General Knowledge
How many people live on Earth?
What is the name of the current monarch of the UK?
King Charles III
Name 2 ingredients of a full English Breakfast?
E.g. tomatoes, hash browns, sausages, black pudding, mushrooms, egg, toast, beans, bacon...
Who was the Queen before King Charles III?
Queen Elizabeth II
Which animal lives both in water and on land, has moist skin, and changes from a tadpole to an adult?
Frog
What is the biggest company in Poland?
Orlen
Which English playwright wrote Romeo & Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What is a Yorkshire Pudding?
A baked dough traditionally served with meat and gravy.
What's the name of the famous king who had six wives?
King Henry VIII
Which mammal is able to fly?
Bat
What's the richest city in China?
Shanghai
Who was the prime minister of the UK during WW2?
Winston Churchill
What Shepard Pie made of?
Meat (lamb) and mashed potatoes.
(and other veg)
When did the UK join the EU?
1973
Why can camels survive a long time without water?
What was the first capital of the USA?
New York
What afternoon tea, what is its significance in English culture and when did this custom originate?
Afternoon tea is the traditional English custom of drinking tea in the afternoon, usually with light refreshements like sandwiches, cake and scones. The custom started in the 19th century by Anne Duchess of Bedford. It's become a symbol of elegance and the English way of life.
What is black pudding?
Pig's blood (+oatmeals/herbs/spices)
When did the Great Fire of London happen?
1666
Which land animal has the longest pregnancy?
African elephant (about 22 months0
At least how many objects in our solar system do we know could have water on them?
Over 4: Earth, Mars, Jupiter & Saturns moon
What is the name of the famous English music festival held in Sommerset?
Glastonbury Festival
How did British food change in the 21st century?
It became more international, healthier and influenced by modern trends.
Who is known as the first king of all England?
Aethelstan
What body geatures show that birds evolved from dinosaurs?
Hollow bones, three-toed limbs, similar hip structure, feathers , and bone features like those of theropod dinosaurs.