the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
100
Where is the Parliament based?
the Palace of Westminster
100
When is Queen Elizabeth II's birthday?
Her Majesty's birthday is celebrated on the 2nd Saturday of June each year.
100
What is the name of the Ferris Wheel in London that has 32 egg-shaped capsules?
London Eye
100
What colors are the buses in London?
Red
200
List the four countries comprising the UK in ascending order of area.
Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England
200
What are the three parts of the Parliament?
the House of Commons, the House of the Lords, and the Monarch(King or Queen)
200
What is the surname of the current British Royal Family?
Windsor
200
This is the name of the great bell on the clock at the north end of Westminster Palace. Most incorrectly refer to this as the clock itself.
The Big Ben
200
What is the most popular sport in the UK?
Football/Soccer
300
What are the capitals of the four constituent countries of the UK?
London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast
300
Name two political parties of the UK.
The Labor Party
The Conservative Party
The Liberal Democratic Party
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300
What royal title is granted to the heir apparent?
Prince of Wales
300
Please name this UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located on the north east coast of area, referring to an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption.
Giant's Causeway
300
What do Britons believe that a person needs to knock on in order to get good luck?
wood
400
What is the name of the National Flag of the UK and when was it adopted?
Union Jack, 1801
400
What is the political system of the UK?
Constitutional Monarchy
400
Which monarch in Britain's history has played a key role in its religious reformation？
King Henry VIII
400
What is the name of this world heritage site, which is composed of slabs of stone and arranged in a circular pattern? Please spell.
Stonehenge
400
When is often the stormiest season of the year in the UK?
Autumn
500
What are the national flowers of the UK?
England - Rose
Scotland- Thistle/Bluebell
Wales - Daffodil/Leek
Northern Ireland - Shamrock/Clover
500
Who is the Labour Party's longest-serving Prime Minister and who is his/her successor?
Tony Blair
Gordon Brown
500
What is the full name of Queen Elizabeth II?
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor?
500
Please name the place. It is where the Crown Jewels are housed. William the Conqueror built this structure, which has become famous for many executions and imprisonments.
Tower of London
500
What is the name of the Royal Observatory where the prime meridian is located? (Please spell)