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When Did They Build That? Trivia Quiz

As I travel around the world, I see a lot of human creativity in building and design, and often ask myself "I wonder when they built that?" Well, do you know?

A multiple-choice quiz by Yorkshire_boy. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Yorkshire_boy

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,063

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
464

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The Humber Estuary Bridge was opened on June 24th 1981, but when did they start building it? Hint

1970

1972

1978

1975

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Question 2 of 10

2. An idea for the World Trade Center was first proposed in 1946 and its ribbon- cutting ceremony was on April 4th 1973, but when did they first break ground on this structure? Hint

1966

1967

1965

1968

3. The Sydney Opera house, which has been called anything from the world's ugliest to the world's most beautiful building, was formally completed in 1973. In March of which year did building commence? Hint

1965

1955

1959

1963

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Question 4 of 10

4. I was born in 1963, so the Space Needle in Seattle was built during my lifetime. (Yes or no)

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Suez Canal links the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, and is the only viable route between Europe and the Middle East for ships that do not want to sail around the Cape of Africa. When did Ferdinand de Lesseps' company open the canal to shipping? Hint

1869

1910

1959

1873

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Question 6 of 10

6. Let's go to England, and visit the Queen in Buckingham Palace. I wonder in what year was it originally built? Hint

1603

1703

1803

1903

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Question 7 of 10

7. In his novel "Ivanhoe", Sir Walter Scott refers to "Coningsburgh Castle". This is based on a real castle near Doncaster, that I often visited as a child. In what century was that Castle built? Hint

12th

13th

11th

15th

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bonjour! It's time to take a visit to Paris and have a look around the observation deck of the Eiffel Tower. What year did Monsieur Gustave and his crew start building this monument of France? Hint

1891

1885

1887

1889

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Question 9 of 10

9. Most people know that Charles Babbage designed the Difference Engine, which was the forerunner of the modern day computer. When was the Difference Engine actually built, from Babbage's design? Hint

1847 - 1849

1889 - 1891

1947 - 1949

1989 - 1991

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Question 10 of 10

10. Steve Jobs and Steve Wosniak built the Apple II micro-computer, one of the most popular micros and a 'standard' for many years. When did Apple introduce this to the world? Hint

1976

1975

1978

1977

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Humber Estuary Bridge was opened on June 24th 1981, but when did they start building it?

Answer: 1972

If you're riding a motorcycle around Britain, avoid the Humber Bridge. It's the only major Toll crossing that charges a fee to motorcycles.

2. An idea for the World Trade Center was first proposed in 1946 and its ribbon- cutting ceremony was on April 4th 1973, but when did they first break ground on this structure?

Answer: 1966

The Twin Towers held 13.4 million square feet of office space and the excavation material was used to create much of Battery Park on the tip of Manhattan.

Answer: 1959

The Opera House, a major symbol of Australia, was actually designed by a Dane, and has Swedish tiles on its roof. I personally think it is beautiful.

4. I was born in 1963, so the Space Needle in Seattle was built during my lifetime. (Yes or no)

Answer: No

The Space Needle was built for the 1962 World's Fair. It is 605 feet high and is designed to withstand a 9.5 magnitude earthquake.

Answer: 1869

Canal is a bit of a misnomer. It does not have any locks and sea water flows freely into Great Bitter Lake from both ends, replacing water lost by evaporation.

6. Let's go to England, and visit the Queen in Buckingham Palace. I wonder in what year was it originally built?

Answer: 1703

Buckingham Palace has been extensively altered, but was originally constructed as a townhouse for the Duke of Buckingham - so for all you Americans, it was already almost 75 years old when John Hancock signed your Declaration of Independence.

7. In his novel "Ivanhoe", Sir Walter Scott refers to "Coningsburgh Castle". This is based on a real castle near Doncaster, that I often visited as a child. In what century was that Castle built?

Answer: 12th

Conisbrough Castle had by the mid 1500s fallen into disrepair. Fortunately it has been partially restored since the 1990s, and is a great place to visit to experience a taste of heraldic Britain.

8. Bonjour! It's time to take a visit to Paris and have a look around the observation deck of the Eiffel Tower. What year did Monsieur Gustave and his crew start building this monument of France?

Answer: 1887

The Eiffel tower could easily have been called the Barcelona tower, but the people at the Barcelona City Hall thought it was a strange and expensive construction, and would not fit in to the design of their city. The tower was supposed to be demolished in 1909, but still remains, and is now the worlds most visited paid monument. Gustave certainly proved his detractors wrong.

9. Most people know that Charles Babbage designed the Difference Engine, which was the forerunner of the modern day computer. When was the Difference Engine actually built, from Babbage's design?

Answer: 1989 - 1991

Babbage never actually built the Difference Engine, but the London Science Museum built one from his design, as well as the printer Babbage had designed to operate with it. This was done as part of a celebration of Babbage's 200th birthday. The designs had to be altered slightly when they were turned into engineering drawings, but when completed the engine and printer both worked flawlessly.

10. Steve Jobs and Steve Wosniak built the Apple II micro-computer, one of the most popular micros and a 'standard' for many years. When did Apple introduce this to the world?

Answer: 1977

The Apple II was the first computer to use a spreadsheet, known as "Visicalc". So now you know who to blame when you are doing endless data entry onto spreadsheets...

Source: Author Yorkshire_boy

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