- 1. Which reigning monarch was the first to use Buckingham Palace as an official residence?
A) Queen Elizabeth II
B) Queen Victoria
C) King George III
D) King Henry VIII
- 2. How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace?
A) 775
B) 500
C) 650
D) 900
- 3. What is the official London residence of the British monarch?
A) Westminster Abbey
B) Tower of London
C) Buckingham Palace
D) Kensington Palace
- 4. Which monarch opened the Palace to the public for the first time in 1993?
A) Queen Elizabeth II
B) King George VI
C) Queen Victoria
D) King Edward VII
- 5. Which part of Buckingham Palace is used for hosting official banquets and state receptions?
A) The Picture Gallery
B) The White Drawing Room
C) The Blue Drawing Room
D) The Ballroom
- 6. Who designed the original Buckingham Palace for King George IV?
A) Inigo Jones
B) John Nash
C) Christopher Wren
D) Robert Adam
- 7. What is the name of the central quadrangle within Buckingham Palace?
A) The Quadrangle
B) The Atrium
C) The Piazza
D) The Courtyard
- 8. What is the name of the department dedicated to the upkeep of Buckingham Palace and other royal residences?
A) The Monarchy Office
B) The Royal Household
C) The Crown Estate
D) The Palace Guard
- 9. Which famous palace did King George III acquire from the Duke of Buckingham before the construction of Buckingham Palace?
A) Hampton Court Palace
B) Buckingham House
C) Kensington Palace
D) Windsor Castle
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