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Royal, Not Loyal Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about royal names used in British life, including sport, culture and science.

A multiple-choice quiz by teflon_kid. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
teflon_kid

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,059

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
621

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Royal and Ancient Club is regarded as the home of which sport? It also gives its name to its lawmakers. Hint

Golf

Rugby Union

Real Tennis

Bowls

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Royal Society was founded in 1660 after a lecture by which renowned architect and astronomer? Hint

Sir Nicholas Hawksmoor

Sir Christopher Wren

Sir Edmund Halley

Inigo Jones

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1995, Sir Martin Rees was appointed to what prestigious post, first established in 1675? Hint

Warden of the Royal Mint

Royal Warden of the Cinq Ports

Astronomer Royal

Lord Mayor of London

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Question 4 of 10

4. Situated on Pond Street in Hampstead, north-west London, and founded in 1828, the Royal Free is what type of institution? Hint

University

Teaching Hospital

Grammar school

Library

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Question 5 of 10

5. Situated on St Ann's Square, Market Street and Cross Street, Manchester, what is the Royal Exchange? Hint

Shopping centre and theatre complex

Government foreign currency bureau

Former cotton exchange now an office block

School for musicians and dancers

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Question 6 of 10

6. A church that belongs directly to the British monarch and not to any diocese or province has what title? Hint

Royal Peculiar

Royal and Holy Kirk

Royal Prerogative

Chapel Royal

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which military unit is traditionally the Queen's personal bodyguard in Scotland? Hint

Royal Grenadiers

Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

Royal Company of Archers

Blues and Royals Brigade of Guards

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these events does not have royal status? Hint

Henley Regatta

Ascot Ladies Day

Chelsea Flower Show

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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Question 9 of 10

9. Reading FC are known as the Royals; they had not won the FA Cup by the end of the 20th century. Which "royal" team had won the FA Cup prior to 2010? Hint

Royal Engineers

Queens Park Rangers

Crystal Palace

Royal Marines

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1768 King George III established which institution that still survives to this day? Painter Sir Joshua Reynolds was elected its first president. Hint

Royal Society of Artists

His Majesty's Portraitist

Royal Institution

Royal Academy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Royal and Ancient Club is regarded as the home of which sport? It also gives its name to its lawmakers.

Answer: Golf

Founded in 1754 as the Society of St Andrews Golfers, the Royal and Ancient was granted royal status by William IV in 1834. It has supervised the rules of golf for over a century.

2. The Royal Society was founded in 1660 after a lecture by which renowned architect and astronomer?

Answer: Sir Christopher Wren

The lecture was held at Gresham College and organised by a group of eminent scientists who called themselves the Invisible College. Those present resolved to form a Society of Physico-Mathematical Learning with weekly lectures. Early and notable demonstrators of experiments at the Royal Society included Robert Hooke, a pioneer of microscopic observation, and Denis Papin, the inventor of the pressure cooker.

3. In 1995, Sir Martin Rees was appointed to what prestigious post, first established in 1675?

Answer: Astronomer Royal

On 4 March 1675, John Flamstead was appointed by royal warrant The King's Astronomical Observator, the first Astronomer Royal. Martin Rees was the 15th holder of the post.

4. Situated on Pond Street in Hampstead, north-west London, and founded in 1828, the Royal Free is what type of institution?

Answer: Teaching Hospital

According to the UK's Royal Free Hampstead website: "The Royal Free Hospital was founded in 1828 to provide free hospital care to those who could not afford treatment. The title 'Royal' was granted by Queen Victoria in 1837 in recognition of the hospital's work with cholera victims" (2010).

5. Situated on St Ann's Square, Market Street and Cross Street, Manchester, what is the Royal Exchange?

Answer: Shopping centre and theatre complex

It is s Grade II listed building, formerly the cotton exchange which ceased trading in 1968. The building was left vacated for many years. It was converted to a theatre in 1973, but was damaged by an IRA bomb in 1996.

6. A church that belongs directly to the British monarch and not to any diocese or province has what title?

Answer: Royal Peculiar

The Royal Peculiar has its roots in both Anglo-Saxon and Norman history. It was later developed by Plantagenet Kings and the English Church. Royal Peculiars include St George's Chapel, Windsor, Westminster Abbey and the chapels of St John the Evangelist and St Peter ad Vincula at the Tower of London.

Source: anglicansonline.org

7. Which military unit is traditionally the Queen's personal bodyguard in Scotland?

Answer: Royal Company of Archers

The Queen's Body Guard for Scotland, the Royal Company of Archers, is the monarch's personal bodyguard in Scotland. The unit was founded in 1676 by royal charter.

Source: britishbadgeforum.com

8. Which of these events does not have royal status?

Answer: Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show (officially the Great Spring Show) is hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society at the Royal Chelsea Hospital, but does not have royal status. The Edinburgh Tattoo was first staged officially in 1950 and awarded royal status to celebrate its diamond jubilee.

Henley Regatta was first staged in 1839 and granted royal status by Prince Albert in 1851. The horse race meeting known as Royal Ascot dates back to 1711 and was instigated by Queen Anne.

9. Reading FC are known as the Royals; they had not won the FA Cup by the end of the 20th century. Which "royal" team had won the FA Cup prior to 2010?

Answer: Royal Engineers

Royal Engineers contested the first ever FA Cup final in 1872, losing 1-0 to Wanderers. They also lost the 1874 final 2-0, to Oxford University. However, they triumphed in their third final the following year, beating Old Etonians 2-0 in a replay after a 1-1 draw. All four matches were played at Kennington Oval, the home of Surrey County Cricket Club.

The other three teams had never won the FA Cup prior to 2010.

10. In 1768 King George III established which institution that still survives to this day? Painter Sir Joshua Reynolds was elected its first president.

Answer: Royal Academy

The Royal Academy's goal was "to promote the arts of design". Reynolds played a key role in the academy's early years.

Source: Author teflon_kid

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