Famous Brits
Food & Drinks
Traditions& Culture
Geography
GUESS!
100
Name THREE people you can see in this picture.
three of the following:
King Charles III,
Queen Camilla,
William (Prince of Wales),
Catherine (Princess of Wales),
Prince Harry (Duke of Sussex),
Meghan Markle (Duchess of Sussex),
Prince George (of Wales),
Princess Charlotte (of Wales),
Prince Louis (of Wales)
100
What is the most famous traditional British dish?
Fish and Chips!
100
When do children in Britain usually get their Christmas presents?
25th December
100
What is the capital of England?
London
100
Which of these days really exists in Britain?
A) Rain Day
B) Pancake Day
C) Fish and Chips Day
B) Pancake Day!
200
Who is this and what is he famous for?
Sir David Beckham --> famous English football player
200
SPEED ROUND!
Name FOUR things from a typical English breakfast. 20 seconds
bacon, eggs, sausages, baked beans, toast, mushrooms, tomatoes
200
When is the traditional "tea time" in Britain usually?
A) Around 1pm
B) Around 3pm
C) Around 5pm
C) Around 5pm!
200
Name THREE sights you can see in London.
e.g.
Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge
Tower of London
Big Ben
London Eye
...
200
How many rooms does Buckingham Palace have (+/- 10%)
about 775 (700-850)
300
Name a famous British singer or band AND one song.
e.g.
The Beatles - Yellow Submarine/Hey Jude/ Yesterday
Adele - Hello
300
What do you eat at a "cream tea"? Name TWO things
scones, clotted cream, jam
300
This is a famous British ceremony called "Trooping the Colour" - What do the Brits celebrate?
A) The King's Birthday
B) A royal wedding
C) The founding of Great Britain
A) The King's Birthday!
300
Which FOUR countries make up the UK?
England, Wales, Scotland, North Ireland
300
How many steps are there at St Paul's Cathedral? (+/- 10%)
about 259 (233-285)
400
This famous Brit lives at 221B Baker Street and works together with Dr Watson. Who is it?
Sherlock Holmes - the famous detective
400
What ingredients can be found in the traditional Scottish dish called "haggis"?
A) pork fat, potatoes and cheese
B) Sheep's heart, liver and lungs
C) Fish stomach, eggs and vegetables
B) Sheep's heart, liver and lungs!
400
Speed Round!
You are going on a British picnic. Name at least FIVE typical British foods or drinks you can bring. (You have 30 seconds)
e.g.: scones, sandwiches, crisps,
400
Which country of the UK is shown here?
It's Wales!
400
How many sheep are there per person in Wales?
about 3 sheep per person!
500
Which famous British writer wrote plays like "Romeo and Juliet"?
Sir William Shakespeare
500
What do you get if you order a "squash" in Britain?
A) A vegetable
B) A kind of tea
C) A fruit drink mixed with water
C) A fruit drink mixed with water
500
In this British tradition, people run down a very steep hill. Who or what are they chasing?
C) A wheel of cheese!
500
Names TWO rivers or TWO mountains in Britain.
e.g.
Thames, Severn, Mersey, Clyde
Ben Nevis, Mount Snowdon, ...
500
How many cups of tea does an average Brit drink per year? (you may use a calculator!)
About 1000-1100 cups! (about 3 cups a day)