GEOGRAPHY
This river is the longest in England and flows through London.
What is the River Thames?
This queen was the longest-reigning British monarch until 2022.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
This novel by Charles Dickens tells the story of an orphan named Oliver who asks for more food.
What is "Oliver Twist"?
This afternoon ritual involves drinking tea and eating small sandwiches or cakes.
What is afternoon tea?
The currency used in the United Kingdom is called this.
What is the pound (British pound sterling)?
This is the highest mountain of the Great Britain.
What is Ben Nevis?
This king is famous for having six wives and starting the Church of England.
Who is King Henry VIII?
This story about a little girl who falls down a rabbit hole was written by Lewis Carroll.
What is "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"?
This popular British band, formed in the 1960s, became famous worldwide with hits like "Hey Jude."
Who are The Beatles?
This type of vehicle is commonly associated with London and is often painted red.
What is a double-decker bus?
This is the Capital of Wales.
What is Cardiff?
The United Kingdom lost this colony in 1776 after it declared independence.
What is the United States of America?
This novel by George Orwell describes a dystopian future with Big Brother always watching.
What is "1984"?
This sport, considered the national sport of England, is played with a bat, ball, and wickets.
What is cricket?
The national flag of the United Kingdom is known by this name
What is the Union Jack?
A body of water that separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain.
What is Irish sea?
This English explorer is known for his voyages to the New World and was the first European to discover Australia.
Who is Captain James Cook?
This British author wrote "Pride and Prejudice," a famous novel about love and society.
Who is Jane Austen?
On this day, celebrated on December 26th, people in the UK often exchange gifts and watch sports
What is Boxing Day?
This prestigious university in England is known as one of the oldest in the world, alongside Oxford.
What is the University of Cambridge?
This national park in northwestern England is known for its lakes, mountains, and forests.
What is the Lake District?
This year, in 1066, a famous battle took place where William the Conqueror defeated the English army.
What is the Battle of Hastings?
This Shakespeare play tells the story of a Scottish general who is influenced by witches to become king.
What is "Macbeth"?
This night on November 5th is celebrated with fireworks and bonfires to remember the failed Gunpowder Plot.
What is Guy Fawkes Night (Bonfire Night)?
The national flower of Scotland is this purple plant.
What is the thistle?