I Rule the Land: 1800 Edition Trivia Quiz

Answer: Christian VII

Christian VII (1749-1808) of the House of Oldenburg, was King of Denmark (and Norway) from 1766 to his death. Because of mental stability issues, for most of his reign a regent (first his brother, then his son) made most of his day to day decisions. Despite his challenges, he was able to marry and produce several children.

Answer: George III

George III (1738-1820) reigned as King of Great Britain and Ireland and Elector of Hanover from 1760 until his death, although mental health issues later in his reign left his son (the future George IV) exercising day to day authority in his last decade.

At the time of his death, George had been king longer than any previous monarch in British history. He would become the first King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This third Hanoverian monarch was king during the American Revolution.

Answer: Francis II

Francis II (1768-1835) was the last Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire from 1792 to 1806, when he dissolved the Empire following attacks by Napoleon. This Habsburg monarch was also the first Emperor of the Austrian Empire, from 1804 to his death. In his later years, seen as a monarch who was trying to roll back the changes of the French Revolution, Francis was viewed as a reactionary.

Answer: Ferdinand IV

Ferdinand (1751-1825), the founder of the cadet House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. He was Ferdinand IV, King of Naples from 1759 to 1816, Ferdinand III, King of Sicily, from 1759 to 1816, and founder of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies (Naples and Sicily) from 1816 to his death. Ferdinand was twice briefly deposed during the Napoleonic Era and in his later years was influenced by Spain.

Answer: Maria I

Maria I (1734-1816) of the House of Braganza, was the first regnant (ruling) Queen of Portugal (1777-1816). During her reign, her son Joao, the Prince Regent, would establish a Royal Court in Brazil. Maria was considered a good ruler before the onset of mania and melancholia later in her reign. During her reign, Portugal also dealt with an invasion by Spain.

Answer: Frederick William III

Frederick William III (1770-1840), of the House of Hohenzollern, was King of Prussia from 1797 to his death. Before he became king, he served in the Prussian military. His good relations with his wife, Louise, helped boost his popularity. His unwillingness to delegate authority and responsibility to his officials would limit his effectiveness as a ruler.

Answer: Paul I

Paul I (1754-1801) was Emperor of Russia from 1796 to his death. A member of the House of Romanov, it is thought that he may not have been a product of Empress Catherine II and her husband, Emperor Peter III. Because his mother blocked his involvement in ruling Russia during her lifetime, he would decree that no future woman could serve as ruling Empress of Russia. Paul was assassinated in 1801.

Answer: Charles Emmanuel IV

Charles Emmanuel IV (1751-1819) was King of Sardinia from 1796 to 1803. He would abdicate in favor of his brother Victor Emmanuel I. His rule encompassed not only the island of Sardinia, but mainland northwestern Italy. His abdication occured in part because of grief over the death of his wife. Late in his life her inherited the Jacobite claim to the throne of Great Britain.

Answer: Charles IV

Charles IV (1749-1818), of the House of Bourbon, was King of Spain from 1788 to 1808, when he abdicated in favor of his son. Charles liked to appear as an absolute monarch, but played a more passive role in government. During much of his reign, Spain was allied with revolutionary France. After abdicating, Charles would eventually settle in Rome.

Answer: Gustav IV Adolf

Gustav IV Adolf (1772-1837) was King of Sweden from 1792 to 1809. He was the last Swedish ruler of Finland. He was a member of the Holstein-Gottorp Dynasty. After his abdication, the Swedish government would severely limit the power of future kings. His poor leadership during the Napoleonic Wars would lead to his abdication.