Geography
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People
History
Miscellaneous
100
Name the capitals of England and Scotland
London and Edinburgh.
100
Stonehenge.
100
Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms?
Charles III.
100
The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts fought between England and France over succession to the French throne. How long did the hundred years' war last?
116 years (1337–1453).
100
What traditional British baked dish consists of a seasoned mixture of minced meat and potatoes, topped with mashed potatoes?
Shepherd's Pie.
200
Name the capitals of Wales and Northern Ireland.
Cardiff and Belfast
200
It's perhaps the most famous church in the UK noted for its royal weddings, coronations, and burials.
Westminster abbey.
200
Who reigned over Britain for 63 years - the longest rule after Elizabeth II?
Queen Victoria.
200
What French leader was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
Napoleon Bonaparte.
200
What's the national flag of the United Kingdom formally known as?
The Union Jack
300
What is the largest lake in the United Kingdom, located in Scotland?
Loch Ness.
300
It's an Anglican cathedral in London, England, and is the seat of the Bishop of London.
St Paul's Cathedral.
300
Which British scientist is known for his theory of evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin.
300
What major event occurred in 1666 in London during which only 6 people died (according to official records)?
The Great Fire of London.
300
is the longest town name in Europe. In which UK country can one visit it?
Wales.
400
What is the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
Great Britain includes Scotland, England, and Wales; whereas the United Kingdom includes both Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
400
It is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. It is located in Northern Ireland.
The Giant's Causeway
400
During World War II, which British Prime Minister led the country and is known for his powerful speeches, including the famous "We shall fight on the beaches" speech?
Winston Churchill.
400
What did Queen Elizabeth I never do in her life?
She never married (she was known as the 'Virgin Queen')
400
Celebrated annually on November 5th, this British festival involves bonfires, fireworks, and the burning of effigies to commemorate a historical event.
Bonfire Night / or Guy Fawkes Night
500
What is the highest peak (1,345 metres above sea level) in the United Kingdom, located in Scotland's Grampian Mountains?
Ben Nevis.
500
'The Clock Tower' OR Elizabeth Tower.
It's NOT Big Ben, as Big Ben is the name of a bell inside of the tower.
500
Which British scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin, revolutionising the field of medicine?
Sir Alexander Fleming
500
Brexit is the name given to the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union. What year did it officially take place?
In 2020.
500
What is the name of the London residence of the British Prime Minister?
10 Downing Street.
