Fact File: UK

Question 1

What is the currency of the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Pound Sterling

Question 2

When was the rules for football first created?

Accepted Answer

in 1863

Question 3

What is the name for the organization that former British colonies take part in?

Accepted Answer

The Commonwealth of Nations

Question 4

Bonus Question: Which part of the UK is voting for/against independence this year?

Accepted Answer

Scotland

Question 5

What is the Capital of Scotland

Accepted Answer

Edinburgh

Question 6

How many people live in the UK today?

Accepted Answer

60 million

Question 7

What is the capital of Wales?

Accepted Answer

Cardiff

Question 8

What did Britain produce in the 1800's?

Accepted Answer

Iron, Steel and Cotton

Question 9

How many people where there in the British Empire?

Accepted Answer

Between 470-570 million

Question 10

Which countries are a part of the UK?

Accepted Answer

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Question 11

Who is the head of state in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth II

Question 12

How much tea does the British drink every day?

Accepted Answer

165 million cups

Question 13

When did the British Empire dissolve?

Accepted Answer

After World War 2

Question 14

What is the capital of England

Accepted Answer

London

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