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