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The City of Bristol, UK Trivia Quiz

Bristol is both a historic city and a current happening place. See how well you know it!

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

Author
spyro

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
35,657

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1604

Last 3 plays: Guest 45 (5/10), Guest 81 (9/10), Guest 90 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which explorer sailed from Bristol when he discovered Newfoundland? Hint

Christopher Columbus

John Cabot

Ferdinand Magellan

Vasco da Gama

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the ship of the explorer who discovered Newfoundland? This ship has been reconstructed in Bristol? Hint

The Matthew

The Stephen

The Thomas

The Robert

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge? Hint

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Robert Stephenson

Alexander Graham Bell

Herbert Austin

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the first iron ship ever built, which is on display in Bristol? Hint

SS Great Southern

SS Great Eastern

SS Great Britain

SS Great Western

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which aeroplane flown during World War II, was named after the city? Hint

Bristol Bullfrog

Bristol Boxkite

Bristol Beaufighter

Bristol Bullfighter

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the nickname of Bristol City football club? Hint

Pirates

Pillagers

Robbers

Robins

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of Bristol's most central railway station? Hint

Temple Meads

Parkway

Parson Street

Clifton Down

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many cathedrals does Bristol have? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the two main rivers flowing into Bristol? Hint

Frome and Avon

Avon and Kennet

Frome and Severn

Somerset and Gloucester

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which motorway runs into the centre of Bristol? Hint

M28

M32

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which explorer sailed from Bristol when he discovered Newfoundland?

Answer: John Cabot

There is a tower in Bristol named after this famous Italian explorer.

2. What was the name of the ship of the explorer who discovered Newfoundland? This ship has been reconstructed in Bristol?

Answer: The Matthew

After completion, the journey to Newfoundland was reconstructed. It has just been decided to site The Matthew permanently in Bristol.

3. Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge?

Answer: Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Although Brunel designed the whole bridge, he only saw the completion of the pillars on each side. The rest was completed long after his death.

4. What is the name of the first iron ship ever built, which is on display in Bristol?

Answer: SS Great Britain

The ship was found badly damaged and rusting off the Falkland Islands and was towed back to Bristol where it has been restored to its former glory.

5. Which aeroplane flown during World War II, was named after the city?

Answer: Bristol Beaufighter

Bristol is famous for its transport construction. Rolls Royce is still sited in the city.

6. What is the nickname of Bristol City football club?

Answer: Robins

The Pirates is the nickname of the city's other football team, Bristol Rovers.

7. What is the name of Bristol's most central railway station?

Answer: Temple Meads

Parkway is the other main railway station coming into the city, on the northside.

8. How many cathedrals does Bristol have?

Answer: 2

The city cathedral found at College Green and Clifton cathedral.

9. What are the two main rivers flowing into Bristol?

Answer: Frome and Avon

Kennet is a canal and the Severn doesn't actually come into Bristol.

10. Which motorway runs into the centre of Bristol?

Answer: M32

The M4 and the M5 skirt around Bristol, but the M32 goes right into the centre of the city.

Source: Author spyro

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