Quiz on the Eight Newest Cities in the UK

What was the occasion for awarding city status to eight towns in the UK?

• The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

• The Queen's Silver Jubilee

• The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

• The Queen's Golden Jubilee

Which football club, believed to be the UK's third oldest, is located in Wrexham?

• Wrexham AFC

• Liverpool FC

• Cardiff City FC

• Manchester United

What is the significance of Stanley in the Falkland Islands to the royal family?

• Members of the royal family have visited or worked there

• It was the site of a royal wedding

• It was the birthplace of Queen Elizabeth II

• It is the location of a royal palace

Milton Keynes was created to address what specific issue in London?

• Housing shortages

• Traffic congestion

• Pollution

• Unemployment

Which city is known for its historical connection to Robert the Bruce?

• Doncaster

• Dunfermline

• Colchester

• Douglas

Which city is recognized as the first major city in Roman Britain?

• Bangor

• Douglas

• Colchester

• Doncaster

What is the population of Bangor, Northern Ireland?

• About 110,000

• About 120,000

• About 280,000

• About 64,000

Which city is home to the world's oldest classic horse race?

• Doncaster

• Douglas

• Dunfermline

• Colchester

Which city is a self-governing crown dependency?

• Milton Keynes

• Wrexham

• Douglas

• Stanley

Which city was erroneously described as a city before officially receiving city status?

• Stanley

• Milton Keynes

• Colchester

• Bangor