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100

What is a slang name for the London Underground?

a. the Subway

b. the Metro

c. the Tube

c. the Tube


100

The capital of England is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). True or false?

True

100

How many people live in London?

a. 6 million people

b. 9 million people

c. 10 million people

b. 9 million people

100

What is the name of the official residence of the royal family?

a. Buckingham Palace

b. Windsor Castle

c. Big Ben

a. Buckingham Palace

100

Who's England's Prime Minister?

Boris Johnson.

100

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. 

200

When was England the host of Olympic Games?

1. 2006

2. 2012

3. 2016


In 2012.



200

What is the river called that flows through London?

The Thames.


200

How long does it take for the London Eye to turn 360°?

a. 20 min

b. 30 min

c. 50 min

b. 30 min

200

How do you call a bus with 2 levels in England?

a double-decker bus

200

What English actor played Harry Potter?

Daniel Radcliffe

200

In which month is the Queen's Birthday Gun Salute?

a) April

b) June

c) September

a) April

21 April: A 41-gun salute to mark the actual birthday of The Queen, fired by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Hyde Park, and a 62-gun royal salute fired by the Honourable Artillery Company at the Tower of London.

The official birthday of the Queen is on the second Monday in June. 

300

What was the first capital of England?

a. London

b. Manchester

c. Winchester

c. Winchester

300

Which countries are in Great Britain?

 England, Scotland, Wales


300

When was Stonehenge built?

a. About 1800BC

b. About 3000BC

c. About 500AD

a. About 1800BC

300

Which two colors are on England's marching band's outfit?

Red and black

300

What music band is Liverpool famous for?

"The Beatles"

300

What is the tea time in England?

"5 o'clock tea"

From 4 to 6 pm

400

How long was French the language of England? 

a. 200 years

b. 300 years

c. 400 years

b. 300 years

400

What countries share land borders with England?

Wales in the west and Scotland in the north.

400

How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace?

a. 175

b. 475

c. 775

c. 775

400

What flower is the emblem of England?

Rose.

400

What was the name of the Queen's husband?

Prince Philip

400

What day of the week is the most traditional for fish and chips?

Friday

500

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


500

What is the time difference between Moscow and London?

Moscow is 2 hours ahead of London.

500

When is the date of "Boxing Day"?

December 26th.

500

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

500

This Royal person was famous for her work with charity but her clothes and her physical image were as famous as well

Princess Diana. 


500

Shrove Tuesday takes place before the start of Lent and is celebrated by English Christians. What do they make on that day?


Pancakes.