The Martell Family is best known for being the leaders of Dorne and they play a pretty sizable role in the A Song Of Ice And Fire saga. We have put together a challenging House Martell quiz, which will test your knowledge. This includes questions about the history of the house, members of the family, actors who played them in the HBO show, and more.
The Ultimate House Martell Quiz
Instructions: We will give you 10 questions about the Martell family. This will be from the books, HBO show and more. This is in multiple choice format and you have to select the answer you think is correct.
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Martell Family Trivia Questions And Answers
This section features the questions you just answered but in longer form with more context.
1) What Is The Correct Motto Of House Martell?
“Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken” is the proper motto for the House. This is something that most fans of the series should know, so we started off with an easy one.
2) Who Is The Founder Of House Martell?
Morgan Martell is the founder of House Martell. He was revealed in The World of Ice & Fire book. This was definitely a trickier one that only hardcore fans would be able to get right.
3) What Is The Name Of The Actor Who Played Oberyn Martell?
Pedro Pascal is the name of the actor who played ‘The Red Viper’, Oberyn Martell. Despite only being in the show for a short time, he was highly praised for his performance.
Pascal is also known for playing the main character in The Mandalorian.
4) Which Of These Is NOT A Sand Snake From The HBO Show? (Obara, Nymeria, Tyene, or Sarella)
Obara, Nymeria, and Tyene are the names of the Sand Snakes from the HBO show. They were not very well-received for fans of the show (to say the least). In the books, there are eight Sand Snakes:
- Obara Sand
- Nymeria Sand
- Tyene Sand
- Sarella Sand
- Elia Sand
- Obella Sand
- Dorea Sand
- Loreza Sand
5) What Is The Name Of The Ancestral Seat Of House Martell?
Sunspear is the name of the Ancestral seat of the Martell’s. It is the capital of Dorne and features the palace of the Water Gardens.
6) What Colors Are On The House Martell Sigyll?
Orange, red and yellow are the colors of the House Martell sigyll. It features an orange background with a red sun. It also has a yellow spear that goes through it.
7) Who Has More P.O.V Chapters In The Books, Arianne Martell Or Oberyn Martell?
The answer is Arianne Martell as she has 4 Point Of View (P.O.V) chapters in the books. Oberyn Martell does not have any P.O.V chapters in the books and is just a character that is talked about.
8) Who Has More P.O.V Chapters In The Books, Quentyn Martell Or Doran Martell?
The answer is Quentyn Martell as he has 4 P.O.V chapters in the books. Doran Martell does not have any P.O.V chapters, similar to his brother Oberyn.
9) What Is The Name Of The Captain Of The Guard For Doran Martell?
The answer is Areo Hotah, who serves as the captain of the guard at Sunspear. Hotah has a P.O.V chapter in A Feast For Crows and A Dance with Dragons.
In the TV show, Areo is played by Deobia Oparei. You might recognize him from the Loki TV show, where he played Boastful Loki.
10) What Is The Name Of The Actor Who Plays Doran Martell In The HBO Show?
Doran Martell is played by Alexander Siddig in the HBO show. He is probably best known for playing the role of Dr. Julian Bashir in Star Trek.
How did you score on the House Martell quiz? Let us know what you scored below and also let us know who your favorite Martell is from the series! Personally, it is hard to go against Oberyn as he is one of my favorites from the entire series.
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