Capital Cities
What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?
LONDON
What is the famous clock tower located in London?
BIG BEN
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?
Margaret Thatcher
What animal is often associated with the UK as a national symbol?
Lion
What flower symbolizes England?
Rose
Which city is known as the capital of Scotland?
EDINBURGH
Name the ancient stone circle in Wiltshire, England.
STONEHENGE
Name the famous British author of the Harry Potter series.
J.K. Rowling
Which bird is the national bird of England?
Robin
Which flower is the national flower of Scotland?
a thistle
Name the capital of Wales.
CARDIFF
Which London landmark was once a royal palace, a prison, and now houses the Crown Jewels?
The Tower of London
Who is the renowned UK physicist who explained black holes?
Stephen Hawking (Note: Albert Einstein was German, not British)
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
What flower is associated with Wales?
a daffodil
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
BELFAST
What is the name of the castle that serves as the monarch’s official residence in Scotland?
Holyrood Palace (Palace of Holyroodhouse)
Identify the British musician and lead singer of The Beatles.
John Lennon / Paul McCartney
Name the fictional animal that represents Wales.
Red Dragon
Identify the plant representing Northern Ireland.
a shamrock
Which city is known as the capital of England and is a major financial center?
LONDON
Identify the famous bridge connecting the City of London to Southwark.
Tower Bridge
Who led the UK during World War II as Prime Minister?
Winston Churchill
Identify the mythical creature that is a symbol of Scotland.
the unicorn
What is the national flower of the UK seen in gardens?
a rose