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British Monarchy Dates Trivia Quiz

Do you know who was on the throne on these key dates in British history?

A multiple-choice quiz by Jasp10. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Jasp10

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,996

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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705

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Question 1 of 10

1. 1086 - "The Domesday" book is commissioned. Hint

William II

William I

John

Edward the Confessor

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Question 2 of 10

2. 1120 - William Aethling died in the White Ship disaster. Hint

Stephen

Henry I

Edward I

Henry VIII

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1628 - George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, was assassinated. Hint

Charles I

Charles II

James I

Elizabeth I

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Question 4 of 10

4. 1381 - The Peasants' Revolt. Hint

Richard II

Henry IV

Edward III

Edward II

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1170 - The murder of Thomas A Becket. Hint

Henry I

Henry II

Stephen

John

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Question 6 of 10

6. 1743 - The last English King to lead his troops into battle did so at Dettingen. Hint

Charles I

George II

George I

Charles II

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Question 7 of 10

7. 1888 - Jack the Ripper murdered at least five prostitutes in Whitechapel, London. Hint

William IV

Edward VII

Victoria

George IV

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Question 8 of 10

8. 1805 - Nelson defeats the combined French and Spanish fleets at Trafalgar. Hint

William IV

Victoria

George III

George IV

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1461 - This King was crowned whilst another was still on the throne. Hint

Edward IV

Edward V

Henry VI

Richard III

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Question 10 of 10

10. 1422 - A six-month old child comes to the throne. Hint

Henry VI

Richard III

Edward V

Henry VII

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 1086 - "The Domesday" book is commissioned.

Answer: William I

"The Domesday" book was a survey of all the landowners and landholdings in England. It enabled the crown to calculate taxes and remains a very useful historical source.

2. 1120 - William Aethling died in the White Ship disaster.

Answer: Henry I

Henry's only son William's death, was disastrous for the nation, which descended into civil war after Henry's death in 1135.

3. 1628 - George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, was assassinated.

Answer: Charles I

Buckingham was murdered by a fanatic, after a series of disastrous campaigns against the French in support of the Huguenots. Charles I began his 'personal' rule soon afterwards.

4. 1381 - The Peasants' Revolt.

Answer: Richard II

Led by Wat Tyler, the revolt concentrated in the south east of England. Richard famously went out into Smithfield and dispersed the crowds with reassuring words. He later rounded up and executed the leaders.

5. 1170 - The murder of Thomas A Becket.

Answer: Henry II

Henry and Thomas had been close friends before Thomas became Archbishop.

6. 1743 - The last English King to lead his troops into battle did so at Dettingen.

Answer: George II

It was a British victory! Handel wrote the "Dettingen Te Deum" to commemorate the victory.

7. 1888 - Jack the Ripper murdered at least five prostitutes in Whitechapel, London.

Answer: Victoria

His identity remains a mystery to this day.

8. 1805 - Nelson defeats the combined French and Spanish fleets at Trafalgar.

Answer: George III

Nelson died during the battle, shot by a musket ball.

9. 1461 - This King was crowned whilst another was still on the throne.

Answer: Edward IV

Edward was supported by the Earl of Warwick, who later switched sides in support of the other reigning monarch.

10. 1422 - A six-month old child comes to the throne.

Answer: Henry VI

Henry was a weak king, suffered from bouts of madness, and was overshadowed by his fiery queen, Margaret of Anjou.

Source: Author Jasp10

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