British History
Which English king had 6 wives?
Henry the VIII
What do the British people traditionally drink in the afternoon?
Afternoon tea
Which sport is played at Wimbledon every year?
What is Tennis
Name the most famous young magician of the hugely successful series of fantasy novels.
harry Potter
Who came up with the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
What is the name of the most famous Neolithic stone circle in England?
Stonehenge
Name 3 things that you can find in a traditional English breakfast.
fried bacon, eggs, toast, fried tomatoes,
Silverstone is the venue for which sport?
Formula 1 racing
Who wrote the famous novels "Oliver Twist" and ' A Christmas Carol'?
Charles Dickens
Name the scientist who discovered the 3 laws of motion and universal gravitation.
Sir Isaac Newton
Who was the Prime Minister of the UK during the 2nd WW?
Sir Winston Churchill
What is the most traditional national dish if you are at the seaside?
Fish and chips
Name 2 differences between football and rugby.
shape of the ball; whether you can touch the ball with your hand or not, number of players, (11; 15 or 13)
Which movie was about a famous Scot who fought for Scottish freedom, starring Mel Gibson?
Bravehart
What is the name of the present British king?
King Charles III
Who was the longest-ruling monarch?
Queen Elizabeth II
What is the most traditional meat dish eaten at Christmas?
Roast Turkey
What equipment do you need to play cricket?
a bat and a small hard ball
Who is the writer of the novel 'Murder on the Orient Express'?
Agatha Christie
Who was Admiral Nelson?
The commander of the victorious English Fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar, where Napoleon's navy was defeated.
What historic event does the term 'D-day' refer to?
The British and American invasion of France on the 6th June 1944.
What is haggis?
a type of national dish of Scotland
Name 6 English football teams.
Aston Villa, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest
A group of young musicians from Liverpool changed the world of pop music in the early 1960s. What was their band called?
The Beatles.
Who was the Renaissance monarch of England during Shakespeare's time, as well as the first geographical discoveries, which eventually provided the beginning of the British Empire?
Queen Elizabeth I