New from the University of Nebraska Press: Queens and Power in Medieval and Early Modern England, edited by Carole Levin and Robert Bucholz.

Queens and Power provides a forum for the underexamined, anomalous reigns of queens in history. These regimes, primarily regarded as interruptions to the “normal” male monarchy, have been examined largely as isolated cases. This interdisciplinary study of queens throughout history examines their connections to one another, their constituents’ perceptions of them, and the fallacies of their historical reputations.

You’ve probably already guessed the topic of this week’s Tuesday Trivia….queens.  Our focus is a bit broader than just those of medieval and early modern England. Ready?

1. Helen the Tough ruled which country from 1395, after her husband’s death, to 1398, when she ceded power to her stepson? Hint: She was the only queen to rule this country.

2. Which ancient Egyptian queen is best known for her iconic bust, which is currently on display at Egyptian Museum of Berlin?

3. Which U.K. queen became known as the Grandmother of Europe after arranging marriages for her children and grandchildren with other young royals from throughout the continent?

4. Queen Elizabeth ruled Russia from 1741 to 1762. Her reign was unique, in part, for the number of executions during her tenure as queen. How many executions were there?

5. Which queen, who ruled Poland from 1384, when she was just 12, until she died of complications from childbirth in 1399 is the patron saint of queens?

6. Empress Go-Sakuramachi, who ruled from 1762 to 1771, is the most recent reigning queen of which country?

7. Lady Jane Grey ruled England and Ireland for just nine days in 1554, when she was not yet 20 years old. The brevity of her reign led to Grey being known as what?

8. Queen Maria, was also known as Maria the Pious, Maria the Mad because of her intense religious beliefs and her struggle with melancholia. What country did she rule?

9. How old was Mary, Queen of Scots, when she became queen?

10. Bonus question: What is the name of the evil queen in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty?

Do you know as much about queens as you thought you did? Check back tomorrow for the answers, and be sure to check out Queens and Power for a more in-depth look at some of England’s most influential women leaders.