Castles & Palaces Trivia

1. On which well-known thoroughfare is Clarence House located?

From Quiz Clarence House

Answer: The Mall

The Mall is the road that runs from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the monarch. The name is derived from an early game called pall-mall, an early form of croquet. Regent Street and Oxford Street are better known for being shopping areas, and Downing Street is home to the residences of the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer.

From Quiz Himeji Castle

Answer: Honshu

Honshu is the largest of the islands that comprise the nation of Japan, and the one with the largest population - hardly surprising, since Tokyo is located there. The elongated island is connected by bridges and tunnels to Hokkaido to the north, and the smaller islands of Shikoku and Kyushu to the south. Hyogo Prefecture is located in the southern part of Honshu, close to Shikoku.

From Quiz Missing in the Red Fort, India

Answer: Delhi

The Red Fort is an historic fort in the city of Delhi. This beautiful fortress and palace was the centre of the city of Shahjahanabad. Shahjahanabad was founded in 1639 as the capital for the Mughal emperors. It remained the capital of the Mughal Empire until it fell in 1857. This is what we now call Old Delhi. The Red Fort is considered Old Delhi's crown jewel.

From Quiz Citadels Around the World

Answer: Quebec City

La Citadelle, or the Citadelle of Quebec, was constructed in the early eighteenth century as a strategic military fortification and its construction was a major factor in the layout of Quebec City as a whole; it's one of the few cities in not only Canada, but in the Americas to be surrounded by city walls. The Historic District of Old Québec is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its historical role in the formation of Canada and North America and because of its architectural backing. The Citadelle continues to be used for active military functions and is home to royal residences.

From Quiz Châteaux de France

Answer: He hit his head on a low doorway.

A World Heritage Site, the Royal Château d'Amboise was the seat of the Court of Charles VIII and Francis I. Henri II and his wife Catherine de' Medici both resided there as well, as did Mary, Queen of Scots; she lived there as a child prior to her marriage to Francis II. It is also the possible burial site of Leonardo da Vinci, who visited the château in 1516 at the invitation of Francis I and reportedly expressed a desire to be buried there. Charles VIII was born at the château in 1470, and in 1492 he embarked upon a restoration of the building, first in a French Gothic Flamboyant style and then, following the Italian War of 1494-1495, in an Italian style. In 1498, he bumped his head on a door lintel on his way to watch a tennis match. After the game, he fell into a coma and died several hours later from cranial trauma.

From Quiz Castles of Ohio

Answer: Chateau Laroche

Chateau Laroche, located in Loveland, Ohio was built was built over the course of 50 years by World War I veteran and boy-scout troop leader Harry Andrews. He hand-built the castle brick by brick. When he died in 1981 he willed the castle to his troop, known as the Knights of the Golden Trail. It has since been turned into a museum.

From Quiz Castles of Michigan

Answer: Kalamazoo

Originally built as a private residence, the Franklin Castle had the entire downtown build up around it. The castle was built just a few years after the city officially incorporated in 1884. The castle was renovated and opened to the public in 2011 as a bed and breakfast.

From Quiz My Favourite Welsh Castles

Answer: Caernarfon

Edward I was an English King who determined to subjugate the Welsh people. He built several castles in Wales to help achieve this. His first son was born in Caernarfon in 1284. In 1301, Edward realised that by creating him Prince of Wales, it would encourage the populace to accept the prince and therefore himself too. The heir to the British throne has traditionally been created Prince of Wales since that time. Prince Charles was declared Prince of Wales in 1958 during the Commonwealth Games held in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales and was formally invested at Caernarfon Castle in 1969, at the age of 20.

From Quiz I'd Love To Live There

Answer: Winter Palace

The current Winter Palace, which is situated between Palace Square and the south embankment of the Neva River in St Petersburg, is a far cry from the humble wooden house built for Peter the Great. It is the fourth incarnation to occupy the site and was designed and built by the Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli between 1754 and 1762 on the orders of the Tsarina Elizabeth. Built in the Russian Baroque style, the interiors of the palace were gutted by fire in 1837 but were restored on the orders of Tsar Nicholas I. The last tsar to use the palace as his main residence was Alexander II as, following his assassination in 1881, its size was considered to be a security risk. Following the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II in 1917, the palace became the headquarters of the provisional government. This led to its storming by the Bolsheviks in the same year when the palace was ransacked. It was declared part of the State Hermitage Museum in October 1917. Today many of the palace's state rooms are open to the public. Highlights for visitors include the Malachite Room, where over two tons of Ural Malachite were used in the decoration, and the heavily gilded Golden Drawing Room.

From Quiz Castles in Kent

Answer: Dover Castle

Built in the 12th century, on what was believed to be a former Iron Age fortification, Dover Castle has commanding views across the English Channel to Northern France and Calais. Because of its strategic importance, Dover Castle has been described as the "Key to England", given its command over ships passing through the English Channel and at a point where England is at the closest point to mainland Europe. As such, Dover Castle was a prime objective for enemy forces, and saw its fortification modified over the coming centuries, including secret underground tunnels. Even in World War 2 the castle saw service, including being the operations base for Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of British Troops from Dunkirk. English Heritage now own Dover Castle, and it is open to visitors.

From Quiz Castles of the World

Answer: Spain

This 12th century Spanish castle is located in the Aragon region of Spain as protection from the Muslims to the south. While only the ruins of this stone castle remain, its beauty and strength are still very evident.

