- 1. Which river runs through Somerset?
A) River Parrett
B) River Severn
C) River Thames
D) River Avon
- 2. Which war saw significant battles taking place in Somerset?
A) English Civil War
B) American Revolution
C) World War I
D) Napoleonic Wars
- 3. In which century was the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Wells constructed?
A) 19th century
B) 17th century
C) 15th century
D) 12th century
- 4. Which famous scientist lived in Somerset and conducted his experiments on gravity?
A) Marie Curie
B) Charles Darwin
C) Isaac Newton
D) Albert Einstein
- 5. What industry was historically prominent in Somerset?
A) Fishing
B) Textiles
C) Agriculture
D) Mining
- 6. What is the name of the ancient hill fort located in Somerset that dates back to the Iron Age?
A) Cadbury Castle
B) Warwick Castle
C) Windsor Castle
D) Edinburgh Castle
- 7. Where is the annual Glastonbury Festival held, a major music event that attracts visitors from around the world?
A) Pilton
B) Liverpool
C) Manchester
D) London
- 8. Which famous architectural landmark in Somerset is known for its circular shape and was once a pagan worship site?
A) Bath Abbey
B) Wells Cathedral
C) Glastonbury Tor
D) Cheddar Gorge
- 9. Which famous British author lived and wrote many of his novels in Somerset, including 'Far from the Madding Crowd'?
A) Jane Austen
B) Thomas Hardy
C) Charles Dickens
D) Emily Bronte
- 10. What traditional festival held in Somerset involves the rolling of wheels of cheese down a steep hill?
A) Carnival
B) Oktoberfest
C) Mardi Gras
D) Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake
- 11. Which explorer is credited with discovering Somerset in the late 15th century?
A) John Cabot
B) Christopher Columbus
C) James Cook
D) Vasco da Gama
- 12. Which former Prime Minister of the UK was born in Somerset and served from 1945 to 1951?
A) Margaret Thatcher
B) Winston Churchill
C) Clement Attlee
D) Tony Blair
- 13. What is the traditional name for the Somerset custom of chasing a round of Double Gloucester cheese down a steep hill and competing to catch it?
A) Cider Pressing
B) Pastie Eating
C) Cheese Rolling
D) Leek Throwing
- 14. Which famous author wrote about the fictional town of St. Mary Mead, inspired by a village in Somerset?
A) Charles Dickens
B) George Orwell
C) William Shakespeare
D) Agatha Christie
- 15. Which famous scientist, born in Somerset, is known for his contributions to the discovery of the structure of DNA?
A) Albert Einstein
B) Francis Crick
C) Charles Darwin
D) Isaac Newton
- 16. Prior Park, a Palladian mansion and landscape garden, is located in which Somerset city?
A) Bath
B) Street
C) Frome
D) Wells
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