British Terms
Royal Family
English Christmas Traditions
Tourism
British Musicians
100
"Fries" are popular strips of deep fried potatoes that pair well with ketchup or vinegar. What is the British term for "fries"?
Chips
100
Who is the current Monarch of the United Kingdom?
King Charles III
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100
This is a public holiday the day directly after Christmas.
Boxing Day
100
What is the name of the British flag?
The Union Jack
100
This famous music group had four members: John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
The Beatles
200
A sweet, circular baked treat, often containing chocolate chips or raisins, is called a "cookie" in America. What is the British term for "cookie"?
Biscuit
200
Who married Prince Harry in 2018?
Meghan Markle
200
These small pastries filled with currants and dried fruit combined with herbs and spices called?
Minced Pies
200
What is the name of the famous London clock?
Big Ben
200
This British heavy metal rocker recently had a TV reality show focused on his family. He also has had some problems with bats...
Ozzy Osbourne
300
In America, it is common to call a knitted garment a "sweater"; what is the British term?
Jumper
300
Who is the longest reigning British monarch to date?
Queen Elizabeth II
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300
These are festive table decorations pulled apart to reveal a small gift, a party hat and a riddle or a joke. When they are pulled they make a ‘snap’ or ‘cracking’ sound which is what gave them their name.
Christmas Crackers
300
What is the name of famous ferris wheel in London?
The London Eye
300
This hard rock band from the 1970s is famous for their guitar riffs and for their backstage antics. Only one of the original four has taken a "Stairway to Heaven."
Led Zeppelin
400
A "vacuum," in American English, is an appliance used for cleaning floors, as well as the verb to describe using the appliance. Do you know the British Term?
Hoover
400
This princess was famous for fashion and was very popular but unfortunately died in a car crash.
Princess Diana
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400
This is a type of fruit pudding that is served in the UK during Christmas dinner. An interesting Christmas tradition in the UK involves placing a silver coin in the pudding that is said to bring luck to the person who finds it.
Christmas Pudding
400
Where does the Queen live?
Buckingham Palace
400
This band has been touring and recording since the 1960s, recording the songs "Jumpin' Jack Flash," "Street Fightin' Man," "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," and "Sympathy for the Devil."
Rolling Stones
500
The rear storage compartment of a car is called a "trunk"; what is the British Term?
Boot
500
What type of dog did the queen have?
Corgi
500
This is a musical comedy show that British families will often go and see over the Christmas period. ‘Pantos’ often borrow story lines from well-known fairy tales or fables and mix them with pop cultural references and drag and are the perfect activity to do over the British winter.
500
What is London's underground railway called?
The Tube
The London Underground is one of the oldest metro systems in the world, opening in 1863.
500
This royal-sounding band from the 1970s and 80s is one of the most best-selling groups of all time, their biggest hit being the power ballad "Bohemian Rhapsody." Their original lead singer died in the early 1990s due to complications from AIDS.
Queen
