The pub quiz is a popular social event that involves teams of people competing against each other in a quiz competition. Pub quizzes are typically held in pubs, bars, or other social venues. They are often organized by pub owners or volunteers.
This is a summary of a quiz that tests people’s knowledge of British culture and history. The quiz covers a wide range of topics, including British history, geography, and culture. It is designed to assess a person’s understanding of British society and its traditions.
The pub quiz is believed to have originated from a company called Burns and Porter which would share their quizzes in the 1970s in order to encourage more regular visitors. The regular pub quizzes saw pub numbers rise from 30 teams a week to a peak of 10,000 teams. Burns and Porter went on to publish their own line of pub quiz books and would continue to host weekly quizzes.