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Belfast Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the capital city of Northern Ireland

A multiple-choice quiz by Dizart. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Dizart

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
389,815

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
382

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Question 1 of 10

1. Belfast straddles which two counties of Northern Ireland? Hint

Armagh and Down

Armagh and Tyone

Antrim and Down

Derry and Fermanagh

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following nicknames was applied to Belfast in the 19th century? Hint

Cottonopolis

Linenopolis

Steeltown

Ironopolis

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Question 3 of 10

3. Belfast is the birthplace of many famous musicians, but which one of the following was born elsewhere in Northern Ireland? Hint

Feargal Sharkey

Van Morrison

Gary Moore

Ruby Murray

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Question 4 of 10

4. What sort of structures are Samson and Goliath, two of the more familiar landmarks of the city? Hint

Bridges

Office Buildings

Cranes

Statues

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which one of these attractions can be found on Cave Hill, overlooking the city? Hint

Belfast Zoo

Ulster Museum

Botanic Gardens

Ormeau Park

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Question 6 of 10

6. Belfast residents are passionate about their sports. The Belfast Giants represent the city in which sport? Hint

Rugby Union

Hurling

Association Football

Ice Hockey

7. Belfast has been the setting for many movies, many of which are set against the background of the "troubles" of the 1970s and 80s. Which one of these Belfast-based films has nothing to do with this particular era? Hint

Some Mother's Son

Cal

Man About Dog

Resurrection Man

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the oldest and most prestigious university in Belfast? Hint

University of Belfast

King's University

Queen's University

Ulster University

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Gaeltacht Quarter can be found on and around which Belfast thoroughfare? Hint

Shankill Road

Sandy Row

Newtonards Road

Falls Road

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Question 10 of 10

10. Belfast is served by two airports - Belfast International Airport and Belfast City Airport, which, in 2006, was renamed after which sporting icon? Hint

Danny Blanchflower

Mary Peters

Mike Gibson

George Best

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Belfast straddles which two counties of Northern Ireland?

Answer: Antrim and Down

The River Lagan, which flows through Belfast city centre, forms the border between Antrim and Down, with the western half of the city being in Antrim. Although it is the capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast is not the county town of either of these counties - Antrim and Downpatrick hold that accolade.

2. Which of the following nicknames was applied to Belfast in the 19th century?

Answer: Linenopolis

Belfast was a major centre of the linen industry in the 19th century, thus the nickname. The city was the largest producer of linen in the world until World War I.

3. Belfast is the birthplace of many famous musicians, but which one of the following was born elsewhere in Northern Ireland?

Answer: Feargal Sharkey

Feargal Sharkey, who first found fame as lead singer of The Undertones, was born in Derry. The other three were all born in Belfast - Ruby Murray in 1935, Van Morrison in 1945 and Gary Moore in 1952.

4. What sort of structures are Samson and Goliath, two of the more familiar landmarks of the city?

Answer: Cranes

Samson and Goliath are gantry cranes located within the Harland and Wolff shipyard. They were constructed in 1969 (Goliath) and 1974, so therefore were not used in the building of the Titanic, which was launched there in 1911.

5. Which one of these attractions can be found on Cave Hill, overlooking the city?

Answer: Belfast Zoo

Belfast Zoo opened in 1934. In 2017, it was home to some 140 species of animals, including lions, tigers and elephants. Cavehill (it can be spelt as one or two words) is also home to Belfast Castle.

6. Belfast residents are passionate about their sports. The Belfast Giants represent the city in which sport?

Answer: Ice Hockey

The Belfast Giants were founded in 2000, and played in the Elite Ice Hockey League in the 2017-18 season, against teams from Scotland, England and Wales. Playing their home games at the SSE Arena, the Giants have been one of the most successful teams in UK ice hockey since their foundation.

Answer: Man About Dog

"Man About Dog" was a contemporary comedy made in 2004, and mostly concerned with greyhound racing. "Cal", starring Helen Mirren, "Resurrection Man" (John Hannah) and "Some Mother's Son" (Helen Mirren again!) were all very much concerned with the "troubles".

8. What is the name of the oldest and most prestigious university in Belfast?

Answer: Queen's University

Queen's University (named after Queen Victoria) was founded in 1845, and had around 25,000 students in 2017. Ulster University was founded in 1984, whilst the other two options do not exist.

9. The Gaeltacht Quarter can be found on and around which Belfast thoroughfare?

Answer: Falls Road

The Gaeltacht Quarter is a fairly recent addition to Belfast's cultural life. It promotes the Irish language and culture, and can be found in and around the mainly Republican (Catholic) Falls Road. The other three options are all Loyalist (Protestant) strongholds.

10. Belfast is served by two airports - Belfast International Airport and Belfast City Airport, which, in 2006, was renamed after which sporting icon?

Answer: George Best

Belfast City Airport opened in 1983, In 2006, it was renamed after the late footballer George Best, who was born in the city in 1946. Belfast International Airport, formerly known as Aldergrove, was opened in 1917 as a military establishment, with civil flights commencing in 1922.

Source: Author Dizart

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