Birmingham

In which English county is Birmingham located?

• Worcestershire

• Warwickshire

• West Midlands

• West Yorkshire

Which of the following canals is NOT found in Birmingham?

• Worcester and Birmingham Canal

• Grand Union Canal

• Kennet and Avon Canal

• Birmingham Main Line Canal

What is the name of Birmingham’s largest public park?

• Cannon Hill Park

• Sutton Park

• Highbury Park

• Eastside City Park

Which of the following universities is NOT located in Birmingham?

• University of Birmingham

• Newman University

• Aston University

• De Montfort University

What nickname was given to the system of roads encircling Birmingham’s city centre?

• The Ring Road

• The Circle Line

• The Outer Loop

• The Queensway

Which of these famous inventors and industrialists is associated with Birmingham?

• James Watt

• George Stephenson

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

In which year was Birmingham granted city status?

• 1666

• 1766

• 1889

• 1900

Which Star Wars actress was born in Birmingham?

• Helen Mirren

• Judi Dench

• Carrie Fisher

• Felicity Jones

Birmingham’s famous ‘Spaghetti Junction’ is the nickname for which motorway interchange?

• M6 Junction 6

• M5 Junction 1

• M42 Junction 3

• M40 Junction 16

The iconic Rotunda building was built in which decade?

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s