Behind every battle in Game of Thrones stands a web of marriages, deals and betrayals between great houses. Test how well you remember the shifting alliances, backroom bargains and power plays around the Iron Throne.
Which Lannister arranges an alliance with House Tyrell by marrying his grandson Joffrey to Margaery?
Tywin Lannister
Cersei Lannister
Jaime Lannister
Tyrion Lannister
Which house initially allies with Robb Stark but later betrays him at the Red Wedding?
House Greyjoy
House Tyrell
House Frey
House Martell
Which advisor becomes Hand of the King to Daenerys Targaryen after fleeing King’s Landing?
Jorah Mormont
Ser Davos Seaworth
Tyrion Lannister
Varys
Which house rules the Vale and lends its knights to Sansa Stark in the Battle of the Bastards?
House Martell
House Tully
House Baratheon
House Arryn
Which two houses are united when Sansa Stark is forced to marry Ramsay Bolton?
House Stark and House Greyjoy
House Stark and House Bolton
House Tully and House Bolton
House Stark and House Frey
Which character masterminds many plots from the Small Council and owns a network of brothels?
Varys
Qyburn
Petyr Baelish
Tyrion Lannister
Which great house keeps its forces largely out of the War of the Five Kings but later sides with the Lannisters?
House Greyjoy
House Martell
House Tyrell
House Tarly
Which religious movement in King’s Landing gains political power by allying with Cersei before turning against her?
The Brotherhood Without Banners
The Maesters of the Citadel
The Faceless Men of Braavos
The Faith Militant led by the High Sparrow
Which character is known for arranging secret letters and messages using the phrase “little birds” for his informants?
Varys
Maester Pycelle
Petyr Baelish
Qyburn
Which great house in King’s Landing gains extra power when Cersei arranges a royal marriage with her daughter Myrcella to a prince of Dorne?
House Greyjoy in the Iron Islands
House Karstark in the North
House Tarly in the Reach
House Martell in Dorne
Starter
You know some of the big alliances, but many behind-the-scenes deals remain confusing.
Solid
You follow most marriages, betrayals and bargains that shaped the war for the throne.
Expert!
You read the show’s political map like Varys or Littlefinger, spotting every shift in power.
