HISTORY
What is the official name of Big Ben - London's famous landmark?
Clock Tower
What is the national currency of Great Britain?
British Pound Sterling
What is the official name of Britain?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Which English playwright is considered as one of the greatest writers in the English language?
William Shakespeare
When do the British celebrate Christmas?
on December, 25
When did her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II die?
in 2022
Buckingham Palace has its own post office and police station. True or False?
True
What is the capital of Great Britain?
London
Whereabouts in the UK was William Shakespeare born?
Stranford-Upon-Avon
What do children hang over a fireplace for presents at Christmas?
stockings
Who is known as the "Iron lady" and served as the British Prime-Minister from 1979 to 1990?
Margaret Thatcher
How often are general elections typically held in the UK?
Every 5 years
What parts does the UK consist of?
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Who wrote the novel 'Pride and Prejudice"
Jane Austin
How is early afternoon meal called?
lunch
Who was the longest reigning monarch in British history?
Queen Elizabeth II
What is the London home of the King?
Buckingham Palace
What river is the British capital situated on?
on the Thames
In which novel do we find the character Huckleberry Finn and his journey down the Mississippi River with the runaway slave Jim?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
What was one of Harry Potter`s favourite dishes?
Yorkshire pudding
When was the university of Oxford established?
1096
What is in the centre of Trafalgar square?
Nelson's column
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
In which Shakespearean play does the character Hamlet grapple with existential questions and seek revenge for his father’s death?
Hamlet
How is April Fools` Day called in Scotland?
Cuckoo Day