British History
Which queen ruled Britain for 63 years and was known for an era of industrial and cultural progress?
Queen Victoria
Who are the architects of London Eye?
Julia Barfield and David Marks
What is the official surname of the British royal family?
Windsor
How many countries make up the United Kingdom?
Four (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland)
What is the name of the UK’s national flag?
The Union Jack
What year did the United Kingdom officially leave the European Union?
2020
Which ancient stone circle in England remains a mystery to historians?
Stonehenge
Who was the longest-reigning monarch in British history?
Queen Elizabeth II
What is the largest country in the UK by area?
Scotland
What flower is the national symbol of Scotland?
The Thistle
What was the name of the document signed by King John in 1215 that limited the power of the monarchy?
Magna Carta
What is the name of the official residence of the British monarch in London?
Buckingham Palace
What is the name of the current heir to the British throne?
Prince William
What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
Which patron saint is associated with England?
Saint George
When William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings?
In 1066
Which Scottish castle is said to be haunted and is a famous tourist attraction?
Edinburgh Castle
What famous royal event took place on July 29, 1981?
The wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
What is the name of the sea that separates Great Britain from Ireland?
The Irish Sea
What bird is considered a national symbol of the UK?
The European Robin
What was the name of the revolution that led to the execution of King Charles I in 1649?
The English Civil War
How many specimens has the Natural History Museum?
over 70 million
What castle is known as the royal family’s favorite weekend home?
Windsor Castle
What is the southernmost point of mainland Britain?
Lizard Point
Which heraldic emblem, believed to have been divinely revealed to a patron saint, is featured as a white diagonal cross on a blue field and represents Scotland's national identity?
Saltire (Saint Andrew's Cross)