Bing London Quiz: How Well Do You Really Know Britain's Capital?
Ride a ten-stop route through London's history and landmarks, from Roman Londinium to the Olympic Park. Every answer comes with a short guide's note, so you leave knowing more than when you boarded.
Your Route Map Table of contents
- Welcome AboardWhy London makes a brilliant quiz topic
- How to PlayThree quick rules before you board
- The Bing London QuizTen stops, ten questions, instant answers
- What Is a Bing London Quiz?How it relates to the Bing homepage
- London at a GlanceKey facts in one table
- 2,000 Years in Two MinutesA quick timeline of London
- Landmarks Every Quizzer Should KnowSix places that appear again and again
- Tips to Ace London QuestionsSimple strategies that actually work
- FAQCommon questions, clear answers
- Sources & Fact-CheckWhere our facts come from
Why London Makes a Brilliant Quiz Topic
London has a habit of turning up on the Bing homepage: a misty sunrise over the Thames, the glowing clock faces of the Elizabeth Tower, a red bus crossing Westminster Bridge. If one of those images has ever made you wonder how much you really know about the city, this Bing London quiz is for you.
Few cities pack so much history into so little space. In a single walk you can pass a Roman wall, a Norman fortress, a cathedral rebuilt after the Great Fire, and a glass skyscraper finished in the 2010s. That layering is exactly what makes London perfect for quizzes: every street corner hides a date, a name or a surprising story.
Once you've finished this route, keep the streak going with our fun bing quiz today, which features a fresh topic every day.
How to Play
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Pick one answer
Each stop has four choices and you get one try. There's no timer, so take a moment to think.
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Read the guide's note
After you answer, a short explanation reveals the fact behind the question. This is where the learning happens.
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Collect your ticket
Reach the final stop to see your score, your London rank and a full review. Tap "Ride again" to retry.
The Bing London Quiz: 10 Questions
What Is a Bing London Quiz?
"Bing London quiz" is the phrase many people search after spotting a London scene on the Bing homepage. Bing changes its homepage image every day, and world cities appear often. London, with its riverside skyline and instantly recognisable landmarks, is a regular feature.
Bing's own homepage quiz is linked to each day's image, so its topic changes daily and isn't always about London. This page is different: it's an independent, evergreen quiz focused entirely on the city, written for learning, with every answer checked against official or reputable sources (listed at the end of this article). If you'd like the daily image-based challenge as well, play fun bing homepage quiz on our dedicated page.
iBingQuizzes.com is an independent quiz site and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Microsoft. Bing and Microsoft Rewards are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Playing this quiz does not earn Microsoft Rewards points.
London at a Glance
Bookmark this table. These are the facts that come up most often in London quiz questions.
| Roman name | Londinium, founded around AD 47 |
|---|---|
| Status | Capital of England and of the United Kingdom |
| Main river | River Thames |
| Population | About 8.8 million (Greater London, 2021 Census) |
| Area | About 1,572 km² (607 sq mi) |
| Local government | 32 London boroughs plus the City of London |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0); British Summer Time (UTC+1) in summer |
| First underground railway | Metropolitan Railway, opened 1863 |
| Summer Olympics hosted | 1908, 1948 and 2012 |
2,000 Years of London in Two Minutes
- c. 47Londinium is founded by the Romans on the north bank of the Thames, soon becoming a busy trading port.
- c. 1078The White Tower rises. William the Conqueror begins the stone keep at the heart of the Tower of London.
- 1666The Great Fire starts in a Pudding Lane bakery and burns for about four days, destroying much of the medieval City.
- 1710St Paul's Cathedral is completed, Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece built to replace the cathedral lost in the fire.
- 1759The British Museum opens to the public, six years after it was founded by an Act of Parliament.
- 1837Queen Victoria moves into Buckingham Palace, the first monarch to use it as the official royal residence.
- 1863The world's first underground railway opens between Paddington and Farringdon.
- 1884Greenwich becomes the Prime Meridian, 0° longitude, at an international conference in Washington, D.C.
- 1894Tower Bridge opens, its lifting bascules letting tall ships sail into the Pool of London.
