Can You Score 100% On The Ultimate Game Of Thrones Quiz?
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Easily one of the most in-depth fantasy worlds every created, Game of Thrones has become a cultural phenomenon, drawing in a massive audience that has only picked up steam with each season of the show. Now that we’re headed into the last two seasons, we doubt anyone would choose to abandon the series now. After all, winter is finally here, Daenerys is just beginning her conquest of the Seven Kingdoms, and the White Walkers are quickly descending upon the Wall. It’s almost impossible to believe how the series will be tied up with only thirteen episodes to go!
With its massive cast of characters and a world steeped in 12,000 years of history, there’s an awful lot to keep track of in Game of Thrones. While some viewers may find this frustrating at first, it’s only a matter of time before they become obsessed with learning every character’s lineage, or start looking up popular fan theories on how the whole thing will end. If you’ve read George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series on which the show is based, then you’ve certainly retained more than the casual viewer.
So let’s find out how much you know about Game of Thrones.
What is the motto of House Stark?
Easily one of most uttered lines in Game of Thrones, this phrase is the motto of the Starks, the Great House of the North. The Starks are descendants of the First Men, who crossed over to Westeros when it was only inhabited by the Children of the Forest and other non-human races. While most citizens of the Seven Kingdoms are now descendants of the Andals and worshippers of the Faith of the Seven, the Starks and some other Northerners continue to worship the Old Gods of the Forest.
What nickname does Daenerys Targaryen NOT go by?
Almost ever character on Game of Thrones has a nickname, some even a couple. But Daenerys Targaryen may have more than anyone else, as she continues to pick up a new moniker ever few seasons it seems. Though the character was at first the shy and submissive little sister of Viserys, she has grown into one of the most powerful figures in Game of Thrones, incited by the death of her brother, husband, and the birth of her three dragons.
What is the name of Arya Stark’s direwolf?
In the first episode of the series, the Stark men stumble upon a dead direwolf mother and her litter of newborn pups. There are six direwolves in total, one for each of the Stark children along with Jon Snow. However, the numbers of the direwolves have been dwindling along with the number of the Starks, and now only two remain, Jon’s and Arya’s, though we actually haven’t seen Arya’s direwolf since she was set free somewhere in the Riverlands. But with only 13 episodes to go, we’re sure she’ll pop up again sometime soon.
What is the largest castle in the Westeros?
Westeros is filled with massive and distinct castles. From Winterfell, the heart of the North, to the Red Keep, the house of the King, we’ve come to easily identify each of these castles with their distinct look and overall surroundings. But can you remember which castle within the Seven Kingdoms is actually the largest? In this instance, we’ve learned that bigger is not always better, and it appears that this particular castle has been plagued with bad luck and continues to sit in ruins.
What was the Bay of Dragons formerly called?
The Bay of Dragons sits on the southern coast of the continent of Essos, a great distance away from most of the events that take place in Game of Thrones, though it was the first place that Dany grew into the great ruler that she is today. The cities of Astapor, Meereen, and Yunkai surround the bay, making it one of the largest trading areas in the continent. To the north sits the Dothraki Sea, a seemingly endless grassland that houses the Dothraki khalasars, who are known to swoop in and raid the cities and villages surrounding this bay.
What is the nickname of Brienne of Tarth’s homeland?
With a name like Brienne of Tarth, it’s not very hard to remember where this maiden knight hails from. Tarth is a fairly large island that is located in the Narrow Sea. To the west of the island sits the Stormlands and the kingdom of Dorne, and to the east sits the Free Cities of Essos. The island is ruled by Brienne’s father, Lord Selwyn Tarth. His only heir is Brienne, who shows little interest in one day taking over her father's rule.
Why is Petyr Baelish nicknamed Littlefinger?
An heir to an insignificant house, Lord Petyr Baelish has managed to become the former Master of Coin, the Lord Protector of the Vale, and the Lord of Harrenhal by using nothing other than his power of manipulation. Though “Littlefinger” may seem like a name that his enemies would have given him, he was actually carrying the moniker long before he started playing the game of thrones. But can you remember exactly where it came from? Does it actually have anything to do with the lord’s hands?
