British Music History
Which city is the official birthplace of "The Beatles", where the four members started their career in the 1960s?
A) London B) Liverpool C) Manchester D) Birmingham
B) Liverpool
Who wrote the famous tragedy "Romeo and Juliet"?
A) William Shakespeare B) Charles Dickens C) Jane Austen D) Oscar Wilde
A) William Shakespeare
Which British actor is famous for playing Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Strange?
A) Jude Law B) Benedict Cumberbatch C) Rowan Atkinson D) Tom Hiddleston
B) Benedict Cumberbatch
Who is the performer of the hit song "Shape of You"? A) Harry Styles B) Sam Smith C) Ed Sheeran D) Lewis Capaldi
C) Ed Sheeran
What do British people call the sweet treats they often eat with tea?
A) Cookie B) Cracker C) Biscuit D) Cracker
C) Biscuit
In the 1970s, this British rock band became world-famous with their song "We Will Rock You". What is the name of the band?
A) The Rolling Stones B) Queen C) Pink Floyd D) Led Zeppelin
B) Queen
Which character in Lewis Carroll's book was always late and constantly looked at his pocket watch?
A) Mad Hatter B) Cheshire Cat C) White Rabbit D) Dormouse
C) White Rabbit
This actress won an Oscar for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in "The Queen" and appeared in "Fast & Furious".
A) Helen Mirren B) Emma Watson C) Judi Dench D) Kate Winslet
A) Helen Mirren
Which group did solo artist Harry Styles start his career in?
A) The Wanted B) One Direction C) Take That D) Backstreet Boys
B) One Direction
What title (honour) did the members of The Beatles receive from the Queen in 1965?
A) Kings B) MBE (Members of the Empire) C) Lords D) Knights
B) MBE (Members of the Empire)
Which famous British singer, known for his crazy costumes and glasses, was the first rock star to be knighted by the Queen?
A) Mick Jagger B) David Bowie C) Elton John D) Paul McCartney
C) Elton John
What was the name of the estate where Elizabeth Bennet lived in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice"?
A) Pemberley B) Longbourn C) Netherfield D) Thornfield
B) Longbourn
Which actor played the main villain in Harry Potter?:
A) Gary Oldman B) Ralph Fiennes C) Tom Hiddleston D) Idris Elba
B) Ralph Fiennes
What do all of Adele's studio albums have in common as titles?
A) Flowers B) Numbers (ages) C) Colors D) Cities
B) Numbers (ages)
What does the British slang word "Quid" mean?
A) Tea B) Money C) Friend D) Dinner
B) Money
This British rock band is famous for its logo — a red tongue and lips. They have been performing for over 60 years! What is their name?
A) Pink Floyd B) The Who C) The Rolling Stones D) Led Zeppelin
C) The Rolling Stones
Which of these authors created "The Lost World" and the "Sherlock Holmes" detective stories?
A) Agatha Christie B) J.R.R. Tolkien C) Roald Dahl D) Arthur Conan Doyle
D) Arthur Conan Doyle
Which of these actors became famous for his role in "Twilight" and later played the new Batman?
A) Tom Holland B) Orlando Bloom C) Henry Cavill D) Robert Pattinson
D) Robert Pattinson
What is the title of Dua Lipa's debut studio album?
A) Future Nostalgia B) Dua Lipa C) Levitating D) New Rules
B) Dua Lipa
Which unusual rule is said to be an official (though old) law regarding the Palace of Westminster?
A) It is forbidden to drink tea. B) It is forbidden to wear red clothing. C) It is forbidden to die there. D) It is forbidden to whisper.
C) It is forbidden to die there
What was the name of the 1960s movement when British bands became incredibly popular in the USA?
A) British Revolution B) British Storm C) London Wave D) British Invasion
D) British Invasion
In which Charles Dickens novel is the main character an orphan who asks for more gruel in the workhouse? A) David Copperfield B) Oliver Twist C) Great Expectations D) Hard Times
B) Oliver Twist
Which British actress is known as the "face" of classic adaptations like "Pride and Prejudice" and "Anna Karenina"?
A) Lily James B) Keira Knightley C) Carey Mulligan D) Helena Bonham Carter
B) Keira Knightley
This British band performed at the 2012 London Olympics and is famous for hits like "Yellow" and "Paradise". Who are they?
A) Coldplay B) Arctic Monkeys C) Imagine Dragons D) The Killers
A) Coldplay
What does the British phrase "I'm not being funny, but..." usually mean?
A) "I am going to tell a joke." B) "I want to make you laugh." C) "I am not bored at all." D) "I am about to say something serious or critical."
D) "I am about to say something serious or critical."