How Well Do You Know Manchester?
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Test your knowledge of Manchester's rich history, iconic landmarks, famous personalities, and unique local culture.
1. Which historical event took place in Manchester on August 16, 1819?
2. Which famous canal, built between 1888 and 1894, enabled oceangoing ships to sail into the Port of Manchester?
3. Which historic science and technology museum in Manchester is housed in the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station?
4. Which 20th-century writer known for 'A Clockwork Orange' was born and raised in Manchester?
5. Which Manchester landmark is known for its neo-Gothic architecture and serves as the ceremonial headquarters of Manchester City Council?
6. The University of Manchester's Samuel Alexander Building, opened in 1919, was named after a philosopher known for supporting what?
7. Which museum, famous for its natural history and Egyptology collections, was opened to the public in the 1880s?
8. Which major event was held in Manchester in 2002, showcasing athletes from over 72 nations?
9. What is the colloquial term used to refer to a resident of Manchester?
10. Which novel did Charlotte Brontë begin writing in Manchester in 1846?
11. Which Manchester football stadium is nicknamed 'The Theatre of Dreams'?
12. What traditional Jewish food, associated with Manchester's Jewish community, is especially popular in the city?
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