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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. Westminster Palace

a. Buckingham Palace

100

Who's England's current monarch?

King Charles III

100

Name any typical British dish

Fish and chips, Shepherd's pie, Sunday roast, Triffle, etc.

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

What flower is the emblem of England?

Rose.

200

Which Britain's monarch reigned the longest of all?

a. Queen Victoria

b. Queen Elizabeth II

c. Queen Elizabeth I

b. Queen Elizabeth II

200

When is the tea time in England?

"5 o'clock tea"

From 4 to 6 pm

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, Northern Ireland


300

When is the Guy Fawkes Night celebrated?

on the 5th of November

300

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

a double-decker bus

300

What music band is Liverpool famous for?

"The Beatles"

300

What's current England National anthem?

1. Zadok the Priest.

2. God save the King.

3. God save the Queen.

2. God save the King. 

400

How long was French the language of England? 

a. 200 years

b. 300 years

c. 400 years

b. 300 years

400

What is the time difference between Moscow and London?

2 hours (Moscow is ahead)

400

How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace?

a. 175

b. 475

c. 775

c. 775

400

What is the nickname for the British flag?

the Union Jack

400

What was the name of the Queen's husband?

Prince Philip

400

Elzabeth II was very fond of these dogs.

Corgis

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 countries share land borders with England?

Wales in the west and Scotland in the north.

500

When was Stonehenge built?

a. About 1800BC

b. About 3000BC

c. About 500AD

a. About 1800BC


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 personal life were as famous as well

Princess Diana. 


500

Poppies are worn as a symbol of this day. 

Remembrance day (on the 11th of November). Wearing poppies is used to commemorate soldiers who have died in battles of World War I and II. The use of the poppies was inspired by “In Flanders Fields” – a poem written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae in 1915.