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Quiz about Why Me Kings Who Died In Unfortunate Accidents

Why Me? Kings Who Died In Unfortunate Accidents Quiz

Many kings die before their time is up, whether from war, disease, or more interesting causes. This is a quiz about 10 kings who met their deaths in unusual ways.

A multiple-choice quiz by rahul0. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rahul0

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
389,917

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. All of us want to prolong our lives, and this king was no different. Hoping to become immortal, he overdosed on mercury pills prescribed by his advisors. Who was this king? Hint

King Richard II of England

Qin Shi Huang

King Babur

King Ferdinand II

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Question 2 of 10

2. Some of us love libraries, and some of us hate them. Regardless, surely none of us could have predicted that a trip to the library could cause death. Sadly, this was the case for this king, who met an untimely end after falling down the stairs of his library. Hint

Queen Victoria

King Humayun

King Victor Emmanuel I

King Akhenaten

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Question 3 of 10

3. While not a king, this South Korean prince's death is so notable that it must be mentioned. His father, the king, become so annoyed with his behavior that he vowed to not allow the prince to succeed him. Although he was forbidden from killing the prince directly, that did not stop him from locking his son in a chest full of rice until he died of suffocation. Who was this prince? Hint

Prince Michel

Prince Sado

Prince Edgar

Prince Ahmose-ankh

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Question 4 of 10

4. Egoism is a vice, and one that has led to the deaths of many kings. This ruler died when his horse failed to carry him across a river, even though he was sure that it would. Hint

Emperor Napoleon I

King Richard

King Shah Jahan

Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa

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Question 5 of 10

5. This King of Navarre was universally hated, earning the nickname "the Bad". When he burned to death due to the carelessness of his doctor's assistant, few showed any regret. Hint

King Charles II

King Nero

King John

King Ivan IV

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Scottish king's death is truly embarrassing, as he was killed by assassins while trapped in a dirty sewer, that he himself had ordered sealed off. Who was this king? Hint

King Victor

King John

King James I

King Umberto I

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Question 7 of 10

7. After assassins killed James I, his son became King of Scotland, and continued the family tradition of unfortunate deaths.This king was killed by a cannon. That sounds like a brave, honorable death, until you realize that he was killed by his own cannon. Who was this Scottish king? Hint

King Charles

King Aditya I

King Zhu

King James II

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Question 8 of 10

8. This British king's death is truly amazing. His physician euthanized him, not because he was in too much pain, but because the physician thought that the king's death should be reported in a morning paper. Hint

King Edward VII

King Phillip II

King George II

King George V

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Question 9 of 10

9. Another vice is arrogance, and this Scottish ruler possessed in full measure. He strapped his enemy's head to his leg, where it opened up a wound which eventually killed him. Hint

Earl Sigurd

Earl Waltheof

Earl Uhtred

Earl Aubrey

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Question 10 of 10

10. This Hungarian king was desperate to have a throne for himself, having fought his entire life to become king. However, it was this very throne that would be his end, as he died of injury sustained when his throne collapsed onto him. Hint

King Tiberius

King Phalaris

King Bela I

King Aelle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. All of us want to prolong our lives, and this king was no different. Hoping to become immortal, he overdosed on mercury pills prescribed by his advisors. Who was this king?

Answer: Qin Shi Huang

As he aged, Qin Shi Huang became desperate to prevent his death, trying various elixirs to make himself immortal. One of these elixirs contained mercury, which is toxic to the human body. After overdosing on these pills, the king died.

Answer: King Humayun

The summons for prayer occurred when the king was descending the steps of his library. When he knelt to show reverence, he tripped, hit his head, and died of the injuries.

Answer: Prince Sado

Prince Sado's father had good reason for not wanting his son to succeed him, as Sado was known for his instability and violent tendencies. Sado was feared around the nation, as he had raped and killed several people. He had even raped women who served in his father's court.

4. Egoism is a vice, and one that has led to the deaths of many kings. This ruler died when his horse failed to carry him across a river, even though he was sure that it would.

Answer: Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa

During the Crusades, Emperor Fredrick I rode to fight Saladin. When he reached a river in Turkey, he was determined to cross it first himself, stating that his horse could carry him. However, the currents were too swift for the horse, and Frederick couldn't swim in his heavy armor.

5. This King of Navarre was universally hated, earning the nickname "the Bad". When he burned to death due to the carelessness of his doctor's assistant, few showed any regret.

Answer: King Charles II

King Charles's treatment involved being covered in linen coated with brandy. When his doctor's assistant needed to cut off extra linen, she didn't want to use scissors for fear of injuring the king. Instead, she attempted to burn off the extra linen, and the king went up in flames.

6. This Scottish king's death is truly embarrassing, as he was killed by assassins while trapped in a dirty sewer, that he himself had ordered sealed off. Who was this king?

Answer: King James I

King James I had received warning about the assassins beforehand, and so thought to escape through the sewer. However, just a few weeks before, he had had the sewers closed, as he was irritated about losing his tennis balls there. With the sewer closed, he was trapped, and the assassins finished him off with ease.

Answer: King James II

King James II ordered his own cannon fired in order to impress Queen Mary. Unfortunately for him, the cannon exploded and he died of his injuries.

Answer: King George V

The true reason for the King's death was not revealed for many years. In 1986, however, the contents of Richard Dawson's (the physician's) diary were revealed, and the entire world knew why the king had been killed.

9. Another vice is arrogance, and this Scottish ruler possessed in full measure. He strapped his enemy's head to his leg, where it opened up a wound which eventually killed him.

Answer: Earl Sigurd

Earl Sigurd, also known as Sigurd the Mighty (reigned c. 875-92) was challenged to an arranged combat by Mael Brigte, and was instructed to bring 40 men. However, Sigurd brought 80 men and slaughtered Mael's men. After strapping Mael's head to his leg, Mael's teeth opened up a gash, and the wound became infected.

Answer: King Bela I

After 17 years of exile, Bela I (reigned 1060-63)finally took the throne at the age of 45, after defeating his brother. A pity he could not enjoy the fruits of his labor, as his reign was only three years long.

Source: Author rahul0

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