Royal Weddings and Monarchy Changes

The video explores the strategic marriages orchestrated by Queen Victoria to strengthen political alliances across Europe. Despite her efforts, these unions did not prevent conflicts, leading to World War I, which ultimately dismantled many monarchies. The British monarchy adapted by becoming more accessible, setting a precedent for modern royal weddings.

Who was one of the high-profile guests at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding?

• Roger Federer

• Tom Cruise

• David Beckham

• Cristiano Ronaldo

What was Queen Victoria's strategy to maintain political power in Europe?

• Marrying her children into European monarchies

• Conquering new territories

• Establishing trade agreements

• Forming military alliances

Which German state did Queen Victoria's daughter Vicky marry into?

• Hesse

• Prussia

• Bavaria

• Saxony

What was a major concern for Queen Victoria regarding a marriage into the Russian monarchy?

• Russia's autocratic monarchy

• Religious conflicts

• Language barriers

• Cultural differences

Which event marked the failure of Queen Victoria's marriage strategy to bring peace?

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Franco-Prussian War

• The Crimean War

• World War I

Which countries were part of the alliance against Germany in World War I?

• Italy, Austria, and Turkey

• Sweden, Norway, and Denmark

• Britain, Russia, and France

• Spain, Portugal, and Greece

What was the fate of the Russian royal family during the revolution?

• They were imprisoned for life

• They fled to the United States

• They were executed by Communists

• They were exiled to France

How did the British monarchy adapt after World War I?

• By becoming more isolated

• By increasing military power

• By becoming more people-friendly

• By forming new royal alliances

Who was the British monarch during the modernization of the monarchy post-World War I?

• King Edward VII

• King George V

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Elizabeth II

What was a significant change in royal weddings after the modernization of the British monarchy?

• They became more private

• They were no longer televised

• They became more public and accessible

• They were held in foreign countries