Haile Selassie arrives in England for state visit

Haile Selassie arrives in England for state visit

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The Emperor of Ethiopia visits Britain for the first time in many years. Previously, he was in the country as a refugee after Mussolini's invasion of his kingdom. The Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen Mother welcome him, acknowledging his titles such as the King of Kings and the conquering lion of Judah. The visit includes a procession to Buckingham Palace, symbolizing the Emperor's warm reception and the historical ties between Ethiopia and Britain.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the Emperor of Ethiopia's previous visit to Britain?

To attend a royal wedding

As a refugee after an invasion

To study at a university

For a diplomatic meeting

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who greeted the Emperor of Ethiopia upon his arrival in Britain?

The Mayor of London

The Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen Mother

The Prime Minister

The Archbishop of Canterbury

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What title is the Emperor of Ethiopia known by among his people?

The Lion of Judah

The King of Kings

The Elective God

All of the above

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the procession head after leaving the platform?

The Houses of Parliament

Buckingham Palace

The British Museum

The Tower of London

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous London locations did the procession pass through?

Covent Garden and Leicester Square

Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street

Trafalgar Square and Whitehall

Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens