Which statement is not true?

The Beefeaters were prisoners in the Tower.

What is celebrated during Saint George's Day?

How Saint George killed the dragon

The 2 Houses of Parliament are

the House of Commons and House of Lords

Who was Saint George?

A person who slayed a dragon and became a saint

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

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