General Knowledge
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Who is the leader of the Reform UK party?
Nigel Farage
When was Royal Latin School founded?
1423
Who is the reigning formula one World Champion?
Lando Norris
What is the 3rd planet from the Sun?
Earth
What is the currency of Japan?
Yen
How many MPs are there in UK Parliament?
650
How many houses are there at RLS?
5
Who is the captain of the England Men’s cricket team?
Ben Stokes
Which UK personality won Celebrity Traitors in 2025?
Alan Carr
How tall is a male giraffe on average?
A) 2 metres
B) 5 metres
C) 10 metres
B
By when must the next general election take place (year)?
2029
Approximately how many students are at RLS?
1,300
In what sport does Sir Ben Ainslie compete?
Sailing
Which country donates the Christmas tree that stands in Trafalgar Square in London every year?
Norway
Who is the author of 1984?
George Orwell
How many people crossed the English Channel in 2025?
A) 10,000
B) 40,000
C) 100,000
B
Who was the monarch when RLS inherited its Royal Warrant?
King Edward VI - 1548
In what sport do you compete for the Webb-Ellis trophy?
Men’s Rugby World Cup
If a=25, b=24 and so on what is a x b x c …. x z?
Zero
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
What is the name of the Venezuelan oil tanker seized by US forces?
The Marinera (formerly Bella 1)
Who is Stratton House at RLS named after and why?
Matthew de Stratton
Archdeacon in the 13th Century who restored the Chantry Chapel, the original site of RLS
Who is the manager of the England women’s football team?
Sarina Wiegman
The government has proposed a new UK safety scheme. What is the proposed gap between a learner driver’s theory and practical test?
6 months