- 1940The Blitz begins. Months of heavy bombing reshape large parts of the city.
- 2000The London Eye opens on the South Bank to mark the new millennium.
- 2012A landmark year: The Shard is completed and London hosts the Olympics for a record third time.
- 2022The Elizabeth line opens, a major new east–west railway beneath central London.
Landmarks Every Quizzer Should Know
These six places appear in London quizzes again and again. Learn one solid fact about each and you'll be ready for most questions.
Elizabeth Tower & Big Ben
The Gothic Revival clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, home of the UK Parliament.
Quiz-ready fact: "Big Ben" is the nickname of the Great Bell; the tower was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012.
Tower of London
A royal fortress, former prison and today the home of the Crown Jewels, overlooking the Thames.
Quiz-ready fact: It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and legend says at least six ravens must always live there.
St Paul's Cathedral
Sir Christopher Wren's domed cathedral, rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666, crowns Ludgate Hill.
Quiz-ready fact: Its Whispering Gallery carries a quiet voice around the inside of the dome.
British Museum
One of the world's great museums of human history and culture, in Bloomsbury.
Quiz-ready fact: Founded in 1753, it was among the first national public museums in the world.
Royal Observatory, Greenwich
A historic observatory in Greenwich Park, part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site.
Quiz-ready fact: Visitors can stand with one foot in each hemisphere on the Prime Meridian line.
Shakespeare's Globe
A reconstruction of the open-air playhouse where many of Shakespeare's plays were first staged.
Quiz-ready fact: It opened in 1997, close to the site of the original Globe built in 1599.
Tips to Ace London Quiz Questions
- Learn the classic mix-ups. Tower Bridge is the one with towers; London Bridge is the plain one upstream. Big Ben is the bell; the Elizabeth Tower is the building. Quiz writers love these traps.
- Anchor dates to a story. Remember chains instead of single dates: the Great Fire (1666) led to Wren rebuilding St Paul's (completed 1710). One date unlocks the other.
- Read the picture. When a quiz is built around an image, look for clues: the shape of a dome, the colour of a bus, a river bend or a style of brickwork.
- Eliminate the wrong era. If an answer option belongs to the wrong century, cross it out. Narrowing four choices to two doubles your odds.
- Practise across categories. London questions often overlap with film, music and royal news. Warm up with today's entertainment quiz to sharpen your pop-culture knowledge too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an official Bing London quiz?
Microsoft doesn't publish a standalone quiz with that name. The Bing homepage quiz follows each day's image, which sometimes shows London. This page is an independent London quiz created for learning and fun.
How many questions are in this quiz?
There are 10 multiple-choice questions, each with four options. There's no timer, and you'll see an explanation after every answer.
Can I earn Microsoft Rewards points with this quiz?
No. Microsoft Rewards points are only awarded through Microsoft's own activities while signed in to a Microsoft account. This quiz is purely educational.
Why is it called Big Ben if the tower is the Elizabeth Tower?
"Big Ben" originally referred to the Great Bell inside the tower. Over time the nickname spread to the whole structure. The tower itself was officially renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
What's the difference between Tower Bridge and London Bridge?
Tower Bridge, opened in 1894, has two towers and lifting roadways. London Bridge is a simpler concrete bridge a short way upstream; the current one opened in 1973. Its 19th-century predecessor was sold and rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
How often is this page updated?
We review the facts on this page regularly and update them whenever something changes. It was last reviewed on October 18, 2026.
Sources & Fact-Check
Facts in this quiz and article were checked against the official and reputable sources below. Spot something that needs correcting? Let us know through our contact page and we'll review it promptly.
- UK Parliament — Elizabeth Tower and the Great Bell
- Transport for London — London Underground and Elizabeth line history
- Historic Royal Palaces — Tower of London and its ravens
- Tower Bridge — opening and history
- Royal Museums Greenwich — Royal Observatory and the Prime Meridian
- Royal Collection Trust — Buckingham Palace history
- Olympics.com — London 1908, 1948 and 2012 Games
- The Shard — height, design and completion
- Office for National Statistics — 2021 Census population data
Last reviewed October 18, 2026 · Independent educational content · Not affiliated with Microsoft