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A Troubled Monarchy: James II/VII Quiz
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From bloody civil wars to glorious revolutions, chart the rise and fall of one of the Stuart monarchs of England, Scotland and Ireland, James II/VII. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of a not-so-merry period of the countries' histories.
Charles I of England Quiz
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Charles might've "bowed his comely head/down, as upon a bed" in death, but a lot happened before he got there. Test your knowledge of Charles' early years, political frustrations, fight and flight in this quiz.
How Much Do You Know About Queen Elizabeth I?
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She was so iconic that they named an entire age after her. And even though she ruled centuries ago, her influences still linger. What do you really know about Queen Elizabeth I?
Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?
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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.
Why Are Today's Lottery Jackpots So Ginormous?
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Lottery jackpots have gotten ridiculously huge. HowStuffWorks looks at why.
25 of the World's Longest-reigning Monarchs
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From Athelstan, who held off the Viking invaders of Britain, to Sobhuza, the longest-serving king of Eswatni (formerly Swaziland), here are 25 of the world's longest-serving monarchs.
Can You Name These Famous British Royals?
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Did you watch the royal wedding? Do you know the names of all three children of Prince William and Kate Middleton? Perhaps, you watched shows such as "The Tudors" or "Reign," or maybe you're just a lover of British history. If you answered yes to any of these questions that this quiz is for YOU!
Can You Identify All of These Patterns?
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Checkered shirt? How about gingham, houndstooth, tartan or Madras? Anyone with even a hint of fashion sense knows that there are more styles of checkered patterns than there are clothes in an average closet. Think you can ID the most popular patterns, checkered or otherwise? Take this quiz to find out!
Can You Crush This Explosive Guy Fawkes Quiz?
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Remember, remember, the fifth of November -- and find out how much you know about this famous pop culture icon. It's all about the man, the mask ... and now the quiz!
What's Your British History IQ?
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Kids who study British history are required to learn over 1,000 years of history throughout school, which is a lot to remember - and a lot to forget. Let's find out whether you remember any of it!