Geography
What is the capital city of the united kingdom?
London
Who is the current monarch of the UK?
King Charles III
What colour are London’s famous double-decker buses?
Red
What is the name of the big clock tower in London?
Big Ben
What do British people usually drink at 5 o’clock?
Tea
Which river flows through London?
The Thames
Which lake is said to hide a famous monster?
Loch Ness (the Loch Ness Monster, “Nessie”)
What is the Union Jack?
The national flag of the UK
What is Stonehenge?
A prehistoric stone monument in England
What is the traditional breakfast in the UK and what does it consist of?
Full english breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, toast, tomatoes)
Name two countries that border England.
Scotland, Wales
In which year did the UK join the European Union?
1973
What animal is a symbol of Scotland?
The unicorn
In which English city is Oxford University located?
Oxford
What meal is considered the national dish of the UK?
Fish and chips
What is the highest mountain in the UK?
Ben Nevis (Scotland)
What is the name of the legendary king who pulled a sword from a stone?
King Arthur
What is the national sport of the UK?
Cricket (football - half points)
What is the name of the royal residence in Scotland?
Holyrood Palace (Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh)
What meal is traditionally eaten on Sunday in the UK?
A sunday roast
What is the name of the sea between Great Britain and Ireland?
The Irish Sea
In Scottish folklore, what is a “selkie”?
A mythical creature that can change from seal to human
What is the national flower of England?
The red rose
Which city is famous for the Beatles?
Liverpool
What is Guy Fawkes Night and why is it celebrated?
A night with fireworks on 5th November, remembering the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605