British Landmarks
What is Big Ben?
This giant clock tower is one of London’s most famous landmarks
What is afternoon tea?
This popular tea time snack includes tea and small cakes or sandwiches.
What is the second city of England?
Manchester or Birmingham, they are both fighting for the title!
Why is Oxford the “City of Dreaming Spires”?
This nickname, often used for Oxford, refers to the elegant shape of its university buildings and skyline.
This word means "hello" or "how are you?"
What is "alright" or "alright, mate?"
What is Balmoral Castle?
This royal residence is located in the Scottish Highlands.
Who wrote Harry Potter?
This wizarding world book series was written by a British author JK Rowling
Which countries are in the UK?
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
What is “The Lord is my light”?
Oxford University’s motto, “Dominus Illuminatio Mea,” is Latin. What does it translate to in English?
What is "bad" or "not good"?
If something is "rubbish", it means this.
What is Stonehenge?
A famous prehistoric stone circle in Wiltshire.
Where are the beatles from and can you name a famous song?
They are from Liverpool, "Hey Jude," "Let It Be," "Yesterday," "Here Comes the Sun," "Come Together," "Strawberry Fields Forever," and "A Day in the Life"
What is the name of the river in Oxford?
The Thames
What are colleges?
Oxford University is made up of 39 of these, each with its own traditions, dining halls, and buildings.
What is "knackered"?
This word means you're extremely tired.
What is the Tower of London?
This fortress is home to the Crown Jewels and guarded by Beefeaters
What is Downtown abbey?
This long-running British TV show follows the lives of the Crawley family and their servants in the early 20th century.
Where is the tallest mountain in the UK and what is it's name?
Ben Nevis is located in Scotland near Fort William
Who is C.S. Lewis?
This Oxford-based author wrote about a magical land through a wardrobe in his most famous book.
What does gutted mean?
It means you are very dissapointed
What is Blackpool Tower?
This iron structure was once the tallest in the world and is found in Blackpool.
What and when is Guy Fawkes night?
This holiday celebrated on 5th November remembers a failed plot to blow up Parliament.
What is Cornwall?
This region in southwest England is famous for its beaches and pasties.
Name one very important discovery made in Oxford which saved millions of people
This scientific discovery (penicillin) made at Oxford during World War II has saved millions of lives worldwide
What is having no money / being broke?
I'm skint!