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Portsmouth, UK Trivia Quiz

Shouldn't be too difficult, unless you've never been here!

A multiple-choice quiz by nutter2002. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nutter2002

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,367

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1768

Last 3 plays: Guest 94 (8/10), Guest 31 (8/10), Guest 82 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which English county is Portsmouth? Hint

Dorset

Hampshire

West Sussex

Surrey

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these is a true statement about the city of Portsmouth England? Hint

It is famous for its market

It is technically an island

It has an airport

It only has one train station

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which branch of the Armed Forces is closely associated with Portsmouth? Hint

Royal Air Force

Royal Navy

Army

Territorial Army

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which island can be reached by hovercraft or catamaran from Portsmouth harbour? Hint

Isle of Wight

Gosport

Hayling Island

Jersey

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Question 5 of 10

5. The seafront in Portsmouth, UK is known as what? Hint

Hayling

South Point

West Leigh

Southsea

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Question 6 of 10

6. The closest city to Portsmouth, UK is what? Hint

Southampton

London

Brighton

Chichester

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which two countries can be reached from the ferry port of Portsmouth, UK? Hint

France and Belgium

France and Ireland

France and Spain

France and Holland

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these international companies has a major branch in Portsmouth? Hint

Microsoft

Intel

Packard Bell

IBM

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which former Prime Minister was born and educated in the city? Hint

Harold Wilson

Winston Churchill

John Major

James Callaghan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, Portsmouth is a very over populated and crowded city. Approximately how many people live here? Hint

150 000

200,000

100 000

250 000

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which English county is Portsmouth?

Answer: Hampshire

It's on the south coast of the county.

2. Which of these is a true statement about the city of Portsmouth England?

Answer: It is technically an island

There are only three ways off the island, meaning traffic can become very congested in the north of the city. Portsmouth used to have a small airport, but there is now an industrial estate there. Portsmouth Island has four train stations

3. Which branch of the Armed Forces is closely associated with Portsmouth?

Answer: Royal Navy

The dockyard celebrated its 800th birthday in 1994. Portsmouth harbour is home to famous ships such as the Victory, the Warrior and the Mary Rose.

4. Which island can be reached by hovercraft or catamaran from Portsmouth harbour?

Answer: Isle of Wight

This journey on the Solent, cost per mile, is one of the most expensive sea journeys in the world.

5. The seafront in Portsmouth, UK is known as what?

Answer: Southsea

The train station in the city centre is called 'Portsmouth and Southsea'. The seafront stretches for approx three miles.

6. The closest city to Portsmouth, UK is what?

Answer: Chichester

Chichester is about 15 miles east; Southampton 25 miles west, Brighton 45 miles east, and London 75 miles northeast.

7. Which two countries can be reached from the ferry port of Portsmouth, UK?

Answer: France and Spain

Regular ferries to Cherbourg and Le Havre in France, and a weekly sailing to Bilbao in Northern Spain, as well as other areas of Brittany.

8. Which of these international companies has a major branch in Portsmouth?

Answer: IBM

It's in an area called 'North Harbour' and is located just off the main island.

9. Which former Prime Minister was born and educated in the city?

Answer: James Callaghan

He attended the Grammar school, which later became the local comprehensive. My old school!

10. Finally, Portsmouth is a very over populated and crowded city. Approximately how many people live here?

Answer: 200,000

This makes it one of the most densely populated cities in the country. This population only covers the Island, not the surrounding boroughs.

Source: Author nutter2002

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