The most important woman in the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II
What is the dialect spoken in Scotland called?
Scottish
A legendary musical group from Liverpool in the 1960s
The Beatles
What is the national animal of England?
A lion. Symbol of bravery, Lion was the nickname of English warriors in medieval times under Richard the Lionheart
What is the name of England’s famous bus?
a double-decker bus
Legendary English poet and dramatist. Author of Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare
Where is the Welsh dialect spoken?
Wales
What is the name of the British actor whose name is very hard to pronounce? He is known for his roles as Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Strange
Benedict Cumberbatch
Who was the England’s opponent during the Hundred Years’ War?
France. It lasted from 1337 to 1453 and was divided into four periods
Is Big Ben a bell, a tower or a clock?
a bell
One of the most famous British singers of our time. Her album "30" was recently released
Adele
Pronounce the word "Choir" correctly
Great job!
What did Hamlet say in his famous monologue?
To be or not to be, that is the question
What is the name of the last monarchical dynasty that continues to exist today?
Hanover, now called Windsor
In what square is it officially forbidden to feed pigeons?
Trafalgar Square
Bald, big, whisky and cigar lover. British Prime Minister during the World War II
Winston Churchill
In the famous London dialect the expression _____ is pronounced bo'oh o’ wa'er. What kind of expression is that?
Battle of water
A popular character in English medieval ballads. A hero who steals from the rich and gives the loot to the poor.
Robin Hood
In what century were the Wars of the Roses and between whom?
The Wars of the Roses, were a series of civil wars fought over control of the English throne between two branches of the royal House of Plantagenet : Lancaster and York in the 15th century
What is the name of the famous London giant wheel?
London eye
English scientist. The man on whom an apple once fell. "Invented" gravity
Isaac Newton
What is the most popular London dialect called?
Cockney
The legendary King of England. Hero of numerous epics and chivalrous ballads. Appeared in the animated film Shrek the Third
King Arthur
Why was Mary Tudor nicknamed “Bloody Mary” ?
She tried to carry out the Counter-Reformation and burned about 300 people
“Throughout its history, …………………. has been a fortress, a palace, a repository of royal jewels, a mint, a prison, an observatory, a zoo, and a place that attracts tourists.” What is it about?
the Tower of London