What are the main political parties in the UK?
Since the 1920’s, the two largest political parties have been the Conservative Party and the Labour Party.
The capital of England is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. True or false?
True
How many people live in London?
a. 6 million people
b. 9 million people
c. 10 million people
b. 9 million people
What is the name of the official residence of the royal family?
a. Buckingham Palace
b. Windsor Castle
c. Big Ben
a. Buckingham Palace
This Royal person was famous for her work with charity but her clothes and her physical image were as famous as well
Princess Diana
What's England National anthem?
1. Good save the Queen.
2. God save the King.
3. God save the Queen.
3. God save the Queen.
When was England the host of Olympic Games?
1. 2006
2. 2012
3. 2016
In 2012.
What does "The Commonwealth" mean?
The Commonwealth was an evolutionary outgrowth of the British Empire.
When was Stonehenge built?
a. About 1800BC
b. About 3000BC
c. About 500AD
a. About 1800BC
What flower is the emblem of England?
Rose.
What English actor played Harry Potter?
Daniel Radcliffe
What is the date of "Boxing Day"?
What does it mean?
December 26th.
What was the first capital of England?
a. London
b. Manchester
c. Winchester
c. Winchester
Which countries are in Great Britain?
England, Scotland, Wales
How long does it take for the London Eye to turn 360°?
a. 20 min
b. 30 min
c. 50 min
b. 30 min
How do you call a bus with 2 levels in England?
a double-decker bus
What music band is Liverpool famous for?
"The Beatles"
What is the tea time in England?
"5 o'clock tea"
From 4 to 6 pm
How long was French the language of England?
a. 200 years
b. 300 years
c. 400 years
b. 300 years
What countries share land borders with England?
Wales in the west and Scotland in the north.
How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace?
a. 175
b. 475
c. 775
c. 775
What was the name of the Queen's husband?
Prince Philip.
Who's England's Prime Minister?
Boris Johnson.
What day of the week is the most traditional for fish and chips?
Friday
What does the term “constitutional monarchy” mean?
System of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government. The Monarch is the head of state and the Prime Minister of the UK is the head of government
What is the time difference between Moscow and London?
Moscow is 2 hours ahead of London.
What are the 4 main parts of London?
— the City
— Westminster area
— the West End
— the East End
Complete: The Royal Guards wear a cap made of ....'s skin.
Bear (Canadian bears)
It's called a 'bearskin', a type of ceremonial military cap that dates back to the 17th century. And yes, despite some controversy, the bearskin is exactly as its name suggests. Bearskin hats are made from the skin of American black bears, taken annually during the Black Bear Cull in Canada
Which famous English naturalist, geologist and biologist worked on the evolution of Man?
Charles Darwin.
Shrove Tuesday takes place before the start of Lent and is celebrated by English Christians. What do they make on that day?
Pancakes.