British History
The United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch was this ruler, who was on the throne for an impressive 70 years.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
This former boy-bander is the most successful of his ex-mates, with hits such as ‘Sign of The Times’ and ‘Music For a Sushi Restaurant’.
Who is Harry Styles?
These are the 4 main territories that make up the United Kingdom.
What are England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales?
The Brits are famous for their love of this drink, consuming approximately 100 million cups per day as a nation.
What is tea?
This World Centre is located in the suburb of Hampstead, in London.
What is Pax Lodge?
During World War Two, the United Kingdom (especially London) was the target of a long-running series of German air attacks called this.
What is The Blitz?
This actress has a decade-spanning career in both film and theatre, most famously starring in 1964’s ‘Mary Poppins’.
Who is Julie Andrews?
The U.K. is famous for this unpleasant type of weather, averaging 1000 mm of it per year.
What is rain?
This day, celebrated on November 5th, commemorates the failing of the plot to blow up Parliament in the 17th century. Large community bonfires are commonly held, along with fireworks shows.
What is Guy Fawkes' Day?
The equivalent to Canada's Sparks, the youngest branch in U.K. Guiding is called this, sharing its name with the natural phenomenon of light refracting on water.
What are Rainbows?
Before 1971, the British money system consisted of three different currencies: pounds, pence, and this currency, which came between the other two in terms of value.
What is the shilling?
If you're ever around this Scottish celebrity chef, make sure you remember the lamb sauce, you idiot sandwich.
Who is Gordon Ramsay?
This city is the capital of Scotland, known for its eponymous castle.
What is Edinburgh?
This Scottish dish is prepared using sheep organs, and traditionally cooked in a sheep stomach.
What is haggis?
Girlguiding HQ is located in London, near this royal palace.
What is Buckingham Palace?
Britain’s imperialist tendencies led to it having many colonies in the 19th century, birthing this solar-based phrase.
What is “The sun never sets on the British Empire”?
This former princess had a tumultuous divorce from then-Prince Charles in 1996, and was known as 'The People's Princess' for her philanthropy and care for the British public.
Who was Princess Diana?
The only land border the United Kingdom shares with another independent country is with this nation.
What is the Republic of Ireland?
This song, with its one-note-melody chorus and story of the narrator's girlfriend cheating, has been continuously on the U.K. music charts ever since it came out in 2004, and it's not even by a British band.
What is 'Mr. Brightside'?
While it's common knowledge that Queen Elizabeth II was a Girl Guide, it is often overlooked that her sister, this princess, was also a Guide.
Who is Princess Margaret?
When Britain was controlled by the Roman Empire, a fortification called Hadrian's Wall was built in between these two nations of the U.K.
What are England and Scotland?
This musician, hailing from Liverpool, has written over 200 songs, been in two chart-topping bands, and was even knighted in 1997! Their many solo hits include ‘Maybe I’m Amazed', 'No More Lonely Nights', and 'Wonderful Christmastime'.
Who is Sir Paul McCartney?
This city on the western coast of the isles is the capital of Wales.
What is Cardiff?
Always look on the bright side of life with this British sketch comedy troupe. Their many exploits include the Flying Circus, the Holy Grail, and the Life of Brian.
What is Monty Python?
The highest award in British Girl Guiding, this involves community service, outdoor challenges, and much more, and is named for a female British head of state.
What is the Queen's Guide Award?