UK Geography
What's the capital city of Wales?
Cardiff
Who plays Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films?
Emma Watson
The Union Jack is the name of
1) a football team
2) a political party
3) the British flag
The British flag
What is the difference between the United Kingdom (UK) and Great Britain (GB)?
GB = England, Scotland and Wales
UK = GB + Northern Ireland
How many players are in a rugby team?
15
What is the capital city of Scotland?
Edinburgh
Who is married to Prince William?
Kate Middleton
The national symbol og Wales is
1) a rose
2) a thistle
3) a leek
A leek
After English (and Welsh in Wales), which language is the most commonly spoken mother tongue in the UK?
1) Polish
2) French
3) Punjabi
Polish
What is the most popular sport in the UK?
Football
What river flows through London?
The River Thames.
Who is Rowan Atkinson?
He is an English actor and comedian known for his roles of Mr. Bean or Johnny English.
Name 5 countries that speak English!
The UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
What is the population of the UK (+/- 5 million)?
Approx. 70 million.
What is the number 2 sport in the world (and also number 3 in the UK after football and rugby)?
Cricket
What is the highest mountain in the UK?
Ben Nevis ( Scotland-1,345m)
What song did Adele sing for one of the James Bond movies?
Skyfall
Stonehenge is
1) a famous building in London
2) a town in Scotland
3) a big stone circle in England
A big stone circle in England
What is the name of the lake which is supposedly home to a monster?
Loch Ness, Scotland
What is the name of the most famous tennis championship in the UK?
Wimbledon
There is only one country that shares a border with a non-UK country. What's the non-UK country?
Ireland
Which Bond films does Daniel Craig act in? Name at least one.
He stars in Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die.
What´s the name of Prince William´s mother?
Princess Diana.
What is the most prominent religion in the UK?
Anglicanism (Church of England)
What American sport is similar to rugby?
American football