What is the biggest city in Scotland?
Glasgow
What is the floral symbol of Scotland?
Thistle
Who burnt down Colchester and Londinium?
Celtic Queen Boudicca
What is the floral symbol of England?
Rose
When did the Act of Union take place? (England + Scotland)
1707
Who won the Battle of Hastings?
the Normans - William the Conquerer
How many parts does the United Kingdom consist of?
4
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
What is Scottish national food?
Haggis
In which century did Elizabeth the first reign?
16th
What is devolved government?
a national government under the authority of the UK government, grants partial autonomy to Wales, Scotland and NI
Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
St Anrdew
Who was the most important and famous Anglo-saxon king? (9th cent)
Alfred the Great
What is the biggest island lying in the Irish Sea between Ireland and Britain?
The Isle of Man
Which of the four parts of the UK has the smallest population?
Northern Ireland
Where is Cornwall?
south-west of England
When was the Good Friday Agreement signed?
Good Friday 1998
When was the Battle of Hastings?
1066
Who is Great Britain named after?
Britons - Celtic tribe
What does the flag of Wales look like?
Was Queen Elizabeth I married? If so, to whom?
No, she wasn't
What is the floral symbol of Wales?
daffodil, leek
What is the capital of Wales?
Cardiff
What is the longest river in the UK?
The Severn
How high is Ben Nevis? (+- 100 m)
1345 m