Passport History Quiz

A vintage passport surrounded by historical documents and artifacts, showcasing the evolution of passports through the centuries, focusing on British history.

Passport History Quiz

Test your knowledge about the fascinating history of passports, their evolution, and significant milestones in British passport issuance. This quiz covers everything from the earliest recorded passports to modern innovations.

Key Topics:

  • Historical significance of passports
  • Major changes in passport formats
  • Validity periods and online renewals
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by TravelingBook234
When was the earliest recording of a British Passport traced back to?
1414
1441
1415
1514
The oldest passport still in existence was issued on the 18th June 1641, but who was it signed by?
Henry VIII
Charles I
Elizabeth II
Charles III
In 1921 the first blue passport in the format of a book was issued. What language was it written in?
Latin
English
French
German
How many pages did a passport have in 1921?
20
40
32
35
What year did the British passport begin to have a 10 year validity?
1968
1986
1966
1967
What colour was the machine-readable passport issues in the UK?
Mauve
Cobalt
Charcoal
Burgundy
What big advancement happened in 2006?
Photo passports
Biometric passports
Holographic passports
Anthropomorphically personified passports
In 2016 to the present day , what age group were able to complete a passport renewal completely online?
16 and over
61 and over
26 and over
106 and over
What year did the HMPO announce those aged 16 and over can renew their passport online?
2020
1990
2000
2017
What month within 2019 did the new blue passport get phased in?
October
November
August
September
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