Cool Britannia 2017

Question 1

What is the capital city of Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Edinburgh

Question 2

Which of these car companies is British?

Accepted Answer

Jaguar

Question 3

Which of these countries is NOT a part of The United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Republic of Ireland

Question 4

"We shall never surrender!" Was a famous speech by which Prime Minister during WWII?

Accepted Answer

Winston Churchill

Question 5

In 1066, Britain was conquered at the Battle of Hastings. Who led the Norman army?

Accepted Answer

William the Conqueror

Question 6

What is the National Anthem of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

God Save The Queen

Question 7

King Henry VIII famously had 8 wives. Which of these was NOT one?

Accepted Answer

Catherine Seymour

Question 8

Where does The Queen live most of the time?

Accepted Answer

Buckingham Palace

Question 9

What is the name of the engineer responsible for 'Rail Mania'?

Accepted Answer

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Question 10

What was the answer to question one?

Accepted Answer

God Save the Queen?

Question 11

The Stuart era in England began when James VI of where inherited the English throne?

Accepted Answer

Scotland

Question 12

Marle Hall is located in which UK country?

Accepted Answer

Wales

Question 13

What is the tallest mountain in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

Question 14

Which artist/band has sold the most albums in British history?

Accepted Answer

The Beatles

Question 15

How many pupils are there in Year 5?

Accepted Answer

64

Question 16

England and Scotland first became the United Kingdom in which century?

Accepted Answer

1700s

Question 17

Which ocean separates the UK and USA?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic

Question 18

To the nearest million, what is the population of the UK?

Accepted Answer

65 million

Question 19

Which of these famous scientists was from the UK?

Accepted Answer

Isaac Newton

Question 20

Which two following was famously produced to trade during the industrial revolution?

Accepted Answer

Cotton, Iron

Question 21

Who is the current Prime Minister of England?

Accepted Answer

Theresa May

Question 22

In the UK, which of these animals MUST have an animal passport?

Accepted Answer

Horse

Question 23

The Flag of England is called?

Accepted Answer

St. George's Cross

Question 24

Which county does not border Warwickshire?

Accepted Answer

Bedfordshire

Question 25

England have won the FIFA World Cup only once. In which year was that?

Accepted Answer

1966

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