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British History - 20th century Quiz

Test your knowledge of British history with this set of questions. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by stu-sct. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
stu-sct

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,829

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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2697

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which kind of establishment was first opened in Bayswater, London in 1949? Hint

fast-food takeaway

pharmacy

launderette

photo booth

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why did the annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race have to re-run in 1912? Hint

There were freak weather conditions.

Both boats sank.

There were not enough spectators.

Both teams finished at the same time.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which favourite children's comic was first published in 1937? Hint

"The Beano"

"The Beezer"

"The Bunty"

"The Dandy"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Britain's first credit card was introduced in 1966. Can you name it? Hint

Mastercard

Capital One

Visa

Barclaycard

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was finally completed in 1928 after 70 years' work? Hint

Chambers English Dictionary

Cambridge Encyclopedia

Compton's Encyclopedia

The Oxford English Dictionary

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Question 6 of 10

6. What became a legal requirement on British motor vehicles in 1954? Hint

flashing indicators

left wing mirror

wearing front seat belts

back-seat drivers

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year did England win their first Rugby International against France? Hint

1905

1908

1907

1906

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1940, which three foods were first to be rationed during the Second World War? Hint

bacon, butter and eggs

bacon, eggs and sugar

bacon, butter and sugar

butter, eggs and sugar

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which London landmark was opened in 1965? Hint

Tower Bridge

the Millennium Eye

London Tower

the Post Office tower

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1947, which couple married in London and then went on to honeymoon in Hampshire? Hint

Princess Anne and Capt. Mark Phillips

Princess Elizabeth and Lt. Philip Mountbatten

Princess Margaret and Lord Snowden

Princess Michael and Michael of Kent

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which kind of establishment was first opened in Bayswater, London in 1949?

Answer: launderette

The launderette opened in that year for a 6-month trial.

2. Why did the annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race have to re-run in 1912?

Answer: Both boats sank.

This race took place in London on the 28th of March and is run every year.

3. Which favourite children's comic was first published in 1937?

Answer: "The Dandy"

"The Dandy" was published in Scotland. "The Beano" wasn't long in following, hitting the shelves in 1938.

4. Britain's first credit card was introduced in 1966. Can you name it?

Answer: Barclaycard

Barclaycard also introduced the world's first cash dispenser in 1967 at a branch in Enfield, England.

5. What was finally completed in 1928 after 70 years' work?

Answer: The Oxford English Dictionary

Where would we be without a dictionary? Thanks, Oxford! (This period of 70 years compares very favourably with the comparable German dictionary, which took 107 years to complete.) The dictionary is of course revised from time to time.

6. What became a legal requirement on British motor vehicles in 1954?

Answer: flashing indicators

Some would say people still don't know how to use them. For a further 20 years hand signals were a standard feature of the British driving-test.

7. In what year did England win their first Rugby International against France?

Answer: 1906

This happened in London on the 22nd of March. Were you there?

8. In 1940, which three foods were first to be rationed during the Second World War?

Answer: bacon, butter and sugar

Clothes soon followed, becoming rationed in 1941. An increasing number of foodstuffs were rationed, culminating in bread rationing in 1946.

9. Which London landmark was opened in 1965?

Answer: the Post Office tower

It was opened on the 7th of October and was built to a height of 186 metres (620 feet). At that time, it was the tallest building in Britain.

10. In 1947, which couple married in London and then went on to honeymoon in Hampshire?

Answer: Princess Elizabeth and Lt. Philip Mountbatten

Princess Elizabeth went on to be crowned queen on June 2, 1953. She celebrated her Golden Jubilee in 2002.

Source: Author stu-sct

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