What is the duty of the City of London's Remembrancer?

To protect the city's special rights

The 2 Houses of Parliament are

the House of Commons and House of Lords

Why is the Uk flag the way it is today?

Because of the Union of England, Scotland and Ireland

What is celebrated during Saint George's Day?

How Saint George killed the dragon

What statement is true?

Stonehenge was built between 3,000 and 2,100 BC.

Who was Saint George?

A person who slayed a dragon and became a saint

Which statement is not true?

The Beefeaters were prisoners in the Tower.

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1
What is the duty of the City of London's Remembrancer?
To protect the Mayor of London
To collect duty
To protect the city's special rights
To legislate against financial issues
2
Name of the Guards at the Tower of London?
Royal Guards
Palace Guards
Beefeaters
Bodyguards
3
Tea was first made in
Japan
England
China
India
4
This person is the Spiritual Head of the Church of England:
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Edinburgh
The Archbishop of London
The Pope
5
In the picture you can see
Trafalgar Square
Angel Square
Piccadilly Circus
Covent Garden
6
What is this ?
A mole
A tunnel
A hill
A maze
7
What is England's National Flower?
The pink
The carnation
The daisy
The rose
8
This man invented the vacuum cleaner
Henry Cole
James Dyson
Cecil Booth
John Montague
9
The most popular drink in England is
Coffee
Whiskey
Tea
Beer
10
When did the Romans come to Great Britain?
2,000 years ago
2,500 years ago
1,000 years ago
100 years ago
11
Is this man.............. ?
English
Welsh
Irish
Scottish
12
What is celebrated on 5th November?
Bonfire Night
Saint Nicholas
Saint Andrew
Halloween
13
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
Agatha Christie
GG Lord Byron
B. P. Shelley
14
What is not in the picture?
The Shard
HMS Belfast
The Thames
London Eye
15
Tea is an indelible part of English
Culture
Entertainment
Education
History
16
The Day after Christmas is known as ..... Day
Boxing
Present
Cake
Pancake
17
What is one of the most famous landmarks of London?
Bridge of Sighs
Big Ben
The Louvres
Taj Mahal
18
Where can you see this bell?
On HMS Belfast
In Canterbury
In the Tower of London
It is the Big Ben
19
What is the most popular food in Britain?
Fish and potatoes
Fish and salad
Fish and chips
Fish and french fries
20
Name of the underground tunnel that links England and France
Chunnel
English Underground
English Channel
Tunnel
21
Over 90 % of the tea consumed in UK is
Mint
Black
Cinnamon
Light
22
Who discovered the theory of gravity?
Sir Arthur Doyle
Sir George Michael
Sir Paul McCartney
Sir Isaac Newton
23
Where is Loch Ness?
In Northern Ireland
In Wales
In Ireland
In Scotland
24
The 2 Houses of Parliament are
the House of Lords and Parliament
the House of Commons and Senate
the House of Commons and House of Lords
the House of Lords and Senate
25
How many people live in the City of London?
110
1,100
11
11,000
26
In the picture you can see
The prime meridian
A gate
The Prime Minister
A rail
27
Often, but not often, the Brits add a small amount of.... in their tea.
Honey
Milk
Cream
Coffee
28
The native people in Wales speak the...... language.
Celtic
Irish
English
Welsh
29
Where does the King of the UK live?
Clarance House
Buckingham Palace
St James' Palace
Kesington Palace
30
Her name is?
Elizabeth II
Mary I
Victoria
Elizabeth I
31
What are the countries that border England?
France and Germany
Wales and Scotland
Ireland and Scotland
Wales and Ireland
32
What does this represent?
The red Welsh Dragon
The red Scottish Dragon
The red English Dragon
The red Irish Dragon
33
This was invented for men to use during the sport of fox hunting
Heavy coat
Leggings
Raincoat
Top hat
34
The capital of England is
London
Manchester
Liverpool
Dublin
35
Who was born in this house?
Charles Dickens
William Shakespeare
Queen Elizabeth I
David Copperfield
36
Why is the Uk flag the way it is today?
Because of the Union of England, Scotland and Ireland
Because the Queen designed it as it is
None of these reasons
Because of Saint George
37
April Fools Day is on?
1st March
1st May
1st April
1st June
38
Halloween is celebrated on
1st May
5th November
23rd April
31st October
39
Which animal does still guard the entrance to the City?
A small dragon
A small dog
A small monkey
A small cat
40
What is celebrated during Saint George's Day?
The Queen's wedding anniversary
It is a religious holiday for Catholics
The day Big Ben opened its doors to the public
How Saint George killed the dragon
41
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on?
1st March
8th March
10th March
17th March
42
Do you know the name of this skirt?
Kilt
Polka-dotted
Pleated
Tweed
43
Big Ben is?
A clock
A department store
A bridge
A palace
44
What statement is true?
Stonehenge is in Wales.
Stonehenge was built between 3,000 and 2,100 BC.
Stonehenge is square-shaped.
Stonehenge is near Oxford.
45
Who was Saint George?
A poet from England
A person who slayed a dragon and became a saint
A person who tried to kill the king
