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His Majesty King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV  

Photo by Annie B
Photo by Annie B


Question 1: The King of Tonga, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, has died. At his death, he had ruled for 41 years, making his reign on of the longest in modern history. How long was the country's offical mourning period for their King?
 

 Two weeks One week
 Five weeks  


Question 2: The King, who was once one of Tonga's top athletes. He was skilled at cricket, rugby and tennis. Which notable aspect of the King's life earned him an entry into the Guinness Book of Records?
 

 Longest swim by a head of state World's heaviest Monarch
 Most expensive car stereo  


Question 3: In 1965 Queen Salote died, allowing Tupou IV to become ruler of Tonga. When the King died in 2006, his son Crown Prince Tupouto became the new King, King Taufa'ahau Tupou V. The new King is a bachelor, and known for driving around the capitol in?
 

 A low rider car with neon lights and fringed windows A converted London taxi
 A tank  


Question 4: "The sun has set in the kingdom of Tonga." When King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga died, which country was he in?
 

 Australia New Zealand
 Tonga  




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