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Questions
Choices
1. BBC, ITV, S4C
Railways
2. GWR, LNER, KESR
Universities
3. EC, G, HX
Postcodes
4. AA, RAC, IAM
Television
5. QPR, WBA, PNE
Football (soccer)
6. LGW, EDI, LCY
Sports
7. AAA, MCC, RFU
British Army
8. LSE, SOAS, UMIST
Airports
9. FCO, MoD, DCMS
Government
10. AAC, RAMC, REME
Motoring
Select each answer
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. BBC, ITV, S4C
Answer: Television
The British Broadcasting Corporation was founded in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company. ITV can refer to the overall Independent Television network or the specific company, ITV plc, that operates most of the ITV network franchises. S4C is a Welsh-language television channel. "Sianel Pedwar Cymru" is Welsh for "Channel Four Wales".
2. GWR, LNER, KESR
Answer: Railways
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Western Railway was sometimes known as "God's Wonderful Railway". The London and North Eastern Railway's "Mallard" set the world speed record for steam locomotives in 1938. The Kent and East Sussex Railway was one of many light railways built by Colonel Holman F Stephens.
3. EC, G, HX
Answer: Postcodes
Sir Rowland Hill introduced the original alphabetic postcode areas in London in 1856. "S" and "NE" were absorbed into neighbouring areas and have since been reused. The areas listed are East Central London, Glasgow and Halifax.
4. AA, RAC, IAM
Answer: Motoring
The Royal Automobile Club was formed in 1987. The associated motoring services arm was sold off in 1999. The Automobile Association was founded in 1905. The Institute of Advanced Motorists was founded in 1956 and is now branded as "IAM RoadSmart".
5. QPR, WBA, PNE
Answer: Football (soccer)
Queens Park Rangers - The Hoops" - is based in west London. West Bromwich Albion - "The Baggies" - is based in the West Midlands. Preston North End - "The Lilywhites" - is based in Lancashire.
6. LGW, EDI, LCY
Answer: Airports
London Gatwick airport is to the south of London near Crawley in West Sussex. Edinburgh airport began as the Royal Flying Corps' "Turnhouse Aerodrome" during World War One. London City airport opened in 1987 as part of the regeneration of the former docks in east London.
7. AAA, MCC, RFU
Answer: Sports
The Amateur Athletic Association (of England) was founded in 1880. The annual "three As" championship is a major event. Marylebone Cricket Club has roots dating back to even earlier than Thomas Lord's original cricket ground in 1787. The Rugby Football Union was founded in 1871.
8. LSE, SOAS, UMIST
Answer: Universities
The London School of Economics (and Political Science) was founded by Beatrice and Sidney Webb in 1895. The School of Oriental and African Studies, also part of the University of London, was founded in 1916. The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology has roots back to 1824. It is now part of the University of Manchester.
9. FCO, MoD, DCMS
Answer: Government
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office dates back to the formation of the Foreign Office in 1782. The modern Ministry of Defence was formed in 1964 from previous departments including the War Office, Admiralty and Air Ministry. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport covers a diverse range of topics. It was responsible for co-ordinating the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
10. AAC, RAMC, REME
Answer: British Army
The current Army Air Corps was founded in 1957. The Army had previously been involved in a variety of aviation activities, including observation balloons in the nineteenth century. The Royal Army Medical Corps now forms part of Army Medical Services. The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers was formed in 1942 but full restructuring only took place after World War Two.
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