History
What is the German bombings of London at night during World War II called?
The Blitz
What animal was cloned by scientists Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell?
Which country did modern day Golf originate?
Scotland
Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth?
The King
In which country is the Giant's Causeway located?
Northern Ireland
Who established the Church of England?
King Henry VIII
The line ‘a rose by any other name’ belongs to which of the following play by William Shakespeare?
Romeo and Juliet
Who was the football captain when England won the world cup in 1966?
Bobby Moore
Which American President worked closely with Margaret Thatcher?
Ronald Reagan
What time do pubs usually open during the week?
11 AM
Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?
Julius Caesar
Who redesigned and rebuilt a majority of the buildings in London after the Great Fire of 1666?
Sir Christopher Wren
Which TWO universities compete with each other on a rowing race along the River Thames every year?
Oxford and Cambridge University
Who was the first English Prime Minister?
Sir Robert Walpole
When is St George’s Day, patron of England, celebrated?
April 23rd
What year did William the Conqueror take the English throne?
1066
Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge located in which English city?
Bristol
How many times has the UK hosted the Olympics?
Three times
How many members are there in the Welsh Parliament (Senedd)?
60 members
Which German princess got married with Henry VIII?
Anne of Cleves
What was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni, known for?
Her rebellion against the Romans
What prize has Ian McEwan, Hilary Mantel and Julian Barnes all won?
The Man Booker Prize for Fiction
Which Briton won the Tour De France for the the UK for the first time?
Bradley Wiggins
During the 17th century, who were two main groups in Parliament?
The Whigs and the Tories
What was the population of the UK in 1600?
Just over 4 million