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Quiz about Which Edward
Quiz about Which Edward

Which Edward? Trivia Quiz


England has had eight kings called Edward. Which is which? Can you tell from the clues?

A multiple-choice quiz by fringe. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
fringe
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
99,662
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2361
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: SilverMoonsong (10/10), Guest 86 (10/10), demurechicky (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. At Berkeley Castle, Gloucester in 1327 this Edward was horribly murdered, reputedly on the orders of his wife's lover, the Earl of March. It is said that the sound of his screams still echo through the castle. Who was he? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Two and a half months after succeeding to the throne, this Edward was deposed and declared illegitimate. He was never crowned and was thought to have perished in the Tower of London with his brother, Richard. Who was he? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "After I am dead, the boy will ruin himself in 12 months." Prophetic words from the King about his eldest son, who, following his father's death, was to reign uncrowned for just 325 days. Which Edward was this? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This king ascended the throne at the age of nine in 1547 and reigned for six years before dying at Greenwich Palace of tuberculosis. Who was he? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which king, keen to unite the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Wales, was known as the "Hammer of the Scots," and instigated the title "Prince of Wales" for the eldest son of the sovereign? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Born in France, this king was deposed for a six month period in the middle of his reign, but was restored to the throne and went on to prove himself an able ruler, becoming the first King to address the House of Commons. He supported William Caxton with his new invention, printing, and was the first King to be buried at St. George's Chapel Windsor. Who was he? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which Edward expelled all Jews from England? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which King Edward founded England's highest honour of chivalry, the Order of the Garter? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This King had thirteen children with his wife, Phillipa, including the Black Prince and John of Gaunt. Who was he? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Baptised Albert Edward, this king had to wait until he was almost sixty-years-old before ascending the throne. During his long years as Prince of Wales he was involved in many a scandal and was, on two occasions, called upon to give evidence in a court of law. Who was he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. At Berkeley Castle, Gloucester in 1327 this Edward was horribly murdered, reputedly on the orders of his wife's lover, the Earl of March. It is said that the sound of his screams still echo through the castle. Who was he?

Answer: Edward II

It was widely thought that Edward II preferred the company of his male favourites to that of his wife, Isabella. Edward was deposed in favour of his 14-year-old son in January 1327 and in September of the same year, probably on the orders of Roger Mortimer and Queen Isabella, Edward was allegedly put to death "without marking his body," by having a red hot poker inserted into his bowels.
2. Two and a half months after succeeding to the throne, this Edward was deposed and declared illegitimate. He was never crowned and was thought to have perished in the Tower of London with his brother, Richard. Who was he?

Answer: Edward V

Edward's father, Edward IV, was something of a ladies' man and had apparently entered into a marriage contract early in his reign with a certain widow by the name of Lady Eleanor Butler. His later marriage to Elizabeth Woodville was therefore considered invalid, as in those days a betrothal was regarded as a legal commitment.
3. "After I am dead, the boy will ruin himself in 12 months." Prophetic words from the King about his eldest son, who, following his father's death, was to reign uncrowned for just 325 days. Which Edward was this?

Answer: Edward VIII

Known as David to his family, Edward VIII famously abdicated on 11th December 1936 so that he could wed the twice married American divorcee, Wallis Simpson.
4. This king ascended the throne at the age of nine in 1547 and reigned for six years before dying at Greenwich Palace of tuberculosis. Who was he?

Answer: Edward VI

The longed-for son of Henry VIII, Edward was never very strong and when it became clear that he would not survive too long, the machinations began amongst his relatives and courtiers to secure the throne. He was persuaded to will the crown to Lady Jane Grey, who was proclaimed Queen on 10th July 1553, four days after Edward's death.
5. Which king, keen to unite the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Wales, was known as the "Hammer of the Scots," and instigated the title "Prince of Wales" for the eldest son of the sovereign?

Answer: Edward I

Also known as 'Longshanks' and 'the Lawgiver,' Edward revised the legal system, dismissing corrupt judges and appointing Justices of the Peace. In 1295, he summoned the 'Model Parliament' so forming the basis of Britain's legal and political establishment.
6. Born in France, this king was deposed for a six month period in the middle of his reign, but was restored to the throne and went on to prove himself an able ruler, becoming the first King to address the House of Commons. He supported William Caxton with his new invention, printing, and was the first King to be buried at St. George's Chapel Windsor. Who was he?

Answer: Edward IV

During the first part of his reign Edward was happy to let his cousin, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick effectively rule the kingdom while Edward himelf worked on reducing the debts of the Crown. However, they came to blows after Warwick forced Edward into exile in Holland. Edward returned to reclaim his crown and killed Warwick in 1471.
7. Which Edward expelled all Jews from England?

Answer: Edward I

By expelling all Jews, thought of as being the killers of Christ, in 1290 Edward cut off a source of revenue, although probably by that time they had all been over taxed to the point of poverty anyway. All their assets were seized and they were not allowed back into the country until 1655.
8. Which King Edward founded England's highest honour of chivalry, the Order of the Garter?

Answer: Edward III

Having been enthralled by the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Edward III tried to recapture the atmosphere of Camelot in his own Court and founded the Order of the Garter to commemorate the Arthurian Knights. The Order was conferred upon his eldest son, Edward, in 1348 and remains the highest of the chivalric Orders in Britain.
9. This King had thirteen children with his wife, Phillipa, including the Black Prince and John of Gaunt. Who was he?

Answer: Edward III

Their eldest son, also Edward, known as the Black Prince because of the colour of his armour, died a year before his father, so passing the crown to his own son, Richard. John of Gaunt's son became Henry IV.
10. Baptised Albert Edward, this king had to wait until he was almost sixty-years-old before ascending the throne. During his long years as Prince of Wales he was involved in many a scandal and was, on two occasions, called upon to give evidence in a court of law. Who was he?

Answer: Edward VII

Edward had a strained relationship with his mother, Queen Victoria, who did not have a very high opinion of her heir and would not allow him to take any part in matters of state. Subsequently, he spent time enjoying himself, which often resulted in scandals, most of which his household and the government were able to keep under wraps. Twice they failed and the Prince had to appear in Court.

In 1870, he was a witness in the divorce case of Sir Charles and Lady Mordaunt (Lady Mordaunt having admitted to committing adultery with the Prince as well as several of his friends). Twenty years later, in 1890, Edward was in court again, this time caught up in an illegal gambling case.
Source: Author fringe

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