Who beheads Ned Stark?
After Ned Stark begins to stir things up as Robert’s Hand, there are plenty of people that could have wanted to the Northman dead. After all, Ned knows that Cersei and Jaime are sleeping together, he knows that Jon Arryn was most likely murdered as opposed to dying of natural causes, and he knows that Robert wanted him to rule until Joffrey came of age. Sansa’s argument to allow her father to take the black and join the Night’s Watch proves futile and he is ultimately executed -- but who actually does the deed?
Who is Gendry’s father?
Gendry is an accomplished blacksmith living in King’s Landing when he decides to join the Night’s Watch and end up befriending Arya Stark and Hot Pie on the road north. In season three, Gendry decides that he might join the Brotherhood without Banners instead until he is snatched up by Melisandre and taken to Dragonstone. Fearing the boy will be sacrificed, Davos Seaworth releases Gendry to safety, and we haven’t seen him since. Though he’s expected to make his long-awaited return in season seven.
What is the common nickname of Beric Dondarrion?
Once a bannerman of House Baratheon, Beric Dondarrion abandoned his titles and his knighthood and decided to form a resistance against the Lannisters and their allies, known as the Brotherhood without Banners. It is said that Beric cannot be killed, and the former knight has been brought back to life on six occasions thanks to Thoros of Myr and the Lord of Light. Beric and the Brotherhood are currently heading North, where the plan to fight on the front lines of the impending Great War.
Why did the Children of the Forest create the White Walkers?
During a trip into the past with the Three-Eyed Raven, Bran finally learns how the White Walkers came into existence. He watches Leaf, a Child of the Forest, plunge a piece of dragonglass into a man, transforming him in the Night King — the first White Walker that was ever created. While the Children anticipated the White Walkers to be their allies, the “weapon” they created became too powerful for them to control, leading them to regret their fateful decision for thousands upon thousands of years.
What is NOT one of the names of Dany’s three dragons?
When Dany walks into the funeral pyre of her husband, Jorah Mormont and the others suspect that she has chosen suicide. But Dany knows that the “blood of the dragon” doesn’t burn, and she takes her three petrified dragon’s eggs into the flames with her. Come morning, Dany emerges from the smoke with three hatchlings — the first dragons born in over two hundred years since their extinction. She names them after her dead husband and two dead brothers. But she did not name any of them this…
Who does Jon Snow kill to earn the wildlings’ trust?
During Lord Commander Mormont’s great ranging north of the Wall, Jon Snow is sent on a side mission with a few of his brothers to try and sneak up on Mance Ryder and the wildlings while they’re traveling through the Frostfang Mountains. But it’s the wildling who end up spotting the brothers first, and Jon and another man of the Night’s Watch are captured. This man secretly tells Jon to kill him and infiltrate the Free Folk, so that when he has a chance to escape he can use the information to defeat the King-beyond-the-Wall.
What is the punishment for deserting the Night’s Watch?
When you join the Night’s Watch, you join for life. The vows that you swear before the gods mean that you can never take a wife, father any children, or own any land. They also mean that you should take no part in the politics of the Seven Kingdoms. Once you join the Watch, all you have are your brothers and your duty. Being a sworn brother used to hold deep reverence, but now they have all but been forgotten by the Seven Kingdoms it seems. But that doesn’t mean you still won’t be punished for deserting your post.
Who orchestrated the death of Joffrey Baratheon?
Despite being a child and only sitting the Iron Throne for a relatively short period of time, pretty much everyone wanted Joffrey to die. Even his own mother, Cersei, was starting to have some serious second thoughts about her son ruling over the Seven Kingdoms. The king is eventually killed off during his own wedding celebration, poisoned with a substance known as the Strangler in an event that would later be known as the Purple Wedding. But do you remember who actually orchestrated his assassination?
Who cuts off Jaime Lannister’s hand in the show?
