UK GEOGRAPHY & CULTURE
Which is the largest country in the UK by area?
England. It covers approximately 130,000 square kilometres, which is just over half of the UK's total land area.
What is Glastonbury Festival best known for?
Large outdoor music and arts event
Which sport uses a bat and ball and is very popular in England?
Cricket
Which London landmark has a glass walkway 42 meters above the River Thames?
Tower Bridge
What does 'quid' mean in British slang?
A pound
Which UK city is famous for being the birthplace of The Beatles?
Liverpool
What is the name of the famous department store in Knightsbridge?
Harrods
Which British singer is known for hit songs such as "Someone Like You" and "Rolling in the Deep"?
Adele
Which London Underground line is the deepest and includes the station with the longest escalator?
Northern Line is the deepest, and Angel Station on this line has the longest escalator.
What does the word "lad" mean?
A guy, a man
Which London museum is home to the Rosetta Stone?
British Museum
What is the name of the UK’s national dish often associated with curry?
Chicken Tikka Masala
Which famous tennis tournament is held annually in London and is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?
Wimbledon
What is the name of the tallest building in London?
The Shard
What does the word "tenner" mean?
Ten pounds, a ten-pound note
What are the countries that make up the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Name the 3 main characters in the Harry Potter films:
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley
What is the name of the actor who plays Spider-Man?
Tom Holland
Which London park is home to the Serpentine Lake?
Hyde Park
What does the word bonkers mean?
Something mad, crazy, unbelievable
What part of Ireland is part of the UK and what's the capital?
Northern Ireland | Capital: Belfast
What is most commonly served alongside a traditional British Sunday roast? (Name at least 2 items)
Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, vegetables, and gravy.
Which British boy band made Harry Styles famous?
One Direction
Which London railway station does Harry Potter catch the train to Hogwarts from?
King's Cross
If a British person says "I'm knackered," what do they mean?
They are very tired.