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QUIZ "GREAT BRITAIN"

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  • Name the two most famous English universities.
    Oxford and Cambridge
  • When is Boxing Day?
    On the 26th of December
  • What are the capital cities of Wales?
    Cardiff
  • What is the name of the forest where Robin Hood used to live?
    Sherwood Forest
  • What is the UK Parliament formed of?
    the UK Parliament formed of 2 houses - The House of Commons (members are elected every 5 years) and The House of Lords (members are permanent)
  • What is the capital city of the U.K.?
    London
  • Who is the head of the state of the UK and who actually rules the country?
    The head of the state is the Queen but actually the Prime Minister is the one who rules the country
  • How many wives did king Henry VIII have?
    Six
  • What is the narrowest point between Britain and Europe?
    The narrowest point between Britain and Europe is Strait of Dover
  • Name famous Scotish poet
    Robert Burns
  • How many times has London hosted the Olympic Games?
    Three
  • Cardiff is the capital city of …
    Wales
  • What are the highest mountains from the UK and where are they situated?
    Ben Nevis - 1343m in Scotland and Snowdon- 1085m in Wales
  • Name the longest river in the UK.
    The longest river is the Severn -354 km long
  • What is the capital city of Scotland?
    Edinburgh
  • What is the name of a famous shopping street in London?
    Oxford Street
  • What is the symbol of England?
    The rose
  • Name famous English writer who wrote "Romeo and Julliet"
    William Shakespeare
  • The typical instrument from Scotland is the …
    Bagpipes
  • What is the name of a Scottish skirt?
    Kilt
  • What is a double-decker?
    A bus
  • Why is Britain warmer than other countries on the same latitude?
    Due to the Gulf Stream Britaini s warmer than other countries on the same latitude, having cool summers and warm winters
  • What is the most popular food in London?
    Fish & chips
  • When is Guy Fawkes Night?
    On the 5th of November
  • What do the English usually put in their tea?
    Cold milk
  • The flag of the United Kingdom is called …
    The Union Jack
  • What is the address of the Prime Minister in London?
    10 Downing St.
  • What is a lollipop lady / man?
    A person who stops the traffic and helps children cross the street
  • Where does the Queen live?
    Buckingham Palace
  • The currency of the United Kingdom is the …
    Pound
  • What is the name of a Scottish water monster?
    Nessie
  • What’s the name of the most popular British band of the 60s?
    The "Beatles"