British Landmarks and Geography
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100

What is the name of the river that flows through London?

Thames

100
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?

Winston Churchill

100

Which British band released the album Abbey Road in 1969?

The Beatles

100

What is traditionally eaten for Christmas dinner in the UK? (at least 2 elements)

Turkey, pudding, parsnips, ...

200

Which Scottish lake is famous for a legendary monster?

Loch Ness

200

Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?

Margaret Thatcher

200

Who wrote the Harry Potter book series?

J K Rowling

200

What is the name of the British currency?

The Pound

300

In which city would you find the university colleges of Christ Church and Magdalen?

Oxford

300

What event is remembered on November 5th in the UK?

The Gunpowder Plot / Guy Fawkes Night

300

What TV show features a mute silly British Man?

Mr Bean

300

What is the name of the holiday celebrated on December 26th in the UK, traditionally associated with giving gifts to servants or the less fortunate?

Boxing Day

400

What is the name of the prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire?

Stonehenge

400

Which British Queen ruled for 63 years before Queen Elizabeth?

Queen Victoria

400

Who played James Bond in Skyfall and No Time to Die?

Daniel Craig

400

What is the name of the ceremony when the guards change place at Buckingham Palace?

The Changing of the Guard

500

Which mountain is the highest in the UK?

Ben Nevis

500

What was the name of the ship that sailed to America with the Pilgrims aboard in 1620?

the Mayflower

500

Which TV series, first aired in 2010, follows the lives of the Crawley family and their servants in an early 20th century English country house?

Downtown Abbey

500

What is the name of the military parade marking the official birthday of the monarch in June?

Trooping the Colour