Which medieval cathedral is known as the “Coronation Church of England”?
a) Durham Cathedral
b) Salisbury Cathedral
c) Westminster Abbey
d) Canterbury Cathedral
Answer: c) Westminster Abbey
The Lincoln Cathedral features a famous staircase called the “Angel Choir.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The medieval cathedral with the tallest spire in England is:
a) York Minster
b) Exeter Cathedral
c) Ely Cathedral
d) Salisbury Cathedral
Answer: d) Salisbury Cathedral
Durham Cathedral is known for its:
a) Magnificent stained glass windows
b) Underground crypt
c) Intricate wood carvings
d) Flying buttresses
Answer: b) Underground crypt
The Canterbury Cathedral is a significant pilgrimage site in honor of:
a) Saint Patrick
b) Saint Andrew
c) Saint David
d) Saint Thomas Becket
Answer: d) Saint Thomas Becket
The Winchester Cathedral is famous for its:
a) Leaning tower
b) Round nave
c) Underground lake
d) Wooden spire
Answer: b) Round nave
Which cathedral was the tallest building in the world between 1311 and 1549?
a) Durham Cathedral
b) Wells Cathedral
c) Lincoln Cathedral
d) Old St Paul’s Cathedral (London)
Answer: d) Old St Paul’s Cathedral (London)
The medieval cathedral in Wells is known for its intricate:
a) Rose window
b) Chapter house
c) Cloisters
d) Scissor arches
Answer: d) Scissor arches
Which cathedral is associated with the “Doors of Paradise”?
a) Winchester Cathedral
b) Ely Cathedral
c) York Minster
d) Florence Cathedral
Answer: d) Florence Cathedral
The medieval cathedral in Glasgow is dedicated to:
a) Saint Andrew
b) Saint Mungo
c) Saint David
d) Saint George
Answer: b) Saint Mungo
The Exeter Cathedral features a notable astronomical clock.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The Cardiff Cathedral, also known as Llandaff Cathedral, is dedicated to:
a) Saint David
b) Saint George
c) Saint Andrew
d) Saint Peter
Answer: d) Saint Peter
The York Minster features a famous window known as the:
a) Great West Window
b) Rose Window
c) Angel Window
d) Diamond Window
Answer: a) Great West Window
The Gloucester Cathedral is notable for its:
a) Diamond-shaped tower
b) Unique spherical dome
c) Monumental flying buttresses
d) Perpendicular style architecture
Answer: d) Perpendicular style architecture
The medieval cathedral that served as a filming location for the Harry Potter series is:
a) Winchester Cathedral
b) Ely Cathedral
c) Gloucester Cathedral
d) Lichfield Cathedral
Answer: c) Gloucester Cathedral
The Ripon Cathedral is located in which county?
a) Devon
b) Yorkshire
c) Cornwall
d) Somerset
Answer: b) Yorkshire
The St Albans Cathedral features a 13th-century wall painting depicting the:
a) Last Supper
b) Crucifixion
c) Nativity
d) Ascension
Answer: b) Crucifixion
The medieval cathedral with the tallest tower in England is:
a) Durham Cathedral
b) Chester Cathedral
c) Canterbury Cathedral
d) Chichester Cathedral
Answer: a) Durham Cathedral
The Coventry Cathedral, rebuilt after World War II, is known for its:
a) Spherical dome
b) Modernist design
c) Ornate stained glass windows
d) Crooked spire
Answer: b) Modernist design
The medieval cathedral that houses the “Stone of Destiny” is:
a) Armagh Cathedral
b) St Giles’ Cathedral
c) St Andrews Cathedral
d) Scone Abbey
Answer: b) St Giles’ Cathedral
The Wells Cathedral has an impressive astronomical clock with:
a) A sun dial
b) A moon phase display
c) A calendar dial
d) A rotating zodiac ring
Answer: c) A calendar dial
The Lichfield Cathedral is famous for its three-spired design.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The Norwich Cathedral features a magnificent:
a) Octagonal spire
b) Diamond-shaped tower
c) Circular nave
d) Star-shaped apse
Answer: a) Octagonal spire
Which medieval cathedral is known for its striking zigzag decoration?
a) Hereford Cathedral
b) St David’s Cathedral
c) Ripon Cathedral
d) Chichester Cathedral
Answer: a) Hereford Cathedral
The St Davids Cathedral is located in which country?
a) England
b) Scotland
c) Wales
d) Ireland
Answer: c) Wales
The Carlisle Cathedral is dedicated to:
a) Saint Cuthbert
b) Saint Augustine
c) Saint Aidan
d) Saint Stephen
Answer: a) Saint Cuthbert
The St Magnus Cathedral, located on an island, is part of which island group?
a) Orkney Islands
b) Shetland Islands
c) Isle of Man
d) Channel Islands
Answer: a) Orkney Islands
The Rochester Cathedral features a unique element known as the “prior’s door.”
