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Quiz about UK General Knowledge 1
Quiz about UK General Knowledge 1

UK General Knowledge [1] Trivia Quiz


Some general trivia with a UK emphasis.

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bridget3
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
30,782
Updated
Dec 17 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
7275
Last 3 plays: Guest 195 (7/10), Guest 147 (0/10), Guest 86 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which British institution was based at White City and Wood Lane in West London? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK in the autumn of 2001? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which actor tops the Forbes 2001 list as the most powerful celebrity? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In London, what are Hammersmith, Battersea, Westminster and Hungerford ALL types of? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What subject is covered by the Good Friday agreement? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the 'League of Gentlemen'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which disease was ravaging British farms in 2001? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What was Sophie Rhys-Jones' title before the death of Queen Elizabeth II? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which football (soccer) team won the English Premiership in 2001? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What are Bluewater, Meadowhall and Lakeside? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which British institution was based at White City and Wood Lane in West London?

Answer: BBC

BBC Television Centre was at White City, adjacent to Wood Lane.
2. Who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK in the autumn of 2001?

Answer: Gordon Brown

In October 2001, Gordon Brown was the Chancellor: Jack Straw was Foreign Secretary, and David Blunkett was Home Secretary. Hague had been Leader of the Opposition.
3. Which actor tops the Forbes 2001 list as the most powerful celebrity?

Answer: Tom Cruise

Following Mission Impossible II, Forbes rated Cruise as the most powerful media celebrity.
4. In London, what are Hammersmith, Battersea, Westminster and Hungerford ALL types of?

Answer: Bridges

They are all bridges over the Thames: Hammersmith, Battersea and Westminster are road bridges, and Hungerford is a footbridge alongside a railway bridge. Hammersmith and Westminster are also tube stations, hospitals and colleges, but only bridges applies to all four!
5. What subject is covered by the Good Friday agreement?

Answer: Northern Ireland

The Good Friday agreement was the agreement signed with the British and Irish governments to end violence and decommission weapons.
6. What is the 'League of Gentlemen'?

Answer: TV comedy show

This is a cult show based on the bizarre characters living in the fictional village of Royston Vasey.
7. Which disease was ravaging British farms in 2001?

Answer: Foot and mouth

Foot and mouth disease had not been seen in Britain for 20 years. It does not make meat dangerous to eat, it cannot be caught by people, but it is highly infectious between animals and makes livestock thin and unproductive. The outbreak was so bad that the election was postponed.
8. What was Sophie Rhys-Jones' title before the death of Queen Elizabeth II?

Answer: Countess of Wessex

Her title was Countess of Wessex, a courtesy title from her marriage to HRH Prince Edward, who is Earl of Wessex. Upon the death of the queen and the ascension of the former Prince of Wales to the throne, Prince Edward became Duke of Edinburgh and she became Duchess of Edinburgh.
9. Which football (soccer) team won the English Premiership in 2001?

Answer: Manchester United

Manchester came top of the Premiership after their nearest rivals Arsenal lost a crucial match 3-0, including two disastrous own goals.
10. What are Bluewater, Meadowhall and Lakeside?

Answer: Shopping centres

They are major out-of-town shopping centres: Bluewater and Lakeside are on the edge of London, Meadowhall is in Sheffield.
Source: Author bridget3

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