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