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History of York - Statistics
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- This quiz has been taken 20 times
- The average score is 9 of 15
Answer Stats
| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| What style of architecture does the above represent? | Gothic | 94%
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| What were the Castle Museum buildings formerly used as? | A prison | 78%
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| Which famous highwayman was hanged in York in 1739? | Dick Turpin | 78%
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| What was the Viking name of York? | Jorvik | 78%
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| Which famous terrorist was born in York in 1570? | Guy Fawkes | 72%
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| What is the name of the keep of the medieval Norman castle? | Clifford's Tower | 67%
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| Which is the most famous medieval street in the city? | The Shambles | 67%
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| What name beginning with M refers to the cathedral? | Minster | 61%
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| Which Quaker family founded a famous chocolate brand in York? | The Rowntrees | 61%
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| For which war was the Holgate bunker built? | Cold War | 56%
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| Which king rebuilt the above in stone in the 13th century? | Henry III | 56%
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| What was the Roman name of York? | Eboracum | 50%
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| Which York-born physician famously investigated the causes of cholera? | John Snow | 44%
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| Who was known as the "Railway King"? | George Hudson | 28%
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| What was the name of the religious plays put on by the guilds? | Mystery Plays | 28%
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