Places and landmarks
The capital of the United Kingdom
What is London?
The current prime minister and head of the Labour party
Who is Keir Starmer?
This class is traditionally associated with inherited wealth and titles
What is the elite?
This sport, often called “the beautiful game,” is the most popular in the UK
What is football?
This British author created the wizarding world of Harry Potter
Who is J.K. Rowling?
This famous clock tower is part of the Palace of Westminster in London
What is Big Ben?
This referendum, held in June 2016, decided the UK’s future in the EU
What is Brexit referendum?
This class is the most economically disadvantaged, with limited social and cultural capital
What is the precariat
This annual tennis tournament is held at the All England Club in London
What is Wimbledon?
This British tradition involves drinking tea in the afternoon with sandwiches and cakes
What is afternoon tea?
This prehistoric monument in Wiltshire consists of massive standing stones
What is Stonehenge?
This chamber of Parliament is where Members of Parliament (MPs) sit
What is the House of Commons?
This term refers to moving up or down the social class ladder
What is social mobility?
This sport, played with a bat and ball, is considered England’s national summer game
What is cricket?
This British secret agent, known by the code number 007, first appeared in a 1962 film called Dr. No
Who is James Bond?
This London landmark is a giant observation wheel on the South Bank of the Thames
What is the London Eye?
This economic theory suggests that benefits given to the wealthy or businesses will eventually benefit everyone through investment and job creation.
What is trickle-down economics?
Access to this resource—often through higher education—is considered a key driver of upward mobility
What is cultural capital?
This Scottish game involves tossing a large wooden pole called a caber
What is caber toss? (Highland Games)
This British drama about aristocrats and their servants is set in a grand country estate
What is Downtown Abbey?
This iconic bridge in London was completed in 1894 and features two towers connected by walkways
What is Tower Bridge
This British Prime Minister triggered Article 50 to begin the Brexit process
Who is Theresa May
This concept suggests that social class is not only about income but also cultural and social capital.
What is Social Stratification?
This rugby variant is played with 15 players per team and is hugely popular in Wales
This British Netflix production about a young boy accused of murdering a young girl won 8 Emmy awards
What is Adolescence?