Trivia
The UK
Northen Ireland
Scotland
Wales
100
Who are/were these people: Paul, John, George and Ringo?
First names of the four members of The Beatles
100
What is the difference between the UK and Great Britain?
Great Britain is a geographic term referring to the island also known simply as Britain. It's also a political term for the part of the United Kingdom made up of England, Scotland, and Wales. United Kingdom, on the other hand, is purely a political term: it’s the independent country that encompasses all of Great Britain and the region now called Northern Ireland.
100
What famous film was shot here on-location?
Game of Thrones
100
What is the largest city in Scotland?
Glasgow
100
What are the two official languages of Wales?
English and Welsh
200
What is the Union Jack?
The Union Jack is the popular name of the national flag of the United Kingdom.
200
Another name for London underground
The Tube
200
What disaster is the capital associated with?
Titanik was build and launch from Belfast Harbour
200
A retired Scottish actor and producer who played James Bond
Sean Connery
200
What is the capital of Wales?
Cardiff
300
The name of the actor who played Mr Bean
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson
300
The name of a well-known chef who shouts a lot
Gordon Ramsey
300
Nearly all the schools in Northern Ireland (93%) are segregated according to the two major groups in the country. What are they?
Catholics and Protestants. This is slowly changing – partly because people want to end the divisions of the past and partly because of financing. One integrated school is much more viable than two financially-strapped schools in the same area. It simply makes more sense when budgets are stretched to breaking point.
300
What was invented by Charles Macintosh. It is very often used in Saint Petersburg.
the raincoat
300
The number of THIS is 4 times bigger than there are people
the amount of sheep
400
What is called Big Ben?
Contrary to popular belief that Big Ben refers to the world famous clock, it is actually the name of the thirteen ton bell. The tower itself is known as St. Stephen's Tower
400
How long do British children study at school for?
13 years
400
What is its flag?
400
Having this animal in your possession, you will be on the wrong side of the law if you get drunk
a cow
400
What is between 4,000 and 5,000 years old and situated in Wales?
The oldest tree, Llangenyw Yew
500
What doesn't the Queen have to do that each other member of the Royal Family or any UK citizen must while being on holidays?
To carry a passport
500
What are you likely to get on your birthday when you turn 100. It can also apply for your 105th birthday as well - and for each birthday year after you turn 105
A personalised card from the Queen
500
What does ‘Bout ye' mean? It can be heard in Belfast, and you’ll now find tourist T-shirts with this slogan on them.
In Norn Irish speak, it’s a passing greeting. You’ll often hear this when you walk into a small confectionary, walking down the street, or at a pub. It would translate as “How are you?” but it doesn’t always require an answer; sometimes a smile, a nod of the head, or a similar acknowledgement is just as fine….of course, a simple “fine, and you” is nice as well.
500
What is the official animal of Scotland?
A unicorn
500
Once, there were 4 of WHAT, while every other contry has just one.
The "four centres of the Great Sessions" were Carmarthen, Caernarfon, Denbigh and Brecon - "the capitals, so to speak, of the four corners of Wales", says John Davies.
