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Peterborough Quiz
Peterborough Prowess: Test Your Knowledge of This Historic Cambridgeshire City!
Updated: May 28, 2023
Think you're a Peterborough pro? Put your knowledge to the test in this delightful quiz, exploring the historic charm and hidden gems of this Cambridgeshire city!
Brush up on your Peterborough skills with this difficult quiz! Featuring 20 questions on a variety of Peterborough topics, this is not for the faint of heart. Only the most dedicated fans will be able to answer them all correctly. Find out more by taking this quiz.
What river flows through Peterborough?
River Ouse
River Nene
River Cam
River Thames
In which English county is Peterborough located?
Northamptonshire
Hertfordshire
Cambridgeshire
Essex
What is the name of Peterborough's cathedral?
St. Paul's Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Medeshamstede
Peterborough Cathedral
What significant archaeological site is located east of Peterborough?
Avebury
Sutton Hoo
Stonehenge
Flag Fen
In which decade was Peterborough designated as a New Town?
1950s
1980s
1970s
1960s
What industry was Peterborough known for in the 19th century?
Textiles
Shipbuilding
Steel Production
Brick Manufacture
What is the estimated population of Peterborough's built-up area subdivision in 2020?
250,000
200,000
179,349
150,000
How far is Peterborough from London?
50 Miles
150 Miles
76 Miles
100 Miles
What are the main economic sectors in Peterborough?
Financial Services And Distribution
Tourism And Hospitality
Agriculture And Fishing
Technology And Innovation
What is the population of the Unitary Authority area of Peterborough in 2021?
215,671
190,000
230,000
250,000
What was the original name of the monastery that later became Peterborough Cathedral?
Cambridgeshire Priory
Medeshamstede
Petersham Abbey
Nene Monastery
What lies to the east and south of Peterborough, where the land is below sea level?
The Marshes
The Lowlands
The Moors
The Fens
Which sea does the River Nene flow into?
Irish Sea
North Sea
English Channel
Bristol Channel
What period of human settlement can be traced back to the Flag Fen archaeological site?
Stone Age
Neolithic Age
Iron Age
Bronze Age
Which two counties did Peterborough formerly belong to?
Cambridgeshire And Suffolk
Essex And Hertfordshire
Bedfordshire And Norfolk
Northamptonshire And Huntingdon
What type of landscape is typical of the local topography in Peterborough?
Coastal
Mountainous
Flat
Hilly
Which war led to a decline in industrial employment in Peterborough?
Second World War
Cold War
First World War
Vietnam War
In which direction is Peterborough from London?
South
West
North
East
What is the name of the district that Peterborough belongs to?
Nene Valley
Cambridgeshire County
City Of Peterborough
Fenland District
How many miles is the North Sea from Peterborough?
70 Miles
90 Miles
50 Miles
30 Miles
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