The UK
What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?
London
Which river flows through the centre of London?
Thames
What is the capital city of Scotland?
Edinburgh
What is the capital city of Wales?
Cardiff
What is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland?
Dublin
Which four countries make up the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
What is the name of the famous clock tower located next to the Houses of Parliament?
Elizabeth Tower (bell = Big Ben)
According to legend, which famous monster lives in a deep lake in the Scottish Highlands?
Loch Ness Monster/Nessie
Which mythical creature is depicted in red on the national flag of Wales?
A dragon
What is the national symbol of Ireland, often associated with St Patrick?
The shamrock/clover
What is the name of the national flag of the United Kingdom?
The Union Flag/Jack
Which London landmark was used as a prison and now houses the Crown Jewels?
The Tower of London
What is the name of the traditional skirt-like garment worn by Scottish men?
A kilt
Apart from English, which other language is an official language in Wales?
Welsh (Cymraeg)
Which city is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
Which sea separates the island of Great Britain from the island of Ireland?
The Irish Sea
What is the name of the official London residence of the British monarch?
Buckingham Palace
What is the name of the highest mountain in Scotland and the UK?
Ben Nevis
Which sport is widely considered the national sport of Wales?
Rugby
What is the name of the famous natural rock formation in Northern Ireland made of 40,000 basalt columns?
The Giant's Causeway
Name the patron saints of England, Scotland, and Wales. (Points if you get 2/3)
St George (England), St Andrew (Scotland), and St David (Wales)
In which English city did the famous band The Beatles start their career?
Liverpool
What instrument, consisting of a bag and pipes, is the national instrument of Scotland?
Bagpipes
What is the name of the largest national park in Wales, located in the north?
Snowdonia (Eryri)
Of the two parts of Ireland, which one is a member of the United Kingdom?
Northern Ireland