Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the past, these 15 questions will challenge and intrigue you. Dive in and see how well you know the royals who shaped the last century!
Welcome to our engaging quiz on 20th-century royalty! The 1900s were a period of immense change and upheaval for monarchies worldwide. From abdications and revolutions to the redefinition of royal roles, this century saw the end of some dynasties and the modernization of others. Test your knowledge on pivotal moments, significant events, and the enduring legacies of royal families. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the past, these 15 questions will challenge and intrigue you. Dive in and see how well you know the royals who shaped the last century!
1 of 15
Which king of the United Kingdom abdicated the throne in 1936?
Edward VIII
George VI
Edward VII
George V
2 of 15
Who was the last Emperor of Russia, executed by the Bolsheviks in 1918?
Ivan VI
Peter II
Alexander III
Nicholas II
3 of 15
What major event in 1917 significantly affected the royal families of Europe, leading to the fall of multiple monarchies?
The Great Depression
World War I
The Russian Revolution
The giving of voting rights to women
4 of 15
Which country voted to abolish its monarchy in a 1946 referendum, transitioning to a republic?
Spain
Greece
Spain
Italy
5 of 15
Which king of Greece was deposed in 1967 during a military coup and officially abolished in 1973?
George II
Constantine II
Constantine I
Paul I
6 of 15
What year did the British royal family officially adopt the surname Windsor, replacing the German-sounding House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha?
Which Dutch queen abdicated in 1980, passing the throne to her daughter Beatrix?
Maxima
Wilhelmina
Juliana
Beatrix
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Who was the king of Italy during World War II, ultimately abdicating in 1946?
Humbert I
Ferdinand I
Victor Emmanuel III
Umberto I
13 of 15
Which Commonwealth realm was established in 1947 and no longer recognizes the British monarch as its ceremonial head of state?
India
New Zealand
Canada
Australia
14 of 15
Who became the king of Spain in 2014 after his father's abdication?
Juan III
Juan Carlos I
Alfonso XIII
Felipe VI
15 of 15
Who became Emperor of Japan in 1989, ushering in the Heisei era?
Yoshihito
Hirohito
Akihito
Naruhito
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