London is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet, with more than 15 million visitors per year. As the cultural and economic centre of Britain, there are many things to do and enjoy in this historical and modern city. Let’s check your knowledge with these 41 trivia London quiz questions and answers.
London Quiz Questions and Answers
1. How many lions are there in the Trafalgar Square?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
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Answer: 4 lions in the Trafalgar Square were sculpted by the painter Edwin Landseer. They surround the Nelson’s column.
2. The Black Death, which killed nearly 30,000 of people in London, started in …?
A. 1066
B. 1348
C. 1666
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Answer: The Black Death was an outbreak of bubonic plague. It started in London in 1348 and created a number of economic, social, and religious upheavals.
3. What does the name of the Trafalgar Square mean?
A. It was constructed on the site of the old Trafalgar Theatre
B. It was named after HMS Trafalgar – Nelson’s flagship
C. It was named in commemoration of the Battle of Trafalgar
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Answer: Originally, the square was called King William the Fourth’s Square. The current name was suggested to commemorate the historic naval victory at Cape Trafalgar.
4. Which famous landmark in London that you can see at the very beginning of the James Bond movie “The world is not enough”?
A. Millennium Dome
B. Westminster Cathedral
C. London Stock Exchange
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Answer: Other sections of this well-known movie were shot in various locations in Britain such as the Thames River and Eilean Donan Castle.
5. Which prominent landmark in London was said by Queen Victoria to “looks like the British Constitution”?
A. The Museum of Natural History
B. Royal Albert Hall
C. Crystal Palace
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Answer: Queen Victoria said that when she visited the Hall before its completion in 1870. It is considered to be the Village Hall of the Nation where host many events in the country.
6. What is the most complete park in London, with picnic areas, watersports, gardens, playground, etc?
A. Regents Park
B. Central Park
C. Hyde Park
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Answer: Opened in 1838, the Regents Park was designed by John Nash and originally used as a country villa for royal officers.
7. Where do the coronation ceremonies take place in London?
A. Westminster Abbey
B. Buckingham Palace
C. St. Paul’s Cathedral
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Answer: Westminster Abbey was constructed in the 11th Century by Edward the Confessor. All coronations have taken place in this church since his reign.
8. Also known as ‘the Old Father’, which is the longest river in England that flows through the city of London?
A. Tyne
B. Severn
C. Thames
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Answer: The Thames is now mainly used for rowing and sightseeing boats.
9. What is the name of the Queen’s residence in London?
A. Kensington Palace
B. Buckingham Palace
C. Eltham Palace
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Answer: the Buckingham Palace was constructed in 170C. It is located in the centre of the city and surrounded by 2 royal parks.
10. Who is the person standing on a tall column in the Trafalgar Square?
A. Sir Winston Churchill
B. Lord Nelson
C. The Duke of Wellington
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Answer: Lord Nelson was a naval strategist who led the British naval to victory in some battles in the Napoleonic Wars. He was killed at the Trafalgar Battle.
11. In which corner you can find the memorial of many famous poets?
A. Southwark Cathedral
B. Westminster Abbey
C. Westminster Cathedral
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Answer: Poets of Geoffrey Chaucer, Edmund Spenser, Lord Byron, Elizabeth Gaskell, Ted Hughes and other prominent poems were interred and commemorated in Westminster Abbey.
12. Which is often considered to be “home” to street artists in London?
A. Oxford Circus
B. Covent Garden
C. Brixton
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Answer: Covent Garden is one of the most interesting areas in London with street entertainers, lively people, exciting bars, and great restaurants.
13. What is the telephone code of London?
A. 010
B. 020
C. 030
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Answer: The telephone code in London is 020, with inner areas starting with number 7 and outer areas starting with number 8.
14. What would you typically witness at the Old Bailey?
A. Cricket matches
B. Criminal trials
C. Lloyd-Webber musicals
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Answer: The Old Bailey is the Criminal Court of Wales and England where criminal trials take place.
15. Which airport is closest to the central area of London?
A. Heathrow Airport
B. City Airport
C. Stansted Airport
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Answer: London City Airport is located in the Docklands area, which is right in the east of the financial district.
16. Which gift from Norway is displayed in Trafalgar Square each year?
A. A Christmas tree
B. An ice rink
C. A Christmas Statue
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Answer: The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is given to Britain people by Oslo – the capital of Norway since 1947. It is often placed from December to January as thanks for Norway’s liberation during the World War II.
17. What is often called the “London Eye”?
A. A ferris wheel
B. Moorfields Eye Hospital
C. A TV show
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Answer: The Millennium Wheel or the London Eye is a huge ferris wheel which was built to celebrate London’s Millennium. It is located on the south of the Thames River.
18. What is the typical kind of stores in Charing Cross Road?
A. Book stores
B. Jewellers
C. Shoe stores
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Answer: Charing Cross Road is known for a variety of book stores, including Foyles, one of the biggest one in the world.
