Medieval Monarchs Quiz
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The Questions
William of Normandy was not the only invader in 1066; another king felt he had a right to the English throne.
1. What was this king's name? (both first and last names are required)2. What country did he already rule?
He was a devout Christian who made two disastrous attempts at Crusading. He died of the plague in 1265 and was canonized in 1297.
3. What was his name?4. What country did he rule?
He united the Scots and the Picts and dubbed his new kingdom "Alma."
5. What was his given (first) name?6. What was his surname (his last name, or family name)?
After years of war this emperor dealt his enemy, Samuel of Macedon, a crushing blow by taking his capital of Ochrida in 1014. He then ordered all the prisoners taken from Samuel's army -- nearly 15,000 of them -- blinded.
7. What was his name?8. Over what empire did he rule?
He was the Moslem leader who took back Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187.
9. What was his name?10. What title did he prefer?
She married the king of France and bore him only daughters, then ran off with the 19-year-old adventurer who would become king of England. Two of her sons by the English king would also become kings of England.
11. What was her name?12. What French province did she come from?
Ivan the Great was the first Russian leader to style himself "Tsar."
13. What was his title before he became Tsar?14. Over what principality did he rule?
He was El Cid's patron, and when he became king he made the young Cid his standard-bearer.
15. What was his name?16. Over what Spanish kingdom did he rule?
In the early part of Venice's history, the city was governed by Maritime Tribunes. In 697, however, the first leader bearing a new title took over.
17. What was this title?18. Who was the first man to use it?
By grace of his marriage to an English queen he became king of England for four years -- until his wife died. Thirty years later he sent the Spanish Armada to its fate.
19. What was his name?20. Which English queen did he marry?
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