London
Monarchy
Language
Symbols
Scotland
100
An unusual structure on the River Thames in London which was opened in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium. What is it called?
The London Eye
100
Who is the current monarch of the UK?
King Charles III
100
The Old English language was very different from the modern English. But there are some words that you can recognise. What do these Old English words mean in modern English:
1) cyning
2) ċild
3) mete
4) nama
5) wæter
1) cyning - king
2) ċild - child
3) mete - meat
4) nama - name
5) wæter - water
100
This red, white, and blue flag is the national flag of the United Kingdom.
Union Jack
100
This historic fortress in the capital of Scotland sits on a volcanic rock and has watched over the city for centuries. What is it called?
Edinburgh Castle 
200
Most people think that it is the name of the clock tower. Actually, it is the name of the big bell inside the tower. The tower itself is now called the Elizabeth Tower. What is the bell called?
Big Ben
200
Who was the monarch of the UK from 6 February 1952 until 8 September 2022?
Queen Elizabeth II
200
In text messages often short forms of words are used. Read the following abbreviations and decode them:
IMO
TBH
FYI
OMG
LOL
HRU
WKND
IMO - In My Opinion
TBH - To Be Honest
FYI - For your information
OMG - Oh my God
LOL - Laughing Out Loud
HRU - How Are You?
WKND - Weekend
200
This large flower is the national symbol of England and is often seen in red or white.
The (Tudor) rose
200
The traditional Scottish clothes for men worn around the waist and made of tartan fabric. What is it called?
Kilt
300
It is a very old and famous castle in London, England. It was built almost 1,000 years ago. Over the years, it has been used as a royal palace, a prison, a place of execution, a treasure house and even a zoo! Today, it’s a museum where visitors can learn about British history and see the famous Yeoman Warders (also called Beefeaters), who guard it. What is it called?
The Tower of London
300
It is the home of the monarch of the United Kingdom. It is used for royal ceremonies, official meetings and it’s where the monarch lives and works. When the royal flag is flying on top of the building, it means the monarch is at home.
Buckingham Palace 
300
What is the Russian equivalent to these English proverbs:
1) All that glitters is not gold.
2) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
3) A leopard can't change its spots.
1) All that glitters is not gold.
Не всё то золото, что блестит.
2) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Лучше синица в руках, чем журавль в небе.
3) A leopard can't change its spots.
Сколько волка ни корми — он в лес смотрит.
300
This bright yellow flower is a national symbol of Wales and is often worn on St David’s Day. What is it called?
The daffodil
300
This musical instrument, often played at Scottish celebrations and parades, produces a loud and unique sound. What is it called?
Bagpipe(s)
400
One of the most famous theatres in the world where only Shakespeare's plays are performed. What is it called?
The Globe Theatre
400
It is a special ceremony that happens outside the monarch's home in London. It’s when the soldiers who are guarding the building finish their shift and are replaced by new guards.
The Changing of the Guard
400
The Scots mostly speak English but they also use their own words that are similar to English but don't look or sound exactly the same. Translate the following words from Scottish into English:
1) gang
2) doon
3) windae
4) ma
5) faither
6) hame
7) loch
1) gang - go
2) doon - down
3) windae - window
4) ma - my
5) faither - father
6) hame - home
7) loch - lake
400
This three-leaf plant is a national symbol of Ireland and is said to have been used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity. What is it called?
The shamrock
400
This purple, spiky plant is the national emblem of Scotland and is said to have once helped defend against invaders. What is it called?
The thistle
500
It is a famous museum. It has life-size wax figures of famous people from all over the world: film stars, singers and musicians, world leaders, royal family members and even superheroes and fictional characters. What is the museum called?
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
500
What is the national anthem of the United Kingdom called and when can it be changed?
"God Save the King" or "God Save the Queen" when the monarch is a woman.
500
This word for a period of isolation comes from the Italian phrase meaning 'forty days,' originally referring to the amount of time ships had to wait before entering port during the plague.
Quarantine
500
This legendary red creature appears on the flag of Wales and is a symbol of strength and bravery.
The Welsh dragon
500
This legendary creature is said to live in a deep Scottish lake. What are the "monster" and the lake called?
Nessie and Loch Ness