Captivating Cities
Captivating Cities Quiz
Discover the fascinating cities of the UK with our engaging quiz! Test your knowledge on various aspects of British culture, history, and landmarks.
From exploring unique trivia about Bristol to learning fun facts about Liverpool, this quiz is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of the UK's urban landscape.
- 16 multiple choice questions
- Challenging and educational
- Fun for all ages
By Arran Bee from Nottingham, UK - MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79404336
A quiz by Matt Thurgood for Reading Borough Libraries. Please feel free to share on Twitter, Facebook etc. By copying and pasting this link:
https://www.quiz-maker.com/QPPD0C7F
By Arran Bee from Nottingham, UK - MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79404336
A quiz by Matt Thurgood for Reading Borough Libraries. Please feel free to share on Twitter, Facebook etc. By copying and pasting this link:
https://www.quiz-maker.com/QPPD0C7F
Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=385940
The first stamp to be mailed was sent from Bath in 1840. What is it now known as?
The Penny Black
The Penny Red
The Penny Blue
The Penny Brown
By Cristian Bortes - originally posted to Flickr as Birmingham, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8952868
Birmingham is the most popular place to shop in the UK. Fill in the blank.
3rd
9th
15th
21st
By hozinja - Brighton Pier at dusk, UKUploaded by BaldBoris, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16976613
Brighton is home to the world's oldest what?
Aquarium
Pier
Cinema
Amusement Park
By Chris Lathom-Sharp - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82739938
Bristol has its own currency, the Bristol Pound. When was it launched?
2012
1992
1972
1952
By Andrew Dunn - http://www.andrewdunnphoto.com/, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1340715
The rules for which game were drawn up at the University of Cambridge in 1863?
Football
Rugby
Cricket
Squash
By Jklo286 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53722564
What percentage of the population of Cardiff speaks Welsh?
10%
25%
50%
75%
By Bjørn Christian Tørrissen - Own work by uploader, http://bjornfree.com/travel/galleries/, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73928202
In Old Irish Gaelic, Dublin is written as "Dubh Linn". What does this mean?
Black Pool
Low Place
Cow Path
Bright Bay
By Saffron Blaze - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18402255
What is unusual about Nils Olav, the penguin who lives at Edinburgh Zoo?
He has a knighthood
He holds a passport
He uses sign language
He is blue
By Oddlegs, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52336206
Which of the following poets is NOT associated with Hull?
Ted Hughes
Philip Larkin
Andrew Motion
Stevie Smith
By Michael D Beckwith - Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35971127
Which department store started as a market stall in Leeds Kirkgate Market, 1884?
Marks & Spencer
John Lewis
House of Fraser
Debenhams
By Rept0n1x - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19668914
Liverpool is known as "The Capital of Pop". Which band had a number one hit with "I Like It" in 1963?
Gerry & The Pacemakers
The Merseybeats
The Searchers
The Swinging Blue Jeans
By Daniel Nisbet from Manchester, United Kingdom - Manchester from the Sky, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19074809
Which creature has been the symbol of Manchester for over 150 years?
Bee
Butterfly
Bear
Badger
By Piotr Zarobkiewicz - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29960595
Which 1971 film was shot in and around Newcastle upon Tyne?
Get Carter
A Clockwork Orange
On the Buses
Black Beauty
By Arran Bee from Nottingham, UK - Skyline from Nottingham Castle (Explored), CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79404308
In 600 AD, Nottingham was under Anglo-Saxon rule and had a different name. What was it?
Snotingham
Grottingham
Clotingham
Mottingham
By Diliff - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=38915795
200 years ago, the only subject you could study at Oxford University was what?
Religion
Philosophy
Mathematics
English
{"name":"Captivating Cities", "url":"https://www.quiz-maker.com/QPREVIEW","txt":"Discover the fascinating cities of the UK with our engaging quiz! Test your knowledge on various aspects of British culture, history, and landmarks.From exploring unique trivia about Bristol to learning fun facts about Liverpool, this quiz is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of the UK's urban landscape.16 multiple choice questionsChallenging and educationalFun for all ages","img":"https:/images/course1.png"}
More Quizzes
London
2110272
Spojite poznatu arhitekturu sa gradom!
1050
Dive into the World of Knowledge!
13621
World Monuments
5260
Taj Mahal
8413
Discover the World Quiz
9413
How many of these famous landmarks can you recognise?
20100
Quiz
1477
Discover Fun Facts About Belgium and More!
11611
Southeast Asian Cities
11628
Years, Colours, Countries
10511
General Knowledge
5219