Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 20 February 2012
A new history quiz is available each week. Try our daily general knowledge quiz or work through our archive of daily and themed quizzes.
Question 1: What was unusual about how George I, a 17 year old Danish prince, became King of the Hellenes, ruling from 1863 to 1913?
A
B
He was appointed by the Pope
He assumed power in a bloodless coup
C
With 20 men he forced the incumbent, Otto, to abdicate
D
He was elected King by the Greek National Assembly