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George VI dies - Elizabeth II takes British throne
  • 1. When did George VI die?
A) 1945
B) 1960
C) 1952
D) 1980
  • 2. Who succeeded George VI to the British throne?
A) Elizabeth II
B) Edward VIII
C) George V
D) Victoria
  • 3. What was Elizabeth II's father's name?
A) George VI
B) Edward VIII
C) George IV
D) George V
  • 4. Which event led to Elizabeth II taking the British throne?
A) The death of her father, George VI
B) A military coup in Britain
C) Her birthright as the eldest daughter
D) Her marriage to Prince Philip
  • 5. At what age did Elizabeth II ascend to the throne?
A) 20
B) 25
C) 35
D) 30
  • 6. In which year was Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony held?
A) 1960
B) 1953
C) 1955
D) 1950
  • 7. Which royal residence did Elizabeth II primarily reside in upon becoming Queen?
A) Kensington Palace
B) Buckingham Palace
C) Windsor Castle
D) Sandringham House
  • 8. What relationship did Elizabeth II have with her predecessor, George VI?
A) Daughter
B) Niece
C) Sister
D) Cousin
  • 9. Who was Elizabeth II's consort?
A) Prince Edward
B) Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
C) Prince Andrew
D) Prince Charles
  • 10. Which historical figure was Elizabeth II's great-great-grandmother?
A) Catherine of Aragon
B) Mary, Queen of Scots
C) Queen Elizabeth I
D) Queen Victoria
  • 11. What was Elizabeth II's husband's occupation before she became Queen?
A) Doctor
B) Lawyer
C) Naval Officer
D) Teacher
  • 12. Where was Elizabeth II born?
A) London
B) Edinburgh
C) Windsor
D) Balmoral
  • 13. Which formal title did Elizabeth II hold before becoming Queen?
A) Duchess
B) Princess
C) Countess
D) Baroness
  • 14. Who was Elizabeth II's first Prime Minister?
A) Anthony Eden
B) Winston Churchill
C) Harold Macmillan
D) Clement Attlee
  • 15. What year did Elizabeth II marry Prince Philip?
A) 1947
B) 1950
C) 1942
D) 1955
  • 16. What relation was Elizabeth II to Queen Victoria?
A) Great-great-granddaughter
B) Niece
C) Granddaughter
D) Great-granddaughter
  • 17. What was the official name of the coronation held for Elizabeth II?
A) The Crowning of Princess Elizabeth
B) The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
C) The Royal Ceremony of Elizabeth II
D) The Regal Event of the New Queen
  • 18. What year did Elizabeth II celebrate her Diamond Jubilee?
A) 2020
B) 1995
C) 2000
D) 2012
  • 19. Which of the following is one of Elizabeth II's siblings?
A) Prince Philip
B) Princess Beatrice
C) Prince Andrew
D) Princess Margaret
  • 20. What was the nationality of Elizabeth II's mother?
A) German
B) Spanish
C) Greek
D) British
  • 21. Which title did Elizabeth II adopt after her father's death?
A) Duchess
B) Empress
C) Princess
D) Queen
  • 22. Where was Elizabeth II when she received the news of George VI's death?
A) Canada
B) India
C) Australia
D) Kenya
  • 23. What is Queen Elizabeth II's favorite breed of dog?
A) Labrador Retriever
B) Poodle
C) Bulldog
D) Corgi
  • 24. How many grandchildren does Queen Elizabeth II have?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 12
D) 8
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