UK Culture
What is the name of the ruler of UK?
Charles III
When was the Olympics in London?
a) 2008
b) 2004
c) 2012
d) 2016
2012
What are the two official languages of the UK?
Welsh and English.
Tea
Who was London founded by?
the Romans
What is the difference between the United Kingdom (UK) and Great Britain (GB)?
GB = England, Scotland and Wales
UK = GB + Northern Ireland
In what year did Scotland have a vote to decide if they wanted independence?
a) 1707
b) 2014
c) 2007
d) 1947
2014
What does the idiom 'cup of tea' mean?
Something someone likes.
What sweet food do we dunk into tea?
Biscuits.
When was the Great Fire of London?
1666
Where are Cockneys from?
East London.
How many wives did King Henry 8th have?
6
What idiom do we use to say something is very expensive?
What is the most famous drink produced in Scotland?
Whiskey.
Where are British monarchs usually crowned and buried?
Westminster Abbey
What is the 26th December called?
Boxing day.
What name does the original Pagan festival of Samhain now have?
Halloween
What's a brolly?
An umbrella
What are pigs in blankets and when do we eat them?
Sausages wrapped in bacon.
Christmas.
What famous building was started by William the Conqueror and houses the Crown Jewels?
the Tower of London
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn.
What year did World War 2 end?
1945
What pronoun can we use instead of saying 'he or she'?
Singular they.
What is toad in the hole?
Sausage and yorkshire pudding
What is a famous sigh called that can give you a bird's-eye-view of the city?
London Eye