The Big Birmingham Quiz of 2022 - how much do you know about the second city?

The year of 2022 will soon be at an end, and for Birmingham it has been one to remember. Many memorable events have been held in the city, not least the Commonwealth Games which brought the eyes of the world to Birmingham.

We also saw the (potential) end of Peaky Blinders this year, the Birmingham-based gang drama which has become a firm favourite with millions. We do know, however, that we have definitely not seen the end of Tommy Shelby and Co.

Do you think you know the city better than anyone else? If so, here’s your chance to prove it. To round off the year, we’ve put together a quiz of 20 Birmingham related questions relating to 2022 and earlier.

So, get your thinking caps on, make yourself a brew (or something stronger - it is Christmas after all), and get stuck into this quiz about all things Brummie. The answers to the questions are at the bottom of the article - so be sure not to scroll too far.

1. At the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, how many medals did Team England win in total? 
2. Birmingham-born musician Martin Duffy sadly died earlier this month. Which band did he spend the majority of his career in?
3. What animal related event is held every year over four days in early March at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre?
4. Which British Prime Minister was born in Birmingham?
5. Anthony E. Pratt created which board game whilst being holed up in an air raid shelter in Birmingham during The Second World War? 
6. Birmingham born footballer Jack Grealish scored for England at the 2022 World Cup - who did he score against? 
7. Which fantasy author lived in nine homes in the south of Birmingham during his childhood from 1895 to 1911
8. Which is the tallest structure in Birmingham? 
9. Members of which legendary Birmingham band feature on a bench in the city?
10.  What is the name of the pub and unofficial HQ of the Peaky Blinders?
11. In the Vitality Blast T20 cricket final at Edgbaston in 2022, by what margin did Hampshire beat Lancashire? 
12. Ali Campbell was the lead singer of which band formed in Birmingham? 
13. How many nations competed at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games?
14. Who was appointed Birmingham City manager in July 2022?
15. What was the motto of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games? 

ANSWERS

1. 176
2. Primal Scream
3. Cruft’s Dog Show
4. Neville Chamberlain
5. Cluedo
6. Iran 
7. JRR Tolkein
8. The BT Tower (formerly known as the Post Office Tower and the GPO Tower)
9. Black Sabbath
10. The Garrison
11. 1 run
12. UB40
13. 72
14. John Eustace
15. Sport is just the beginning