How to navigate Birmingham
  • 1. What is the main ring road around Birmingham City Centre called?
A) The A41 Warwick Road
B) The M6 Spaghetti Junction
C) The A4540 Middle Ring Road
D) The A38 Aston Expressway
  • 2. The Bullring is most famous for being a:
A) Historical Landmark
B) University Campus
C) Government Building
D) Shopping Centre
  • 3. Which major train station serves Birmingham?
A) Birmingham Moor Street
B) Birmingham New Street
C) Snow Hill
D) Birmingham International
  • 4. What is the main canal network used for?
A) Commercial Shipping
B) Industrial Waste Disposal
C) Drinking Water Supply
D) Leisure and Tourism
  • 5. What is the name of the international airport near Birmingham?
A) Coventry Airport
B) Birmingham Airport
C) East Midlands Airport
D) Manchester Airport
  • 6. Which motorway junction is known as 'Spaghetti Junction'?
A) M42 Junction 4
B) M6 Toll Junction T4
C) M6 Junction 6
D) M5 Junction 1
  • 7. The Jewellery Quarter is known for what?
A) Chocolate Manufacturing
B) Textile Manufacturing
C) Car Manufacturing
D) Jewellery Manufacturing
  • 8. What is the best way to get to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery?
A) Helicopter
B) By Boat
C) Public Transportation (Bus or Train)
D) Walking from the Airport
  • 9. What is the 'Floozie in the Jacuzzi' a feature of?
A) Victoria Square
B) Gas Street Basin
C) Centenary Square
D) Brindleyplace
  • 10. Which area is known for its Balti Triangle?
A) Solihull
B) Sparkbrook
C) Sutton Coldfield
D) Edgbaston
  • 11. What is the name of the main bus company operating in Birmingham?
A) Stagecoach
B) Arriva
C) National Express West Midlands
D) First Bus
  • 12. How easy is it to navigate Birmingham by bicycle?
A) Improving, but still needs better infrastructure
B) Impossible
C) Ideal for long distances
D) Extremely Easy
  • 13. What should you be aware of when driving in Birmingham?
A) Very few traffic lights
B) Free parking everywhere
C) Low speed limits on motorways
D) Congestion during peak hours
  • 14. What is Brindleyplace known for?
A) Canalside bars and restaurants
B) Large Theme Park
C) Extensive Vineyards
D) Ski Resort
  • 15. Which area is famous for its Cadbury chocolate factory?
A) Harborne
B) Selly Oak
C) King's Heath
D) Bournville
  • 16. What is the name of the University located in Edgbaston?
A) University of Birmingham
B) Aston University
C) University College Birmingham
D) Birmingham City University
  • 17. How reliable is the public transport in Birmingham?
A) Completely unreliable
B) Always on time
C) Non-existent
D) Generally reliable but can be subject to delays
  • 18. What is a 'Brummie'?
A) A person from Birmingham
B) A type of bird
C) A type of car
D) A type of food
  • 19. What is the Clean Air Zone in Birmingham?
A) A designated area where vehicles are charged for exceeding emission standards
B) An area where only electric vehicles are allowed
C) A recycling center
D) A park where you can find exceptionally clean air
  • 20. Which district is known for its vibrant nightlife and independent shops?
A) Solihull
B) Digbeth
C) Wylde Green
D) Sutton Coldfield
  • 21. How can you pay for public transport in Birmingham?
A) Only cash
B) Gold bullion
C) Contactless payment, Swift card, or app.
D) Bartering goods and services
  • 22. Which football team plays at Villa Park?
A) Birmingham City
B) West Bromwich Albion
C) Aston Villa
D) Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • 23. What is the name of the main concert venue in Birmingham?
A) Birmingham Town Hall
B) O2 Academy Birmingham
C) Utilita Arena Birmingham
D) Symphony Hall
  • 24. How would you get from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International Airport?
A) Train
B) Ferry
C) Taxi
D) Bus
  • 25. If you want to visit the National Sea Life Centre, what area should you go to?
A) The Bullring
B) Brindleyplace
C) The Jewellery Quarter
D) Bournville
  • 26. Which of these is NOT a suburb of Birmingham?
A) Solihull
B) Sutton Coldfield
C) Leicester
D) Edgbaston
  • 27. What is the Uffculme Estate?
A) A royal residence
B) A psychiatric hospital
C) A shopping centre
D) A car factory
  • 28. What is the Perry Barr district famous for?
A) The Jewellery Quarter
B) The Botanical Gardens
C) Alexander Stadium
D) The Cadbury factory
  • 29. What are the 'old joe' and 'new joe'?
A) Statues in Victoria Square
B) Clock towers at the University of Birmingham
C) Birmingham City F.C. mascots
D) Railway bridges
  • 30. What is the name of the museum dedicated to pen nibs in Birmingham?
A) Pen Museum
B) National Motorcycle Museum
C) Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
D) Science Museum
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