Events In 2025 Quiz
8th December 2025 by Teresa W
Do You Remember These Moments From 2025?
Quiz of events from 2025
Another year has passed, but hooray, it's time again for another end of year quiz! Here are another 12 topical trivia questions from events in 2025. Twelve brand new questions in this interactive version of the quiz I've used in network meetings this year. You can play by yourself or with your friends/colleagues. Answers revealed at the end.
A quick interlude in your next team meeting or after you've cut the turkey on Christmas Day perhaps?
If you like this, try my other interactive quizes.
Quiz: Events in 2025 Quiz
January 2025
Question: In North America, Starbucks stopped people doing what in their cafes in January?
- Smoking
- Bring their dogs
- Use the facilities without buying anything
Answer: A. Using the facilities without buying anything. People now have to buy something if they want to work or use the loo.
February 2025
Question: Roana, UK's oldest horse celebrated its birthday. How old was the horse?
- 34
- 46
- 52
Answer: B. 46. Roana celebrated with linseed mash, grass pellets and grated carrot.
March 2025
Question: The Oscars. Which film won the Best Film award?
- Anora
- Conclave
- I'm still here
Answer: A. Anora. Anora stared Mikey Madison who also won best actress. Anora also won best director and best film editing.
April 2025
Question: Pope Francis' funeral was held on 26 April 2025. What's the estimated number of mourners who attended the funeral (according to the BBC website)?
- 400,000
- 200,000
- 600,000
Answer: A. 400,000. Pope Francis was succeeded by Pope Leo in May.
May 2025
Question: The designs for the Queen Elizabeth II memorial were released in May. Which London park was chosen as the location of the statue?
- Regent's Park
- Kensington Gardens
- St James' Park
Answer: C. St James' Park. The chosen design is by Foster + Partners and is a bridge, two gates and two gardens.
June 2025
Question: Glastonbury was held this month. Which is the closest county town to the festival?
- Yeovil
- Glastonbury
- Taunton
Answer: C. Taunton. Taunton is home to Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton Racecourse and Taunton FC. Taunton Cider was based in the town until 2023.
July 2025
Question: The Women's Euros. We won. Sarina Wiegman, the manager, hails from which country?
- The Netherlands
- Germany
- Belgium
Answer: A. The Netherlands. She initially commuted from the Netherlands and the UK and made sure that she learnt about English culture as much as possible when she took on the role.
August 2025
Question: In August, an old building in Sweden was moved because it was at risk of subsidence. What was the building?
- A church
- A town hall
- A museum
Answer: A. A church. It travelled at 3 miles an hour and spent 2 days on the road.
September 2025
Question: President Trump visited the UK. Where did King Charles host his visitor at a state banquet?
- Holyrood Palace
- Windsor Castle
- Buckingham Palace
Answer: B. Windsor Castle. 160 guests were also at the state banquet, that's a lot of washing up.
October 2025
Question: Sumo wrestling was hosted in London. Where was the competition held?
- Olympia
- The O2
- Royal Albert Hall
Answer: C. Royal Albert Hall, with 40 maku-uchi rikshi (wrestlers) taking part.
November 2025
Question: Celebrity Traitors, BBC1, attracted an audience of 15 million viewers, with Alan Carr winning the title. To which charity did he donate his winnings?
- Neuroblastoma UK
- Cancer Research UK
- Dementia UK
Answer: A. Neuroblastoma UK and Alan won despite giggling and declaring himself a faithful when asked if he was a traitor.
December 2025
Question: A film called 'Fackham Hall' was released in December. It is based on a mixture of Downton Abbey, Airplane! and Monty Python. At which stately home was Downton Abbey filmed?
- Highclere Castle
- Chatsworth
- Blenheim Palace
Answer: A. Highclere Castle. Highclere Castle was the home of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon who sponsored the expedition which discovered Tutankhamn's tomb.
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