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Dear Old Glasgow Town Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about Glasgow? Try this ten-question quiz and find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by navaho56. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
navaho56

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,077

Updated
Dec 19 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the motto inscribed on the coat of arms of the City of Glasgow? Hint

In My Defense God Me Defend

Let Glasgow Flourish

Dear Green Place

City of Learning

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Question 2 of 10

2. The paddle steamer Waverley, an attraction berthed mainly in Glasgow, has the distinction of being which of the following? Hint

First steamer built at John Brown's Shipyard

First steamer designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Blue Riband, fastest Atlantic crossing

Last sea-going paddle steamer in the world

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Question 3 of 10

3. Situated in Glasgow city center, what type of landmark is the Heilanman's Umbrella? Hint

A hostelry in the shape of an umbrella serving traditional Scottish fare

A glass-walled railway bridge

A canopy overhanging an outdoor ice rink

A house designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Clockwork Orange, as it is known affectionately by Glasgow tourists, is which of the following? Hint

A children's theme park

The Museum of Transport

The Modern Art Gallery

The Glasgow Subway

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Apollo, a legendary music hall in Glasgow, has hosted musicians from all over the world; what was it known as prior to becoming the Apollo? Hint

The Gaumont

The Roxy

Green's Playhouse

The Velodrome Theatre

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is a sporting venue situated in Glasgow? Hint

Murrayfield

St. James Park

St. Andrews

Hampden Park

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Question 7 of 10

7. A popular tourist destination, what is the name of the oldest house in Glasgow? Hint

The Tobacco Merchant's Manse

The Provand's Lordship

Burrell House

Burns Cottage

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Question 8 of 10

8. John Alexander Macdonald, born in 1815 in Glasgow, became the first Prime Minister of which Commonwealth country? Hint

Australia

New Zealand

India

Canada

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Question 9 of 10

9. Much of Glasgow's shipbuilding industry stands on this famous river. Which river is it? Hint

River Thursk

River Forth

River Dee

River Clyde

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Question 10 of 10

10. A historic stadium is located in which Glasgow district? Hint: Frank Sinatra played a concert in there in July 1990.
Hint

Ibrox

Halfway

Battlefield

Charing Cross

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the motto inscribed on the coat of arms of the City of Glasgow?

Answer: Let Glasgow Flourish

The city gained its coat of arms in 1886. They were granted by the then Lord Lyons George Burnett, son of the Fifth Laird of Kemnay.

2. The paddle steamer Waverley, an attraction berthed mainly in Glasgow, has the distinction of being which of the following?

Answer: Last sea-going paddle steamer in the world

When launched in 1947 to take the place of the original Waverley (which had been sunk during the Dunkirk evacuation), she was powered by coal. Waverly later became powered by oil.

3. Situated in Glasgow city center, what type of landmark is the Heilanman's Umbrella?

Answer: A glass-walled railway bridge

After the infamous Highland Clearances in the 1700s and 1800s, many Highlanders sought work in Glasgow. To keep in touch with their kinsmen, they arranged to meet under this bridge. Due to Glasgows' notorious weather, the bridge became known as "The Heilanman's Umbrella".

4. The Clockwork Orange, as it is known affectionately by Glasgow tourists, is which of the following?

Answer: The Glasgow Subway

The subway first opened in 1896 in Glasgow. It is the third oldest in the world. Modernisation began in 1977 and it reopened in 1980.

5. The Apollo, a legendary music hall in Glasgow, has hosted musicians from all over the world; what was it known as prior to becoming the Apollo?

Answer: Green's Playhouse

Green's Playhouse first opened its doors in 1927. With seating for approximately 4,000, it was the largest of its kind in Europe.

6. Which of the following is a sporting venue situated in Glasgow?

Answer: Hampden Park

The modern-day Hampden Park was built in 1903. It is the national football stadium of Scotland, and is located in Mount Florida, Glasgow.

7. A popular tourist destination, what is the name of the oldest house in Glasgow?

Answer: The Provand's Lordship

Built in 1471, the house after restoration was given to the City Council in 1978. It later became a museum.

8. John Alexander Macdonald, born in 1815 in Glasgow, became the first Prime Minister of which Commonwealth country?

Answer: Canada

John Alexander Macdonald, along with his family, emigrated to Canada in 1820 after his father's business went bust. He was P.M. of Canada from October 1878 to June 1891.

9. Much of Glasgow's shipbuilding industry stands on this famous river. Which river is it?

Answer: River Clyde

The River Clyde's source can be traced to the Lowther Hills in South Lanarkshire. There, the Daer Water and Potrail Water meet at Watermeetings.

10. A historic stadium is located in which Glasgow district? Hint: Frank Sinatra played a concert in there in July 1990.

Answer: Ibrox

Ibrox Park is the home ground of Rangers Football Club and has a seating capacity of 51,082. It is located in Ibrox District. It held the record attendance for a league match played in Britain (118,567), and is known for its stringent safety standards.

Source: Author navaho56

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