What is celebrated during Saint George's Day?

How Saint George killed the dragon

Which statement is not true?

The Beefeaters were prisoners in the Tower.

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

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

To protect the city's special rights

Why is the Uk flag the way it is today?

Because of the Union of England, Scotland and Ireland

The countries that make up the United Kingdom are

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

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