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Quiz about Round And About London
Quiz about Round And About London

Round And About London Trivia Quiz


A few diverse questions about London, to my mind one of the most fascinating cities in th e world.

A multiple-choice quiz by vikan. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
vikan
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
20,899
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
3286
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Question 1 of 10
1. Before being returned to Scotland in 1996, the Coronation Chair that contains the Stone of Scone was located at ___________? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Underground station was London's busiest in the 1990s? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Blackfriars Lane was named after the _______________? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Not all churches in London are Church of England, name the one that isn't. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which street links Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which Underground line had a branch that was closed during World War II, to store treasures from the British Museum? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which London palace was built in 1631 for a wealthy merchant Samuel Fortrey and later bought by George III? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which Underground line is the only line to connect with every other line on the system? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Museum of London is at the Barbican, what does barbican mean? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Serpentine is in which London park? Hint



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1. Before being returned to Scotland in 1996, the Coronation Chair that contains the Stone of Scone was located at ___________?

Answer: Westminster Abbey

The Coronation Chair was in St. Edward's Chapel, Westminster Abby.
2. Which Underground station was London's busiest in the 1990s?

Answer: Waterloo

Waterloo Station had over 80 million passengers transit through it every year.
3. Blackfriars Lane was named after the _______________?

Answer: Dominican Friars

The Dominican Friars were called the Black Friars, the Crutched Friars were called Friars of the Holy Cross, The Carmelites, who worn white habits, were known as The White Friars and I made up the Friars of Good Faith.
4. Not all churches in London are Church of England, name the one that isn't.

Answer: London Oratory

London Oratory a.k.a. Brompton Oratory is Roman Catholic, the other three are Church of England and were designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
5. Which street links Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square?

Answer: Whitehall

Whitehall is known for its concentration of Government offices and historic buildings, (Ministry of Defence, the old Admiralty Building and the Home Office).
6. Which Underground line had a branch that was closed during World War II, to store treasures from the British Museum?

Answer: Piccadilly

The Holborn-Aldwych branch of the Piccadilly Line to be exact.
7. Which London palace was built in 1631 for a wealthy merchant Samuel Fortrey and later bought by George III?

Answer: Kew Palace

Kew Palace was bought by the King George III so his family could have a idyllic retreat away from the hustle and bustle of London. The palace now resides in Kew Gardens, fairly close to the heart of modern London.
8. Which Underground line is the only line to connect with every other line on the system?

Answer: Jubilee

9. The Museum of London is at the Barbican, what does barbican mean?

Answer: Watchtower built on a mound

10. The Serpentine is in which London park?

Answer: Hyde Park

Queen Caroline, wife of George II, created the Serpentine.
Source: Author vikan

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