GEOGRAPHY
What separates the UK from France?
The English Channel
Which English city is famous for one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, located on the River Cam?
a) Oxford
b) Cambridge
c) York
d) Bristol
Cambridge
What color do people wear on St. Patrick’s Day?
Green
What is the famous British dish with fried fish and potatoes?
Fish and chips
Who wrote Harry Potter?
J. K. Rowling
How many nations are part of the UK?
Four
Which historic English city is famous for its Roman spa and Georgian architecture?
a) York
b) Oxford
c) Bristol
d) Bath
Bath
On which date is Remembrance Day?
a) October 31st
b) November 11th
c) December 25th
d) March 17th
November 11th
What is Wimbledon famous for?
Tennis
Which band sang many famous songs like “Hey Jude”?
a) Queen
b) ABBA
c) The Beatles
d) Coldplay
The Beatles
What is the highest mountain in the UK?
a) Snowdon
b) Ben Nevis
c) Mount Blanc
d) Scafell Pike
Ben Nevis
What is the capital of Wales?
a) Swansea
b) Belfast
c) Cardiff
d) York
Cardiff
What famous prehistoric stone circle is in England?
Stonehenge
Which sport is especially popular in Wales?
Rugby
Who developed the theory of gravity?
Isaac Newton
What special Scottish word means “lake”?
Loch
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
What is Trooping the Colour?
a) A music concert
b) A football match
c) A military parade
d) A school festival
A military parade
Which traditional British dish is made with minced meat topped with mashed potatoes?
a) Cottage pie
b) Shepherd’s pie
c) Fish and chips
d) Cornish pasty
Shepherd’s pie
Which British scientist created the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
Which river flows through London?
Thames
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
What symbol do people wear on Remembrance Day?
Red poppies
What is the traditional British Sunday meal called?
Sunday roast
Which British leader guided the country during World War II?
Winston Churchill