English Monarchs
This queen of England is currently the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
This English playwright wrote tragedies like "Hamlet," "Macbeth," and "Romeo and Juliet."
Who is William Shakespeare?
This iconic prehistoric monument in Wiltshire is composed of massive standing stones.
What is Stonehenge?
This term refers to a word or phrase that has the opposite meaning of another word.
What is an antonym?
This annual event on November 5th commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
What is Bonfire Night (or Guy Fawkes Night)?
This king of England was infamous for having six wives.
Who is Henry VIII?
This English author wrote the "Harry Potter" series.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
This famous clock tower in London is often mistakenly referred to as Big Ben, which is actually the nickname for the bell inside.
What is the Elizabeth Tower (or Big Ben)?
This literary device involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
What is alliteration?
This traditional English dish consists of a cooked meat pie topped with mashed potatoes.
What is shepherd's pie?
This queen of England was known as the "Virgin Queen."
Who is Queen Elizabeth I?
This English author is known for the novel "1984."
Who is George Orwell?
This royal residence in London is the official home of the British monarch.
What is Buckingham Palace?
This term describes a word or phrase that is specific to a particular region or group of people.
What is a dialect?
This renowned English playwright is known for timeless works like "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet."
Who is William Shakespeare?
This king of England was responsible for the Magna Carta in 1215.
Who is King John?
This English author is famous for "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility."
Who is Jane Austen?
This medieval cathedral in Canterbury is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What is Canterbury Cathedral?
This process involves shortening a word or phrase, such as "photo" for "photograph."
What is abbreviation?
This popular British rock band, formed in the 1960s, is famous for hits like "Hey Jude" and "Let It Be."
Who are The Beatles?
This king of England led the English army to victory during the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.
Who is King Henry V?
This English poet composed the collection "Songs of Innocence and Experience."
Who is William Blake?
This university city in southeast England is known for its stunning architecture and punting on the River Cam.
What is Cambridge?
This famous English dictionary, first published in 1755, is a comprehensive guide to the English language.
What is the Oxford English Dictionary?
This annual tournament is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is held in Wimbledon, London.
What is the Wimbledon Championships?