was he called by his fellow countrymen?

From Quiz Rulers of Morocco - The Alaouite Dynasty

Answer: The Warrior King

Mulay Ismail ibn Sharif was the second ruler of Morocco under the Alaouite Dynasty. He took over from his elder half-brother Mulay Al-Rashid in 1672 and ruled over Morocco for 55 years. He established the country as a powerful and influential nation over the region through a strong army and successful armed conflicts earning him the nickname "the Warrior King." The Europeans called him "the bloody king" for the cruel punishment that he would inflict over his Christian slaves. Mulay Ismail ibn Sharif had four official wives, but about 500 concubines. With them, it is estimated that Ismail had somewhere between 1024 and 1171 children. This is the Guinness Book of World Records record for most children and it is certain that it's a lot of kids. However, with many children come many problems. After his death, seven of Mulay Ismail's sons took the throne after his death and a period of civil unrest occurred.

16. Carl XVI's Gustaf's consort is Queen Silvia. The couple met at which world event in 1972?

From Quiz The Silver Chair

Answer: Summer Olympic Games

Silvia Sommerlath was born in Heidelberg to a German father and a Brazilian mother. She and her family traveled abroad frequently and Silvia learned many languages this way. During the 1972 Summer Games in Munich, Silvia worked as a hostess trainer and it was in that position where she met the future king. Carl later stated that he fell for Silvia instantly. ABBA's hit song "Dancing Queen" was first performed in honor of Silvia on the day before her wedding.

17. All Portuguese Kings had a nickname (apart from their name, they always had a cognomen). What was the nickname of D. Afonso II?

From Quiz Portuguese Kings and Queens

Answer: The Fat

He was known by this cognomen because... well, because he was fat! "The Conqueror" was the cognomen of D. Afonso Henriques. "The Avenger" was the cognomen of D. Pedro I and "The Handsome" was the cognomen of D. Fernando.

18. On what date was Mindaugas crowned King of Lithuania?

From Quiz Lithuanian Grand Dukes: I

Answer: July 6, 1253

Midaugas was crowned as a king on July 6, 1253. It is now a holiday in Lithuania called Mindaugas' Coronation Day.

19. Where in Ireland was Brian Boru born?

From Quiz Brian Boru - Ireland's Greatest King

Answer: County Clare

He was born in Killaloe, County Clare. One must remember that at this time there was no actual record keeping, and most of the history we have today is either of Norse origin or from old songs.

20. Felipe II had four wives; one from England, France, Austria and which other country?

From Quiz The Five Iberian Crowns

Answer: Portugal

Felipe II's first marriage was to Princess Maria de Bourgogne Avis of Portugal, his first cousin on both sides. They were married on 12 November 1543 in Salamanca when they were both 16. They had one child, Infanta Prince Don Carlos Habsburg, born 8 July 1545; however he died when he was 23.

21. The kings and queens of Imerina established fortified compounds, usually on hilltops, containing residences as well as ceremonial and military buildings. What is the Malagasy name given to these fortified compounds?

From Quiz Monarchs of Madagascar

Answer: rova

Rova can be translated as "fort".

22. A daughter of King Leopold I, Princess Charlotte, married Archduke Maximilian of Austria. In 1864 they became emperor and empress of which country?

From Quiz The Belgian Monarchy

Answer: Mexico

The French emperor Napoleon III wanted Mexico to pay its debts to him. His troops took over power and installed Maximilian and Charlotte. Mexico was far away however, so they were overthrown after two years. The emperor was shot and the empress had fled back to Europe before. She lived for sixty more years and died insane in 1927.

23. Which Croatian king was killed in battle on Mount Gvozd in 1097, leading to an 800 year union between the Croatian and Hungarian Crowns?

From Quiz Croatian Royal Family

Answer: Petar Svacic

Petar Svacic (1091 - 1097) was the last Croatian king. He assumed the throne amid deep tension throughout the Kingdom. His predecessor, Stjepan II (1089 - 1091) died without leaving an heir, sparking a major political crisis.

24. If Monaco were without an heir, which country would gain sovereignty over Monaco?

From Quiz Take My Monaco Royals Quiz!

Answer: None

Before 2002, it would have been that France would take over and the Monegasques would lose their jealously guarded privileges, such as not paying taxes. However, in 2002, a treaty was signed between the two nations that guaranteed Monaco's sovereignty in the event of the Grimaldi dynasty dying out.

25. The king and queen's oldest child is Victoria who is the founder of the Crown Princess Victor's Fund, a charity associated with what?

From Quiz The Silver Chair

Answer: Activities for children and the disabled

Victoria founded the fund in 1997 and its goal is to create and maintain physical activities for children and disabled adults who might not have access to such things. The aim is to help these people lead active lifestyles and provide them with some place to go. In addition, Victoria is active on the boards of many sporting events, especially those involving the disabled. Victoria was born on July 14, 1977. As the oldest-born child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, she is the next in line to the Swedish Throne. Her full name is Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree.

26. What kind of activity did Grace Kelly pursue before starting her film acting career?

From Quiz Ten Facts About Grace Kelly's Life

Answer: Performer in television.

She made numerous appearances in television series. They appeared in about 60 television dramas on CBS, NBC and other networks.

27. During which event did Prince Paul of Greece propose marriage to Frederika in 1936?

From Quiz Beautiful & Controversial Queen Frederika

Answer: During the Olympic Games in Berlin

After the failing to marry Frederika to the Prince of Wales - he was already in love with Mrs. Simpson and his father was apparently not willing to press the issue - their parents, the Duke and Duchess of Hanover, arranged for Frederika to marry Prince Paul, the youngest brother and heir apparent to the childless King George ll of Greece. Although this marriage was far from the status which she would have gained by becoming the future Queen of the United Kingdom, it was still a "good marriage" for their daughter. They arranged to introduce each other and they finally got married on the 9th January 1938, in Athens. Frederika had to first convert to the Greek Orthodox Faith.

28. One of the Portuguese kings was married to a woman who was said to be a saint - D. Isabel. Who was this king who was also known for his love of agriculture?

From Quiz Portuguese Kings and Queens

Answer: D. Dinis

His wife D. Isabel was also the daughter of the D. Pedro III and D. Constança, King of Aragon. D.Dinis created the "Magna Charta Priveligiorum" which was the constitution of the first Portuguese university.

29. What were the names of Brian's parents?

From Quiz Brian Boru - Ireland's Greatest King

Answer: Father: Cennetig Mac Lorcain the King of Thomond and mother: Be Binn Ingen Murchada

Not a lot is known about Brian Boru's parents. However, it is amazing that their names have been recorded.

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