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Quiz about History of Lincoln England
Quiz about History of Lincoln England

History of Lincoln, England Trivia Quiz


Lincoln is a beautiful city in the English East Midlands. Let's see how much you know about it.

A multiple-choice quiz by lincolnshep. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lincolnshep
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
140,771
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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878
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Question 1 of 10
1. When, is it generally thought, that the Romans conquered the area now known as Lincolnshire? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the Roman name for Lincoln? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In what year did work begin on the stone cathedral? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Lincoln Cathedral was once the tallest building in the world.


Question 5 of 10
5. By Norman times, Lincoln was the third most important city in the country. On what was the city's prosperity based? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 2001, the population of Lincoln was over 80,000. What was the population in the 16th century? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In what year did the railway arrive in Lincoln? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which military milestone was achieved in Lincoln? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When did Lincoln City FC play their first match? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1996, the University of Lincolnshire and Humberside opened its new Lincoln campus on the Brayford Marina. Who performed the opening ceremony? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When, is it generally thought, that the Romans conquered the area now known as Lincolnshire?

Answer: AD 48

The Romans first built a garrison to guard the northern extremes of the empire. They later built a walled town to house demobbed soldiers.
2. What was the Roman name for Lincoln?

Answer: Lindum Colonia

The name is still used in several places in Lincoln. Most notably in Lindum Hill which is a main route from the south of the city to the cathedral area.
3. In what year did work begin on the stone cathedral?

Answer: 1072

Work began under Bishop Remigius but the plans were continually modified as work continued over the next two centuries. The roof burned down in 1141 and an earth tremor destroyed most of the building in 1185, but work always resumed and by the end of the 13th century the cathedral was complete. Probably as a result of the earth tremor of 1185 it is arguably more Gothic (showing less Norman influence) than most English cathedrals.

A library designed by Christopher Wren was added in 1660.
4. Lincoln Cathedral was once the tallest building in the world.

Answer: True

When the main tower was originally built it featured a wood and lead spire on top which gave a total height of 525 feet. In 1311, this was the world's tallest building.
5. By Norman times, Lincoln was the third most important city in the country. On what was the city's prosperity based?

Answer: Wool

In Norman times, Lincoln cloth was famous throughout Europe.
6. In 2001, the population of Lincoln was over 80,000. What was the population in the 16th century?

Answer: Fewer than 5,000

In the 16th century, the population was around 2,500. The population more than doubled between 1801 and 1851, and by 1901 it had reached 50,000.
7. In what year did the railway arrive in Lincoln?

Answer: 1846

The Midland Railway began building its Nottingham and Lincoln line in 1845 and the first train arrived in Lincoln on 4th August 1846.
8. Which military milestone was achieved in Lincoln?

Answer: First tank

In early 1915, the Royal Navy came up with the idea of armoured caterpillar unit. Fowler's of Lincoln were given the task of creating these 'landships'. After a few false starts they created the No.1 Lincoln Machine, commonly known as 'Little Willie'. It never saw service and was more of a technology demonstrator but that befits its status as the world's first tank.
9. When did Lincoln City FC play their first match?

Answer: 4th October 1884

Lincoln City 9, Sleaford 1 was the first result. The club had been formed by the players and officials of the disbanding Lincoln Recreation/Rovers. At the time, City were the second best team in Lincoln behind Lindum FC.
10. In 1996, the University of Lincolnshire and Humberside opened its new Lincoln campus on the Brayford Marina. Who performed the opening ceremony?

Answer: HM The Queen

In 2001, the university changed its name to the University of Lincoln as they are gradually moving their facilities from Hull to Lincoln.
Source: Author lincolnshep

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