Capitals
What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?
London
What's the actual name of the clock tower attached to the Palace of Westminster often incorrectly called Big Ben?
Elizabeth Tower
Who is the head of state in the UK?
The King
This Liverpool band included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
The Beatles
What currency is used in the UK?
Pound sterling
What is the capital city of Scotland?
Edinburgh
This prehistoric stone circle is located in Wiltshire, England.
Stonehenge
What type of monarchy does the UK have?
Constitutional monarchy
The fictional village of Hogsmeade appears in this book and film series.
Harry Potter
Name one agricultural product grown in the UK.
Cereals, oilseed, potatoes, vegetables
What is the capital city of Wales?
Cardiff
This giant observation wheel that offers views across London.
The London Eye
What institution works together with the monarch to govern the UK?
Parliament
This British actor played Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Strange, and the dragon Smaug.
Benedict Cumberbatch
The Six Nations Championship is played in this sport.
Rugby
What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
Name all four regions of the UK.
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
What is the full official name of the UK?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
This British singer was the lead vocalist of Queen and was born in Zanzibar.
Freddie Mercury
This British dessert is made from sponge cake, custard, fruit, and cream.
Trifle
This geographical group includes Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and more than 6,000 smaller islands.
British Isles
Approximately how large is the UK in square kilometres?
244,820 km²
Approximately how many people live in the UK?
About 70 million
This British director is known for films such as Dunkirk, Inception, The Dark Knight trilogy, and most recent film, The Odyssey.
Christopher Nolan
This Scottish golf course is known as the "Home of Golf." What's it called?
St Andrews