For the past week and a half, the world’s attention has been on the events leading up to the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. In her honor, we present this queenly quiz. Each of these questions about queens was inspired by a Commonplace Fun Facts article. Links to the articles for each correct answer can be found at the end of the quiz.
For The Articles That Give More Information About Each Correct Answer, Click on the Links Below
Mithridates VI: The King Who Poisoned Himself for Years and Then Couldn’t Die on Schedule
Discover the bizarre story of Mithridates VI, the king who built immunity to poison—only to find it failed him when he tried to take his own life. History’s most ironic survival strategy explained.
The French Flour Wars: How Rising Bread Prices Nearly Sparked the French Revolution 14 Years Early
Before the French Revolution, rising bread prices sparked riots across France. Discover the Flour Wars of 1775 and how food shortages nearly toppled the monarchy.
Why St. James’s Palace, Not Buckingham Palace, Is the Monarch’s Official Residence
Find out why St. James’s Palace, not Buckingham Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch.
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