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100
How many regions are there?
four
100
This is the official name of the UK government.
What is Parliament.
100
This landmark takes 30 minutes to ride.
What is the London Eye?
100
He wrote Hamlet.
Who is Shakespeare?
100
Why are rugby balls shaped like footballs and not soccer balls?
Aerodynamics. Passes are usually backwards and lateral. Need to flow through the air quickly.
200
What area does the United Kingdom include?
This includes Both Islands. (Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England)
200
What are the two branches of Parliament?
House of Commons House of Lords
200
Which landmarks are attached to one another?
Big Ben, House of Westminster
200
Which famous person is related to the current monarch?
Princess Diana
200
What are DIFFERENCES between Rugby and Soccer.
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300
This region is located on a separate island.
What is Northern Ireland?
300
What role does the Queen have in Parliament.
A figurehead/does not participate in government.
300
These people are constantly outside of Buckingham Palace.
Who are the Buckingham Royal Guards?
300
Name any two authors.
Jane Austen, Bronte Sisters, Williams Wordsworth, Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Roald Dahl
300
Describe who is the next eligible person for the British crown.
Who is Prince Charles? Then Prince William Then Prince Harry
400
Name the four regions.
England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland
400
Which branch is elected by the pubic and debates major legislation issues?
House of Commons
400
Kissing the Blarney Stone brings you what? Where is it located?
Good luck. Located in Blarney Village, Ireland.
400
He is married to a former British pop star, has lived in CA and currently "performs" internationally for large stadiums.
Who is David Beckham?
400
This makes Windsor Castle special when the Queen is home.
What is a flag flies about the round tower.
500
Why does the UK have a typically warm, wet climate?
Because of the warm winds and water from the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico
500
Where would decisions be made if it had to deal with the UK court system?
House of Lords
500
St. Andrews Castle is located here.
Where is Scotland?
500
Name any two Famous Friends of the UK who have current connections to the United States and/or the world. (name the connections)
Varied Answers
500
Name two pop music stars from Great Britain who are still popular today
-Beatles -Elton John -Spice Girls -etc...