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Piccadilly Circus Trivia Quiz

Since London is one of my favourite cities, the topic of Piccadilly Circus inspired me to create my first quiz. I hope you enjoy playing it as much as I did compiling it!

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

Author
Pekingese

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
347,737

Updated
Feb 22 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
498

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Piccadilly Circus is a busy traffic junction in Central London. Most people believe that the statue at this location depicts the Greek god of love, but it is actually a statue of his twin brother. Who is the Greek god of love? Hint

Eros

Artemis

Aphrodite

Cupid

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Question 2 of 10

2. Piccadilly is one of the properties in the UK version of "Monopoly". In which colour group would you find it? Hint

Green

Red

Yellow

Blue

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Question 3 of 10

3. Until 2001, there was a wax museum dedicated to famous pop music artists which was situated close to Piccadilly Circus. What was the name of this popular attraction? Hint

The Rock Circus

The London Dungeon

Madam Tussaud's

The Cabinet War Rooms

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the 1920s, 145 Piccadilly was home to two future monarchs. Can you name them? Hint

Queen Victoria and King Edward VII

King Edward VII and King George V

King Edward VII and King George VI

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II

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Question 5 of 10

5. Piccadilly Circus is famous for its neon signs advertising a variety of products. To which group on the periodic table of elements does neon belong? Hint

Halogens

Noble gases

Alkali metals

Metalloids

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Question 6 of 10

6. Hamley's, a world-famous toy shop, is located in a street close to Piccadilly Circus. Name the street, which was originally planned in the rebuilding process after the Great Fire of London in 1666. Hint

Regent Street

Oxford Street

Bond Street

The Strand

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Question 7 of 10

7. Piccadilly Circus is in London's famous West End theatre district. Her Majesty's Theatre is situated in Haymarket. This theatre has been the home of one of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous musicals for many years. Can you name the musical? Hint

Starlight Express

Cats

Les Miserables

The Phantom of the Opera

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Question 8 of 10

8. Piccadilly is home to one of London's most exclusive department stores. Can you name the store, which has a famous clock with figurines that tourists wait to see when it strikes the hour? Hint

Harrod's

John Lewis

Selfridge's

Fortnum and Mason

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Question 9 of 10

9. On Piccadilly there is a famous hotel. It has the same name as the hotel in Paris that Princess Diana left with Dodi al Fayed on the night of her death. Which hotel is it? Hint

The Hyatt

The Ritz

The Marriot

The Hilton

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the words of a famous wartime song, we bid goodbye to Piccadilly and Leicester Square and head for an Irish county. To which county in Ireland are we travelling? Hint

Antrim

Tipperary

Clare

Cork

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Eros

Eros' brother was Antheros. The statue was once in the centre of the traffic circle. Later it was moved to one side to facilitate a smoother flow of traffic.

2. Piccadilly is one of the properties in the UK version of "Monopoly". In which colour group would you find it?

Answer: Yellow

The cheapest properties in this version are Old Kent Road and Whitechapel Street. In contrast, the most expensive properties are Park Lane and Mayfair.

3. Until 2001, there was a wax museum dedicated to famous pop music artists which was situated close to Piccadilly Circus. What was the name of this popular attraction?

Answer: The Rock Circus

The Rock Circus was a wax museum like Madam Tussaud's. It, however, had models only of musicians famous in the Rock and Pop genres.

4. During the 1920s, 145 Piccadilly was home to two future monarchs. Can you name them?

Answer: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret lived at 145 Piccadilly with their parents, the Duke and Duchess of York until the abdication of their uncle, King Edward VIII. Then their father acceded to the throne as King George VI.

5. Piccadilly Circus is famous for its neon signs advertising a variety of products. To which group on the periodic table of elements does neon belong?

Answer: Noble gases

Noble gases are stable as their outer orbitals of electrons are full, so they cannot react with other elements. The other noble gases are argon, krypton and xenon.

Answer: Regent Street

Tourists are drawn to Regent Street at Christmas time every year to see the illuminations or Christmas lights. One year, the lights had to be removed as they were advertising a French fashion house, which was deemed to be inappropriate.

Answer: The Phantom of the Opera

"The Phantom of the Opera" is set at the Opera Garnier in Paris. "Starlight Express" and "Cats" are also by Lloyd Webber, but "Les Miserables" was written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg.

8. Piccadilly is home to one of London's most exclusive department stores. Can you name the store, which has a famous clock with figurines that tourists wait to see when it strikes the hour?

Answer: Fortnum and Mason

Fortnum and Mason holds several royal patents. This means it is the official supplier of goods to members of the British royal family.

9. On Piccadilly there is a famous hotel. It has the same name as the hotel in Paris that Princess Diana left with Dodi al Fayed on the night of her death. Which hotel is it?

Answer: The Ritz

Mohammed al Fayed once owned the Ritz Hotel in Paris. He also owned Harrod's department store in London.

10. In the words of a famous wartime song, we bid goodbye to Piccadilly and Leicester Square and head for an Irish county. To which county in Ireland are we travelling?

Answer: Tipperary

Dame Vera Lynn was known as "The Force's Sweetheart" during World War II. She sang many wartime favourites to entertain the troops and keep up their spirits.

Source: Author Pekingese

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