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UK General Knowledge [1] Trivia Quiz

Some general trivia with a UK emphasis.

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bridget3

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,782

Updated
Dec 17 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
7347

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which British institution was based at White City and Wood Lane in West London? Hint

Royal Air Force

British Museum

Football Association

BBC

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK in the autumn of 2001? Hint

William Hague

Jack Straw

David Blunkett

Gordon Brown

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which actor tops the Forbes 2001 list as the most powerful celebrity? Hint

Keanu Reeves

Mel Gibson

Tom Cruise

Bruce Willis

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Question 4 of 10

4. In London, what are Hammersmith, Battersea, Westminster and Hungerford ALL types of? Hint

Bridges

Hospitals

Underground stations

Colleges

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Question 5 of 10

5. What subject is covered by the Good Friday agreement? Hint

Shop trading hours

Sports sponsorship

Broadcasting standards

Northern Ireland

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the 'League of Gentlemen'? Hint

Conservative party

Tax evaders

Showbiz charity

TV comedy show

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which disease was ravaging British farms in 2001? Hint

BSE

Scrapie

Salmonella

Foot and mouth

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Sophie Rhys-Jones' title before the death of Queen Elizabeth II? Hint

Countess of Essex

Duchess of Essex

Duchess of Wessex

Countess of Wessex

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which football (soccer) team won the English Premiership in 2001? Hint

Arsenal

Manchester United

Chelsea

Aston Villa

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are Bluewater, Meadowhall and Lakeside? Hint

Shopping centres

Golf courses

Prisons

Cemeteries

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which British institution was based at White City and Wood Lane in West London?

Answer: BBC

BBC Television Centre was at White City, adjacent to Wood Lane.

2. Who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK in the autumn of 2001?

Answer: Gordon Brown

In October 2001, Gordon Brown was the Chancellor: Jack Straw was Foreign Secretary, and David Blunkett was Home Secretary. Hague had been Leader of the Opposition.

3. Which actor tops the Forbes 2001 list as the most powerful celebrity?

Answer: Tom Cruise

Following Mission Impossible II, Forbes rated Cruise as the most powerful media celebrity.

4. In London, what are Hammersmith, Battersea, Westminster and Hungerford ALL types of?

Answer: Bridges

They are all bridges over the Thames: Hammersmith, Battersea and Westminster are road bridges, and Hungerford is a footbridge alongside a railway bridge. Hammersmith and Westminster are also tube stations, hospitals and colleges, but only bridges applies to all four!

5. What subject is covered by the Good Friday agreement?

Answer: Northern Ireland

The Good Friday agreement was the agreement signed with the British and Irish governments to end violence and decommission weapons.

6. What is the 'League of Gentlemen'?

Answer: TV comedy show

This is a cult show based on the bizarre characters living in the fictional village of Royston Vasey.

7. Which disease was ravaging British farms in 2001?

Answer: Foot and mouth

Foot and mouth disease had not been seen in Britain for 20 years. It does not make meat dangerous to eat, it cannot be caught by people, but it is highly infectious between animals and makes livestock thin and unproductive. The outbreak was so bad that the election was postponed.

8. What was Sophie Rhys-Jones' title before the death of Queen Elizabeth II?

Answer: Countess of Wessex

Her title was Countess of Wessex, a courtesy title from her marriage to HRH Prince Edward, who is Earl of Wessex. Upon the death of the queen and the ascension of the former Prince of Wales to the throne, Prince Edward became Duke of Edinburgh and she became Duchess of Edinburgh.

9. Which football (soccer) team won the English Premiership in 2001?

Answer: Manchester United

Manchester came top of the Premiership after their nearest rivals Arsenal lost a crucial match 3-0, including two disastrous own goals.

10. What are Bluewater, Meadowhall and Lakeside?

Answer: Shopping centres

They are major out-of-town shopping centres: Bluewater and Lakeside are on the edge of London, Meadowhall is in Sheffield.

Source: Author bridget3

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