A saint from England
46
What is the capital of Scotland??
Glasgow
Cardiff
Edinburgh
Dublin
47
Name of the busy intersection that is located in London is
Trafalgar Square
Covent Garden
Big Ben Circus
Piccadilly Circus
48
Where did the Romans find a Trading post?
In the City Centre
in the Londinium
On the River Avon
On the River Thames
49
This is a leading resource in England which is pumped from the North Sea
Copper
Salt
Water
Oil
50
What can you see in the picture?
Daffodils
Carnations
Daisies
Tulips
51
Which statement is not true?
The Tower was also used as a prison.
The Crown Jewels are kept in the Tower.
The Tower of London was founded in 1066.
The Beefeaters were prisoners in the Tower.
52
This is the flag of
Northern Ireland
England
Wales
Scotland
53
Who wrote Harry Potter?
William Shakespeare
J.K. Rowling
GG Lord Byron
Mary Shelley
54
Who is the Prime Minister?
Tony Blair
Rishi Sunak
Theresa May
Margaret Thatcher
55
This is the flag of
England
Ireland
Wales
Scotland
56
Who is the Head of England?
The Queen
The King
The President
The Chancellor
57
When is Saint George's Day celebrated?
23rd April
17th March
5th November
Last Sunday in November
58
Who uttered the famous words, "To be or not to be?"
Hamlet
Orion
Romeo
Henry
59
This is the chief law-making body in England.
the House of Lords
the Senate
the House of Commons
the Parliament
60
England is in?
Europe
Asia
Australia
Africa
61
Who is the patron Saint of England?
St Patrick
St John
St Gabriel
St George
62
What are the colours of the English flag?
White, blue and red
White and Red
Blue and red
Blue and White
63
What is a double-decker?
A taxi
A limousine
A bus
A ship
64
Ian Fleming wrote about this English spy
John Baird
Sherlock Holmes
James Bond
Mata Hari
65
According to the legend, what would happen if the ravens left the Tower?
There would be a World War.
The Queen would die.
The British Crown would fall.
Tourists would not go to London again.
66
Name of the huge Ferris Wheel located in London
London Circle
London Eye
London Wheel
London Sky
67
What is another names for public houses?
Pubs
Restaurants
Bars
Taverns
68
What is the largest city in the UK?
Dublin
Liverpool
Glasgow
London
69
The capital of Great Britain is?
London
Edinburgh
Dublin
Cardiff
70
London buses are ?
White
Black
Red
Yellow
71
What is the name of the River that runs through London?
the Thames
the Danube
the Mississippi
the Seine
72
Name of the city that contains the prime meridian.
Greenwich
London
Bristol
Birmingham
73
What is the official language in Great Britain?
Chinese
Irish
English
Welsh
74
What is this object?
A tea sachet
A pan
A tea pot
A tea bowl
75
The English Flag is also known as
Union Patrick
Union Jack
Union John
Union Sam
76
This is the flag of
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
77
Who made the beginning of the modern British History?
Wilson the Conqueror
Wilton the Conqueror
William the Conqueror
Wimbledon the Conqueror
78
This city is known for its knives and cutting tools.
Manchester
Greenwich
Dublin
Sheffield
79
This building is in?
Canterbury
London
Stratford-upon-Avon
Greenwich
80
What is the main religion in England?
Hinduism
Christianity
Budhism
Islam
81
What is the Tower Bridge?
A museum
A prison
A palace
A fortress
82
What is Heathrow?
A seaport in UK
A town in UK
An airport
Important neighbourhood
83
What does the Abbreviation B&B stand for?
Bread & Butter
Bed & Breakfast
Butcher & Baker
Buy & British
84
Where does the Prime Minister live?
1, Downing Street
Windsor Palace
10, Downing Street
Buckingham Palace
85
Place that houses the Crown Jewels?
Westminster Abbey
Windsor Palace
10, Downing Street
The Tower of London
86
What is the British Currency?
Marks
Yens
Dollars
Pounds Sterling
87
This building is
Westminster Abbey
Warwick Castle
Canterbury Cathedral
Matthias Church
88
When tea first came to England, it was drunk by
The poor
The rich
The nobles
The Queen
89
What is the National Anthem called?
Land of mountains, hills and rivers
God Save the King
Our Great Country
We Pledge
90
My friend is ..... and ...... after meeting with a wild animal.
Safe and good
Safe and sound
Salt and pepper
Good and ok
91
Who wrote Frankestein?
William Shakespeare
G.G. Lord Byron
Mary Shelley
B.P. Shelley
92
In which town was Shakespeare born?
Avon
Sratford-upon-Thames
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford
93
What is Harrods'?
A palace
A department store
An abbey
A shopping centre
94
What is this called?
A tea bag
A tea cup
A tea sachet
A tea pot
95
The countries that make up the United Kingdom are
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales
England, Ireland and Scotland
England and Scotland
96
Which of the following sports are from England?
Baseball
Racket Ball
Skating
Cricket
97
How many countries make up the United Kingdom?
1
2
3
4
98
The average Brit drinks .... cups of tea a year.
100
876
789
500
99
What is the National Emblem of England?
A sword
A rose
A dragon
A horse
100
What is the time in the picture?
7.49 p.m.
5.42 p.m.
4.50 a.m.
7.49 a.m.

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