The Southampton Quiz
Think you know about the history of Southampton? Find out now!
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Quiz Questions
1.
According to legend, who is the founder of Southampton?
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A.
Sir Bevois
B.
Arundel
C.
Josian
D.
Ascupart
2.
In what year did Southampton become a city?
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A.
1664
B.
1764
C.
1864
D.
1964
3.
What was the name for Roman Southampton?
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A.
Venta Belgarum
B.
Noviomagus Reginorum
C.
Clausentum
D.
Portus Adurni
4.
What is the name of this famous Southampton-based ship?
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A.
Titanic
B.
Mauretania
C.
Queen Mary
D.
Mary Rose
5.
In what year did pirates sack the town of Southampton?
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A.
1066
B.
1338
C.
1456
D.
1703
6.
Which of these people is the Southampton-born hymn writer Isaac Watts?
A.
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A
B.
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B
C.
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C
D.
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D
7.
Which people founded medieval Southampton after defeating the Anglo-Saxons in battle in 1066?
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A.
The Romans
B.
The Plantagenets
C.
The Normans
D.
The Tudors
8.
What was this building during Victorian times?
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A.
A school
B.
A workhouse
C.
A church
D.
A cinema
9.
Why is Victorian inventor William Cantelo well-known?
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A.
For disappearing without a trace
B.
For being the first Sotonian to travel around the world
C.
For inventing the kaleidoscope
D.
For opening the first burger bar in Southampton
10.
Which ship sailed from Southampton in 1620 bound for America?
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A.
Queen Mary
B.
Mary Rose
C.
Mayday
D.
Mayflower
11.
What food might we not have without Southampton?
A.
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Fish Fingers
B.
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Hamburger
C.
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Pizza
D.
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Pasta
12.
What was Anglo-Saxon Southampton called?
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A.
Soton
B.
Hamwic
C.
Hammie
D.
Saafamtun
13.
What is the oldest building still in use in Southampton?
A.
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The Bargate
B.
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God's House Tower
C.
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Tudor House
D.
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St Michael's Church
14.
Tap on the image of Southampton
A.
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A
B.
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B
C.
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C
D.
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D
15.
Approximately how many buildings were destroyed and damaged during the Southampton Blitz?
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A.
11,000
B.
22,000
C.
32,000
D.
42,000
16.
True or False: Southampton had the first Civic Centre in England?
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A.
True
B.
False
17.
What was Southampton FC's former home called?
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A.
The Dell
B.
Britannia Road
C.
Stoneham Court
D.
Harbour View
18.
During the Second World War, what was Southampton first for?
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A.
Rationing
B.
The Blackout
C.
Evacuation
D.
Air-raid Shelters
19.
In what century did Southampton Docks begin being built?
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A.
1600s
B.
1700s
C.
1800s
D.
1900s
20.
How long were Southampton's medieval walls?
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A.
0.5 miles
B.
1 mile
C.
1.25 miles
D.
2 miles
Quiz Outcomes
1.
Prehistory
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Oh dear, there's a lot more to find out about Southampton!
2.
Anglo-Saxon
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Good try! You're stuck in Anglo-Saxon times, but it could be worse, at least you're not a Viking!
3.
Medieval
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You're good! You're in medieval times, when the amazing defensive walls were built. Try again and see if you can make it to the days of the Docks!
4.
The Docks
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Amazing! There's nothing you don't know about Southampton! Time to share your knowledge with others! Well done!
