Traditions
What item does an Englishman traditionally take with him when he leaves the house?
Umbrella
The largest clock in Great Britain.
Big Ben
English writer, author of more than sixty detective novels. The main characters in most of her novels are Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.
Agatha Christie
The UK consists of...countries
It consists of 4 countries (Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland)
What event takes place every day at 11.30. at Buckingham Palace?
Change of guard
The official residence of the Queen
Buckingham Palace
English writer Lewis Carroll wrote books for children. The name of his most famous book is...
"Alice in Wonderland”
In what country is Loch Ness where the monster is said to live?
Scotland
What does the Lord Chancellor traditionally sit on in the House of Lords of the British Parliament?
wool bag
A geographical centre of London
Trafalgar Square
In what part of the UK did the famous poet Robert Burns live?
Scotland
Where is the zero meridian in the UK?
Greenwich
What is the most popular place in London on New Year's Eve?
Trafalgar Square
Why is Hyde Park in London considered the most democratic place?
Speaker's corner, where everyone can speak out
Which English writer was the first to earn a billion dollars for her books?
J. K. Rowling
Northern Ireland has a second name. Which one?
Ulster
What should the first person who comes for a visit traditionally bring to the hosts in the New Year?
bread, water, a piece of coal
Who is considered the founder of London?
Ancient Romans
What was written in the early Middle Ages and is the longest work in Old English? The Death of Arthur, Beowulf, The Ballads of Robin Hood, The Canterbury Tales
Beowulf
There are 16 national parks in the UK. Which one is the biggest?
Lake District