British Landmarks
What is Big Ben?
This giant clock tower is one of London’s most famous landmarks
What is afternoon tea?
This popular tea time snack includes tea and small cakes or sandwiches.
What is the second city of England?
Manchester or Birmingham, they are both fighting for the title!
What is older, Oxford or the US?
Oxford! the US was 'discovered' in 1492 and oxford was founded in 1096
This word means "hello" or "how are you?"
What is "alright" or "alright, mate?"
Where does the king live?
Buckingham Palace
Who wrote Harry Potter?
This wizarding world book series was written by a British author JK Rowling
Which countries are in the UK?
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
What city is a rival of Oxford?
Cambridge!
What does rubbish mean? (it has two meanings)
If something is "rubbish", it means bad, it is also another word for trash.
What is Stonehenge?
A famous prehistoric stone circle in Wiltshire.
Where are the beatles from and can you name a famous song?
They are from Liverpool, "Hey Jude," "Let It Be," "Yesterday," "Here Comes the Sun," "Come Together," "Strawberry Fields Forever," and "A Day in the Life"
What are the names of the rivers in Oxford?
(there are two)
The Thames and Cherwell
What are colleges?
Oxford University is made up of 39 of these, each with its own traditions, dining halls, and buildings.
What is a brolly?
It is an umbrella.
What is the Tower of London?
This fortress is home to the Crown Jewels and guarded by Beefeaters
What is Downtown abbey?
This long-running British TV show follows the lives of the Crawley family and their servants in the early 20th century.
Where is the tallest mountain in the UK and what is it's name?
Ben Nevis is located in Scotland near Fort William
Who is C.S. Lewis?
This Oxford-based author wrote about a magical land through a wardrobe in his most famous book.
If someone says 'cheerio' to you, what do they mean and when would they say it?
It means goodbye so you would say when you are about to leave.
Where is Hadriens wall and why was it built?
This wall was built in the north of England and marks he frontier of the Roman empire in Britain. it is 117 km long.
What and when is Guy Fawkes night?
This holiday celebrated on 5th November remembers a failed plot to blow up Parliament.
What is Cornwall?
This region in southwest England is famous for its beaches and pasties.
Name one very important discovery made in Oxford which saved millions of people
This scientific discovery (penicillin) made at Oxford during World War II has saved millions of lives worldwide
If I am over the moon what does that mean?
Give me a sentence with it.
If I am over the moon I am very happy.
I am over the moon that I have passed my exam!