Geography
London is the capital of the UK.
Yes! London is the capital city of both England and the entire United Kingdom.
King Henry VIII had six wives.
Yes. Henry VIII is famous for having six different wives.
British people drive on the left side of the road
That’s right! In the UK, people drive on the left. The driver’s seat is on the right side of the car.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in the UK
Yes. Stonehenge is an ancient stone circle in England.
King Henry VIII had six wives
True. King Henry VIII, a famous English king, was married six times during his life.
The River Thames flows through Edinburgh
The River Thames flows through London, not Edinburgh.
Queen Elizabeth I was a queen of England.
Yes! Queen Elizabeth I ruled England from 1558 to 1603.
Bonfire Night is in July
False! Bonfire Night is celebrated on November 5th — it marks the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Shakespeare was born in the UK.
True! William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
William Shakespeare wrote famous plays like Romeo and Juliet.
Yes. Shakespeare is one of the greatest playwrights in history.
The UK is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Correct! These four countries form the United Kingdom.
Queen Victoria ruled during the 18th century
No.Queen Victoria ruled in the 19th century (1837–1901).
Fish and chips is a traditional British dish
True! Fish and chips is a popular traditional meal in the UK.
The Tower of London is a historic castle, not a museum.
Yes. It has served as a castle, prison, and treasury.
David Beckham is a famous British scientist.
Nope. Beckham is a well-known football (soccer) player.
Ben Nevis is the tallest mountain in the UK.
Yes! Ben Nevis is the highest peak in the UK, located in Scotland.
William Shakespeare was from Scotland.
False. Shakespeare was English, born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Scotland’s national sport is baseball.
Nope! That’s an American sport. Scotland’s national sports are football (soccer) and rugby.
Hadrian’s Wall was built to protect the Roman Empire from northern tribes.
Correct! It was a defensive fortification in northern England.
J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter book series.
True! She is the author of the popular Harry Potter books.
The UK is a single island with no smaller islands.
Wrong! The UK consists of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and many smaller islands.
The Magna Carta is an important document in British history
Correct! The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, helped create rules for the king and protect people's rights. !
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel.
Yes. The London Eye is a famous observation wheel on the River Thames.
The White Cliffs of Dover are famous natural landmarks in the UK.
True! The White Cliffs of Dover are chalk cliffs facing the English Channel, known for their striking white color.
Isaac Newton discovered gravity.
Yes. Newton formulated the law of universal gravitation.