Famous European Crowns

The video explores the history and details of ten famous European crowns, focusing on their origins, materials, and significance. It covers crowns from the UK, Spain, Russia, Sweden, Bohemia, Hungary, the Holy Roman Empire, France, and Lombardy, highlighting unique features and historical anecdotes.

What is the primary gemstone on the Imperial State Crown of the United Kingdom?

• Stewart Sapphire

• Cullinan 2 Diamond

• Black Princess Ruby

• Saint Edward's Sapphire

What is unique about the Corona Tumular from Spain?

• It has numerous gemstones

• It is a burial crown

• It is used for coronations

• It is made of solid gold

Where can the real Imperial Crown of Russia be viewed?

• The Louvre

• The Vatican Museum

• The Kremlin Armory Museum

• The British Museum

What is the significance of the Globus Crusicker on European crowns?

• It is a symbol of peace

• It symbolizes Jesus's authority over the world

• It represents the king's wealth

• It denotes the king's lineage

What legend is associated with the Crown of Saint Wensislaus?

• It grants eternal life

• It causes misfortune to non-royals who wear it

• It brings prosperity to the kingdom

• It was blessed by a saint

What happened to the Crown of Bolslaw the Brave?

• It was destroyed in a fire

• It was stolen by the French

• It was melted down by the Prussians

• It was lost in a shipwreck

What is a notable feature of the Holy Crown of Hungary?

• It has no gemstones

• It is the largest crown in Europe

• It is made entirely of silver

• It has a crooked cross

What shape is the Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire?

• Circular

• Triangular

• Square

• Octagonal

Which crown was used to crown most French kings before the Revolution?

• Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire

• Crown of Saint Wensislaus

• Iron Crown of Lombardy

• Crown of Charlemagne

What is the legend associated with the Iron Crown of Lombardy?

• It was made from a nail of the Cross of Jesus

• It grants invincibility to its wearer

• It was forged by a mythical blacksmith

• It was blessed by the Pope