INTRODUCTION
Has anyone said the ultimate England quiz? Give a shot at these general knowledge quiz questions. We’re pretty sure you’re gonna get more than just one right answer as the questions include a variety of topics. What to expect, you’d ask? Well, there might be a question or two about popular tourist destinations, the royal family, famous figures, or world events. Make your brain cells focus and explore the ultimate quiz questions below!
A LITTLE BIT OF INFO
The United Kingdom of Great Britain, consists of the British isles of Scotland, Whales, England i.e. Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is located in Northwest Europe in the north Atlantic ocean. And the most known UK city? London of course. These English islands are home to various famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the famous Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and geographical beauties such as the cliffs of Dover, river Thames in London and River Severn, the Scotland highlands, English moors.
British history is well documented in the literature of William Shakespeare, poems of British romantics such as John Keats, Lord Byron, William Wordsworth. The city of Liverpool is the birthplace of the rock band Beatles. The rock band Queen also emerged from the United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is home to the writer of Harry Potter, J.K Rowling and the mystery writer Agatha Christie and scientist Stephen Hawking.
British history is well carved in the magnificent architectural marvels such as the tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham palace in London. England is home to two historical gems: Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument shrouded in mystery, and Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Romans. England also has some famous celebrations, like the colorful Notting Hill Carnival and the fancy Royal Ascot horse race. Such historical places have become a famous tourist destination for tourists. The United Kingdom is home to the oldest universities such as Oxford University and Cambridge University.
British history is rich in trivia and facts due to its significance in shaping global events such as pioneering the industrial revolution. The sovereign country was under monarchy and royal families such as Prince Charles III, Queen Elizabeth II, King John and Queen Victoria. Such a rich legacy of the formidable British empire placed the country in the center of the world.
Thus, today it is an attractive tourist destination with rich history and culture filled with scenic views of London to sandy beaches such as Fistral beach in the British city of Cornwall.
So, test your knowledge of the mighty British empire and its rich history by answering the trivia filled with interesting questions given below along with answers. Quiz your friends next time in the pub about the history and sports of the country.
Take the quiz and see how many correct answers you’ll get. Good Luck!
PS. You might also find some interesting facts below if you hadn’t known these things before!
THE UK TEST TIME
1. Buckingham Palace is massive! How many rooms does it have in total?
(Hint: It’s more than 700!) 775 rooms.
2. Where is the highest point of the United Kingdom situated?
Scottish Highlands.
3. A part of Westminster Abbey has stood for over a thousand years! What can you find that dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period?
1050 AD.
4. Which club has won the most Scottish Premiership titles?
Rangers
5. What is the name of the gardens located on the South Bank of the River Thames which boasts the largest plant collection in the world?
Kew Gardens
6. What is the largest tourist destination in Scotland and the second largest in the United Kingdom?
Edinburgh
7. What is the largest lake in England?
Windermere city in county Cumbria.
8. What’s the biggest national park in England?
the Lake district.
9. London Calling was the third studio album released by which English rock band?
Band the clash.
10. Name the city of the birth of The Beatles in 1960?
Liverpool city
11. The Titanic was built in which Irish city?
Belfast city.
12. The “Hundred Years War” between England and France was how many years long?
116 years.
13. Who is the biggest selling musical duo in UK history?
Pet Shop Boys
14. What largest city in Somerset County, a world heritage site, is named after a thermae built there by the ancient Romans?
Bath city in England
15. What British telecom, whose name comes from the words “voice,” “data,” and “phone,” was originally headquartered in an office over a curry shop in Newbury, England?
Vodafone
16. Which singer-songwriter from England topped the pop charts with her debut album “Lights” in 2010, and was nominated for her first Grammy for “Love Me Like You Do” (which she recorded for the “Fifty Shades of Grey” soundtrack) in 2015?
Ellie Goulding
17. What do the British celebrate on Bonfire night on 5 November?
The failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up the king and Houses of Parliament
18. After English (and Welsh in Wales), which language is the most spoken mother tongue in the UK?
Polish.
19. Leavesden Studios, home of the Making of Harry Potter studio tour is based in which county?
Hertfordshire, England.
20. The highest village in Britain is called Flash, but which county is it found in?
Staffordshire
21. Which island-country is separated from the mainland by The Solent?
Isle of Wight
22. Notting hill carnival is held in which city?
London
23. The inaugural Cricket World Cup began on June 7, 1975, in what country?
England
24. Parts of England’s River Thames are known alternatively by what name that is also the name of an ancient Egyptian goddess?
River lsis
25. On July 12, 1962, the Rolling Stones made their public debut by performing their first-ever concert in which British city?
