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Hull Freedom Quiz

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Test Your Knowledge of Hull's Freedom History

Welcome to the Hull Freedom Quiz! Discover fascinating facts about the history of Kingston-upon-Hull, including its significant figures like William Wilberforce and the pivotal events that shaped social reform.

Challenge yourself with questions covering:

The founding of The University of Hull
The abolition of the slave trade
The history of Hull's churches
Current issues faced by vulnerable populations

15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by EngagingHistory984

Who gave Kingston-upon-Hull it's official title?

King Henry III

King Edward I

How many people came to the Freedom Festival in 2015?

205,820

115,047

49,311

When was The University of Hull first founded?

1890

1932

1877

1927

Which year was William Wilberforce born?

1762

1769

1759

1770

In which year was the slave trade finally abolished?

1800, however not all slaves were free until 1845.

1807, however not all slaves were free until 1833.

What prompted Wilberforce's passion for social reform?

His wife

His love for Hull

His faith

The death of his son

Which charity was founded by William Wilberforce?

RSPCA

NSPCC

Barnardo's

The Bible Society

The HMS Bounty (built and launched in Hull) was originally named what?

Barbara

Betty

Margaret

Bethia

When did Hull receive it's city status?

1897

1875

1840

1775

When was 'Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade' first formed?

1787

1750

1769

1797

How many churches are there in Hull?

150

Approximately, how many people do Hull churches reach every week through community groups and work?

2,500

7,600

10,000

4,900

Who was Thomas Babington?

Wilberforce's friend

Wilberforce's rival

Wilberforce's cousin

A pro slavery advocate

Today, an estimated 21 million people worldwide are victims of forced labour. In 2015, how many people were identified as victims of trafficking?

9,763

11,287

5,629

3,266

Following the latest Calais census, what percentage of refugee children are unaccompanied?

52%

37%

64%

78%

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