Royal Strongholds: Famous British Castles Quiz

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Royal Strongholds: Famous British Castles: a General level British History quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
Which King commissioned the construction of Windsor Castle in the 11th century?
A Edward the Confessor
B Henry VIII
C Richard the Lionheart
D William the Conqueror
Question 2
Which Scottish monarch was born in Edinburgh Castle in 1566?
A James VI
B Robert the Bruce
C David II
D Mary, Queen of Scots
Question 3
Which famous British royal residence is known as the family home of the late Queen Elizabeth II?
A Windsor Castle
B Warwick Castle
C Balmoral Castle
D Caernarfon Castle
Question 4
Which historical figure was famously imprisoned in the dungeons of Bamburgh Castle?
A Robert Mowbray
B Guy Fawkes
C William Wallace
D Thomas More
Question 5
Which architect was employed by the Earl of Warwick to refurbish Warwick Castle into a luxury estate?
A Christopher Wren
B John Nash
C Inigo Jones
D Lancelot 'Capability' Brown

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