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The medieval cathedral known for its “Seven Sisters” windows is:
a) Ely Cathedral
b) Chester Cathedral
c) Chichester Cathedral
d) Wells Cathedral
Answer: c) Chichester Cathedral
The St Albans Cathedral is dedicated to which saint?
a) Saint Alban
b) Saint Augustine
c) Saint Ambrose
d) Saint Agnes
Answer: a) Saint Alban
The Chichester Cathedral is known for its:
a) Tilted tower
b) Sculpted flying pigs
c) Intricate fan vaulting
d) Underground catacombs
Answer: c) Intricate fan vaulting
The Glasgow Cathedral, also known as St Mungo’s Cathedral, is dedicated to:
a) Saint George
b) Saint Andrew
c) Saint Mungo
d) Saint David
Answer: c) Saint Mungo
The Brecon Cathedral is located in which country?
a) England
b) Scotland
c) Wales
d) Ireland
Answer: c) Wales
The Beverley Minster is known for its:
a) Crooked spire
b) Decorative flying buttresses
c) Painted wooden ceilings
d) Geometric window tracery
Answer: d) Geometric window tracery
The St Mary’s Cathedral, located in Edinburgh, is part of which religious denomination?
a) Roman Catholic
b) Anglican
c) Presbyterian
d) Baptist
Answer: b) Anglican
The medieval cathedral with a “Bishop’s Eye” rose window is:
a) Chester Cathedral
b) Salisbury Cathedral
c) Ripon Cathedral
d) St Giles’ Cathedral
Answer: a) Chester Cathedral
The St Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick is located in which country?
a) England
b) Scotland
c) Wales
d) Ireland
Answer: d) Ireland
The Bury St Edmunds Cathedral is dedicated to:
a) Saint Edmund
b) Saint Edward
c) Saint Ethelreda
d) Saint Eadgyth
Answer: a) Saint Edmund
The medieval cathedral that served as a filming location for “The Da Vinci Code” is:
a) Ely Cathedral
b) Canterbury Cathedral
c) Lincoln Cathedral
d) St Albans Cathedral
Answer: a) Ely Cathedral
The Ripon Cathedral is associated with which saint?
a) Saint Cuthbert
b) Saint Wilfrid
c) Saint Hilda
d) Saint Aidan
Answer: b) Saint Wilfrid
The Southwell Minster is known for its unique “pepperpot” towers.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The medieval cathedral with the “Dean’s Eye” window is:
a) St Giles’ Cathedral
b) Carlisle Cathedral
c) Ripon Cathedral
d) Norwich Cathedral
Answer: a) St Giles’ Cathedral
The Brecon Cathedral features a striking 13th-century font cover.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The medieval cathedral with the “Dean’s Eye” rose window is:
a) Carlisle Cathedral
b) Ely Cathedral
c) St Giles’ Cathedral
d) Exeter Cathedral
Answer: a) Carlisle Cathedral
The medieval cathedral that served as a filming location for “The Omen” is:
a) Gloucester Cathedral
b) Chichester Cathedral
c) Ripon Cathedral
d) York Minster
Answer: a) Gloucester Cathedral
The St Asaph Cathedral is located in which country?
a) England
b) Scotland
c) Wales
d) Ireland
Answer: c) Wales
The medieval cathedral with a “Dean’s Eye” window is:
a) Carlisle Cathedral
b) Chichester Cathedral
c) Ripon Cathedral
d) Exeter Cathedral
Answer: b) Chichester Cathedral
The medieval cathedral with the “Mary’s Gold” window is:
a) Lichfield Cathedral
b) Hereford Cathedral
c) York Minster
d) Worcester Cathedral
Answer: c) York Minster
The Armagh Cathedral is dedicated to:
a) Saint Patrick
b) Saint Andrew
c) Saint David
d) Saint Columba
Answer: a) Saint Patrick
The medieval cathedral known for its impressive Lady Chapel is:
a) Lichfield Cathedral
b) Hereford Cathedral
c) York Minster
d) Worcester Cathedral
Answer: a) Lichfield Cathedral
