UK Geography
What is the capital of England?
London
Who brings presents to children at Christmas in the UK?
Santa Claus / Father Christmas
Do you have to wear a uniform to school in England?
Yes. Always
What is does the word lad mean?
a boy, a guy
Why is Oxford famous?
Its university
TRUE OR FALSE: The UK do not celebrate Halloween
False
What is the most popular sport in the UK?
Football (Soccer!)
What does the word tenner mean?
Ten pound note, ten pounds
Name the four countries which make up the UK
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
What is the capital city of Scotland?
Edinburgh
Which famous singer sang 'Someone like you'?
Adele
What does the word daft mean?
Which of the four cities is not in England:
Birmingham, Cardiff, Newcastle, Bristol
Cardiff
What are 5 typical items in an English breakfast?
Toast, beans, sausages, bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms, black pudding...
Name one play written by Shakespeare (except Romeo and Juliet!!)
Hamlet / Macbeth / A Midsummer Night's Dream... etc.
What does the word bonkers mean?
Something mad, unbelievable
Which part of the UK is Miss Heather from?
North West (Cumbria)
Name a famous monument in London?
Big Ben, the Shard, Houses of Parliament, Tower of London etc.
What does the festival Bonfire Night celebrate?
When Guy Fawkes tried to blow up Parliament
Give the full names of the members of the Beatles.
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr.
What does throwing a wobbly mean?
To throw a tantrum over something