Culture
What is the name of the British monarch’s official residence in London?
Buckingham Palace
What is the name of the traditional meal of battered fish and fries?
Fish and chips
What is the UK’s national sport?
Football (soccer)
What year did the Great Fire of London happen?
In 1666
What currency is used in the UK?
pound sterling
What famous British festval celebrates music and arts in Somerset each year?
Glastonbury Festival
What kind of meat is in a traditional Shepherd‘s pie?
Lamb
At what UK venue is the Wimbledon tennis tournament held?
All England Club
Who was the Queen who ruled the UK for of the 1800?
Queen Victoria
What are the four countries that make up the UK?
England, Scotland, Wales and NOrthern Ireland
Which British author wrote the Harry Potter series?
J.K.Rowling
What sweet dish made with dried fruit is traditionally eaten at Christmas in the UK?
Christmas pudding
What sport uses a racket and a yellow ball?
Tennis
What empire did the UK once rule that was known as “the empire on which the sun never sets”?
British empire
What is the name of the river that flows through London?
River Thames
What is the name of the traditional British afternoon meal with tea, sandwiches and cakes?
Afternoon tea
What warm drink do British people often drink in the morning and afternoon?
Tea
What is the name of the popular rugby tournament between England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France annd Italy?
Which famous ship sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg and was built in Bekfast?
Titanic
What famous clock tower is located in London?
Big Ben
What long-running British sci-fi series features a character who travels in a blue police box?
Doctor Who
What is the name of the English dessert made with layers of sponge cake, fruit, custard and whipped cream?
Trifle
Which Scottish game combines golf and throwing a heavy stone?
Higghland Games
What battle in 1066 changed English history?
the battle of Hastings
What is the name of the UK’s most prestigious university, along with Oxford?
Cambridge