QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Europe's Royals?

Love 'em or hate 'em, Europe's kings and queens have been at the centre of the continent's history and culture for over 1,300 years. In that time there's been some pretty weird and wonderful stuff happening behind the high walls of the castles and palaces that are still big tourist attractions today.

Reckon you've got knowledge worthy of a knighthood? Or are you more of a revolutionary thinker? Take our quiz and find out how much you know about Europe's royals…

</p> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>In which country did the first recorded European monarch rule?</h3> <ul> <li>England</li> <li>France</li> <li>Denmark</li> <li>Portugal</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who was the first King of England?</h3> <ul> <li>Æthelstan</li> <li>Edward</li> <li>John</li> <li>Brian</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="TapAndFind"> <h3>Where would you find the Palace of Versailles?</h3> <ul> <li>{"id":1,"score":1,"description":"","type":"circle","found":false}</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Who's the longest-reigning monarch in European history?</h3> <ul> <li>Johann II (Liechtenstein)</li> <li>King Louis XIV (France)</li> <li>Elizabeth II (UK)</li> <li>Franz Joseph (Austria)</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="Order"> <h3>Put these monarchs in date order, starting from earliest reign.</h3> <ul> <li>Henry VII (England)</li> <li>Philip II (Spain)</li> <li>Louis XV (France)</li> <li>Elizabeth II (UK)</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>How old was Mary, Queen of Scots when she became queen?</h3> <ul> <li>6 Months Old</li> <li>6 Years Old</li> <li>6 Hours Old</li> <li>6 Days Old</li> </ul> </section> <p>

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