Though it is actually the character of Vargo Hoat (also known as The Goat) who cuts Jaime’s hand off in the books, a totally new character who is a simplified version of Vargo was created for the show. This character is a sell-sword that works for House Bolton, who is tasked with recapturing Jaime while he is on the road with Brienne. Though the character was originally supposed to be killed at the end of season three, the series creators kept him alive for the following season as well, penciling him into Bran’s storyline because they enjoyed the actor’s performance.
What does Craster do when his wives give him a son?
Despite being one of the most despicable wildlings in existence, Craster is the only member of the Free Folk who is an ally to the brothers of the Night’s Watch. Craster lives in a small keep with his wives/daughters, and he offers Lord Commander Mormont and his men food and shelter on a number of occasions, though he is far from happy with their presence. When Sam and Jon first arrive at Craster’s Keep, they meet Gilly, one of his daughter-wives who is on the verge of giving birth to a baby boy.
Who is the leader of the White Walkers?
Even though we now know that the White Walkers were created thousands of years ago by the Children of the Forest, much about the White Walkers still remains a mystery. For instance, what have they been doing over the last 8,000 years since the Long Night ended? Will the Walkers ever speak? Will the legendary ice spiders make appearances in the next few seasons? We’ll just have to wait and find out, but as of right now, we only know the title of the leader of the White Walkers.
What is the sigil of House Bolton?
Now that Jon Snow has won back Winterfell and Sansa Stark had Ramsay Bolton eaten alive by his own hounds, House Bolton is officially extinct. Once a minor house the served the Starks, the Boltons became one of the Great Houses of the Seven Kings following the murder of Robb Stark at the Red Wedding. They took control of Winterfell and had Ramsay marry Sansa, who was thought to be the last surviving Stark. They were a ruthless house, known for the saying “Our blades are sharp.”
What god do the Ironborn worship?
The Iron Islands are a harsh place to live, which makes sense that they worship such a harsh god. Though most of the North worship the Old Gods of the Forest, and most of the other six kingdoms worship the Faith of the Seven, there is a totally different religion on the Iron Islands, which actually encourages its followers to rape and pillage. Their god is also meant to teach the Ironborn to never fear drowning, which has given them one of the greatest naval fleets in all of Westeros.
How does Khal Drogo die?
Khal Drogo was undoubtedly one of the strongest Dothraki in all of Essos. But not even this could help him survive season one of the show. After killing off Dany’s brother, Viserys, Khal Drogo has a string of luck that goes from bad to worse. Since he loses his strength, he also loses most of his followers, who go off and start their own khalasar. And despite everything that Dany does to save her husband, Khal Drogo still meets a tragic end.
What body of water does Tyrion Lannister ignite to protect King’s Landing?
Though his father, Tywin Lannister, was given most of the credit for saving King’s Landing from the wrath of Stannis Baratheon, it was actually Tyrion who played the biggest role in the Lannister victory. He defended the coast of the city while Stannis’ fleet approached, using wildfire to blow half of the enemy ships to smithereens. And when King Joffrey retreated in cowardice, it was Tyrion who stirred the soldiers to fight back the enemy who was climbing ashore the rocks of this body of water.
What was the name of Eddard Stark’s sword?
After Lord Eddard Stark had to dole out justice, he liked to clean and polish his sword in the godswood of Winterfell, seeking solace for the unsavory task of taking a man’s life. The giant greatsword was forged out of Valyrian steel, a rare substance in the Seven Kingdoms, and one of the few items that’s capable of taking down a White Walker. Unfortunately, Tywin Lannister gets his hands on Eddard’s sword and has it melted down and forged into two swords for his sons instead of keeping it in the Stark family.
Why does Ser Ilyn Payne never talk?
Ser Ilyn Payne is one of the more unsettling characters who appears in the first few seasons of Game of Thrones, and a large contributing factor to the character creepiness is that he never talks. Ser Ilyn was formerly a Captain of the Guards for House Lannister before he was appointed as the King’s Justice for Robert Baratheon. The character has been phased out of the show after season two out of respect for the actor, Wilko Johnson, who was in declining health.
