What do you know about Cambridge?

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Test Your Knowledge of Cambridge

Think you know everything about Cambridge? Take this quiz to test your knowledge and discover fun facts about this historic city and its prestigious university.

10 multiple-choice questions
Learn about the University of Cambridge's history
Explore landmarks and cultural significance

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When was the University of Cambridge founded?

1088

1096

1109

1209

When did Cambridge become a city?

1951

1851

1351

1251

How many boats are on the Cambridge Coat of Arms (Shield)?

None

Which is the oldest college in Cambridge?

King's

Pembroke

Peterhouse

St John's

Which King laid the foundation stone of King’s college chapel?

Edward IV

Henry VI

Henry VIII

Richard III

Which is the oldest church in Cambridge?

St Andrew the Great

St Bene't's

St Clement's

The Round Church

How tall is Great St Mary’s church tower?

94 ft

114 ft

123 ft

157 ft

Middle river is the section of the Cam from the Millpond to Jesus lock – how many bridges cross this part of the river?

Mill Road Cemetery was opened because so many people in Cambridge were dying of ?

Black Death

Cholera

Spanish Flu

Typhoid

There are many commons and open park areas in Cambridge – which is the oldest one granted a charter to hold a fair?

Coldham's Common

Midsummer Common

Parker's Piece

Stourbridge Common

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