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English Monarchy History II Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz of events and personalities that have shaped England's past millenium.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jaffas85. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Jaffas85

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,919

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
12 / 20

Plays
3049

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 192 (19/20), Guest 86 (18/20), Guest 82 (19/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. Who was the royal consort of William the Conqueror? Hint

Margaret Beaufort

Matilda of Flanders

Isabella of Lourine

Charlotte of Hamburg

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Question 2 of 20

2. Henry VIII only had three children who were legitimate under English law, though only his eldest son's legitimacy could be undisputed. What were their names? Hint

Mary, Elizabeth, William

Elizabeth, Katherine, Henry

Mary, Elizabeth, Edward

Katherine, Isabella, Edward

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Question 3 of 20

3. The Empress Maude made an unpopular marriage when she was thirty to a young boy of fourteen to secure an alliance with a province in mainland Europe. Whom did she marry? Hint

Geoffrey, Count of Anjou

William XI, Duke of Aquitaine

Frances, Duke of Anjou

Louis the Dauphin of France

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Question 4 of 20

4. How many phantom pregnancies did Queen Mary I have? Hint

One

Four

Three

Two

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Question 5 of 20

5. What religion was Queen Elizabeth I? Hint

Anglican

Puritan

Catholic

Atheist

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Question 6 of 20

6. Why did Richard I refuse to marry his betrothed Alice who was the half sister of Phillip VI, King of France? Hint

Richard had fallen madly in love with a noblewoman

Because Alice had had an affair with Richard's father

Richard found Alice too old andugly

His brother Geoffrey had an affair with Alice

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Question 7 of 20

7. Henry the Young King was very saddened when what was outlawed in England? Hint

Horse Riding

Tournaments

Keeping mistresses

Gambling

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which king was known as the 'Flower of Christian Chivalry'? Hint

Henry V

Edward the Confessor

Henry VI

Henry VIII

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Question 9 of 20

9. The English won an amazing victory over the French at the Battle of Agincourt. When did this occur? Hint

April 7, 1154

October 14, 1485

October 25, 1415

March14, 1334

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Question 10 of 20

10. Who were the two famous maternal uncles of King Henry VIII? Hint

William III and Edward, Duke of Kent

Jasper Tudor and Edmund Tudor

Edward V and Richard, Duke of York

Henry V and the Duke of Bedford

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Question 11 of 20

11. In 1533-1536 what did Henry VIII fear most? Hint

That his eldest daughter Mary who was very ill, would die

That Anne Boleyn would leave him for her old love. Henry Percy

An Imperial invasion on behalf of Mary and Katherine of Aragon

That the French would invade

12. In one of Queen Anne's final will's she declared that she had an interest in her half brother James succeeding her. Parliament answered this with revulsion and would never allow it because of what? Hint

Because James's paternity was dubious

Because he was half French

Because he was a Roman Catholic

Because James was very dim witted

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Question 13 of 20

13. Why did Parliament try to pass a bill which would pass over James II, previously James, Duke of York in the line of succesion? Hint

Because England wanted to have a republic

James was unpopular and enjoyed very little respect

Parliament wanted a weak ruler

Because he was a Roman Catholic

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Question 14 of 20

14. Who were the two sisters of Lady Jane Grey? Hint

Lady Catherine Grey and Lady Mary Grey

Lady Margaret Grey and Lady Frances Grey

Lady Elizabeth Grey and Lady Isabella Grey

Lady Anne Grey and Lady Eleanor Grey

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Question 15 of 20

15. Henry VII had a very weak claim to the throne and he married the eldest daughter of Edward IV when he reached the throne. He always claimed that: Hint

Elizabeth of York was the rightful ruler of England as the eldest surviving child of Edward IV

He ruled through conquest and not through his wife

He was just the King Consort but he did all the business of state

He was a rightful and lawful descendant of Edward III

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Question 16 of 20

16. Queen Victoria had a half sister and a half brother. Who were they? Hint

Ernest and Elizabeth

Edward and Margaret

Charles and Feodore

Albert and Isabella

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Question 17 of 20

17. Which Scottish rebel did Edward I have quite a hard time crushing? Hint

William Wallace

John Baliol

Robert Burns

Mel Gibson

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Question 18 of 20

18. What is the main reason Edward III didn't manage to become King of France when his last remaining maternal uncle died? Hint

The English army fought bravely in France but French forces overpowered them

Edward felt that two kingdoms would be too much and that one would be neglected

The French did not want an English king to rule them

France law forbade women to rule by themselves and for a claim to be transmitted through a woman

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Question 19 of 20

19. Before Edward VI's death who was the Duke of Northumberland arranging for him to marry? Hint

Elisabeth of Valois

Margaret of Flanders

Isabella of Spain

Isabella of Portugal

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Question 20 of 20

20. What very ambitious man pursued both Mary Tudor and Elizabeth Tudor's hand in marriage? Hint

Henry Percy

Edward Seymour

Thomas Seymour

John, Duke of Northumberland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the royal consort of William the Conqueror?

Answer: Matilda of Flanders

Matilda's father was not eager at all to have his daughter marry William because of his illegitimate status.

2. Henry VIII only had three children who were legitimate under English law, though only his eldest son's legitimacy could be undisputed. What were their names?

