On May 24, 203 years ago, one of the longest-serving monarchs was born. A quiz on the life and times of Queen Victoria.
Daily Quiz | On life and times of Queen Victoria
On May 24, 203 years ago, one of the longest-serving monarchs was born. A quiz on the life and times of Queen Victoria.
Daily Quiz | On life and times of Queen Victoria
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1.
Alexandrina Victoria was brought up under a rule by which she shared a room with her mother and was never allowed any time alone. What was the system, devised by one John Conroy, called?
Answer :
Kensington System
2.
Victoria holds the record for being the youngest British monarch at the start of their reign. In which year did she ascend the throne?
Answer :
June 1837, four weeks after turning 18
3.
She married her cousin Albert and they had lots of children. How many sons and daughters were born to the couple?
Answer :
Four boys and five girls
4.
In which year did she officially become the Empress of India?
Answer :
1876
5.
He was Queen Victoria’s first Prime Minister and she trusted him greatly as a close friend. The capital of the Australian State of Victoria is named after the premier. Who?
Answer :
Lord Melbourne
6.
How are Edward Oxford, John Francis, John William Bean, and Robert Pate connected to the life of the queen?
Answer :
They all tried to assassinate Victoria during her long reign
7.
What wedding apparel became a status symbol following Victoria and Albert’s nuptials?
Answer :
The white wedding dress
8.
Queen Victoria blamed her eldest son and heir for her husband Albert’s death. Name the future king.
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