19. What industry is typically based in the Fleet Street?
A. Advertising
B. Journalism
C. Insurance
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Answer: Located in central London, Fleet Street is often used as a synonym for the press in the UK.
20. What is the traditional colour of most cabs in London?
A. Black
B. Red
C. Yellow
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The traditional cabs in London are black with roomy spaces and high roofs.
21. There were two “Great Fires of London” which destroyed the whole city. The first in 1666 and the second in …
A. 1756
B. 1864
C. 1940
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Answer: The second Great Fire of London occurred on the night of 29 – 30 December 1940 due to the air raids of the Blitz, a German bombing campaign during the World War II.
22. What does “jacks” mean in London slang?
A. Five pounds
B. Fifty pounds
C. Five hundred pounds
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Answer: ‘Jacks’ is rhyming slang for five pounds originated from cab drivers in London. Other similar words include pony for 25 pounds and monkey for 500 pounds.
23. What would you see when you visit the Madame Tussauds London?
A. Paintings
B. Vaudeville acts
C. Waxworks
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Answer: the Madame Tussauds London is a famous wax museum which displays the waxworks of historic and well-known figures, as well as TV and film characters.
24. What is the name of the theatre where Shakespeare performed his plays?
A. Drury Lane Theatre
B. World Theatre
C. Globe Theatre
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Answer: The original Globe Theatre was constructed in 1599. After being burned down and destroyed by the Puritans, the modern replica was opened in 1996.
25. Which London streets is said to be named after one of the 3 ancient hills of the city?
A. Cornhill
B. Grainhill
C. Cattlehill
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Answer: Cornhill is an important thoroughfare that divides the city. The three hills include Ludgate Hill, Tower Hill, and Corn Hill.
26. Which is the only Underground line that connects with every other line of the system?
A. Jubilee Line
B. Northern Line
C. Piccadilly Line
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Answer: the Jubilee Line is an underground line which runs between Stanmore in northwest London and Stratford in east London.
27. What is the nickname of the London underground system?
A. The Tunnels
B. The Tube
C. Deep transit
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Answer: The London Underground system is also known as the Tube. It is the oldest system in the world with more than 270 stations.
28. What is Paddington?
A. A department store
B. A railway station
C. A zoological park
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Answer: The Paddington railway station gave its name to the Paddington Bear created by Michael Bond.
29. Where is the official residence of the Prime Minister?
A. Downing Street
B. Victoria Street
C. Regent Street
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The Prime Minister lives in Downing Street, which is located near the Houses of Parliament.
30. You can find the statute of a character from a well-known children’s book in the Kensington Gardens. Who is it?
A. Winnie the Pooh
B. Harry Potter
C. Peter Pan
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Answer: “Peter Pan” was created by J.M. Barrie and known by its book, movie, and stage versions.
31. From 1923, all football cup finals in England took place in which stadium?
A. Wimbledon Stadium
B. Wembley Stadium
C. Lords Stadium
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Answer: Wembley Stadium is the stadium that hosts major matches including the FA Cup Final and matches of the England national football team.
32. Which bird species you can see around the Tower of London?
A. Raven
B. Blackbird
C. Crow
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Answer: Ravens have been living in the Tower of London for centuries. It is said that if they left, the monarchy would fall!
33. Which park is home to the London Zoo?
A. Regent’s Park
B. Queen’s Park
C. St. James Park
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Answer: The London Zoo was first opened for scientific purposes in 1828. Today, it is a part of the Regent’s Park.
34. Which silent film star was immortalised with a statue in the Leicester Square?
A. Lionel Atwill
B. Buster Keaton
C. Charlie Chaplin
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Answer: A statue of Charlie Chaplin was placed in the Leicester Square after refurbishment.
35. In what year London reached the population of a million?
A. 1753
B. 1811
C. 1901
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Answer: London was the first city in the world to reach 1 million people in 1811 until 1957 when Tokyo overtook it.
36. Which one of these postcodes does NOT belong to Greater London area?
A. EN5
B. SG1
C. N20
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Answer: SG1 is Stevenage postcode.
37. Where did Sherlock Holmes live when he FIRST came to London?
A. Baker Street
B. Oxford Street
C. Montague Street
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Answer: When he first came to London he lived in Montague Street. Only later he moved to Baker Street.
38. Which part is the financial centre and ancient core of London?
A. The City of London
B. The London District
C. Central London
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Answer: A. The City of London
39. How many times has London hosted the Summer Olympic Games?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
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Answer: C. 3
40. What was the ancient name of London in the Roman Empire?
A. Londonerta
B. Londinium
C. Londausus
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Answer: B. Londinium
41. What can you find in the West End in London?
A. A sculpture park
B. Theatres
C. Highest building in Europe
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Answer: B. Theatres
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Mrs Anne Norman
very informative thank you