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