Royal Geographical Society Trivia Quiz

The Royal Geographical Society is the correct answer because it is stated in the question that the society was founded in 1830 for the advancement of geographical sciences. Since the society is mentioned in relation to the advancement of geographical sciences, it can be inferred that it is a learned society and professional body for geography. Additionally, the question states that the society is the "_______" learned society and professional body for geography, implying that there is only one society that fits this description. Therefore, the correct answer is United Kingdom.

The extension was formally opened by HRH the Duke of York at the Centenary Celebrations on 21 October 1930.

The correct answer is 1830. The Society was founded in 1830 under the name Geographical Society of London as an institution to promote the 'advancement of geographical science'.

In 1870, the Royal Geographical Society found a permanent home at 1 Savile Row, London. This address quickly became associated with adventure and travel, indicating that it was a significant move for the society.

The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) held an exhibition in 2012 to showcase photographs taken by Herbert Ponting during Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition to the South Pole in 1912. This exhibition was held in the glass Pavilion.

The RGS-IBG holds manuscript materials from the mid sixteenth century onwards, aerial photography from 1919 and contemporary satellite images. This means that the RGS-IBG started collecting aerial photography from 1919 onwards, which suggests that they have a collection of aerial photographs from that year.

The catalogue of the reports and expeditions is held on a database that provides contact with a wide variety of expeditions from a certain year to the present day. The correct answer is 1965, as this is the earliest year listed among the options. Therefore, the database includes expeditions from 1965 to the present day.

The Society published its first journal in 1831 and from 1855, accounts of meetings and other matters were published in the Society Proceedings.

Under the patronage of King William IV, the organization was established and later became known as The Royal Geographical Society. It was granted its Royal Charter in 1859. The correct answer is Queen Elisabeth.

Lowther Lodge was built in 1874 for the Hon William Lowther by Norman Shaw, one of the most outstanding domestic architects of his day.