Famous Britons
This queen became the longest-reigning monarch in British history on September 9, 2015.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
This iconic British band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, is widely regarded as one of the most influential groups in the history of popular music.
Who are The Beatles?
This traditional British pastry consists of flaky layers filled with currants, sultanas, and candied peel.
What is a Eccles cake?
This prehistoric monument in Wiltshire consists of a ring of standing stones, each around 13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weighing around 25 tons.
What is Stonehenge?
This English football club, based in Liverpool, has won the English top-flight league title 19 times, making it one of the most successful clubs in English football history.
What is Liverpool FC?
This British scientist is best known for his theory of evolution by natural selection.
Who is Charles Darwin?
According to Welsh legend, this mythical creature is said to inhabit lakes and rivers, often depicted as a serpentine water monster.
What is the Afanc (or Addanc)?
This classic British dish features a mixture of minced meat, onions, and carrots, topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown.
What is Shepherd's pie?
This famous clock tower, located in London, is often mistakenly referred to as Big Ben, though that name technically refers to the clock's bell.
What is the Elizabeth Tower?
This annual rugby union competition, contested between England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Italy, is one of the oldest rugby championships in the world.
What is the Six Nations Championship?
This Prime Minister is known for her tenure from 1979 to 1990, making her the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
This Welsh word, meaning "blessed" or "holy," is often used as a term of endearment.
What is "cariad"?
A popular British breakfast item, this dish consists of sausages wrapped in bacon and typically served alongside eggs, beans, and toast.
What is a Full English breakfast (or a fry-up)?
This medieval fortress, located in Cardiff, Wales, is known for its iconic polygonal towers and is now a major tourist attraction and venue for cultural events.
What is Cardiff Castle?
This British tennis player became the first male player from the United Kingdom to win a Grand Slam singles title since 1936 when he won the US Open in 2012.
Who is Andy Murray?
This Scottish poet wrote "Auld Lang Syne," a song often sung at New Year's Eve celebrations.
Who is Robert Burns?
This English author penned the famous detective novels featuring the character Sherlock Holmes.
Who is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?
This iconic British dessert consists of a sponge cake base topped with layers of jam and sweetened whipped cream, often decorated with powdered sugar.
What is a Victoria sponge cake?
This natural landmark, located on the north coast of Wales, consists of a series of steep limestone cliffs, with one section famously resembling the head of a sleeping giant.
What is the Great Orme (or the Great Orme Head)?
This Welsh football club, based in Cardiff, is the most successful team in the history of Welsh football, having won the Welsh Premier League title numerous times.
What is Cardiff City FC?
This Welsh actor gained international fame for his portrayal of the character Hannibal Lecter in the film "The Silence of the Lambs."
Who is Anthony Hopkins?
This Welsh festival, celebrated on March 1st, commemorates the patron saint of Wales and typically involves wearing daffodils or leeks and enjoying traditional Welsh cuisine.
What is St. David's Day?
This traditional Welsh dish consists of melted cheese poured over slices of toasted bread, often with additional ingredients such as mustard or ale.
What is Welsh rarebit?
This historic royal residence, situated in Berkshire, England, is known for its stunning architecture, extensive gardens, and being one of the Queen's official residences.
What is Windsor Castle?
This prestigious golf tournament, often referred to as the "British Open," is the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf and is held annually in the United Kingdom.
What is The Open Championship (or The Open)?