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Queen Anne Trivia Quiz

Ten questions on the life of Queen Anne, who reigned 1702-1714. She was the last Stuart monarch, and the first queen of an officially united England and Scotland in 1707.

A multiple-choice quiz by peter_symonds2. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
peter_symonds2

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,728

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Anne Stuart was born in Kensington Palace in 1665. Who was her father? Hint

William, Duke of Clarence

James, Duke of York

Henry, Duke of Gloucester

Arthur, Duke of Connaught

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Question 2 of 10

2. After Anne's mother died in 1671, her father remarried. His second consort was a Roman Catholic. What was her name? Hint

Mary of Modena

Mary of Scotland

Mary of Teck

Mary Tudor

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Question 3 of 10

3. The new duchess of York had a maid of honour who became close to Anne, in a friendship that lasted until the later years of Anne's reign. Who was this person? Hint

Jane Ely

Emily Cathcart

Elizabeth Jones

Sarah Churchill

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Question 4 of 10

4. Anne was married in 1683 to whom? Hint

Prince George of Denmark

Prince George of Hanover

Prince Eric of Sweden

Prince Louis of France

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Question 5 of 10

5. After the Glorious Revolution in 1688, Anne's elder sister, Mary, was put on the throne along with her husband. What was his name? Hint

Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha

William of Orange

Georg Ludwig of Hanover

Louis of Hesse

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Question 6 of 10

6. Anne, her sister and brother-in-law enjoyed a good relationship.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. When William III died in 1702, Anne became queen. Which political party did she favour at the beginning of her reign? Hint

Tory

Liberal

Whig

Socialist

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Question 8 of 10

8. Two key figures in the reign of Queen Anne were responsible for maintaining Britain's supremacy in Europe. Who were they? Hint

The Duke of Shrewsbury and the Earl of Oxford

The Duke of Norfolk and the Earl of Arundel

The Duke of Richmond and the Earl of Rochester

The Duke of Marlborough and the Earl of Godolphin

9. In 1711, Anne dismissed Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, as well as the Duke of Marlborough and the Earl of Godolphin, from all their offices. Name one who replaced them in Anne's affections. Hint

Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester

William Cecil, Baron Burghley

Abigail Masham, Baroness Masham

Jane Ely, Marchioness of Ely

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Question 10 of 10

10. Just before Anne's death in 1714, she dismissed Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, from his offices. Nearing death, to which minister did she give the staff of office? Hint

Duke of Norfolk

Duke of Newcastle

Duke of Shrewsbury

Duke of Richmond

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Anne Stuart was born in Kensington Palace in 1665. Who was her father?

Answer: James, Duke of York

James II, who was James, Duke of York at the time, had married Anne Hyde, daughter of the Earl of Clarendon, Charles II's chief minister. Anne was the second and youngest daughter and child of the marriage.

2. After Anne's mother died in 1671, her father remarried. His second consort was a Roman Catholic. What was her name?

Answer: Mary of Modena

James was allegedly drunk when he married Anne Hyde, and it was a loveless marriage. James took advantage of Anne's death to marry a Roman Catholic noble, Mary of Modena, in 1673.

3. The new duchess of York had a maid of honour who became close to Anne, in a friendship that lasted until the later years of Anne's reign. Who was this person?

Answer: Sarah Churchill

Anne became close to Sarah Churchill, who later became Baroness, Countess and Duchess of Marlborough respectively. They were so close that they used pet names for eachother - Anne was "Mrs Morley" and Sarah was "Mrs Freeman". However, Sarah soon became too domineering for Anne as Queen, and in 1710 their friendship ended, and Sarah lost all her court offices.

4. Anne was married in 1683 to whom?

Answer: Prince George of Denmark

Anne married George of Denmark as a result of secret negotiations between her uncle, King Charles II, and King Christian V of Denmark. George was not known for his intelligence - Charles II said of him: "I have tried him when he's drunk; I've tried him when he's sober, and there's nothing in him!" However, they were devoted to one another until his death in 1708.

5. After the Glorious Revolution in 1688, Anne's elder sister, Mary, was put on the throne along with her husband. What was his name?

Answer: William of Orange

After the Glorious Revolution (so-called because no blood was shed), James II, a devout Catholic, was deposed for his religion. Mary, as the eldest daughter, was invited to take his place; but William, Mary's husband, refused to be considered "number two". Mary therefore insisted that, if she was going to be queen, William must be King for life, even if Mary predeceased him.

They became joint monarchs as "William [III] and Mary [II]".

6. Anne, her sister and brother-in-law enjoyed a good relationship.

Answer: False

Relations between Anne and Mary were always strained, and became worse when Anne refused to comply with Mary's command that she should dismiss Sarah Churchill from her offices and expel her from her household. As a result, Mary expelled Anne from court, and she was forced to lease a private home.

After Mary's death in 1694, there was only a feigned reconciliation between William and Anne.

7. When William III died in 1702, Anne became queen. Which political party did she favour at the beginning of her reign?

Answer: Tory

Anne favoured this party at the beginning of her reign, but favoured moderation from 1704.

8. Two key figures in the reign of Queen Anne were responsible for maintaining Britain's supremacy in Europe. Who were they?

Answer: The Duke of Marlborough and the Earl of Godolphin

John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, won every major battle in Europe during his time as General of the Army, keeping Britain a leading power in Europe. The Earl of Godolphin used his skills as Lord of the Treasury to finance Marlborough's excursions and square it with the Queen and Parliament.

Answer: Abigail Masham, Baroness Masham

Anne dismissed the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough from all their offices in 1711. Anne was tired of Sarah's dominance and absenteeism, preferring the gentle but conniving Abigail Masham. Masham used her influence to endear the Queen to her cousin, Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, who won the Queen's favour.

10. Just before Anne's death in 1714, she dismissed Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, from his offices. Nearing death, to which minister did she give the staff of office?

Answer: Duke of Shrewsbury

Harley had unwisely tried to control the Queen, and the queen quickly came to distrust him. The other ministers, fearing that Harley could return under the regency act, persuaded the queen to appoint the Duke of Shrewsbury in his place. The Queen agreed, and presented the staff of office personally on her deathbed.

Source: Author peter_symonds2

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