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
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringCambridge42
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
1
3
5
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? 
5
7
9
11
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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