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The Windsors Trivia Quiz

Windsor has been the name of the U.K royal dynasty for several decades. For more info on the royal family and the history of the monarchy visit www.royal.gov.uk

A multiple-choice quiz by lizzie2108. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lizzie2108

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,113

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2017

Last 3 plays: Guest 65 (3/10), Hayes1953 (9/10), Guest 94 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. George V was the last English monarch to be Emperor of India.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first monarch of the House of Windsor? Hint

Elizabeth II

George V

Edward VIII

George VI

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Question 3 of 10

3. Edward VIII was the first monarch to be a qualified what?

Answer: (starts with a p)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Edward VIII's reign lasted for 327 days.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. George VI was the first reigning British monarch to visit what nation? Hint

Japan

Spain

United States of America

India

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was George VI's Prime Minister for most of World War II?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname )

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who replaced George VI upon his death? Hint

Edward VIII

William IV

Charles III

Elizabeth II

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Question 8 of 10

8. Elizabeth II is what number in direct line of descent from Egbert king of Wessex from 802 and king of England from 827 to 839? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What other queen was the same age as Elizabeth II when she became Queen? Hint

Elizabeth I

Mary II

Mary I

Victoria

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Question 10 of 10

10. What day did Elizabeth II become Queen? Hint

February 6,1952

June 3,1953

February 7,1952

June 2,1953

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. George V was the last English monarch to be Emperor of India.

Answer: false

George VI was the last English monarch to be Emperor of India.

2. Who was the first monarch of the House of Windsor?

Answer: George V

George V was George VI's and Edward VIII's father and Elizabeth II's grandfather.

3. Edward VIII was the first monarch to be a qualified what?

Answer: pilot

The first monarch to be a qualified pilot, Edward created the King's Flight later know as 32 (The Royal Squadron) in 1936 to provide air transport for the Royal family's official duties.

4. Edward VIII's reign lasted for 327 days.

Answer: true

Edward was never crowned and his reign lasted only 327 days. His brother Albert became King, using his last given name,as George VI.

5. George VI was the first reigning British monarch to visit what nation?

Answer: United States of America

King George VI paid State Visits to France in 1938, and to Canada and the United States in 1939. (He was the first British monarch to enter the United States).

6. Who was George VI's Prime Minister for most of World War II?

Answer: Winston Churchill

The King developed a close working relationship with his wartime Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, as most of Europe fell to Nazi Germany.

7. Who replaced George VI upon his death?

Answer: Elizabeth II

The Queen was born in London on 21 April 1926, the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York. Although, at the time of her birth, it seemed very unlikely that she would become Queen, events in the 1930s led to her father's accession and her becoming heir to the throne.

8. Elizabeth II is what number in direct line of descent from Egbert king of Wessex from 802 and king of England from 827 to 839?

Answer: 38

Her Majesty is 38th in direct line of descent from Egbert (c. 775-839), King of Wessex from 802 and of England 827 to 839.

She is the fortieth monarch since William I (William the Conqueror), and also the great-great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria.

9. What other queen was the same age as Elizabeth II when she became Queen?

Answer: Elizabeth I

Both Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Elizabeth I were 25 when they became queen. Elizabeth I became Queen on November 17,1558 and she was crowned on January 15, 1559.

10. What day did Elizabeth II become Queen?

Answer: February 6,1952

Elizabeth became Queen on February 6, 1952 following the death of her father. She was crowned on June 2, 1953.

Source: Author lizzie2108

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