The UK
The UK
The UK
The UK
100

What is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

London

100

Which s the oldest university in Britain?

Oxford University

100

Which title do many British women use to avoid indicating whether or not they are married?

Ms

100

Which of the following was not invented in the UK?

  • Peanut butter
  •  Chicken tikka masala
  •  Marmite

Peanut butter

200

How many countries are in the UK?

England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

200

Which is the famous park in London?

Hyde Park

200

What is the minimum compulsory school leaving age in the UK?

16

200

How often is a general election held in the UK?

Every five years, on the first Thursday in May

300

Which is the wettest district in Britain?

The Lake District

300

Which is the most famous building in London?

The Houses of Parlament

300

What do the British celebrate on Bonfire night on 5 November?

  •  The failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up the king and Houses of Parliament
300

Which lake in Scotland is said to be inhabited by an aquatic monster known as Nessie?

Loch Ness

400

Which is the longest river in Britain?

The Severn

400

Which is the highest part of Scotland?

The Highlands

400

After English (and Welsh in Wales), which language is the most commonly spoken mother tongue in the UK?

Polish

400

Which 700-year-old ancient tradition takes place at the Tower of London every night at 9.30pm?

The ceremony of the keys

500

Which is the oldest part of London?

The City

500

Which is the highest mountain in Scotland?

Ben Nevis

500

What is the most prominent religion in the UK?

Anglicanism (Church of England)

500

There are lots of British islands, but some aren't part of the UK. Which of these isn't in the United Kingdom?

Isle of Wight

Lundy

Isle of Man

Tresco

Isle of Man