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Quiz about The History of Glasgow
Quiz about The History of Glasgow

The History of Glasgow Trivia Quiz


Even in present-day Glasgow, you can see the ancient history everywhere you look. This quiz is about Glasgow's ups and downs from ancient times to the modern era.

A multiple-choice quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
374,092
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
437
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Although people have lived in the area that is now Glasgow for millennia, the city was properly founded in the 6th century by which Christian saint who is now the city's patron? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which warrior led a sack on Glasgow in 1153 during a dispute of royal succession? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451 after Pope Nicholas V gave a papal bull to King James II. This was the second university to be founded in Scotland. Which was the first? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which goods from the American colonies helped Glasgow grow from a small, quiet town to an industrialized, wealthy city during the 18th century? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of economist Adam Smith's groundbreaking work about economic success and what nations can do to grow and maintain their economy that was first published in Glasgow in 1776? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following was a goal of the Scottish Insurrection ("Radical War") of 1820 which started in Glasgow when workers went on strike? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. During World War II, Glasgow was brought out of another economic depression because of what industry, that was extremely important to the Allied efforts in Europe? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of the engineer, who sounds strangely like a legendary Scottish hero, who published a series of reports about how Glasgow could improve itself in the aftermath of World War II? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the name of the effort to improve Glasgow after the city once again saw an economic decline in the 1980s? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which event did Glasgow host for the first time in 2014, becoming the second Scottish city after Edinburgh to do so? Hint



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1. Although people have lived in the area that is now Glasgow for millennia, the city was properly founded in the 6th century by which Christian saint who is now the city's patron?

Answer: Saint Mungo

In some places, Saint Mungo is also known as Saint Kentigern. He founded a small church on the location that Glasgow Cathedral now stands. According to brief and sometimes unclear written accounts, St. Mungo was born on a wooden boat after his mother was thrown off a cliff by her father for being unwed and pregnant (she had been raped.) There was an anti-Christian sentiment in the region of Scotland where St. Mungo lived. Disgusted, St. Mungo left Strathclyde, maintaining his Christian principles. Unlike other saints, St. Mungo is not a martyr and died a natural death in old age in 614 A.D.
2. Which warrior led a sack on Glasgow in 1153 during a dispute of royal succession?

Answer: Somerled

David I of Scotland had died and was succeeded by his grandson Malcolm IV, who was not even a teenager. The line of succession was not completely clear at the time and Somerled believed that he had a claim to the throne through some obscure lineage and his relationship with David's oldest brother.

He sacked the city during the power struggle as soon as Malcolm IV, who was inexperienced, came to power.
3. The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451 after Pope Nicholas V gave a papal bull to King James II. This was the second university to be founded in Scotland. Which was the first?

Answer: St. Andrews

St. Andrews University was founded in 1410 by clergymen who left Paris. The University of Glasgow was establsihed because Bishop William Turnbull had wanted a university as part of the local cathedral. In modern times, the university is among the highest rated in the world for its research.
4. Which goods from the American colonies helped Glasgow grow from a small, quiet town to an industrialized, wealthy city during the 18th century?

Answer: Tobacco and cotton

Merchants in Glasgow had invested heavily in and benefited from the triangular trade which brought tobacco and cotton, among other things, into Glasgow from the Americas. During the American Revolution, Glasgow ceased receiving goods from the United States, but were still able to rake in the money from the trade with the Caribbean colonies.
5. What is the name of economist Adam Smith's groundbreaking work about economic success and what nations can do to grow and maintain their economy that was first published in Glasgow in 1776?

Answer: The Wealth of Nations

Adam Smith (1723-1790) was professor of economics and philosophy at the University of Glasgow. "The Wealth of Nations" is considered one of the fundamental works - even the key first work - of modern economics. Smith's belief in economic competition was mocked by some of the politicians and wealthy merchants of his day who believed that competition would lead to economic decline and uncertainty and wanted to maintain control of the economy.

Adam Smith is particularly noted for his use of the term "(the)invisible hand", though it was a metaphor and its exact meaning is in dispute. For example, some take it to mean the (largely unrestricted) operation of market forces, while others believe it means that a free market economy ultimately benefits all - namely, that the pursuit of self-interest (within the law) by individuals ultimately promotes the general good. Other interpretations are possible.
6. Which of the following was a goal of the Scottish Insurrection ("Radical War") of 1820 which started in Glasgow when workers went on strike?

Answer: Electoral reform

The early 19th century saw a depression throughout Scotland characterized by inflation and low wages. Workers in Glasgow went on strike in April 1820 to demand that government pay more attention to their interests. The protesters ultimately lost and the leaders were shipped to penal colonies and their leader, James Wilson, was convicted of treason and was hanged.

However, in 1832 Glasgow was granted seats in Parliament.
7. During World War II, Glasgow was brought out of another economic depression because of what industry, that was extremely important to the Allied efforts in Europe?

Answer: Shipbuilding

Glasgow's location near the coast and on the River Clyde made it ideal for shipbuilding. Previously, shipbuilding had been a huge industry in Glasgow but declined significantly as British colonies in the Americas started achieving independence.
8. What is the name of the engineer, who sounds strangely like a legendary Scottish hero, who published a series of reports about how Glasgow could improve itself in the aftermath of World War II?

Answer: Robert Bruce

Some of things that Bruce advocated for and were implemented were: spreading the population out and away from the town center and improving housing conditions in the poor neighborhoods. Not all of Bruce's ideas were utilized such as his desire to demolish old (often historic) buildings including churches.
9. What was the name of the effort to improve Glasgow after the city once again saw an economic decline in the 1980s?

Answer: Glasgow's Miles Better

The main focus of the campaign was to move away from Glasgow's rapidly failing industries to services. It also sought to advocate Glasgow as a tourist destination. The logo of the campaign was Mr. Happy from the popular "Mr. Men" series of books.
10. Which event did Glasgow host for the first time in 2014, becoming the second Scottish city after Edinburgh to do so?

Answer: The Commonwealth Games

The 2014 Commonwealth Games were immensely popular with the Scottish people. Glasgow, in particular, was thrilled to host the Commonwealth Games as many saw it as a triumph after the economic ups and downs Glasgow has experienced toward the end of the 20th century.
Source: Author Joepetz

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