City of York Quiz

Question 1

Which is the ‘most medieval’ street in York?

Accepted Answer

The Shambles

Question 2

Which Roman Emperor was made Emperor in York in 306AD?

Accepted Answer

Constantine the Great

Question 3

In what year was the cathedral declared complete?

Accepted Answer

1472

Question 4

York has more miles of intact _______ than any other city in England.

Accepted Answer

wall

Question 5

Where in York was a small part of the first Harry Potter film filmed?

Accepted Answer

York Railway Station

Question 6

Richard "Dick" Turpin was an English highwayman that was hanged in York for ______ theft.

Accepted Answer

horse

Question 7

What chocolate bar was originally made in York?

Accepted Answer

Kit Kat

Question 8

Which two rivers run through York?

Accepted Answer

Foss and Ouse

Question 9

What is the name of the oldest pub in York?

Accepted Answer

Ye Olde Starre Inn

Question 10

What are Guzzler, Centurion, Ghost Ale and Yorkshire Terrier?

Accepted Answer

types of beer

Question 11

The massacre of the Jewish community happened at _______________.

Accepted Answer

Clifford's Tower

Question 12

The biggest museum in the world of which type of transport is in York?

Accepted Answer

Trains

Question 13

What sport was practised in Toft Green in medieval times?

Accepted Answer

archery

Question 14

What is a Fat Rascal?

Accepted Answer

a type of cake

Question 15

The teacher - Justin was born in this country:

Accepted Answer

Canada

Question 16

Which pub says it is the most haunted in York?

Accepted Answer

The Golden Fleece

Question 17

What was the name the Romans gave York when they first arrived?

Accepted Answer

Eboracum

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