Geography
What is the name of the river that flows through the city of London?
Thames
Who is the current monarch of the UK?
King Charles III
Which British actor plays Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Tom Holland
In British English, "pants" refers to underwear. True or false?
True
Which countries in the United Kingdom make up Great Britain?
England, Wales, Scotland
Who is the Prime Minister of the UK?
Keir Starmer
Name five British celebrities.
individual answer
If a British person says they’re feeling "peckish," they’re feeling a little ...?
a) hungry
b) sleepy
c) snobby
d) annoyed
They are feeling hungry.
What is the name of Shakespeare's famous theatre in London?
Shakespeare's Globe
Which country does the U.K. share a land border with?
The Republic of Ireland
What is the name of the UK's most famous monster and where would you find it?
Nessie in Loch Ness (Scotland)
Who was the singer of the British band "Queen"?
Freddie Mercury
How many languages are spoken in the UK?
Five - English, Cornish, Welsh, Gallic (Scottish), Gailic (Irish)
What is the address of the Prime Minister of the UK?
10 Downing Street
Which is smallest? England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland with 14,330 km2 (then Wales with 20.735 km²)
How many times has the national anthem of the UK been changed? (+/- 2)
The British national anthem, "God Save the King" or "God Save the Queen," changes depending on the gender of the monarch. This has happened nine times since 1760s.
I am a British singer. I have started my career in a band, went on to become a global solo sensation, and have also starred in a major war film. I’ve won multiple Grammy Awards and have a fashion style known for breaking gender norms. Who am I?
Harry Styles
The British Museum was the most-visited paid UK attraction in the last year. True or false?
True. 5,820,860 visits
Battle Question - How many islands make up the United Kingdom, including the main island of Great Britain? Closest group without going over wins.
Around 6,000 islands (though only about 140 are inhabited).
Battle Question - King Henry VIII is famous for having how many wives? Closest group without going over wins.
six
Battle Question - Who is the most famous solo artist of the UK on Spotify at the moment? How many streams do they have? Closest group without going over wins.
1. Ed Sheeran - 70,220,300
2. Dua Lipa - 64,568,329
3. Adele - 61,439,773
Battle Question - How many accents are there in the British Isles? Closest group without going over wins.
There are about 56 main "accent types" in the British Isles, but within each of those accent types there are possibly hundreds of distinctive variations.
Battle Question - How many tourists visit London every year? Closest group without going over wins.
Around 30 million visitors from around the world.