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Three Tales of Canterbury
18 March 2001
Quiz

How much do you know about Canterbury? Try your hand at our historical quiz – and if you're eager to test your knowledge more, take a look at Sandi Toksvig's two quizzes on the Time Team Live 2000 website.

(The quiz uses JavaScript so you need to be using Netscape 3, Internet Explorer 3.01 or above, and have JavaScript enabled)

The Romans called the people living in Kent at the time of their invasion the Cantiaci. What did the word 'Cantiaci' mean?

 

What happened to Canterbury after the departure of the Roman legions?

 

In what year did St Augustine arrive in Canterbury?

 

By the end of the sixth century AD, Canterbury – then called Cantwaraburh – had become the main residence of King Ethelbert of Kent. What did the word 'Cantwaraburh' mean?

 

The population of Canterbury at the end of the 16th century was estimated at 5,000. How many of these were Huguenots, Protestants fleeing religious persecution in France?

 

What caused widespread rioting in Canterbury in 1647?

 

out of 6 correct on first try

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