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Quiz about King Charles II
Quiz about King Charles II

Average People Trivia: King Charles II | 15 Questions


This quiz is, like the name suggests, all about King Charles II.

A multiple-choice quiz by Louisa75. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Louisa75
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
55,787
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
932
Last 3 plays: Guest 85 (6/15), Guest 90 (11/15), Guest 31 (15/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. King Charles II was the son of which ill-fated monarch? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who was Charles II's mother? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Through his four grandparents Charles II was part Scottish, French, Italian and what other nationality? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. In what year did Charles II last see his father alive? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What famous battle did Charles II flee from in 1651 in his attempts to regain the Crown? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. How long was Charles II on the run in England in 1651? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What was the original name of the ship which carried Charles II back to England at his restoration? It was renamed The Royal Charles but what had it been called before? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. No quiz about Charles II would be complete without some questions about his many mistresses. All of the choices for the next few questions are names of various mistresses. All you have to do is say which is which. What was the name of the mother of the ill-fated Duke of Monmouth? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. The next mistress once allegedly declared that she did not care if the house burned down so long as the meal was cooked by the time that Charles arrived. Who was she? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which mistress was the orange-seller and the mother of the Duke of St Albans? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Which of his mistresses did Charles refer to affectionately as 'Fubbs'? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. One woman not mentioned as yet was Charles II's wife. What was her name? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Charles II was responsible for the foundation of the Royal Observatory in 1675. Where was this built? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Charles II was a keen sportsman and often raced horses at what famous course? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Charles II converted to a new religion on his deathbed. What new faith did he embrace?

Answer: (One word - A new faith for him, but a long existing one in Europe.)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. King Charles II was the son of which ill-fated monarch?

Answer: Charles I

In case there is anyone who does not know Charles I was the only English Monarch to be executed by his own people. The Crown his son inherited was a lost one.
2. Who was Charles II's mother?

Answer: Henrietta Maria

Daughter of Henri IV, King of France, Henrietta Maria was married to Charles I and the mother of his many children.
3. Through his four grandparents Charles II was part Scottish, French, Italian and what other nationality?

Answer: Danish

From Anne of Denmark he inherited his Danish heritage and we assume his great height. Both of his parents were small in stature and it appears to be a throwback to his Danish blood that he towered over them in height. From James I - Scottish blood. From Henri IV - French blood. From Marie de Medici - Italian blood.
4. In what year did Charles II last see his father alive?

Answer: 1645

Although it was several years before Charles I was executed the war tore apart the family and Charles II was separated from his father by that was in March 1645, he was not not yet 15 years old.
5. What famous battle did Charles II flee from in 1651 in his attempts to regain the Crown?

Answer: Worcester

It was the battle of Worcester and the beginning of Charles II's famous escape from England.
6. How long was Charles II on the run in England in 1651?

Answer: Six weeks

From 3 September until 15 October Charles II was a fugitive in England and travelled in disguise and at great risk to both himself and all who helped him. His escape passed into legend and after his restoration he was often found to be retelling the tale of his adventure. Among other things, he heard his death announced in Devon and crowds cheering the announcement.
7. What was the original name of the ship which carried Charles II back to England at his restoration? It was renamed The Royal Charles but what had it been called before?

Answer: Naseby

The original name for the ship had been the Naseby. Funnily enough this had not really been seen to be suitable for the return of King Charles II, having been named for one of the battles which the Royalists had lost.
8. No quiz about Charles II would be complete without some questions about his many mistresses. All of the choices for the next few questions are names of various mistresses. All you have to do is say which is which. What was the name of the mother of the ill-fated Duke of Monmouth?

Answer: Lucy Walter

Lucy Walter was the mother of the second of Charles's numerous children. She did not live to see Charles restored to his throne and as such she did not see her son exiled from England and later executed for treason.
9. The next mistress once allegedly declared that she did not care if the house burned down so long as the meal was cooked by the time that Charles arrived. Who was she?

Answer: Barbara Villiers

Barbara Villiers, also known as Barbara Palmer, Countess Castlemaine and Duchess of Cleveland was the hot-tempered lady. Her tempers were legendary and she at the height of her success she could wrap Charles II around her little finger.
10. Which mistress was the orange-seller and the mother of the Duke of St Albans?

Answer: Nell Gwynn

Arguably the most famous of Charles II's mistresses, Nell Gwynn rose from orange-seller to actress and from there to favourite mistress of the king. Her life was a classic 'rags to riches' story!
11. Which of his mistresses did Charles refer to affectionately as 'Fubbs'?

Answer: Louise de Keroualle

Louise was the one who was nicknamed Fubbs which stems from the old English word meaning chubby. Personally I would have thought she would have been rather insulted but there are no records to say that she minded this term.
12. One woman not mentioned as yet was Charles II's wife. What was her name?

Answer: Catherine

Catherine of Braganza was the unfortunate queen of Charles II, even more unfortunate she loved him despite his philandering ways.
13. Charles II was responsible for the foundation of the Royal Observatory in 1675. Where was this built?

Answer: Greenwich

Designed by Wren and built at Greenwich the Royal Observatory was one of many of the places devoted to science founded and patronised by Charles II.
14. Charles II was a keen sportsman and often raced horses at what famous course?

Answer: Newmarket

Charles II not only visited Newmarket races he also rode in them himself. The Rowley Mile (which remains to this day) was named after the most famous stallion of the day.
15. Charles II converted to a new religion on his deathbed. What new faith did he embrace?

Answer: Catholic

Charles lived his life as a Protestant but converted only on his deathbed as he knew his people would not accept a Catholic monarch.
Source: Author Louisa75

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