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1 trivia quiz  Casa Loma icon
Test your knowledge on this beautiful Canadian castle.
Tough 10Q
171 plays
Jul 08 05
junepearl gold
2 trivia quiz  Scotland: Stirling Castle coolicon
This quiz is all about Stirling Castle and its walls that are bulging with history. See how much you know.
Difficult 10Q
177 plays
Mar 10 08
ScottishGal
3 trivia quiz  History of The Tower of London coolicon
This quiz is on the history of the Tower of London and some of the people, famous and infamous, who were imprisoned there over the centuries.
Difficult 10Q
2427 plays
Nov 03 02
LindaC007
4 trivia quiz  Mysteries of Rennes Le Chateau icon
Rennes Le Chateau is one of the most interesting -and mysterious - places in the world.
Average 10Q
291 plays
Aug 20 04
robert362
5 trivia quiz  British Castles icon
How much do you know about British Castles?
Average 10Q
612 plays
Jan 15 08
schizo22 gold
6 trivia quiz  English Castle Ruins icon
Everybody talks about the nice, lovely, scenic castles nowadays. Mad Ludwig's Neuschwanstein, Windsor Castle . . . Well, now it's time to give the ruins their due. After all, they gave their all -- didn't they?
Average 10Q
1941 plays
Aug 18 00
CellarDoor editor
7 trivia quiz  European Palaces and Castles: Pt 2 icon
Another look at some of Europe's famous historical residences and a few prisons thrown in as well.
Very Difficult 25Q
294 plays
Jun 24 04
tripeuro
8 trivia quiz  Border Castles icon
The Borders' history is full of clashes between England and Scotland, and the landscape has many castles, towers and fortified houses. This quiz is about a few of them.
Difficult 10Q
225 plays
Aug 20 07
hmacca
9 trivia quiz  The Tower of London icon
The Tower is my all time favourite London landmark. Every out-of-town visitor I show around London gets taken there. Here are some questions on it. Enjoy!
Tough 10Q
771 plays
Jun 05 03
succubus
10 trivia quiz  Welsh Castles: Harlech Castle, Gwynnedd icon
Harlech Castle: this Welsh castle, set on rocky outcrop 200ft above the sea, is a spectacular example of Welsh history. See how much you know or can learn about this castle.
Difficult 10Q
207 plays
Apr 23 07
rockydog
11 trivia quiz  Coral Castle Conundrum icon
No one can explain it, yet it exists. What is it and how much do you know about it?
Tough 15Q
192 plays
Mar 12 05
robertogee
12 trivia quiz  European Castles and Palaces: Pt 1 icon
This is a wide-ranging quiz about some important castles and palaces in Europe.
Difficult 20Q
366 plays
Jun 18 04
tripeuro
13 trivia quiz  Castles of Europe icon
Test your knowledge of some of the most famous castles of Europe.
Average 10Q
510 plays
Dec 12 04
carolinebee999
14 trivia quiz  Scottish Castles
I used to live in Scotland and I got the chance to visit a lot of castles. They are some of the most fascinating buildings in the world. They are living history lessons. Hopefully this quiz will be a history lesson too!
Tough 10Q
879 plays
Mar 17 00
mdb3930
15 trivia quiz  Warwick Castle icon
Welcome to my quiz on Warwick Castle in Warwick, England, which is said to be the most complete example of a medieval castle in existence.
Tough 10Q
345 plays
Jun 04 03
Morrigan716 gold
16 trivia quiz  Hearst Castle Quiz icon
I've always wanted to visit the beautiful Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California- so I thought making a quiz would be the next best thing!
Difficult 10Q
339 plays
Jun 24 02
bullymom
17 trivia quiz  Castles and Their Grand Inhabitants icon
What is the name of these French castles, where English and French kings, queens or lords lived?
Very Difficult 10Q
447 plays
Mar 14 01
Tyrondel
18 trivia quiz  Castles of the Loire Valley icon
The beauty and splendor of these residences is matched only by their rich historical ties. See if you can recognize the chateaux by the clues provided. Familiarity with the region helpful!
Tough 10Q
351 plays
Jul 06 03
jstagamtome
19 trivia quiz  Castles of Europe icon
Here are ten questions about various castles around Europe.
Difficult 10Q
432 plays
Apr 21 03
junepearl gold
20 trivia quiz  Royal Palaces of France icon
French monarchs were prolific builders and left behind some architectural masterpieces. Sadly, there are others that have been lost forever. How much do you know about the dwellings of French Kings?
Tough 10Q
228 plays
Jul 01 05
talleyrand
21 trivia quiz  Warwick Castle icon
Warwick Castle is one of the most interesting castles in England - and well worth a visit.
Difficult 10Q
279 plays
Sep 09 03
SueP190568

Some sample questions from this category:

* Which Scottish castle is the summer home of the Royal Family?
* Which Scottish castle is situated on a rock towering above the city it was built to defend?
* Which Scottish castle was the inspiration for the castle in Disney's "Cinderella"?
* Which Scottish castle was destroyed by long distance cannons at the hands of Oliver Cromwell?
* Which castle is the most strategically important of all the castles in Scotland, hence it has been fought over and changed hands more than any other Scottish castle?
* What 'loch' castle is one of the most photographed buildings in the world?
* Which castle is located on the banks of Loch Ness?
* Which castle was Bram Stoker a guest of when he was inspired to write Dracula?
* Which island castle was home to the famed Clan McLeod?
* Which of these castles is NOT in Scotland?
* Hastings Castle, built by William the Conqueror on the cliff above where he first landed, thrived until disaster struck in the 1300s. What happened to it?
* The ancient hillfort between Salisbury and Stonehenge was the site both of the ancient city and the old cathedral. Now, only a few stone walls and foundations remain (well, there's an excellent view, too). What was the name of this hillfort?
* This former fortress was demolished twice, it was rebuilt between 1465 and 1510, by Pierre, Charles I and II, all of Amboise. Catharina de Medici acquired this castle in 1560. What is it called?
* This castle was built in one piece, in the classical style. It is a lordly mansion, not a royal palace. It has kept its 17th century furniture and decoration.
* In 1428 Lord Salisbury lay siege to this castle, he was shot and died there. Joan of Arc arrived in April 1429 and before she beat the English, she was wounded. Where did this take place?
* The eldest son of Louis d'Orleans, Charles inherited this castle. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Agincourt and spent 25 years in captivity. It was his favourite residence. What is the name of this castle?
* In 1870 Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia was quartered in this castle. The prince thought a attempt on his life was made there and the castle narrowly escaped being destroyed again (it had been destroyed in 1418). What is the name of the castle?
* Louis XI made this a place of residence for the Queen, Charlotte of Savoy. The future Charles VIII was born here. In 1492 he ordered work to begin on this castle. What castle is meant?
* The counts of Blois built a fortified castle in the forest of Boulogne. This building was demolished by Francois I in 1519, when he came to build the present castle. What is the name?
* It is an ancient fortress overlooking the Indre. It has a poetic and slightly mysterious appearance. In 1485 Antoine de Bueil, the son-in- law of Charles VII and Agnes Sorel sold it. What is the name?

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