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Quiz about The City of Bristol UK
Quiz about The City of Bristol UK

The City of Bristol, UK Trivia Quiz


Bristol is both a historic city and a current happening place. See how well you know it!

A multiple-choice quiz by spyro. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
spyro
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
35,657
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1550
Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (10/10), Guest 31 (1/10), Guest 165 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which explorer sailed from Bristol when he discovered Newfoundland? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of the ship of the explorer who discovered Newfoundland? This ship has been reconstructed in Bristol? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of the first iron ship ever built, which is on display in Bristol? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which aeroplane flown during World War II, was named after the city? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the nickname of Bristol City football club? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of Bristol's most central railway station? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many cathedrals does Bristol have? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What are the two main rivers flowing into Bristol? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which motorway runs into the centre of Bristol? Hint



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Mar 22 2024 : Guest 92: 10/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 31: 1/10
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 165: 4/10
Mar 09 2024 : jonnowales: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which explorer sailed from Bristol when he discovered Newfoundland?

Answer: John Cabot

There is a tower in Bristol named after this famous Italian explorer.
2. What was the name of the ship of the explorer who discovered Newfoundland? This ship has been reconstructed in Bristol?

Answer: The Matthew

After completion, the journey to Newfoundland was reconstructed. It has just been decided to site The Matthew permanently in Bristol.
3. Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge?

Answer: Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Although Brunel designed the whole bridge, he only saw the completion of the pillars on each side. The rest was completed long after his death.
4. What is the name of the first iron ship ever built, which is on display in Bristol?

Answer: SS Great Britain

The ship was found badly damaged and rusting off the Falkland Islands and was towed back to Bristol where it has been restored to its former glory.
5. Which aeroplane flown during World War II, was named after the city?

Answer: Bristol Beaufighter

Bristol is famous for its transport construction. Rolls Royce is still sited in the city.
6. What is the nickname of Bristol City football club?

Answer: Robins

The Pirates is the nickname of the city's other football team, Bristol Rovers.
7. What is the name of Bristol's most central railway station?

Answer: Temple Meads

Parkway is the other main railway station coming into the city, on the northside.
8. How many cathedrals does Bristol have?

Answer: 2

The city cathedral found at College Green and Clifton cathedral.
9. What are the two main rivers flowing into Bristol?

Answer: Frome and Avon

Kennet is a canal and the Severn doesn't actually come into Bristol.
10. Which motorway runs into the centre of Bristol?

Answer: M32

The M4 and the M5 skirt around Bristol, but the M32 goes right into the centre of the city.
Source: Author spyro

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