Queen Elizabeth II: Key Historical Events

Queen Elizabeth II: Key Historical Events

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video covers the period from Germany's surrender in 1945, celebrated by the British royals, to Princess Elizabeth's marriage to Philip Mountbatten, which was met with mixed feelings within the palace. It highlights the influence of Lord Mountbatten and the paranoia it caused, especially as King George VI's health declined. Elizabeth eventually ascended to the throne in 1952, where she remains after more than 60 years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event took place on May 8th, 1945?

The birth of Prince Charles

The surrender of Germany

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

The marriage of Princess Elizabeth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public reaction to Princess Elizabeth's marriage?

It was met with nationwide celebration

It was largely ignored

It was criticized by the public

It led to protests

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Philip's choice as a husband controversial within the palace?

He was a foreigner

He had no military experience

He was too young

He was not of royal blood

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was suspected of using Philip as a pawn for power?

Lord Louis Mountbatten

Queen Elizabeth

King George VI

Winston Churchill

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What health issue did King George VI face?

Diabetes

Stroke

Lung cancer

Heart attack

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Elizabeth become the reigning monarch?

1945

1960

1947

1952

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has Elizabeth been on the throne as of the video's timeline?

More than 60 years

More than 50 years

More than 70 years

More than 80 years