
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
Queen Victoria’s Hemophilia Gene: The Mutation Mystery That Changed Royal History
Queen Victoria spread hemophilia through Europe’s royal families. DNA found the mutation—but where Victoria got the hemophilia gene remains a mystery.
10 Illnesses That Changed History and Redirected the World
Discover 10 illnesses that changed history, altered dynasties, toppled plans, reshaped governments, and even redrew maps.
The 1945 Japanese Coup Attempt to Stop Emperor Hirohito’s Surrender Broadcast
In August 1945, Japanese officers tried to seize the Imperial Palace, destroy Hirohito’s surrender recording, and keep World War II going. This is the story of hte 1945 Japanese coup attempt to stop the public from hearing the Emperor’s voice.






Leave a Reply