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100
When was England founded?
a. in 828
b. in 928
c. in 1028
b. in 928
100
The capital of England is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. True or false?
True
100
How many people live in London?
a. 8 million people
b. 9 million people
c. 10 million people
b. 9 million people
100
How do you call a bus with 2 levels in England?
a double-decker bus
100
"To be or not to be, that is the question". What is the name of the play and who is the author?
"Hamlet", William Shakespeare
100
What is Santa commonly known as in England?
Father Christmas
200
When was England the host of Olympic Games?
In 2012.
200
Leeds is one of the rainiest cities in all Europe. True or false?
True.
200
How many animals are there in London Zoo?
a. 10,000
b. 11,000
c. 12,000
c. 12,000
200
What is the name of the official residence of the royal family?
a. Buckingham Palace
b. Windsor Castle
c. Big Ben
a. Buckingham Palace
200
Who wrote the Sherlock Holmes books?
Arthur Conan Doyle
200
What is the traditional English fried food?
Fish and chips.
300
What was the first capital of England?
a. London
b. Manchester
c. Winchester
c. Winchester
300
What river runs in London?
The river Thames.
300
How long does it take for the London Eye to turn 360°?
a. 20 min
b. 30 min
c. 40 min
b. 30 min
300
What flower is the emblem of England?
Rose.
300
What music band is Liverpool famous for?
"The Beatles"
300
What is the most popular English fast food?
a. kebab
b. fish and chips
c. sandwich
c. sandwich
400
How long was French the language of England?
a. 200 years
b. 300 years
c. 400 years
b. 300 years
400
What countries share land borders with England?
Wales in the west and Scotland in the north.
400
How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace?
a. 575
b. 675
c. 775
c. 775
400
Who protects the Queen in London?
the Royal Guard.
400
What English politician had the nickname "the Iron Lady"?
Margaret Thatcher
400
What is one of the top three most popular English hobbies?
Gardening / Cooking / Reading
500
When did Elizabeth II become the queen?
a. in 1952
b. in 1953
c. in 1954
a. in 1953
500
What is the time difference between Moscow and London?
Moscow is 2 hours ahead of London.
500
When the Eurotunnel was built, there was a mistake when the British and French builders met. How much was it?
a. 30 cm
b. 40 cm
c. 50 cm
a. 30 cm
500
What does the Welsh flag look like?
White top half, green bottom half, with a red dragon.
500
What English actor played Ron Weasley ?
Rupert Grint
500
Shrove Tuesday takes place before the start of Lent and is celebrated by English Christians. What do they make on that day?
Pancakes.
