Do You Know Edward VIII?

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What was Edward's highest position in England?
- Chief guard
- King
- Chief Judge
- Priest

About This Quiz

If you are conversant with the history of UK, you should have heard this name. He held a great position in UK(united kingdom). Guess what it is. What do you know about him? Lets see

2.

What age was when he was named the prince of Wales?
- 19
- 17
- 16
- 20
Correct Answer

A. 16

Explanation

When he was named the prince of Wales, he was 16 years old.

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3.

What position was he in his Family?
- Eldest son
- Second son
- Third son
- Fourth son
Correct Answer

A. Eldest son

Explanation

The correct answer is "Eldest son" because it implies that the person being referred to is the oldest son in his family. This means that he was born before any of his siblings and holds the highest birth order among his brothers.

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4.

What year was he born?
- 1890
- 1888
- 1894
- 1856
Correct Answer

A. 1894

Explanation

The correct answer is 1894.

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5.

What year was he baptised?
- 1894
- 1896
- 1895
- 1898
Correct Answer

A. 1894

Explanation

The correct answer is 1894 because it is the only option that matches the question "What year was he baptized?". The other options (1896, 1895, 1898) do not align with the question and are therefore incorrect.

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6.

He became the king of England in what year?
- 1934
- 1935
- 1936
- 1938
Correct Answer

A. 1936
7.

Why did he abdicate his throne?
- To marry the woman he loves
- He was forced
- To become a Duke
- He didn't abdicate the throne
Correct Answer

A. To marry the woman he loves

Explanation

The reason he abdicated his throne was to marry the woman he loves. This suggests that his love for her was so strong that he was willing to give up his position of power and authority in order to be with her.

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8.

For how many years did he rule England?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Correct Answer

A. 1
9.

What year did he die?
- 1972
- 1982
- 1964
- 1990
Correct Answer

A. 1972

Explanation

The correct answer is 1972. This implies that the person being referred to in the question died in the year 1972.

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10.

At what age did he die?
- 70
- 56
- 77
- 87
Correct Answer

A. 77

Explanation

The person in question died at the age of 77.

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