Hull Freedom Quiz
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
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?
78
67
150
91
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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