Culture
What colour is a London Bus?
Red
Queen Elizabeth II
Name 7 colours in English.
Red, blue, pink, purple, grey, brown, orange, yellow, etc.
In what years did World War 2 begin and end?
1939-1945
What side of the road do cars drive on in the UK?
Left
What is the name of the British National Anthem?
A) Jerusalem. B) God Save the King. C) Flower of Britain. D) O Land of My Father
B) God Save the King
Liverpool
Where does "To be or not to be, that is the question" come from?
William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'
What was the name of the mythical King who famously sat with his knights around a round table?
King Arthur
What year were the (summer) Olympics last held in the UK?
2012
What is the traditional instrument of Scotland?
The Bagpipes
Each team takes turns naming a British Musical artist, if a team says an artist that is not British, or cannot name one, they are out. Last team standing wins the points.
The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Adele, One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Arctic Monkeys, etc.
Each team takes turns naming an English City, if a team says a city that is not English, or cannot think of one, they are out. Last team standing wins the points.
London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Southampton, etc.
Who was Robin Hood? (Which team can give the best description?)
A legendary heroic outlaw from English 'folklore'/myth. A skilled archer who "stole from the rich to give to the poor".
What is the name of the public transport railway system that is used throughout London? (What is the nickname (for bonus points))?
The London Underground (The Tube)
Name 3 things you consume for Afternoon Tea.
Tea, Sandwiches, Cake, Scones, Champagne
Which of these actors are British: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr, Cillian Murphy, Tom Holland and Ryan Gosling?
Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland
Name an English Idiomatic Phrase (Idiom) (which team can name the most?)
"Spill the beans", "Bite the bullet", "Kick the bucket", "To cost an arm and a leg", etc.
What did Saint George (Patron Saint of England) famously kill?
A Dragon
Which team can name the most British TV shows?
The Office, The Crown, Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, Sherlock, etc.
Which team can name the most things British people traditionally eat/drink?
Tea, Roast Dinner, Pies, English (cooked) Breakfast, Cheddar cheese, Scones, Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, Apple Crumble, Beer, etc.
Name 1 of the 3 most followed British people on Instagram. (Give 3 names)
Dua Lipa (88.5 million), David Beckham (85.8 million), Emma Watson (75 million)
Name 5 UK cities or towns that are not in England. (Or 6 from the UK and Ireland but not England)
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast, Swansea, Aberdeen, Dundee (Dublin, Cork)
Which of these is not the name of a King of England: Edward, Henry, John, Richard, Frederick, George or James?
Frederick
What is the name of the standard Time Zone in the UK? (Name or acronym)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) - during summer it changes to British Summer Time (BST)