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QUIZ "GREAT BRITAIN"

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