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Quiz about The Tower of London
Quiz about The Tower of London

10 Questions: The Tower of London Multiple Choice Quiz | World


How well do you know London's great royal fortress?

A multiple-choice quiz by cancerstu. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
cancerstu
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
254,916
Updated
Jul 01 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1872
Last 3 plays: Guest 84 (7/10), Guest 176 (5/10), Guest 2 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Under whose reign did the building of "The Tower of London" begin? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. During which century did "The Crown Jewels" start been held at the tower? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What name are the Yeoman Warders also known as? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which Queen of England was once held at the Tower before becoming Queen? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. It is said that which bird must stay at the tower or the White Tower, the monarchy, and the entire kingdom would fall? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which two out of the six wives of King Henry VIII were executed at "The Scaffold Site" in the walls of the Tower? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was the first recorded prisoner at the Tower of London? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Do people still live within the walls of the Tower?


Question 9 of 10
9. Which is the second oldest tower at "The Tower of London", the oldest being "the White Tower"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Kray twins were briefly held at "The Tower of London".



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1. Under whose reign did the building of "The Tower of London" begin?

Answer: William I

William I, also known as William the Conqueror was King of England at the time, he reigned from 1066 to 1087. The exact date the building of "The White Tower" began is unknown but is traditionally given as 1078, what is known is that it certainly was started during the reign of William I.
2. During which century did "The Crown Jewels" start been held at the tower?

Answer: 14th

You can go and see "The Crown Jewels" at the tower. They are held in "The Jewel House" and have been on display to the public since the 17th century but in different locations. The only time the jewels were not at the tower was during the Second World War when they were moved to a secret location and were returned in 1945.
3. What name are the Yeoman Warders also known as?

Answer: Beefeaters

The Yeoman Warders were installed at the tower in the 15th century during the reign of Henry VII. They were the Kings bodyguards but today they combine their traditional ceremonial role with that of a tourist guide.
4. Which Queen of England was once held at the Tower before becoming Queen?

Answer: Elizabeth I

Princess Elizabeth (the future Elizabeth I), was held in the Bell Tower for 2 months in 1554 under the reign of her half sister Mary I.
5. It is said that which bird must stay at the tower or the White Tower, the monarchy, and the entire kingdom would fall?

Answer: Ravens

The story goes that John Flamsteed, the Royal Astronomer, complained to King Charles II that the ravens were getting in the way of his observations, so the king ordered their removal. However, they were not removed because Charles was then told of the legend that if the ravens ever leave the Tower of London, the White Tower, the monarchy, and the entire kingdom would fall.

These days, their wings are clipped to prevent them flying off, thus ensuring the safety of the realm. Phew!
6. Which two out of the six wives of King Henry VIII were executed at "The Scaffold Site" in the walls of the Tower?

Answer: Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard

Henry's 2nd and 5th wives were executed at the tower. Both were convicted of adultery and were beheaded for treason.
7. Who was the first recorded prisoner at the Tower of London?

Answer: Ranulf Flambard

Ranulf Flambard was the Bishop of Durham. He was imprisoned in the White Tower under orders of Henry I in 1100. In 1101 Ranulf escaped, using a rope that had been smuggled to him in a pot of wine. He fled to Normandy.
8. Do people still live within the walls of the Tower?

Answer: Yes

There are still about 150 people living within the walls of the tower. These are mainly Yeoman Warders and their families.
9. Which is the second oldest tower at "The Tower of London", the oldest being "the White Tower"?

Answer: Bell Tower

The shape of "the Bell Tower" suggests that it was built in two phases. The curfew bell has been rung from this tower for at least 500 years, its present bell dates from 1651.
10. The Kray twins were briefly held at "The Tower of London".

Answer: True

The Kray twins, the foremost organised crime leaders in London's East end during the 1950s and 60s, were briefly held there for failing to report for national service during 1952. They are among the last prisoners of the Tower.
Source: Author cancerstu

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