Why is the Uk flag the way it is today?

Because of the Union of England, Scotland and Ireland

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

To protect the city's special rights

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.

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

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