British Landmarks and Geography
What is the capital city of Scotland?
Edinburgh
What are the names of the countries that make up the United Kingdom?
England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland
Which British singer performed the song "Skyfall" for a James Bond film?
Adele
What holiday is celebrated in November in Canada and the USA?
Thanksgiving
Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
Shakespeare
What is the capital city of Ireland?
Dublin
Who was the first Black president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
Which author wrote "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings"?
Rihanna
What event is marked by wearing green and celebrating Irish culture?
St Patrick's Day
What is the name of the character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?
Sherlock Holmes
Which coastal city is known for its Royal Pavillion, its pier and pebbly beach?
Brighton
Which country was the first to leave the British Empire and become independent within the Commonwealth?
Canada
Which Indian film industry is the largest in the world and produces movies in Hindi?
Bollywood
What popular sport is played across many Commonwealth countries such as India, Australia and England?
Cricket
Which novel by Mary Shelley features a scientist who creates a monster?
Frankenstein
Which UK city hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2022?
Birmingham
When did India gain independence from the UK?
1947
Which Australian actor plays Thor in the Marvel films?
Chris Hemsworth
What is the name of the big red buses in London?
Double Decker buses
Which novel by Orwell describes a dystopian society ruled by "Big Brother"?
1984
Which Commonwealth country has Table Mountain as one of its most famous landmarks?
South Africa
Give the name of a famous Suffragette
Emeline Pankhurst, Millicent Fawcett...
Which British actor plays Sherlock Holmes in the BBC Series "Sherlock"?
Benedict Cumberbatch
In which country is Diwali a national holiday?
India
Who wrote the children's book "Matilda"?
Roald Dahl