Geography
Who was the queen of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022?
Queen Elizabeth II
What British wizarding school did Harry Potter attend?
Hogwarts
What are the official languages of Wales?
English and Welsh.
What colour are the famous double-decker buses in London?
Red
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
What Netflix series about the British royal family has gained global popularity?
The Crown
What does it mean if something has “gone pear-shaped”?
It’s gone wrong or not as planned
What is the name of the Queen’s official residence in London?
Buckingham Palace
Which river flows through London?
The River Thames
Which king had six wives and created the Church of England?
King Henry VIII
Which British singer made hits like Rolling in the Deep and Someone Like You?
Adele
In the UK, if someone is “knackered,” how do they feel?
Very tired
What is the name of the famous big clock tower in London?
Big Ben
Which modern day countries were once part of the British Empire? (name 3)
America (then called New England), Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Jamaica, and many small islands all over the world.
Which famous British band was known as the 'Fab Four'?
The Beatles
What’s a “brolly” in the UK?
An umbrella
Which famous prehistoric stone circle can you visit in southern England?
Stonehenge
What is the highest mountain in the UK?
Ben Nevis (Scotland)
In what year did the UK vote to leave the European Union (Brexit)?
2016
What famous British author created the James Bond character?
Ian Fleming
In Cockney rhyming slang, if you’re on the “dog and bone,” what are you using?
The phone