In what fallen city does Jorah Mormont contract greyscale?
Jorah the Andal is a tragic character if there ever was one, meaning his greatest downfall is that he loves too much, and he will often put his own well-being on the line for a woman, even if she doesn’t share the same feelings. Before this happened with Daenerys, this was also the case with Jorah’s wife, which resulted in the knight being exiled from the Seven Kingdoms. To reaffirm his loyalty to Dany, Jorah kidnaps Tyrion Lannister, which results in a life-changing turn of events when the duo encounters a gang of Stone Men.
What is the nickname of Ser Loras Tyrell?
Despite his young age, Ser Loras Tyrell was regarded as one of the finest knights in all the Seven Kingdoms. This, along with his claim to Highgarden, made him one of the most popular marriage prospects in all of Westeros. However, Loras decided instead to serve as a member of the Kingsguard, forsaking his right to lands or a wife. When the High Sparrow is granted increased power by Cersei, Loras and his sister Margery are imprisoned by the religious zealots, where he is forced to confess his crimes against the Seven.
Who actually killed Jon Arryn?
Jon Arryn’s death is arguably the single most important incident that gets the entire plot of Game of Thrones rolling. But who actually killed him remained a mystery for the first few seasons of the show. While many believed that Robert’s Hand had simply died of a stomach bug, Lord Eddard Stark suspect that it was Jaime and Cersei Lannister who had Jon knocked off, believe Jon knew the secret of Robert’s “children.” But do you remember who ultimately confesses to the crime?
Who currently rules the North?
Much like the Iron Throne, Winterfell has changed hands a number of times since the series began. What makes the North such a desirable acquisition in the first place? After all, winter has finally reached the Seven Kingdoms. Well, for starters the North is thought to be as big as the six other kingdoms combined! Not to mention that the northerners breed brutal, yet loyal warriors. But for anyone who has had the chance to steal Winterfell, this fact has proved to be a double-edged sword to anyone who thinks the Northerners are easy to win over.
How is Dany related to Jon Snow?
There are so many characters and distance relations in Game of Thrones that it can be hard to keep track of. But ever since we learned who Jon Snow’s true parents were, the relationship between Jon and Dany will be an important one now that the Mother of Dragons is beginning her conquest of the Seven Kingdoms. But of course, if no know knows who Jon really is, this won’t much matter. But with Bran and, most likely, Littlefinger holding the truth, we doubt this secret will stay hidden for much longer.
What god is worshiped in the House of Black and White?
The House of Black and White is located in the lagoon city of Braavos, located just across the Narrow Sea from Westeros. Arya travels here using the coin gifted to her by Jaqen H’ghar, a man she first meets while traveling north on the Kingsroad toward the Wall. Here, Arya is trained by Jaqen and the Waif to become an assassin. However, Arya is forced to abandon her former life and is taught to kill always in service of this particular god.
Who is Jon Snow’s real father?
Though this hasn’t been stated outright on the show, from everything we’ve seen during the Tower of Joy flashbacks, we can now safely assume who Jon Snow’s real father is. Though Jon has long accepted Lord Eddard Stark as his father, he has longed to know who his mother is for his entire life, probably assuming her to be some common maiden or a brothel worker that his father encountered during Robert’s Rebellion. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
What was the nickname of Lord Commander Mormont?
Jeor Mormont was the 997th Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch, who was serving when Jon Snow first arrived on the Wall. Despite wanting to be made a ranger like his uncle Benjen, Jon is assigned the task of Mormont’s steward, which he deems an insult until Sam informs Jon that he is being groomed to be the next in line for Lord Commander. However, Mormont doesn’t get the chance to continue to teach Jon Snow when he is killed by his own men at Caster’s Keep.
How many daughters does Oberyn Martell have?
Oberyn Martell first arrives on the scene in season four of the show to shake things up in King’s Landing. He notoriously hates the Lannisters and has long wanted justice for the death of his sister at the hands of the Mountain — though he’s happy to settle for revenge as well. However, when the Red Viper of Dorne is tragically killed by Gregor Clegane in a trial by combat, his daughters take up his cause, calling themselves the Sand Snakes, and urging Dorne to wage war against the Lannisters.
