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Exeter (Devon, England) Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the historic city of Exeter, nestled in the heart of Devon, England.

A multiple-choice quiz by Xandee. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Xandee

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
195,577

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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685

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Question 1 of 10

1. Exeter has many landmarks and is famous for many of its citizens. It was an important city for the Romans, who founded it in 40 AD. The location was favoured by them because it had a river, a good feature for any civilization. It was also situated not far from the sea. Adapted from this source of water, what was the Roman name for Exeter? Hint

Isca

Verulamium

Exon

Aquanium

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Question 2 of 10

2. If you travel into Exeter, you will notice the sign, with the motto 'Exeter, it's a capital city.', as it is the administrative city of Devon. This is not Exeter's official motto however. What is it? Hint

Historia augusta

Semper fidelis

Secena major

Cato justin

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Question 3 of 10

3. Also when driving into Exeter, you will notice that Exeter is twinned with four cities. Which of these is Exeter not twinned with? Hint

Lisieux - France

Terracina - Italy

Bad homburg - Germany

Yaroslavl - Russia

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Question 4 of 10

4. Exeter is in danger of growing too big and has already taken over many villages which were not originally a part of Exeter. They are now suburbs of Exeter. Which of these is one of these suburbs? Hint

Phineo

Pennsylvania

Shaptom

Phintaglon

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of Exeter's most famous attractions is its cathedral. It was built in 1111 AD. At its foot is the Roman baths which has now been covered due to lack of funding. The cathedral also has the second biggest collection of what in the world? Hint

Church candles

Refectories

Choristers

Cathedral bells

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Question 6 of 10

6. Poor old Exeter, it has been the brunt of many a battle. It has been attacked by 12 nations in all, but who attacked Exeter in 876 AD? Hint

The French

The Swedes

The Germans

The Danes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Exeter's football career has been much to be desired for. After 83 years in the football league, Exeter F.C were relegated. What is their football stadium called? Hint

St. Valentine's park.

St. Luke's park

St. James' park

St. Mark's park

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Question 8 of 10

8. You can travel to Exeter on the M5 motorway which ends at Exeter. On the M5 you may turn off at Bristol and Yeovil, but where does the M5 start? Hint

Preston

Birmingham

Manchester

Cardiff

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Question 9 of 10

9. On the M5 motorway into Exeter you may be a little confused. There is a sign advertising The Exeter Maritime Museum, but why is this strange? Hint

The maritime museum is in Plymouth.

The sign in facing the wrong way.

There has never been a maritime museum in Exeter.

The Exeter maritime museum closed in 1997.

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Question 10 of 10

10. As transport is so great in the Exeter region, I thought I may finish the quiz with an Exeter transport question. If you were going to travel to Exeter, you could take many modes of transport. My favourite is by train. If you were to leave the city, heavens forbid, then which of these stations might you use? Hint

St. Blake's station

North station

St. David's station

Danzel station

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Isca

It literally meant river for which the Romans were so thankful this area had. The name was later changed by the Celtics, who called it Exe, after the Celtic name for water, from which today's name is derived. There is much debate however what a citizen of Exeter is called, half say Iscians and the others say Exonians.

Answer: Semper fidelis

It was suggested by Queen Elizabeth I, meaning 'always faithful'.

3. Also when driving into Exeter, you will notice that Exeter is twinned with four cities. Which of these is Exeter not twinned with?

Answer: Lisieux - France

In fact Exeter is also twinned with Rennes in France. Lisieux is twinned with a city near Exeter called Taunton.

Answer: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania was almost all fields until 1975 when planning permission had allowed it to be built on. The rest of the options were anagrams of other Exeter suburbs. Phineo-> Pinhoe, Shaptom-> Topsham and Phintaglon-> Alphington.

Answer: Cathedral bells

In all it has 14 cathedral bells, second in the world to Liverpool cathedral!

6. Poor old Exeter, it has been the brunt of many a battle. It has been attacked by 12 nations in all, but who attacked Exeter in 876 AD?

Answer: The Danes

In 1068 the city was attacked by William the Conqueror, submitting only after a 18 day siege. The city also took the royalist side in the English Civil War.

7. Exeter's football career has been much to be desired for. After 83 years in the football league, Exeter F.C were relegated. What is their football stadium called?

Answer: St. James' park

St James park has been their home stadium since 1931.

8. You can travel to Exeter on the M5 motorway which ends at Exeter. On the M5 you may turn off at Bristol and Yeovil, but where does the M5 start?

Answer: Birmingham

The M5 motorway is the third busiest in Britain after the M1 and M4.

9. On the M5 motorway into Exeter you may be a little confused. There is a sign advertising The Exeter Maritime Museum, but why is this strange?

Answer: The Exeter maritime museum closed in 1997.

It closed down due to lack of funds but was always regarded as a great family day out.

Answer: St. David's station

There are also St. James' station and Central station. Thank you and I hope you enjoyed my quiz.

Source: Author Xandee

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