geography
Name at least 1 important river in the UK.
the Severn, the Thames, the Mersey, the Avon, the Cam
When did Ireland become an independent country?
1921
The capital of Great Britain?
London
What is the capital?
London
Which plant or flower is a symbol?
shamrock
What is the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
Northern Ireland is part of the UK but not part of Great Britain.
Which king had six wives?
Henry VIII
The place where the Beatles were founded.
Liverpool
Which plant or flower is the symbol?
rose
What drink is the most popular?
Beer
Name at least 3 islands in the UK.
Great Britain, Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of White, the Orkney, the Shetlands, the Hebrides
Were it the Romans or the Greek who settled in Britain?
the Romans
Name 2 English cities with the oldest universities.
Oxford, Cambridge
Which place is popular with tourists who are interested in ancient history?
Stonehenge
What is the capital?
Belfast
What is the highest peak of the UK?
Ben Nevis
How was the queen Elizabeth called?
the Virgin Queen
What city famous for its Roman spa?
Bath
Who is the patron?
St. George
Who is the saint patron?
St. Patrick
What is unusual about the Channel Islands?
French is spoken there.
Who was the first monarch to live in the Buckingham Palace?
Queen Victoria
The city which appears in Chaucer's tales?
Cantenbury
Which area (nature) is popular with tourists in northern England?
lake district
There is a legend about two fighting giants connected with one place in Northern Ireland. Which place is it?
Giant's Causeway