Chronicles of Arda Quiz

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Chronicles of Arda Quiz is a free 100-question multiple choice, letters and numbers quiz on Qwiz Rush, made by Qwiz Rush, split into 10 rounds. Test your knowledge on the vast history, diverse cultures, and epic struggles of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary fantasy realm.

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The 100 questions

Which Vala was responsible for singing into existence the Two Trees of Valinor, Laurelin and Telperion?
- Varda
- Yavanna
- Nienna
- Estë
Who succeeded Fëanor as the High King of the Noldor in Beleriand after Fëanor's death?
- Fingolfin
- Finarfin
- Maedhros
- Finrod
What is the name of the hidden Elven kingdom founded by Turgon within the Encircling Mountains?
- Nargothrond
- Doriath
- Gondolin
- Vinyamar
Which dragon, known as the Father of Dragons, was eventually slain by Túrin Turambar?
- Ancalagon
- Glaurung
- Scatha
- Smaug
What was the name of the legendary sword wielded by Fingolfin during his final duel with Morgoth?
- Gurthang
- Angrist
- Ringil
- Dramborleg
Which of the Three Houses of the Edain was led by the legendary chieftainess Haleth?
- The House of Hador
- The House of Bëor
- The House of Haleth
- The House of Marach
How many Silmarils did the Elven-smith Fëanor create from the light of the Two Trees?

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How many sons of Fëanor bound themselves to the infamous Oath to reclaim the Silmarils?

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Name the Maia who married King Thingol and protected the forest realm of Doriath with an impenetrable barrier of enchantment.

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Name the great hound of Valinor who was permitted by the Valar to speak only three times before his death, aiding Beren and Lúthien on their quest.

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Which mountain range serves as the eastern border of Eriador, separating it from Wilderland?
- The Misty Mountains
- The Blue Mountains
- The White Mountains
- The Ash Mountains
What is the capital city of Rohan, situated on a hill at the feet of the White Mountains?
- Helm's Deep
- Edoras
- Aldburg
- Osgiliath
Which great river flows past the golden wood of Lothlórien and down through the Argonath to the Sea?
- Brandywine
- Bruinen
- Anduin
- Sirion
In which hidden valley of the Encircling Mountains was the Elven city of Gondolin built?
- Tumladen
- Rivendell
- Nan Dungortheb
- Dimrill Dale
What is the name of the high, treacherous pass through the Ephel Dúath guarded by a giant spider that leads into Mordor?
- Redhorn Pass
- The Gap of Rohan
- Cirith Ungol
- Caradhras
Which vast forest, formerly known as Greenwood the Great, lies directly to the east of the Misty Mountains?
- Fangorn
- Mirkwood
- The Old Forest
- Lothlórien
How many warning beacons of Gondor are built along the northern slopes of the White Mountains to signal Rohan for aid?

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How many Elven-towers, built by Gil-galad for Elendil, stood on the Tower Hills (Emyn Beraid) in western Eriador?

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Name the deep valley in eastern Eriador where the sanctuary of Elrond is located, also known as the Last Homely House East of the Sea.

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Name the ancient forest located at the southeastern end of the Misty Mountains, which is the ancestral home of the Tree-herders.

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Who succeeded Fëanor as the High King of the Noldor in Beleriand after Maedhros relinquished his claim to the crown?
- Fingolfin
- Fingon
- Finrod
- Turgon
Which Elven realm was ruled by King Thingol and Queen Melian, shielded from outsiders by a powerful magical barrier?
- Gondolin
- Doriath
- Nargothrond
- Lothlórien
What was the name of the hidden city of stone founded by Turgon in the valley of Tumladen?
- Vinyamar
- Nargothrond
- Gondolin
- Ost-in-Edhil
Which Elven queen ruled the Golden Wood of Lothlórien alongside her husband Celeborn?
- Celebrían
- Idril
- Lúthien
- Galadriel
According to the published version of The Silmarillion, who was the father of Gil-galad, the last High King of the Noldor?
- Fingon
- Finrod
- Angrod
- Aegnor
Which of the three Elven Rings of Power, also known as the Ring of Sapphire, was borne by Elrond in Rivendell?
- Narya
- Nenya
- Vilya
- Ring of Barahir
How many Silmarils did the Elven craftsman Fëanor create to capture the light of the Two Trees of Valinor?

