The UK
What do the letters UK stand for?
The United Kingdom
Which of these is not a British dish?
A) Cottage Pie B) Bubble and Squeak
C) Toad-in-the-hole D) Paella
D) Paella
What is the national dress of Scotland?
A) A skirt B) A shirt C) A kilt D) A suit
C) A kilt
It is lucky to knock on wood.
True
What colour are the buses in London?
Red
What four countries are part of the UK?
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Which of these is not a British pudding?
A) Bread and butter pudding B) Trifle
C) Bakewell Tart D) Crepes
D) Crepes
When do British people eat lunch?
A) 12 - 2 pm B) 2 - 4 pm C) 4 - 6 pm
A) 12 - 2 pm
It's unlucky to find a four-leaf clover.
False
Which bank note do we not use in the UK?
A) £5 B) £10 C) £50 D) £100
D) £100
What is the capital of England?
A) Birmingham B) Nottingham
C) London D) Manchester
C) London
What is black pudding made from?
A) Chocolate B) Dried pig's blood and fat
C) Raisins D) Gravy
B) Dried pig's blood and fat
How do we traditionally greet someone?
A) Shake their hand B) Kiss them on the cheek
C) Hug them D) Ignore them
A) Shake their hand
A horseshoe on the door brings good luck.
True - but it has to be the right way up otherwise the luck runs out
When is St. George's day?
A) 23rd April B) 4th July
C) 17th March D) 13th October
A) 23rd April
What is the capital of Wales?
A) Cardiff B) Barry C) Swansea D) Newport
A) Cardiff
What is the most popular drink in the UK?
A) Coffee B) Tea C) Coca-cola D) Pepsi
B) Tea
What is a 'High Street'?
A) A long street B) The main street for shopping
C) The street where there are tall buildings
B) The main street for shopping
It is unlucky to walk under a ladder.
True
Which of these is not a monument in London?
A) London Eye B) Angel of the North
C) Big Ben D) Houses of Parliament
B) Angel of the North
Which of these is not a native language in the UK?
A) Welsh B) Ulster Scots
C) Latin D) British Sign Language
C) Latin
Which of these were not invented in the UK?
A) Sandwich B) HP sauce (brown sauce)
C) Marmite D) Salsa brava
D) Salsa brava
What sport is not played in the UK?
A) Cricket B) Rugby C) Paddle D) Rounders
C) Paddle
It is lucky to open an umbrella indoors.
False
Who is the longest reigning British monarch?
A) Victoria I B) Elizabeth II
C) Henry VIII D) George V
B) Elizabeth II