DNA Results for Queen Elizabeth II Predicted

DNA Results for Queen Elizabeth II Predicted

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History, Religious Studies, Social Studies

6th Grade - University

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The video explores the hypothetical DNA results of Queen Elizabeth II, based on her well-documented family tree. It clarifies misconceptions about her ancestry, emphasizing her connections to various historical dynasties. The video also discusses the German roots of the House of Windsor and provides a detailed breakdown of Queen Elizabeth's ancestry, highlighting her British, German, Hungarian, and French heritage. Additionally, it predicts the ancestry composition of future British monarchs, including Prince Charles and Prince William, noting the increasing British and Irish ancestry in the royal lineage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the hypothetical DNA results for Queen Elizabeth considered reliable?

Royal family trees are well-documented and trustworthy.

The Queen personally verified the results.

The predictions are made by a famous historian.

The results are based on modern DNA testing.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about Queen Elizabeth's ancestry?

She is a descendant of the Romanovs.

She is mostly of French descent.

Her lineage only traces back to George the First.

She has no connection to the Plantagenets.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Queen Elizabeth's ancestry is predicted to be German?

43%

60%

50%

30%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which unexpected ancestry is part of Queen Elizabeth's lineage?

Spanish

Hungarian

Russian

Italian

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary source of Queen Elizabeth's British and Irish ancestry?

Her uncle

Her father, King George the 6th

Her mother, also named Elizabeth

Her great-grandmother

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change is noted in Prince Charles's predicted DNA results?

Increase in French ancestry

Decrease in German ancestry

Increase in German ancestry

Decrease in British ancestry

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to happen to the British and Irish ancestry in Prince William's lineage?

It will increase.

It will remain the same.

It will decrease significantly.

It will be replaced by French ancestry.