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How many sons of Fëanor bound themselves to the tragic fate of Middle-earth by swearing the Oath of Fëanor?

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What is the name of the bay and the ancient starlit lake in the far east of Middle-earth where the Elves first awoke?

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What was the name of the great capital city of the Vanyar and Noldor Elves in Aman, built upon the hill of Túna?

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Who was Elendil's father, the last Lord of Andúnië in Númenor?
- Amandil
- Valandil
- Elendur
- Isildur
Which of Elendil's sons co-ruled Gondor with Isildur and was slain by Sauron during the Siege of Barad-dûr?
- Anárion
- Valandil
- Meneldil
- Cemendur
How many ships did Elendil, Isildur, and Anárion lead to Middle-earth after escaping the Downfall of Númenor?

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What was the name of the sword of Elendil that was broken beneath him when he fell in battle against Sauron?
- Narsil
- Andúril
- Angrist
- Gurthang
What is the name of the ancient kingdom of the Dúnedain in the north of Middle-earth, founded by Elendil himself?

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Who was the last King of Arnor before the northern kingdom fractured into the three realms of Arthedain, Cardolan, and Rhudaur?
- Eärendur
- Amlaith
- Valandil
- Eldacar
In which year of the Third Age did the Line of the Kings of Gondor end when Eärnur rode to Minas Morgul and was lost?

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Which descendant of Elendil was the last King of Arthedain, who tragically drowned in the freezing waters of the Ice-bay of Forochel?
- Arvedui
- Araval
- Araphant
- Argeleb II
What is the name of Isildur's youngest son, who survived the Disaster of the Gladden Fields because he had been left behind in Rivendell?

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What white-flowered plant, whose name means 'immortal' in Sindarin, grew upon the mound of Elendil's grave on the hill of Halifirien?
- Alfirin
- Simbelmynë
- Niphredil
- Elanor
Which Elvish language was inspired primarily by Finnish grammar and phonology?
- Quenya
- Sindarin
- Telerin
- Adûnaic
In the Tengwar script, what is the term used for the diacritics placed above or below consonants to represent vowel sounds?
- Tehtar
- Cirth
- Sarati
- Runes
What is the famous war cry of the Dwarves in Khuzdul, meaning 'The Dwarves are upon you!'?
- Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu!
- Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo
- Gurth an Ingold!
- Ash nazg durbatulûk
What is the actual Westron (Common Speech) name for the Shire, which Tolkien translated into English?
- Sûza
- Banazîr
- Kud-gûbuk
- Ranugad
Rohirric, the language of Rohan, was represented by Tolkien using which real-world historical language to reflect its relationship to Westron?
- Old English
- Gothic
- Old Norse
- Welsh
Who is credited with creating the original runic alphabet known as the Cirth in Beleriand?
- Daeron of Doriath
- Fëanor of Valinor
- Rúmil of Tirion
- Celebrimbor of Eregion
How many consonant signs are arranged in the primary grid (four series of six grades) of the standard Tengwar writing system?

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How many syllables are in the Elvish word 'Mellon', which opens the West-gate of Moria?

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Name the ancient, slow-spoken language of the tree-giants of Fangorn Forest, which is characterized by its long, repetitive, and resonant words.

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What is the Quenya name for the Undying Lands in the West, which translates literally to 'The Land of Aman' or 'Blessed Realm'?

