7B1

General Knowledge

100

How many people live on Earth?

Over 8 billion

200

What is the biggest company in Poland?

Orlen

300

What's the richest city in China?

Shanghai

400

What was the first capital of the USA?

New York

500

At least how many objects in our solar system do we know could have water on them?

Over 4: Earth, Mars, Jupiter & Saturns moon

British Culture

100

What is the name of the current monarch of the UK?

King Charles III

200

Which English playwright wrote Romeo & Juliet?

William Shakespeare

300

Who was the prime minister of the UK during WW2?

Winston Churchill

400

What afternoon tea, what is its significance in English culture and when did this custom originate?

Afternoon tea is the traditional English custom of drinking tea in the afternoon, usually with light refreshements like sandwiches, cake and scones. The custom started in the 19th century by Anne Duchess of Bedford. It's become a symbol of elegance and the English way of life.

500

What is the name of the famous English music festival held in Sommerset?

Glastonbury Festival

British Cuisine

100

Name 2 ingredients of a full English Breakfast?

E.g. tomatoes, hash browns, sausages, black pudding, mushrooms, egg, toast, beans, bacon...

200

What is a Yorkshire Pudding?

A baked dough traditionally served with meat and gravy.

300

What Shepard Pie made of?

Meat (lamb) and mashed potatoes.
(and other veg)

400

What is black pudding?

Pig's blood (+oatmeals/herbs/spices)

500

How did British food change in the 21st century?

It became more international, healthier and influenced by modern trends.

British History

100

Who was the Queen before King Charles III?

Queen Elizabeth II

200

What's the name of the famous king who had six wives?

King Henry VIII

300

When did the UK join the EU?

1973

400

When did the Great Fire of London happen?

1666

500

Who is known as the first king of all England?

Aethelstan

Animals

100

Which animal lives both in water and on land, has moist skin, and changes from a tadpole to an adult?

Frog

200

Which mammal is able to fly?

Bat

300

Why can camels survive a long time without water?

Because they store fat in their humps, which helps them go without drinking for a long time.

400

Which land animal has the longest pregnancy?

African elephant (about 22 months0

500

What body geatures show that birds evolved from dinosaurs?

Hollow bones, three-toed limbs, similar hip structure, feathers , and bone features like those of theropod dinosaurs.