London
26. A 48-year-old man from Bristol city of England named Robin Gunningham is commonly believed to be the real identity of what street artist, whose “Balloon Girl” shredded itself at an auction in 2018?
Banksy
27. Which British author wrote the book about the Land of Narnia?
C.S Lewis
28.The first story published in Sherlock Holmes by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887 is?
a Study in Scarlet
29. What is the native country of English author Agatha Christie’s detective Hercule Poirot?
Belgium
30. In which national park is Malham Cove located?
Yorkshire Dales
31. Who was London’s Mayor in 2020?
Sadiq Khan
32. How many years did Churchill serve as Prime Minister?
9 years
33. How many times did England win the Rugby World Cup?
only once in 2003
34. In which year did the Great Fire of London take place?
1666
35. Who is the UK’s longest-serving monarch?
Queen Elizabeth II
36. In which English city is “Peaky Blinders” set?
Birmingham
37. How many land borders does England have? With which countries?
2, Wales and Scotland.
38. Which English actress plays in both Harry Potter and Downton Abbey?
Maggie Smith
39. Which English actor portrayed James Bond in Casino Royale?
Daniel Craig
40. In which city was Shakespeare born? Stratford-upon-Avon
41. Which English book series is known as the best-selling book series in history?
Harry Potter
42. Who was Henry VIII’s first wife?
Catherine of Aragon
43. In which abbey was Queen Elizabeth II coronated?
Westminster Abbey
44. British author Lewis Caroll is famous for which children’s book?
Alice in Wonderland
45. Which countries compete in the Six Nations tournament?
England, Wales, Scotland, France, Italy, and Ireland.
46. Who sits on top of the column in Trafalgar Square?
Admiral Horatio Nelson
47. In which British city was author Jane Austen born?
Steventon, Hampshire
48. In which year did Jane Austen author Pride and Prejudice?
1813
49. Which novel, published in 1870, is the final novel by Charles Dickens?
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
50. Charles Dickens was born on 7 February 1812 in which city?
Portsmouth
51. What was Dickens’ full name?
D. Charles John Huffam Dickens
52. Where is the official residence of the prime minister of the UK?
10 Downing Street
53. Fish and chips is a popular dish in British cuisine. What type of fish is typically used?
cod and haddock
54. What is the name of the national football team of England?
the three lions
55. What is the most famous work of fiction by the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott?
Ivanhoe
56. Oxfam is a global organization working to alleviate poverty and injustice founded in the United Kingdom. In what year was Oxfam founded?
1942
57. The Globe Theatre in London is famous for its association with which playwright?
Shakespeare
58. The United Kingdom consists of which British Isles?
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
59. Who was the longest serving Prime Minister in the twentieth century?
Margaret Thatcher
60. Tower Bridge of London is on which river?
River Thames in London
61. What’s the most money the London Marathon has raised for charity in a single year?
66 million pounds
62. What impressive feat do all licensed London drivers of black cabs have to accomplish before they can get behind the wheel?
memorize 25000 streets and 20000 landmarks.
63. What network of navigable rivers and broads is a protected area within Norfolk, known for its wildlife and boating opportunities?
The Norfolk Broads
64. In what war was Churchill taken prisoner and then escaped?
Second Boer War
65. Which station on the London Underground holds the record for being the deepest?
Hampstead station
66. Although Scafell Pike is the highest peak in England, it’s not the highest mountain of the British Isles. Which mountain holds that title?
Ben Nevis in Scotland
67. What football team do Prince William and Prince George support?
Aston Villa
68. During what event does the monarch visit Edinburgh every year?
Holyrood Week
69. Who was the Prime Minister when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1952?
Winston Churchill
70. Which is the longest river in England?
River Severn.
71. Henry VIII was known for his jousting skills and love of sports, but what was his nickname later in life, reflecting a physical change?
Coppernose
72. Which English city is the largest city in the UK?
London
73. Which is the smallest English city in the UK?
St.Davids
74. Queen Victoria is known as the “grandmother of Europe” due to her large family. How many children did she have?
9 children
75. River Avon flows through which English city?
Bath, England.
76. Who was the first queen of England?
Queen Mary I.
77. Of which party was Tony Blair the leader?
Labour Party.
78. What is the capital city of Scotland?
Edinburgh
79. What is the oldest university in the UK?
The Oxford University
80. How often are the UK general elections held?
They’re now “fixed” to be held every 5 years
81. What is the name of the current King of England (2024)?
Charles III
82. Who is currently the British Prime Minister? (2024)
Rishi Sunak
83. After the World War II, the Cold War started. What side of the Iron Curtain was the UK on?
the capitalist nations
84. What is the smallest city in the United Kingdom?
St Davids; [it’s the smallest by population, however by local authority boundary are it’s considered as a part of the City of London]
CONCLUSION
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