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1. Which part of the Tower of London was the first part to be built?

Traitor's Gate

The White Tower

Medieval Palace

Queen's House

2. Does a changing of guard take place at the Tower of London?

Yes

No

3. Which of the following monarchs died at the Tower of London?

King William III

King Charles I

King Henry IV

King Henry VI

4. Which of the following days are Royal Salutes NOT fired on at the Tower of London?

Accession Day

Spring Equinox Celebration

Coronation Day

Duke of Edinburgh's Birthday

5. How did the Bloody Tower acquire its name?


Because in 1483 the sons of Edward IV were murdered there

Because in1585 the Duke of Northumberland committed suicide there

More people died building it than any other part of the castle

It is the first thing one sees if entering by Traitors' Gate, at the sight of it the traitors would exclaim

6. What might you see in the Jewel House at the Tower?

A collection of royal armour

Prisons for high-ranking prisoners

The Crown Jewels

Accommodation for the Beefeaters

7. Which of these has the Tower of London NOT been in its long history?

A Palace

A Royal Mint

A Military Training Academy

A Prison

8. How many people have been executed within the walls of the Tower of London?

Twenty three

Eleven

Seven

None
9. In what year was the last prisoner held in the Tower of London?

1852

1952

1752

1652

10. According to legend, what will happen if the ravens that live at the Tower of London desert their

The reigning monarch will die

There will be a famine

The tower and kingdom will fall

The Thames will freeze

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