York Quiz

What is Clifford's Tower a remnant of?

• A Roman fort

• A medieval church

• York Castle

• A Victorian mansion

When was Clifford's Tower originally constructed?

• 1200

• 1068

• 1500

• 1800

What type of castle was Clifford's Tower originally?

• Stone keep castle

• Motte-and-bailey castle

• Concentric castle

• Shell keep castle

What is located right opposite Clifford’s Tower?

• York Dungeons

• York Minster

• The Shambles

• York’s Chocolate Story

How high are York's City Walls?

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

• 13 feet

• 20 feet

What is the width of York's City Walls?

• 4 feet

• 6 feet

• 8 feet

• 10 feet

What is unique about the City Walls in York?

• They are the longest city walls in the UK

• They are 13 feet high and 6 feet wide

• They are made of modern materials

• They are not open to the public

What is the height of the York Minster?

• 72 metres

• 50 metres

• 100 metres

• 60 metres

Why is York Minster considered one of the grandest monuments in York?

• It is the largest shopping centre in the UK

• It is one of the largest medieval cathedrals in the UK

• It is the tallest building in York

• It is the oldest building in York

What makes The Shambles one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world?

• It has many modern shops and restaurants

• Two buildings are so close together that people could touch each other across the street

• It is the largest street in the world

• It was built in the 20th century