Why does Jon Snow exile Melisandre?
After traveling south to help Stannis take Winterfell, Melisandre returns north to the Wall when her prophecies fail to come true. Following Jon Snow’s murder, Davos pleads Melisandre to bring the Lord Commander back to life despite the fact that the Lord of Light has never granted her those power before. But miraculously, it works. However, when the trio travels south and takes back Winterfell from the Boltons, Davos learns a grim truth that weighs heavy on his heart and he confronts Melisandre and Jon about it.
What is the nickname of Ser Arthur Dayne?
Before he was stabbed in the back by Lord Howland Reed, Ser Arthur Dayne was long considered the greatest swordsman in the Seven Kingdoms. He was a Dornishman who served on the Kingsgaurd for the Mad King Areys II Targaryen. During the end of Robert’s Rebellion, Arthur Dayne is stationed at the Tower of Joy to protect Lyanna Stark, and quite possibly the latest heir to the Iron Throne — Jon Snow. He wields the ancestral sword of his house, known as Dawn.
What Great House was Maester Aemon a part of?
Maester Aemon served a majority of his life as a servant of the Night’s Watch, though, if he had wanted, he could have been one of the most powerful men in the Seven Kingdoms. Aemon takes a quick liking to Jon Snow and Samwell Tarly when they first arrive at the Wall, and though he is easily the oldest member of the Watch, he goes against the wishes of many of the Watch elders and helps make Jon Snow the Lord Commander. While Sam and Gilly are tending to him, Aemon dies of old age at the Wall.
Which character has Arya Stark NOT killed?
For a teenage girl, Arya Stark has already killed off an impressive number of characters within the series. Ever since her father was executed, Arya has continued an ongoing death wish list of all the people she plans to pay back for wronging her and her family. After spending and extensive amount of time training in Braavos, Arya finally returned to the Seven Kingdoms at the end of last season and has been none too shy about crossing names off her list.
Who kills Grand Maester Pycelle?
For a Grand Maester of the Citadel, Pycelle was surprisingly ignorant to the events that were transpiring beneath the surface of King’s Landing. Though he very well may have been a faithful servant to Cersei Lannister, the maester was growing too old and wearing out his use for the Queen Regent’s taste, and at the end of last season, she ultimately decided that it was time to get out with the old and in with the new. But who actually put Pycelle in his grave?
Who did Robert Baratheon famously kill at the Trident?
Robert Baratheon no doubt made a better warrior than a king. As he said so himself, his place was out on the battlefield or on a lengthy hunt rather than sitting on a throne and talking politics. In fact, it was his fighting prowess that earned him the title of king in the first place, as he launched a successful rebellion against the Mad King and took King’s Landing for himself. But his greatest feat may have been defeating this legendary knight during a battle at the Trident.
Who has Sandor Clegane recently joined forced with?
After being absent from season five if the show, it was assumed the Sandor Clegane, AKA the Hound, had been left to die following his brutal fight with Brienne of Tarth. But apparently this former knight is not that easy to kill, and after being nursed back to health Sandor Clegane has wasted no time in killing those that continue to wrong him. It’s unknown if Arya will still want her revenge on the Hound if they ever cross paths, but with both characters headed North we may find out soon enough.
What is the nickname of Ser Davos Seaworth?
Ser Davos Seaworth may not be a learned man, but he is as straightforward and honest as the come in the Seven Kingdoms, which has resulted in the smuggler being raised to a knight and all the way to the Hand of King Stannis. Stannis has long been at odds with Melisandre, another one of Stannis’s trustworthy counselors, but now that Stannis is dead and Melisandre has been banished, Davos has fallen in with Jon Snow, a ruler who is actually worthy of this knight's counsel.
What is Hodor’s real name?
