Westminster Abbey stands as one of the most significant historical and religious sites in England. For centuries, it has hosted coronations, royal weddings, and the burials of monarchs, writers, and scientists.
This quiz covers details about the abbey’s gothic elements, its famous residents in Poets’ Corner, and the historic Coronation Chair. You will also see questions about the legendary stones and tombs preserved inside.
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In which major city is Westminster Abbey located?
Paris
Paris
London
London
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Dublin
Dublin
Which primary architectural style is Westminster Abbey noted for?
Neoclassical
Neoclassical
Art Deco
Art Deco
Gothic
Gothic
Baroque
Baroque
Which monarch was crowned in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day, 1066?
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria
Henry VIII
Henry VIII
St. Edward the Confessor
St. Edward the Confessor
William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror
What is the name of the area in Westminster Abbey dedicated to famous writers and poets?
Poets’ Corner
Poets’ Corner
The Royal Vault
The Royal Vault
The Cloisters
The Cloisters
The Nave
The Nave
What is the name of the historic timber chair used during British coronations?
The Sovereign’s Seat
The Sovereign’s Seat
The King’s Chair
The King’s Chair
The Throne of Britain
The Throne of Britain
The Coronation Chair
The Coronation Chair
Who was the first person buried in what is now known as Poets’ Corner?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer
Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton
Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
Which part of the abbey is renowned for its elaborate fan-vaulted ceiling?
The Chapter House
The Chapter House
The Lady Chapel
The Lady Chapel
St. Margaret’s Church
St. Margaret’s Church
The Pyx Chamber
The Pyx Chamber
Which royal couple famously married in Westminster Abbey in 2011?
Prince Charles and Princess Diana
Prince Charles and Princess Diana
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Princess Anne and Mark Phillips
Princess Anne and Mark Phillips
Prince William and Catherine Middleton
Prince William and Catherine Middleton
Which monarch is buried in the same tomb as her half-sister, Mary I?
Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn
Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots
Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria
What is the name of the intricate 13th-century marble floor located before the High Altar?
The Abbey Tiles
The Abbey Tiles
The Mosaic Floor
The Mosaic Floor
The Cosmati Pavement
The Cosmati Pavement
The Royal Pattern
The Royal Pattern
What ancient stone, historically used in Scottish coronations, is housed beneath the Coronation Chair?
The Stone of Scone
The Stone of Scone
The Blarney Stone
The Blarney Stone
The Rock of Cashel
The Rock of Cashel
The Crown Stone
The Crown Stone
Whose grave, containing soil from France, lies near the west door of the Abbey?
The Unknown Warrior
The Unknown Warrior
The Fallen Commander
The Fallen Commander
The Forgotten Soldier
The Forgotten Soldier
The Royal Martyr
The Royal Martyr
Which monarch is responsible for rebuilding Westminster Abbey in the Gothic style starting in 1245?
Edward I
Edward I
Richard II
Richard II
Henry V
Henry V
Henry III
Henry III
Which famous naturalist is buried in the Abbey near Sir Isaac Newton?
Michael Faraday
Michael Faraday
Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking
Lord Kelvin
Lord Kelvin
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin
What is the spiritual heart of the Abbey, located behind the High Altar?
The Chapel of Henry VII
The Chapel of Henry VII
The Altar of the Saints
The Altar of the Saints
The Tomb of the Black Prince
The Tomb of the Black Prince
The Shrine of St. Edward the Confessor
The Shrine of St. Edward the Confessor
Which Scottish monarch’s ornate tomb was commissioned by her son, James I?
Tomb of Mary, Queen of Scots
Tomb of Mary, Queen of Scots
Tomb of Richard II
Tomb of Richard II
Tomb of Anne of Cleves
Tomb of Anne of Cleves
Tomb of Henry V
Tomb of Henry V
What is the gallery area located above the nave and aisles in the Abbey called?
West window
West window
The Cloister Garden
The Cloister Garden
The Triforium
The Triforium
Great North Door
Great North Door
In which year was Queen Elizabeth II crowned in Westminster Abbey?
1954
1954
1953
1953
1955
1955
1952
1952
Which historic chamber in the Abbey cloisters was historically used as a royal treasury?
Pyx Chamber
Pyx Chamber
College Hall
College Hall
Chapter House
Chapter House
Jerusalem Chamber
Jerusalem Chamber
Who traditionally performs the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey?
The Bishop of London
The Bishop of London
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The Dean of Westminster
The Dean of Westminster
The Sovereign Monarch
The Sovereign Monarch
Which octagonal room was once the meeting place for the King’s Great Council and Parliament?
The Jerusalem Chamber
The Jerusalem Chamber
The Chapter House
The Chapter House
The Confessor’s Chapel
The Confessor’s Chapel
The Sacrarium
The Sacrarium
What was the historical purpose of the Abbey’s cloistered section known as the “Garth”?
A bell tower
A bell tower
A space for peaceful reflection
A space for peaceful reflection
A royal prison
A royal prison
An astronomical observatory
An astronomical observatory
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