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Which great spider of Mirkwood's lineage, inhabiting the passes of Ephel Dúath, was known to have spun webs of absolute darkness and nearly killed Frodo Baggins?
- Shelob
- Ungoliant
- Thuringwethil
- Saenathra
What breed of massive, malicious wolves served as the primary mounts for Orcs during the Third Age?
- Wargs
- Werewolves
- Barghests
- Huorns
Who was the first and greatest of the winged Fire-drakes of Morgoth, slain by Eärendil during the War of Wrath?
- Ancalagon the Black
- Glaurung
- Smaug
- Scatha
What ancient, fiery demon of shadow and flame did Gandalf battle upon the peak of Celebdil after falling from the Bridge of Khazad-dûm?
- The Balrog
- The Watcher in the Water
- A Stone-giant
- Draugluin
What is the name of the legendary King of Eagles in the First Age, who possessed a wingspan of thirty fathoms and rescued Beren and Lúthien from Angband?
- Thorondor
- Gwaihir
- Landroval
- Meneldor
Which dragon, known as the Father of Dragons, was the first of the Urulóki and famously cast a spell of amnesia over Turin Turambar's sister, Nienor?
- Glaurung
- Smaug
- Scatha
- Ancalagon
How many Silmarils did the monstrous wolf Carcharoth bite off and swallow from the hand of Beren?

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How many stone-trolls did Bilbo Baggins and Thorin's company encounter in the woods of the Trollshaws?

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Identify the legendary great hound of Valinor, gifted to Celegorm, who was permitted by the Valar to speak only three times with words before his death.

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Identify the ancient, tree-like giant protectors of the forest, also called the Shepherds of Trees, who famously destroyed the machinery of Isengard.

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Which Dunland-allied force fought alongside the Uruk-hai of Isengard at the Battle of the Hornburg?
- Dunlendings
- Haradrim
- Easterlings
- Variags
Who slew the Witch-king of Angmar during the Battle of the Pelennor Fields?
- Éowyn
- Éomer
- Aragorn
- Théoden
Which Gondorian commander led the desperate defense and subsequent retreat from Osgiliath just before the siege of Minas Tirith?
- Faramir
- Boromir
- Denethor
- Imrahil
What creatures flew in to combat the Nazgûl's fell beasts during the Battle of the Morannon?
- Great Eagles
- Dragons
- Crebain
- Great Bats
Which of the four returned Hobbits did not draw a sword during the Battle of Bywater, acting instead to prevent unnecessary killing?
- Frodo Baggins
- Samwise Gamgee
- Meriadoc Brandybuck
- Peregrin Took
On which mountain peak did Gandalf finally defeat Durin's Bane after their long pursuit from the depths of Moria?
- Zirakzigil
- Caradhras
- Fanuidhol
- Amon Hen
How many Great Rings were originally gifted to the lords of Men, whose corrupted bearers fought as the Nazgûl during the War of the Ring?

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In what year of the Third Age did the climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields and the destruction of the One Ring take place?

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What was the name of the legendary sword of King Elendil that was broken at the Siege of Barad-dûr and later reforged for Aragorn?

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Identify the Rohan valley fortress, containing the Hornburg, where King Théoden's forces made their heroic stand against Saruman's army.

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Which Silmaril-bearing heirloom of Doriath, later rescued by Elwing, was worn by Eärendil as he sailed his ship Vingilot into the West?
- The Nauglamír
- The Ring of Barahir
- The Elendilmir
- The Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin
What was the name of the green, eagle-shaped elf-stone given to Aragorn by Galadriel, which also served as his royal namesake?
- Elessar
- Evenstar
- Arkenstone
- Nenya
Which of the Three Elven Rings of Power was borne by Elrond Half-elven, featuring a sapphire stone and representing the power of the air?
- Vilya
- Narya
- Nenya
- Ring of Barahir
The One Ring was ultimately destroyed by being cast into the fires of which volcanic mountain in Mordor?
- Mount Doom
- Mount Gundabad
- Thangorodrim
- Erebor
What is the name of the legendary sword wielded by King Elendil during the War of the Last Alliance, which was later reforged as Andúril?
- Narsil
- Glamdring
- Orcrist
- Angrist
Which seeing-stone of Arda was kept in the tower of Orthanc and later used by the wizard Saruman to commune with Sauron?
- The Orthanc-stone
- The Ithil-stone
- The Anor-stone
- The Elostirion-stone
How many Great Rings of Power were originally gifted to the Lords of the Dwarves by Sauron?

