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The Death of Kings
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Unlike the Egyptians, the English took little care of their dead kings. As the scramble for succession took hold, kings were left to die unregarded and some were even lost! How did they die, why did they die and what happened next?
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10 Q
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Snowman
Apr 22 09
6084 plays
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Emma of Normandy
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She was the wife of two kings, and mother of two more. See what you know about this amazing queen who lived in pre-Conquest England.
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10 Q
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pagiedamon
May 03 08
558 plays
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Harold, the Last Saxon King
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Harold II was England's defender and slain hero during the Norman Conquest of 1066. His legacy has been enshrouded in mystery and myth.
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Tough
10 Q
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pagiedamon
Oct 24 08
744 plays
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The "Lost Princes" of English History
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Eldest sons didn't always grow up to succeed their fathers as King. Here are 15 multi-choice questions about English royal princes who didn't quite make it to the top position.
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15 Q
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Philian
Jul 14 03
2397 plays
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Which Henry?
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England has had eight kings called Henry. Do you know your Plantagenet from your Tudor, your Angevin from your House of Lancaster? Which is which, who is who?
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15 Q
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fringe
Oct 08 02
3726 plays
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The King is Dead: Long Live the King.
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How much do you know of the indignities suffered at the time of death, and thereafter, by English kings through the centuries? All multiple choice, so take a guess.
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Tough
10 Q
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fringe
Jan 09 04
2427 plays
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Brother to the Monarch
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The answer to each question about English royalty is either the name of a monarch or of his or her brother. Can you always select the correct sibling?
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15 Q
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Philian
Nov 26 03
1737 plays
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The British Monarchy
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Most people know about the lives of kings such as Henry VIII, but not so many people know about other Kings and Queens of England.
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Difficult
15 Q
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ArleneRimmer
Oct 23 02
5109 plays
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Before They Were King
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Here are 15 monarchs who took part in or witnessed crucial or momentous events before they came to the throne of England. Can you identify the right man in each case?
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15 Q
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Philian
Nov 11 03
2985 plays
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Royal Survey
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This straightforward quiz provides a historical overview of the Kings and Queens of England and Great Britain, and it is intended to give quiz takers the big picture in a chronological format.
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20 Q
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skylarb
Jul 23 03
3462 plays
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Pretenders to England's Throne
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This quiz deals with some of those people who were nearly monarchs, also rans and plausible fakes trying to gain the throne of England.
I hope you enjoy it.
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10 Q
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trojan11
Feb 01 07
1431 plays
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Which Edward?
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England has had eight kings called Edward. Which is which? Can you tell from the clues?
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10 Q
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fringe
Oct 29 02
1845 plays
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Kings and Queens of England from 1066
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This is a quiz on British kings and queens from William the Conquerer. I hope it's not too easy.
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Tough
20 Q
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meals
Mar 10 02
2862 plays
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Elizabeth I & Mary of Scotland
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Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots were neighboring rulers. Two very different women, they also had many things in common besides their diplomatic relationship. The questions in this quiz deal with the similarities and differences in their lives.
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10 Q
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katlee
Jul 03 08
1368 plays
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English Monarchy History
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This quiz contains questions on major events and people of the last thousand years who have had an effect on England's past.
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Difficult
20 Q
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Jaffas85
Sep 06 01
3567 plays
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Who are these Royal Persons?
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From the given description see if you know who each historical person is.
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10 Q
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Jaffas85
Nov 02 01
2670 plays
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Famous Royal Mistresses
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I decided to do a quiz on this subject after reading the books "Katherine" and "Forever Amber". Although these books are both fiction they are based on some truth and provide fascinating insights into the roles of a royal mistress.
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10 Q
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hj1
Jan 27 07
1266 plays
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Which Matilda am I?
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Although largely forgotten, there have been several Matildas who have figured importantly in English history.
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Tough
10 Q
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tripeuro
Aug 11 04
672 plays
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Which Isabella or Isabelle Am I?
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There have been many Isabellas who figured in the history of England and Scotland. This will test your knowledge of a few of them. Enjoy.
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Tough
10 Q
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tripeuro
Aug 13 04
549 plays
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English Monarchs
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This is a little quiz I put together about the Kings and Queens of England. I have tried to design it to get progressively harder, but I don't think it should prove too difficult.
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10 Q
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Pele
Sep 22 00
4788 plays
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Anglo-Saxon Kings and Queens
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All you have to do is pick the name of the king or queen that goes with the description. Some are easy, others a bit less so. It's just a bit of fun; hopefully you'll enjoy it and learn some interesting facts too!
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Tough
10 Q
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Aethelflaed
Apr 02 04
810 plays
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English Monarchs
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Can you name the Monarchs described in the questions ?
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15 Q
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deadmeat
Feb 19 01
3273 plays
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The British Monarchy
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This quiz has questions about various members of British royalty.
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10 Q
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ladyejayne
Apr 25 02
2310 plays
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Scandalous Royals (Newspaper Headlines)
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Although it is often the monarch that is best remembered, that doesn't mean that other family members have lived any less colourful lives. In this quiz try and match the member of royalty to their newspaper headline.
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Tough
15 Q
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hj1
Mar 10 08
1110 plays
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Which British Ruler Am I? Part 1
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The rulers tell their stories, and you try to figure out who's talking.
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10 Q
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mycroft
Jan 22 01
5793 plays
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Kings and Queens III
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This is my last quiz concerning facts about the life of British monarchs. However, in order to include all kings and queens, I have increased the number of questions to 20. I hope you'll have fun!
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20 Q
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Warzycha
Nov 26 03
1821 plays
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Which George?
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England has had six kings by the name of George. Which is which and who is who, can you tell from the clues?
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10 Q
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fringe
Feb 05 03
1089 plays
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Which George Am I?
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Many men named George hold a place in British history - some have ruled, but others have served in other capacities.
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Tough
25 Q
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tripeuro
Aug 19 04
759 plays
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Foul Funerals
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So, how much do you think you know about Royal Funerals. Well click play to find out. All the information is from Terry Deary "Horrible Histories: Cruel Kings and Mean Queens".
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Difficult
10 Q
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billdarwin
Jun 26 06
759 plays
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English Monarchy History II
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*This is a quiz of events and personalities that have shaped England's past millenium.
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Tough
20 Q
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Jaffas85
Sep 07 01
2766 plays
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