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100
What is the capital of the UK? What is the official name of the UK?
London, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
100
Recognize this famous sight. Where is it?
Edinburgh castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
100
Who is the head of the State of the UK?
King Charles III
100
What is the name of the channel that separates the UK and France?
English Channel/La Manche
100
What is the UK flag called?
the Union Jack
200
What is the currency of the UK?
pound sterling (pounds)
200
Name the UK city that is known for the largest Chinese arch in Europe. A famous UK band also comes from this city. What's the name of this band?
Liverpool, Beatles
200
What two chambers form the UK parliament?
House of Lords; House of Commons
200
What is the name of the river that flows through London?
the river Thames
200
Which part of the UK does this flag represent? Which patron saint does it represent?
St. Andrew Cross, Scotland
300
How many inhabitants are there in the UK? (approximately, tolerance 5 million)
68 million inhabitants (tolerance: 63-73)
300
Which famous UK city is shown in the picture?
Oxford (University of Oxford)
300
Name the main branches of the UK government.
the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary (branch)
300
What is the name of the largest UK lage and where is it located (which historical/geographical part).
Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland
300
Which part of the UK does this flag represent? Which patron saint does it represent?
St. Patrick, Northern Ireland
400
What are the four historical and geographical parts of the UK?
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
400
What is the name of this UK famous sight?
The Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland
400
Name two main UK political parties.
Labour Party, Conservative Party
400
What is the highest mountain of the UK? Where is it located (in which historical/geographical part)
Ben Nevis (the Highlands of Scotland, the Grampian Mountains, Scotland)
400
Which part of the UK does this flag represent? Which patron saint does it represent?
St. George, England
500
What is the national anthem of the UK?
God Save the King
500
Where is the birthplace and burial place of W. Shakespeare?
Stratford upon Avon
500
Who is the current UK prime minister?
Rishi Sunak
500
Name all comprises four geographical/historical parts of the UK and their capitals.
England (capital: London), Scotland (capital: Edinburgh), Wales (capital: Cardiff) and Northern Ireland (capital: Belfast)
500
How long was Liz Trus a prime minister? (approximately)
2 months (7 weeks)
600
In which year did the the United Kingdom withdraw from the EU? (Brexit)
on January 31, 2020,
600
What is this famous monument?
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury
600
Name two great English noble houses which were involved in the War of Roses in the 15th century.
the Lancastrians (red rose), the Yorkists (white rose)
Lancastrian Henry Tudor’s army
defeated the larger force of the Yorkist
Richard III. However, by marrying the
Yorkist princess Elizabeth, Henry brought
the warring families together and brought
peace to the country.
600
What is the name of the heroic warrior who captured London in 886 from the invading Danes.
Alfred the Great
600
What is this food called?
It is a boiled egg, wrapped in sausage meat, breadcrumbed and then deep-fried.
Scotch egg
700
Which of the following options does NOT include only members of the commonwealth
A Canada, India, Singapore, Kenya
B New Zeland, Cyprus, Nigeria, India
C Australia, Bangladesh, Togo, Algeria
C - Algeria is not a member of the commonwealth
700
Which city is shown in the picture?
Belfast - Titanic Belfast (museum)
700
What 13th century document restricted the power of
the ruler and recognized the rights and privileges of the barons and freemen?
It served as the basis of the American Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution.
Magna Carta
700
When did the battle of Trafalgar happen?
In 1805
French and Spanish fleet was defeated by
Admiral Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar
in 1805.
700
What is Scotland's national animal?
Unicorn