Answer: Mary, Elizabeth, Edward

After Henry's death in 1547 his young son Edward ascended the throne, surrounded by a regency council. He was followed by his eldest sister Mary I and then by the glorious reign of Elizabeth I.

3. The Empress Maude made an unpopular marriage when she was thirty to a young boy of fourteen to secure an alliance with a province in mainland Europe. Whom did she marry?

Answer: Geoffrey, Count of Anjou

In 1133 Maude gave birth to her first son Henry who would one day rule a vast empire across Europe.

4. How many phantom pregnancies did Queen Mary I have?

Answer: Two

During the confinement of one of her phantom pregnancies a false rumour spead throughout Europe that she had given birth to a fair prince and there was much rejoicing in England. The 'Phantom Pregnancies' turned out to be a tumor that would kill her at age 42.

5. What religion was Queen Elizabeth I?

Answer: Anglican

Queen Elizabeth I was tolerant of 'mainstream' Protestant denominations but did not approve of extreme Protestants who later came to be known as 'puritans'.

6. Why did Richard I refuse to marry his betrothed Alice who was the half sister of Phillip VI, King of France?

Answer: Because Alice had had an affair with Richard's father

The battle over whether or not the marriage should persist lasted for many years until Richard blatantly told Phillip his reasons for wanting out and Phillip released him from his commitment.

7. Henry the Young King was very saddened when what was outlawed in England?

Answer: Tournaments

Henry II outlawed Tournaments in England in the mid 12th century because he was worried about the danger of injury.

8. Which king was known as the 'Flower of Christian Chivalry'?

Answer: Henry V

King Henry V was a great hero of the English people. By his death over half of his land was in English hands and the French crown legally belonged to his son, Henry VI.

9. The English won an amazing victory over the French at the Battle of Agincourt. When did this occur?

Answer: October 25, 1415

After this defeat of the French, the French had more respect for Henry V and treated him much more seriously. This single massive slaughter of the French gained him stupendous popularity in England.

10. Who were the two famous maternal uncles of King Henry VIII?

Answer: Edward V and Richard, Duke of York

The younger brothers of Henry VIII's mother Elizabeth of York, Edward V and Richard, Duke of York were placed in the Tower of London by their devious uncle Richard III in preparation for Edward's coronation. Richard found a way of declaring all the issue of the marriage of Edward IV and Elizabeth Wydville illegitimate and he took the crown for himself and the two princes were never seen again.

11. In 1533-1536 what did Henry VIII fear most?

Answer: An Imperial invasion on behalf of Mary and Katherine of Aragon

Henry had a deadly fear of an armed invasion of Charles V's forces from the Continent in the 1530s. Charles V was disgusted by Henry's treatment of his aunt, Katherine, and his cousin, Mary, but he never tried to invade England.

Answer: Because he was a Roman Catholic

After Queen Anne's death in 1714 George, Electorate of Hanover ascended the throne, he barely spoke a word of English.

13. Why did Parliament try to pass a bill which would pass over James II, previously James, Duke of York in the line of succesion?

Answer: Because he was a Roman Catholic

James II's reign lasted for only a few years. When his Catholic wife gave birth to his Catholic male heir England panicked and parliament invited William of Orange, a Protestant, over to rule England in James's stead.

14. Who were the two sisters of Lady Jane Grey?

Answer: Lady Catherine Grey and Lady Mary Grey

The Lady Catherine Grey was considered a very good candidate as a successor to Elizabeth I in the likely chance Elizabeth died young. Catherine's claim was further strengthened when she married and had two sons.

15. Henry VII had a very weak claim to the throne and he married the eldest daughter of Edward IV when he reached the throne. He always claimed that:

Answer: He ruled through conquest and not through his wife

Henry VII came to love his new wife who gave him four sons and four daughters, although only two girls and two boys reached adulthood. Henry did not have her crowned his Queen consort until their first son was born. Henry VII was not a lawful descendant of Edward III as he was descended from John of Gaunt through his third marriage to Katherine Swynford.

16. Queen Victoria had a half sister and a half brother. Who were they?

Answer: Charles and Feodore

Charles and Feodore were the two children from Queen Victoria's mother's previous marriage. They were both much older than her but they were still close.

17. Which Scottish rebel did Edward I have quite a hard time crushing?

Answer: William Wallace

William Wallace fought bravely for his country after English soldiers who had occupied his country killed his wife. Eventually William was captured, tortured and executed.

18. What is the main reason Edward III didn't manage to become King of France when his last remaining maternal uncle died?

Answer: France law forbade women to rule by themselves and for a claim to be transmitted through a woman

Edward's cousin Phillip VI became King of France and began the Valois Dynasty.

19. Before Edward VI's death who was the Duke of Northumberland arranging for him to marry?

Answer: Elisabeth of Valois

Elisabeth of Valois went on to marry Phillip II of Spain after his wife, Edward's older sister Mary died of a tumor.

20. What very ambitious man pursued both Mary Tudor and Elizabeth Tudor's hand in marriage?

Answer: Thomas Seymour

Elizabeth stayed with her stepmother Catherine Parr when she was young. Thomas Seymour was constantly after Elizabeth, even when Catherine was pregnant with his daughter. Thomas ended up being executed.

Source: Author Jaffas85

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