Game of Thrones is chock full of shocking deaths, but who would’ve thought the Hodor’s would have been the most heartbreaking? This gentle giant was a stableboy at Winterfell who ends up acting as Bran’s legs as the Stark boy escapes his home and ventures beyond the Wall. But in a fateful turn of events, the group is swarmed by wights at the cave of the Three-Eyed Raven, resulting in Hodor sacrificing himself so Bran might survive and become the new Three-Eyed Raven.
Which castle does Brynden Tully refuse to surrender?
Brynden Tully, more commonly referred to as the Blackfish, was the uncle of Catelyn Stark, Lysa Arryn, and Edmure Tully. He was a knight famous for never taking a wife, no matter how much his brother, Lord Hoster Tully, begged him to. Following the Red Wedding and the murder of Robb and Catelyn, the Blackfish culled together the remaining forces of his army and held out at this castle, which Jaime Lannister is sent to retake and gift to the Freys.
Who kills the Three-Eyed Raven?
When Bran decides to connect to the weirdwood tree without the Three-Eyed Raven guidance, he unwittingly makes contact with the White Walkers and their army, alerting them to their location and severing the magic that protects their cave. Thus, Bran and his allies must depart in a haste and leave the Three-Eyed Raven behind, as he has long since become a part of the weirwood tree. Leaf, Hodor, and Summer all sacrifice themselves for Bran, but do you remember who actually kills the Three-Eyed Raven?
Who currently rules the Iron Islands?
Though Theon Greyjoy originally returned to the Iron Island with the idea that he would learn how to rule them from his father, Theon quickly learns that Balon wants his sister to rule instead, believing that his son has been converted to one of the Starks. But things become even more complicated when Theon is taking captive by the Boltons and Balon’s brother shows back up at the Iron Islands after a prolonged absence. Though their forces may be divided, who currently sits the Seastone Chair?
Why does Varys help Tyrion escape?
Much like Littlefinger at the start of the series, Lord Varys’s intentions are largely unknown. Though he appears sympathetic for Lord Eddard Stark, he could easily help the Hand of the King escape the black cells, though he doesn’t. It is ultimately revealed that Varys does not serve House Baratheon or House Lannister, but rather the betterment of the realm. Following Tywin’s death, Varys decides to leave the Seven Kingdoms with Tyrion. But why does he help Tyrion escape and not Eddard?
How many lovers has Dany taken throughout the show?
Many men have wanted to wed the Mother of Dragons despite the fact that she is no longer a maiden after being betrothed to Khal Drogo. But Daenerys Targaryen has shown little interest in marrying for love. She agrees to marry Hizdahor zo Loraq, though only for political reasons as she expresses no romantic interest in the former slave trader. So before she faces further marriage prospects in Westeros, how many lovers has the queen taken while living in Essos?
Who was funding the Sons of the Harpy?
After Daenerys Targaryen conquered and liberated the slaves in Meereen, the largest city surrounding Slaver’s Bay, she would experience a serious push back to her politics thanks to the Sons of the Harpy. These masked enemies were largely former slavers who objected Dany’s liberation of their former “property” and they sought to assassinate her. Though they almost succeeded by crashing the fighting pits in Meereen, Dany and her dragons ultimately get the best of the Sons, thanks to Varys finding out who funds them.
Who does Ellaria Sand urge Olenna Tyrell to join forces with?
Olenna Tyrell, also known as the Queen of Thrones, suffered a great loss at the hands of Cersei Lannister. In one fell swoop, she lost her beloved granddaughter and grandson in the wildfire explosion that destroyed the Great Sept of Baelor. She is no longer interested in justice or staying alive; she simply wants vengeance. And when she pays a visit to Ellaria Sand and the Sand Snakes, they offer the Queen of Thorns a way to finally have her revenge.
What was the name of Tyrion Lannister’s first wife?
While being rich will help buy Tyrion Lannister into any brothel of his choosing, being a dwarf hasn’t always made it easy for him to find someone who truly cares about him for his personality, rather than his money. Though he is from a Great House, which is easily the richest in the Seven Kingdoms, even his father is hesitant to marry his dwarf son off to anyone notable, until, of course, the Starks are considered traitors by the rest of Westeros, then he seems to have the perfect match.