Animated Princesses vs. Famous Monarchs | Kids Trivia & Family Trivia
Does your backseat have what it takes to rule a kingdom? This week, we are pitting Disney magic against real-world history in a battle for the crown! Can you name the queen who ruled for 70 years or the princess with 70 feet of hair? We’re rolling out the red carpet for a royal rumble that will test every passenger in the car.
This episode is packed with Family Fun for your next commute or long haul. Whether you’re looking for high-energy Road Trip Games for Kids or educational Family Activities to liven up the school run, our Trivia Questions for Kids about enchanted towers and ancient pyramids provide the perfect screen-free entertainment. It’s the ultimate way to spend Family Time while learning about the heroes of the big screen and the leaders of the history books.
What’s Inside This Episode:
- Round 1: Disney Princesses. We’re testing your knowledge of classic animated heroes, from the bayous of New Orleans to the highlands of Scotland. Discover which princess is an expert at archery and who traveled the ocean with a demigod.
- Round 2: Famous Monarchs. Parents, it’s your turn! From the extravagant Sun King of France to the legendary pharaohs of Egypt, these Family Trivia questions will see if you’ve kept up with your history.
- Round 3: The Royal Rumble. A fast-paced shout-out round featuring Kids Trivia about everything royal. Learn the names of the fancy chairs, the jeweled wands, and the funny entertainers who once ruled the royal courts.
Join us for one of our favorite Fun Family Activities and turn your Family Outings into a heavyweight trivia battle. Backseat Games for Kids have never been this regal—hit play and see who takes the throne in your car today!
About Backseat Trivia Rumble: Backseat Trivia Rumble is the premier podcast for Kids Trivia and Family Trivia. Designed for children aged 6-12 and their parents, we provide 10-20 minute competitive episodes that make every car trip an adventure.
Backseat Trivia Rumble - Episode 40 4-13-2026
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[00:00:00] All right, and welcome back to Backseat Trivia Rumble. I hope the snacks are open and the volume is up because we've got a heavyweight battle today in the backseat. The Tiara team, the Poison Apple Pros and the Glass Slipper squad in the front seat. The Empire Builders, the crowned commuters, and the Royal Road Trippers three rounds.
30 questions, drivers. Eyes on the road, kids eyes on the prize before we start the engine on round one, we have some very special VIPs celebrating birthdays today. A huge happy birthday to Leo in San Diego and a big happy birthday to Maya in Boston. Now that we've celebrated our VIPs, let's get down to business.
Let's get ready to rumble with the first kids [00:01:00] round. Question one. This book, loving Disney Princess falls in love with a prince who was cursed to look like a scary beast. And the answer is Belle. Question two, known for her wild, curly red hair. This brave Scottish princess is an absolute expert at shooting arrows, and the answer is merita.
Question three. This adventurous princess travels across the ocean with a magical demigod named Maui to return the heart of Teti,
and the answer is Moana. I hope she doesn't get seasick with all that sailing. Question four. This princess lives in a hidden tower and has magical, glowing blonde hair that is incredibly long.
The answer is [00:02:00] Rapunzel. Just think about how much shampoo she goes through in a single week. Question five. To save her father, this brave princess disguises herself as a male soldier so she can take his place in the army. And the answer is Mulan. Question six. This hardworking princess kisses a frog hoping he will turn into a prince, but ends up turning into a frog herself.
And the answer is Tiana. Question seven. This Disney princess has a pet raccoon named Miko, and famously sings about painting with all the colors of the wind. And the answer is. Pocahontas Question eight, in a land called Kandra, this fearless princess goes on an epic journey to find the last surviving [00:03:00] water dragon named Sisu.
And the answer is Raya. Question nine. This glitchy energetic princess raises candy themed cars in the sugar rush video game,
and the answer is vanilla p vz. Question 10. This princess from a swamp holds a deep secret. She turns into a green ogre every night when the sun goes down, and the answer is Princess Fiona.
All right, parents, are you ready for round two today, we are taking a break from ruling the household to test your knowledge on the people who ruled entire empires, kids. Let's sit back and watch those parents do their work. Question one. This British monarch ruled for over 70 [00:04:00] years celebrating her platinum jubilee just before passing away in 2022.
And the answer is Queen Elizabeth ii. Question two, known for having six marriages. This English king famously separated the Church of England from Papal authority. And the answer is King Henry viii.
He definitely needed a loyalty punch card for all those weddings. Question three. This ancient ruler was the last queen of Egypt, famous for her dramatic relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. And the answer is Cleopatra. Question four, often referred to as the Sun King. This French monarch built the incredibly extravagant Palace of Versailles,
and the answer is King Louis the [00:05:00] xiv. Question five. This young Egyptian Pharaoh's nearly intact tomb was famously discovered by archeologist Howard Carter in 1922,
and the answer is King Tut. Question six, reigning from 1837 to 1901. This British queen oversaw the massive expansion of the British Empire and the Industrial Revolution. The answer is Queen Victoria. Question seven. This legendary Macedonian king conquered the Persian empire and created one of the largest empires in history all by the age of 30.
And the answer is Alexander the Great. And to think at 30. I was just excited about getting a new vacuum cleaner. Question eight. This Russian empress [00:06:00] greatly expanded her country's borders and championed the enlightenment during the 18th century.
And the answer is Catherine the great question nine. Following the passing of his mother, queen Elizabeth ii, this man immediately became the king of the United Kingdom.
The answer is King Charles iii. Question 10. This French queen consort married to Louis the 16th, is famously and perhaps inaccurately associated with the phrase Let them Eat cake, and the answer is Marie Antoinette.
We've got two rounds in the books and it's onto the rumble round. This round is all about royal facts. First a shout out. The answer is the winner. Question one. This [00:07:00] sparkly jewel covered object is placed on a king or queen's head during their coronation ceremony, and the answer is a crown. Question two.
This is the name of the special fancy chair that a monarch sits on during official royal events,
and the answer is a throne. I wonder if it's as comfortable as a beanbag chair. Question three. This large, highly decorated house or building is where the royal family lives like Buckingham in London.
And the answer is a palace. Question four. This is the official title given to the daughter of a king and queen,
and the answer is a princess. Question five. This famous, heavily guarded collection of royal treasures in the UK includes precious crowns, rings, and [00:08:00] scepters.
And the answer is the crown jewels. Question six. This is the name of the decorated ornamental staff or wand that a king or queen holds in their hand to represent their power,
and the answer is a scepter. Question seven. This small jeweled half crown is often worn by princesses or queens on special occasions instead of a full crown.
And the answer is a tiara. Question eight. This is the official royal title given to the son of a king and queen,
and the answer is. Prince. Question nine. This is the word used to describe the entire land, territory or country that is ruled by a king or queen, and the answer is a kingdom. [00:09:00] And the final question, this funny entertainer used to juggle, perform tricks and tell jokes to make the King's royal court laugh.
And the answer is a adjuster. The only person allowed to make fun of the king and still keep their head.