Pharaohs, Tsars, Emperors, Kings and Queens II Quiz

Answer: 1509-1547

Henry VIII was descended from Welsh squires on his father's side and from glorious monarchs on his mother's side. Even though Henry had six wives he only had three legitimate children and no grandchildren.

Answer: Menes

Thousands of years before Christ was born Narmer united the land that would one day be the greatest empire in the world.

Answer: Duma

Dumas were constantly dissolved on the orders of the Tsar and when reformed, significantly had less power and were dominated by nobles and by those loyal to the Tsar.

Answer: Julius Caesar was Augustus' great uncle

Julius Caesar's Roman wife, Calpurnia, was barren and unable to give her husband any children, so Caesar made his great nephew his son and heir. Caesar's Egyptian mistress, Cleopatra VII, gave birth to a son that Caesar proclaimed his own though on Caesar's death Ptolemy XV Caesar was murdered on the orders of Augustus.

Answer: King Charles I

After King Charles I's execution, Oliver Cromwell took over the reigns of power in England and assumed the title of 'Protector of England'. At Cromwell's death matters fell into disarray and the people of England soon after welcomed home the exiled king, Charles II.

Answer: Diocletian

Diocletian thought the Empire was too large for one man to rule and appointed his relative Maximian to rule the western half of the empire.

Answer: King Phillip II of Spain

King Phillip II's Armada was beaten back by strong winds and the superior English fleet.

Answer: Ivan IV the Terrible

Ivan IV was crowned Tsar in 1547. His harsh upbringing left him with a violent and unpredictable character, but his nickname meant 'Awe - Inspiring' rather than 'Terrible'.

Answer: Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut ruled Egypt as regent for her young nephew/stepson while he was still in his minority, but over time she gathered enough power to proclaim herself King of Egypt and built many temples in her honour. Her nephew took back his throne after Hatshepsut's suspicious death and all evidence of Hatshepsut's reign was obliterated.

Answer: King John

No sooner had John signed the Magna Carta than he went back on his word but only a year later he died. Under the reign of John's son, Henry III, the charter was reissued and in 1225 it became the Law of England. The Charter stated that the king could continue to rule, but must keep to the laws of the land and could be compelled to do so.