UK Geography
UK Cities
UK Traditions
UK Culture
UK Slang
100
Which river passes through London?
River Thames
100
What is the capital of Wales?
Cardiff
100
Who brings presents to children at Christmas in the UK?
Santa Claus / Father Christmas
100
Is school uniform common in the UK?
Yes, it is compulsory in all schools.
100
What is does the word lad mean?
a boy, a guy
200
Which country does the UK share a land border with?
The Republic of Ireland
200
What is the second biggest city in England?
Birmingham
200
When is Halloween?
October 31st
200
What is the most popular sport in the UK?
Football
200
What does the word tenner mean?
Ten pound note, ten pounds
300
What is the longest river in England?
River Severn
300
Scotland has seven cities. Name any three of them.
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Perth, Stirling
300
What is the currency (money) in the UK?
Pound
300
Name one play written by Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet / Hamlet / Macbeth / A Midsummer Night's Dream... etc.
300
What does the word daft mean?
Something stupid, silly
400
What is the water between England and France called?
English Channel
400
Why is Oxford famous?
Its university.
400
Who is Guy Fawkes?
Tried to plot up the King, reason for Bonefire Night
400
Name two successful British singers
You can give any answer, British music is awful and I don't listen to it.
400
What does the word bonkers mean?
Something mad, unbelievable
500
What is the historic border between England and Scotland?
Hadrian's Wall
500
In which city is the oldest building still in use in the UK?
Canterbury (St Martin's Church, built in 597AD)
500
Which bizarre sporting competition takes place in Gloucester, Coopers Hill?
A cheese rolling competition
500
Name all of the members of the Beatles.
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr.
500
What does throwing a wobbly mean?
To throw a tantrum over something