Trivia
What is the informal name of the British flag?
Union Jack
Name a popular British dish
Full English breakfast, Roast dinner, fish and chips...
Really huge Wheel that can be found in London. This ferris wheel has 32 egg-shaped capsules which can accommodate 25 people. What is its name?
London Eye
What is a national 'day off' called?
A bank holiday
Name at least 2 sports that originated in Great Britain?
cricket, tennis, football, polo
How old was Queen Elizabeth when she became Queen?
25 years old
What time of day is 'tea time' in England?
3-4pm
What is the name of the spiritual place made of stone blocks?
Stonehenge
What is the name of the famous British music band which has a similar name to insects?
The Beatles
What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
In 2022, we celebrated Queen Elizabeth because she had reigned for how many years?
In 2022, we celebrated her platinum jubilee which meant she had reigned for 70 years.
How many cups of tea are drunk in Britain each day?
165 million cups of tea each day
Which 2 countries of the UK does the Hadrian wall separate?
England and Scotland
TRUE or FALSE... you should always shake hands with your right hand
FALSE. Whilst the etiquette of a handshake normally dictates that you shake with the right hand, it is not always possible and either left or right hand is fine.
What is the politically correct word for people of Great Britain?
Britons
What is the official title of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton?
The Prince and Princess of Wales
What does a roast dinner include? When do we traditionally eat a roast dinner?
Usually, we eat a roast dinner on a Sunday. It includes roasted potatoes, meat, vegetables and gravy.
Where are the Crown Jewels kept?
Tower of London
What is a traditional Scottish outfit?
Scottish kilt with tartan pattern
Put the following cities in order from north to south. Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds
Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham
Which member of the royal family competed in the Olympics?
Princess Ann, in 1976
What are pigs in blankets?
Sausages wrapped in bacon
What is the name of the river in London?
The River Thames
What flowers are Britain's national flowers?
England - rose
Wales - daffodil
Scotland - thistle
Northern Ireland - Shamrock