How Well You Know About River Thames? Trivia Quiz
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- 1.At which point does the Thames stop being tidal, also marking the boundary of the Port of London Authority's jurisdiction?
- A.
Hammersmith
- B.
Twickenham
- C.
Teddington
- D.
Richmond
- 2.What is the traditional name for the part of the Thames between London Bridge and Rotherhithe?
- A.
Maw of London
- B.
Charybdis of London
- C.
Torrent of London
- D.
Pool of London
- 3.Where is the starting line for the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race?
- A.
Putney Bridge
- B.
Gravesend
- C.
Hammersmith Bridge
- D.
London Bridge
- 4.Which of these towns/cities is not on the River Thames?
- A.
Reading
- B.
Oxford
- C.
Maidenhead
- D.
Aldershot
- 5.The Thames is the second-longest river in the UK. Which is the longest?
- A.
Humber
- B.
Trent
- C.
Severn
- D.
Great Ouse
- 6.In which year was the Thames Barrier officially opened (or should that be closed?)?
- A.
1964
- B.
1974
- C.
1984
- D.
1994
- 7.Which famous landmark was built on Thorney Island (now reclaimed and part of 'mainland' London)?
- A.
Westminster Abbey
- B.
Southwark Cathedral
- C.
Tower of London
- D.
County Hall
- 8.Land levels have changed since ancient times, and the Thames was once a tributary of which European river?
- A.
Elba
- B.
Rhine
- C.
Danube
- D.
Seine
- 9.Which species of mammal made nationwide headlines after swimming up the Thames as far as Chelsea in 2006?
- A.
Bottle-nosed whale
- B.
Porpoise
- C.
Manatee
- D.
Blue whale
- 10.In which year did the Thames completely freeze over in central London for the final time, allowing a 'frost fair' to take place on its frozen surface?
- A.
1666
- B.
1991
- C.
1900
- D.
1814
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