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Tree-Mendous Trivia Trivia Quiz

Fun facts & myths related to trees commonly found in England

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

Author
nytoffee

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,344

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
537

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which tree was reputedly planted at Glastonbury Abbey by Joseph of Arimathea ?
Hint

Holly

Yew

Hawthorn

Juniper

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which (hybrid) tree, commonly found in large cities, handles atmospheric pollution well because the bark flakes off regularly and takes the dirt with it ?
Hint

Sessile Oak

Horse Chestnut

London Plane

Hazel

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which King ordered Mulberry Trees planted to try to cash in on the booming silk industry ?
Hint

George I

Elizabeth I

James I

Charles I

4. The Maze, in the Gardens at Hampton Court Palace, is one of the favourite attractions, especially with children. Which tree, one of the main 'ingredients' of the 7 feet high walls of The Maze, was also revered in Medieval times since it's wood was ideal for the construction of Longbows ?
Hint

Yew

Hornbeam

Lime

Sweet Chestnut

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Question 5 of 10

5. Many ancient civilizations recognised the medicinal properties of this tree. The leaves and bark contain salicylic acid which is a natural remedy very similar to Aspirin. What is it's name ?

Hint

Walnut

Common Hazel

Common Whitebeam

Willow

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which tree, introduced to England from the Balkans, is under threat from a fungus causing "bleeding cankers" ?
Hint

Western Hemlock

English Elm

Horse Chestnut

Sycamore

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which tree was responsible for the (formerly) thriving furniture making business in High Wycombe ?
Hint

Beech

Birch

Maple

Oak

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Question 8 of 10

8. The wood from which tree is commonly used in the making of tennis rackets, snooker cues as well as handles for hammers and axes due to its flexible but shock resistant properties ?
Hint

Birch

Ash

Maple

Beech

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which King is reputed to have hidden from his pursuers up an oak tree ?
Hint

Charles I

Charles II

James II

John

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Question 10 of 10

10. What kind of tree is the Martyr's Tree, said to be the tree where the Tolpuddle Martyrs formed the first trade union in Britain in 1834 ?
Hint

Downy Birch

Weeping Willow

Sycamore

Crab Apple

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which tree was reputedly planted at Glastonbury Abbey by Joseph of Arimathea ?

Answer: Hawthorn

Joseph is said to have visited England, stuck his staff into the ground and on that spot the Glastonbury (or Holy) Thorn grew. Glastonbury is also associated with the tales of King Arthur (of the Round Table).

2. Which (hybrid) tree, commonly found in large cities, handles atmospheric pollution well because the bark flakes off regularly and takes the dirt with it ?

Answer: London Plane

The most common and frequently seen tree in London as well as gracing many other major cities around the world e.g. Paris, Istanbul etc. (although not always the London Plane variety). The London Plane is in fact a hyrbid of the Oriental and American Plane tree.

3. Which King ordered Mulberry Trees planted to try to cash in on the booming silk industry ?

Answer: James I

It was a huge exercise in futility because they planted the wrong type of Mulberry Tree ! Silkworms only feed on the leaves of White Mulberry Trees but unfortunately Black ones were planted.

Answer: Yew

The Hampton Court Maze began in 1690 as a form of courtly entertainment for William of Orange. The Yew tree itself has a strong history in English culture as the wood used in the construction of the longbow. The longbow was a very successful weapon for English armies in Medieval times, most famously at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

5. Many ancient civilizations recognised the medicinal properties of this tree. The leaves and bark contain salicylic acid which is a natural remedy very similar to Aspirin. What is it's name ?

Answer: Willow

Willow wood is used in the making of bats for cricket, the traditional summer pastime. It is also often used for producing wicker for basket weaving.

6. Which tree, introduced to England from the Balkans, is under threat from a fungus causing "bleeding cankers" ?

Answer: Horse Chestnut

The game of Conkers is played with the seed of the Horse Chestnut tree. The World Conker Championships are held annually on the second Sunday in October in the village of Ashton near Oundle in Northamptonshire, England.

7. Which tree was responsible for the (formerly) thriving furniture making business in High Wycombe ?

Answer: Beech

In 1875, it was estimated that there were 4,700 chairs made per day in High Wycombe although the industry has since gone into decline. The town's football (soccer) team is nicknamed the "Chairboys".

8. The wood from which tree is commonly used in the making of tennis rackets, snooker cues as well as handles for hammers and axes due to its flexible but shock resistant properties ?

Answer: Ash

In Norse mythology, the World Tree Yggdrasil is commonly held to be an ash tree, and the first man, Ask, was formed from an ash tree. Although it is a deciduous tree, the black tipped buds make it easy to identify in the winter.

9. Which King is reputed to have hidden from his pursuers up an oak tree ?

Answer: Charles II

Allegedly, this has taken place following the Battle of Worcester in 1651 where Charles was pursued by Roundheads. He then relayed this story to Samuel Pepys, the noted diarist.

10. What kind of tree is the Martyr's Tree, said to be the tree where the Tolpuddle Martyrs formed the first trade union in Britain in 1834 ?

Answer: Sycamore

The Tolpuddle Martyrs were sentenced to seven years transportation to the penal colony in New South Wales, Australia. In 1836, the Government was forced to remit the sentences in the face of public pressure.

Source: Author nytoffee

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