From Quiz Name that Welsh Castle

Answer: Flint Castle

Construction on this castle started in 1277 and continued for nine years. It was part of the ring of defensive castles constructed by Edward I to control the Welsh and is based on the Savoyard or French style of building. One of the corner towers was enlarged to form the Keep. Richard the Second was captured here in 1399 after he fled London.

From Quiz Scotland: Stirling Castle

Answer: Alexander I

Alexander I died at Stirling Castle in 1124. The earliest record of there being a fortress at Stirling is when Alexander I dedicated an existing chapel with in the castle. David I was the youngest son of Malcolm III and founded an Abby below the castle in 1140. William I did die at Stirling but not until 1214 and Alexander II was William's son.

From Quiz British Castles

Answer: Kent

Named after the village of Leeds in Kent not the city of Leeds in Yorkshire.

From Quiz Border Castles

Answer: Hermitage Castle

The forty mile round trip from Jedburgh to Hermitage castle exhausted Queen Mary and she nearly died of a fever afterwards. Some years later, when a captive of Queen Elizabeth of England, she said, "Would that I had died in Jedburgh..."

From Quiz Welsh Castles: Harlech Castle, Gwynnedd

Answer: 13th century

Construction started in 1283 and took seven years to complete. It cost approximately £8000-£9000 to build.

From Quiz Casa Loma

Answer: Toronto

This past Canada day, my family and I went to visit the castle for the first time, even though we live a mere one hour drive from the site. It is incredible to be driving through Toronto, where you can see huge skyscrapers, apartment buildings and big city life, then to see a real castle, with turrets and all.

From Quiz Royal Palaces of France

Answer: Palais de la Cite

In due course, the Palais de la Cite became part of the Palais de Justice and contained the infamous prison, the Conciergerie. This is the prison where Marie-Antoinette was held prior to her execution.

From Quiz Coral Castle Conundrum

Answer: A ten-acre tourist attraction

It is a ten-acre tourist attraction comparable to Stonehenge, though not an ancient temple. It is constructed entirely of enormous monoliths weighing many tons each, quarried and erected by one man. "One of the most amazing structures ever built", according to About.com.

From Quiz Castles of Europe

Answer: Blarney Castle

Kissing the Blarney Stone is meant to give the gift of eloquence and persuasiveness. Blarney Castle is in County Cork. Dublin Castle is, of course, in Dublin and the name of the city comes from the black pool ("dubh linn") beneath the castle gardens. Dun Aengus is a 2000-year old fort ruin on the Aran Island of Inishmor. Donegal Castle is in ruins and has no stone to kiss.

From Quiz Mysteries of Rennes Le Chateau

Answer: France

The Chateau is located in Southern France. It is rumored to house mysteries of religious significance, vast treasures, etc. Fact - or legend?

From Quiz European Castles and Palaces: Pt 1

Answer: The Dukes of Marlborough

John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough was granted this residence by a grateful Queen (Anne) and the nation in recognition of his victory against Louis XIV in the War of the Spanish Succession. The annual rent is a small Bourbon banner displayed at Windsor Castle. The Palace of Westminster is so called because it was once a royal palace.

From Quiz Warwick Castle

Answer: The Tussauds Group

As well as the various waxworks displays worldwide, the Tussauds Group owns The London Eye, Chessington World of Adventure, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park.

From Quiz Castles of the Loire Valley

Answer: Villandry

Flowers, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and more are grown in these magnificent gardens at Villandry.

From Quiz Warwick Castle

Answer: 914

In the year 914, when Warwick was threatened by Danish invaders, Ethelfleda, the daughter of Alfred the Great ordered the building of a "burgh", or an earthen rampart to protect the small hilltop town. The castle has been added to and developed for hundreds of years.

From Quiz Castles of Europe

Answer: Thornbury Castle

The Duke of Buckingham seems to have had bad luck: he was accused of treason due to 'certain words spoken'. King Henry VIII stayed here with his wife Anne Boleyn in 1535. Susequently, Princess (later Queen) Mary stayed as well.

From Quiz English Castle Ruins

Answer: The southern half fell into the sea.

Yes, folks, there was an immense storm and part of the cliff gave way. So what has the city of Hastings done about this erosion problem in recent years? Why, built a resort right underneath the (new) southern end of the cliff, of course!

From Quiz Scottish Castles

Answer: Balmoral Castle

Members of the Royal Family can be seen frequenting this gorgeous castle in the summer months.

From Quiz Clarence House

Answer: William IV

William was the third son of George III, who was monarch rather earlier, during the time of the American Revolution. William succeeded his older brother, George IV, on the throne. William IV ruled from 1830 until 1837, and had no surviving legitimate children. He was succeeded by his niece, Victoria. George IV ruled from 1820 until 1830 and had only one daughter, who died in childbirth in 1817. Edward VII was a twentieth-century monarch.

From Quiz Himeji Castle

Answer: On a hilltop near the centre of the city

The construction of a fort on the top of Himeyama hill was the starting point, with the city growing around it. Defensive structures were typically built on hilltops - it puts any attackers at a distinct disadvantage if they have to climb the hill as they approach. Himeyama is not a very high hill (about 46m, or 150 ft, above sea level at its peak), but it is enough of an elevation to have made it a suitable site for the fort.

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