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Round And About London Trivia Quiz

A few diverse questions about London, to my mind one of the most fascinating cities in th e world.

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

Author
vikan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,899

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3293

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Before being returned to Scotland in 1996, the Coronation Chair that contains the Stone of Scone was located at ___________? Hint

The Palace of Westminster

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Underground station was London's busiest in the 1990s? Hint

Baker Street

St. Paul's

Piccadilly Circus

Waterloo

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Question 3 of 10

3. Blackfriars Lane was named after the _______________? Hint

Dominican Friars

Carmelite Friars

Friars of the Holy Cross

Friars of Good Faith

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Question 4 of 10

4. Not all churches in London are Church of England, name the one that isn't. Hint

London Oratory

St Mary-le-Bow

St. Bride's

St. Clement Danes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which street links Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square? Hint

Whitehall

Fleet Street

Oxford Street

The Strand

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Underground line had a branch that was closed during World War II, to store treasures from the British Museum? Hint

Central

District

Piccadilly

Circle

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which London palace was built in 1631 for a wealthy merchant Samuel Fortrey and later bought by George III? Hint

Kensington Palace

Buckingham Palace

St. James Palace

Kew Palace

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Underground line is the only line to connect with every other line on the system? Hint

Northern

Central

Piccadilly

Jubilee

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Museum of London is at the Barbican, what does barbican mean? Hint

Land by the sea or river

Watchtower built on a mound

Temple Bar

Land of the invaders

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Serpentine is in which London park? Hint

Hyde Park

Regent's Park

Holland Park

Green Park

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before being returned to Scotland in 1996, the Coronation Chair that contains the Stone of Scone was located at ___________?

Answer: Westminster Abbey

The Coronation Chair was in St. Edward's Chapel, Westminster Abby.

2. Which Underground station was London's busiest in the 1990s?

Answer: Waterloo

Waterloo Station had over 80 million passengers transit through it every year.

3. Blackfriars Lane was named after the _______________?

Answer: Dominican Friars

The Dominican Friars were called the Black Friars, the Crutched Friars were called Friars of the Holy Cross, The Carmelites, who worn white habits, were known as The White Friars and I made up the Friars of Good Faith.

4. Not all churches in London are Church of England, name the one that isn't.

Answer: London Oratory

London Oratory a.k.a. Brompton Oratory is Roman Catholic, the other three are Church of England and were designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

5. Which street links Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square?

Answer: Whitehall

Whitehall is known for its concentration of Government offices and historic buildings, (Ministry of Defence, the old Admiralty Building and the Home Office).

6. Which Underground line had a branch that was closed during World War II, to store treasures from the British Museum?

Answer: Piccadilly

The Holborn-Aldwych branch of the Piccadilly Line to be exact.

7. Which London palace was built in 1631 for a wealthy merchant Samuel Fortrey and later bought by George III?

Answer: Kew Palace

Kew Palace was bought by the King George III so his family could have a idyllic retreat away from the hustle and bustle of London. The palace now resides in Kew Gardens, fairly close to the heart of modern London.

8. Which Underground line is the only line to connect with every other line on the system?

Answer: Jubilee

9. The Museum of London is at the Barbican, what does barbican mean?

Answer: Watchtower built on a mound

10. The Serpentine is in which London park?

Answer: Hyde Park

Queen Caroline, wife of George II, created the Serpentine.

Source: Author vikan

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