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How many Silmarils did the Elven-smith Fëanor create before they were stolen by Melkor?

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What is the name of the ancient, legendary sword found in a troll-hoard by Bilbo Baggins, which glowed with a blue light whenever Orcs were near?

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What is the name of the great white jewel found deep within the Lonely Mountain, sought after by Thorin Oakenshield?

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Who is the Lady of Lothlórien who gifts Frodo Baggins the phial containing the light of Eärendil's star?
- Arwen
- Galadriel
- Celebrían
- Elwing
At which establishment in Bree do the four hobbits first meet Aragorn, who is initially introduced to them as Strider?
- The Green Dragon
- The Golden Perch
- The Prancing Pony
- The Ivy Bush
What is the name of the ancient stone bridge in Moria where Gandalf faces off against the Balrog?
- The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
- The Bridge of Mitheithel
- The Bridge of Tharbad
- The Bridge of Osgiliath
Which Elven blade, glowing blue in the presence of Orcs, does Bilbo Baggins gift to Frodo in Rivendell?
- Glamdring
- Orcrist
- Sting
- Angrist
Which member of the Fellowship is slain by Uruk-hai arrows near Parth Galen while defending Merry and Pippin?
- Boromir
- Gimli
- Legolas
- Aragorn
What is the name of the Great River that the Fellowship travels down in Elven boats after leaving Lothlórien?
- The Brandywine
- The Bruinen
- The Sirion
- The Anduin
How many total companions are chosen by Elrond to form the Fellowship of the Ring, representing the Free Peoples of Middle-earth?

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On what day of December did the Fellowship of the Ring depart from Rivendell on their quest to destroy the One Ring?

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What is the name of the legendary sword of Elendil that was broken in battle against Sauron and later reforged for Aragorn?

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What is the name of the mythical, silver-white metal mined by the Dwarves in Moria that is both incredibly light and stronger than steel?

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Who is the Vala of the seas, oceans, and all deep waters, who famously chose to remain in the outer waters rather than dwelling permanently in Valinor?
- Manwë
- Ulmo
- Aulë
- Oromë
What is the name of the primordial supreme deity who created the Ainur and initiated the Music of the Ainur?
- Ilúvatar
- Melkor
- Manwë
- Tulkas
Which Vala is known as the Queen of the Stars, revered by the Elves under the name Elentári or Elbereth?
- Varda
- Yavanna
- Nienna
- Estë
Which Vala, also known as the Lord of the Dead, rules over the Halls of Waiting where the spirits of the deceased gather?
- Námo
- Irmo
- Tulkas
- Oromë
What is the Quenya name of the great music sung by the Ainur that served as the cosmological template for the creation of the universe?
- Ainulindalë
- Valaquenta
- Quenta Silmarillion
- Akallabêth
Which Vala is the master of crafts, smithing, and the physical substances of Arda, who fashioned the Dwarves in secret?
- Aulë
- Oromë
- Tulkas
- Mandos
How many Valar are officially recognized as the great Powers of Arda, excluding the fallen Melkor?

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How many great, illuminating Lamps of the Valar were built to light the world of Arda before they were overthrown and broken by Melkor?

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Name the spouse of Aulë, who is known as the Giver of Fruits and who sang into existence the Two Trees of Valinor.

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Name the physical Earth itself, created within the void of Eä, where the history of Elves and Men takes place.

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