A Ridiculously Long Title Trivia Quiz

Answer: Idi Amin

Idi Amin was President of Uganda during the 1970s. His rule was marked by chaos, authoritarianism, human rights abuses and genocide. Amin was also known for eccentricity such as calling himself the Last King of Scotland and Conqueror of the British Empire. He was deposed in 1979 and spent the last decades of his life in exile in Saudi Arabia.

Answer: Queen Beatrix

Don't be fooled by the word "princess" because this is the full title of Queen Beatrix. Beatrix abdicated the Dutch throne in 2013 and thus lost her title as Queen of the Netherlands. However, she is still properly referred to as Queen Beatrix, even though she is technically now styled a princess.

She reigned from 1980-2013. Although she was a popular queen, she often stirred up controversy especially in the 1960s when she married Prince Claus, who had been a member of the Hitler Youth and was a suspected Nazi sympathizer.

Answer: Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great is commonly known as the King (or Basileus) of Macedon but his military prowess allowed him to conquer lands far and wide and rule over them, gaining him many more titles. Alexander died young, at the age of 32, but managed to conquer a large swathe of land stretching from Greece to India. He never lost a battle and his military strategies are still studied today.

Answer: Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria reigned from 1837-1901, which was the longest reign in Britain at the time of her death. Her reign was marked by progress in the fields of science, arts, literature and culture and came to be known as the Victorian Era. The British Empire extended its influence and territory around the world. She was succeeded by her son, King Edward VII.

Answer: Aurelian

Aurelian was Roman Emperor from 270-275. Although his reign lasted only five years, he had a profound impact on the Roman world and beyond. He is most noted for his military strategy and for gaining back previously lost territory. Among his other titles are "Dominus et Deus", master and god.

Answer: Helena

Helena was the mother of Constantine the Great, the Roman Emperor who legalized Christianity. Helena was also an empress and a saint in various churches in her own right. Helena was known for recovering relics from the Holy Land including pieces of the True Cross and the Holy Tunic.

Answer: Mansa Musa

Mansa Musa ruled the Kingdom of Mali during the early 14th century. During his reign, Timbuktu became a center of trade and learning. This allowed Mansa Musa to become insanely wealthy. Although his wealth has never been calculated, it is speculated he may have been the richest person ever and this his riches were too many to count accurately.

Answer: Lydia Liliuokalani

Queen Lydia Liliuokalani was the last monarch of the independent Hawaii and was Hawaii's only queen. Her full title in English was By the Grace of God, Queen of the Hawaiian Islands. In addition to being queen, Liliuokalani was a noted songwriter and wrote the love song "Aloha Oe".

Answer: Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector of England from 1653-1658. His rule was characterized by a number of atrocities, mostly aimed at Roman Catholics who were persecuted. He also signed the death warrant for King Charles I. He has a mixed legacy. He is considered one of the greatest Britons of all time but his record of genocide in Ireland mars his image. Cromwell was controversial during his lifetime as well, and after the restoration of the monarchy his body was dug up, hanged in chains and beheaded.

Answer: Kate Middleton

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is the wife of Prince William. She is one of the most popular people in Britain and is often compared to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. The Duchess has been the victim of a number of invasions of privacy by the media including the publishing of topless photos.