Professional Documents
Culture Documents
UK Facts Multiple Choice Test
UK Facts Multiple Choice Test
Question 1: Which of the following is NOT one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom?
a) Ireland b) England c) Scotland d) Wales
Question 7: Which city in the UK is known for hosting the International Fringe Festival?
a) London b) Birmingham c) Edinburgh d) Manchester
Question 9: What is the name of the oldest monument in the world, located in the United Kingdom?
a) The Great Wall of China b) Stonehenge c) The Pyramids of Egypt d) The Colosseum in Rome
Question 10: What is the longest coastline in Europe after Norway and Denmark?
a) France b) Spain c) United Kingdom d) Italy
Question 11: Which of the following is NOT a popular dish in the UK?
a) Fish and Chips b) Sushi c) Shepherd's Pie d) Bangers and Mash
Question 12: What is the largest inhabited castle in the world, located in the United Kingdom?
a) Buckingham Palace b) Windsor Castle c) Edinburgh Castle d) Cardiff Castle
Question 13: What is the name of the town with the longest name in the world in the United Kingdom?
a) Birmingham b) Edinburgh c) Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch d) Liverpool
Question 14: Which of the following animals is considered the largest mammal in the UK?
a) Red Deer b) Fox c) Hedgehog d) Highland Cow
Question 15: What was the first postage stamp used in the UK called?
a) The Penny Red b) The Penny Black c) The Penny Blue d) The Penny Green
Question 16: Which major UK city is known for having more than one million inhabitants?
a) Glasgow b) Manchester c) Birmingham d) Bristol
Question 18: Which of the following is the national flag of the United Kingdom?
a) Stars and Stripes b) Union Jack c) Maple Leaf d) Tricolor
Question 19: What is the capital city of Wales?
a) London b) Cardiff c) Belfast d) Dublin
Question 20: Who is the author of the 'Harry Potter' book series?
a) J.R.R. Tolkien b) George Orwell c) Charles Dickens d) J.K. Rowling
Question 21: Which country borders the United Kingdom to the north?
a) France b) Belgium c) Ireland d) Scotland
Question 24: Which of the following is NOT one of the UK's biggest trading partners?
a) Germany b) China c) Canada d) USA
Question 25: What is the name of the currency in the United Kingdom?
a) Euro b) Dollar c) Pound Sterling d) Yen
Question 28: What was the United Kingdom's status in the European Union until 2020?
a) It was never part of the EU b) It was a founding member of the EU c) It joined the EU in 1973 d) It left the
EU in 1985
Question 32: What was the national holiday in the United Kingdom that celebrated the Queen's official
birthday?
a) Christmas b) Easter c) New Year's Day d) Second Saturday in June
Question 33: What is the term used for the political system in the United Kingdom, where there is a monarch
but the real power lies with elected officials?
a) Absolute Monarchy b) Constitutional Monarchy c) Republic d) Dictatorship
Question 34: Which river marks the border between England and Wales?
a) Thames b) Severn c) Mersey d) Tyne
Question 35: What is the tallest building in the European continent, located in London?
a) Eiffel Tower b) Big Ben c) The Shard d) Tower Bridge
Question 36: Which of the following is NOT one of the British overseas territories mentioned in the provided
information? a) Cayman Islands b) Gibraltar c) Isle of Man d) Saint Helena
Question 37: What is the national animal of the United Kingdom?
a) Dragon b) Unicorn c) Lion d) Panda
Question 38: Which of the following sports is NOT mentioned as one of the most popular sports in the UK?
a) Cricket b) Tennis c) Rugby d) Golf
Question 40: Which of the following authors is NOT mentioned as a famous person from the United Kingdom?
a) George Orwell b) Charles Dickens c) Jane Austen d) Mark Twain
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT a Celtic language spoken in the UK?
a) Scottish Gaelic b) Irish Gaelic c) Welch d) Cornish
Question 42: What is the name of the river that flows through London?
a) Seine b) Thames c) Danube d) Rhine
Question 43: What is the traditional Scottish dish made with lamb's offal, minced with onions and spices, often
served with mashed potatoes and turnips?
a) Shepherd's Pie b) Black Pudding c) Haggis d) Bangers and Mash
Question 44: Which UK city is known for having one of the biggest ports in the UK and where the RMS Titanic
was built?
a) Glasgow b) Cardiff c) Belfast d) Liverpool
Question 45: What is the name of the town known for having the longest name in the world, but also referred to
as Llanfair PG?
a) Edinburgh b) Belfast c) Cardiff d) Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
Question 46: Which of the following is NOT a popular dish in the UK?
a) Chicken Tikka b) Chicken Korma c) Tandoori Roti d) Fish and Chips
Question 47: Which major natural resource is NOT mentioned as being found in the UK?
a) Coal b) Petroleum c) Gold d) Iron-ore
Question 49: What is the third largest economy in Europe after Germany and France?
a) Italy b) Spain c) United Kingdom d) Switzerland
Question 50: What was the first postage stamp used in the UK, featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria?
a) Penny Green b) Penny Blue c) Penny Red d) Penny Black
Question 51: What is the name of the oldest university in the United Kingdom?
a) Oxford University b) Cambridge University c) University of London d) Edinburgh University
Question 52: What is the name of the national holiday in the United Kingdom that celebrates the end of World
War II?
a) Armistice Day b) Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) c) Remembrance Day d) Liberation Day
Question 53: What is the main language spoken in Wales alongside English?
a) Irish Gaelic b) Scottish Gaelic c) Welsh d) Cornish
Question 54: Which of the following cities in the UK is famous for its annual "Hogmanay" New Year's Eve
celebrations?
a) London b) Cardiff c) Edinburgh d) Manchester
Question 55: Which river flows through both London and Cardiff?
a) Thames b) Severn c) Mersey d) Tyne
Question 56: What is the nickname for the furry highland cows often seen in the Scottish Highlands?
a) Highland Horses b) Haggis c) Heilan Coo d) Nessie
Question 57: Which famous UK landmark is known for its prehistoric stone circle?
a) Windsor Castle b) Stonehenge c) Edinburgh Castle d) Tower of London
Question 58: What is the traditional Scottish dish made with minced meat, oatmeal, and spices, often served in a
sheep's stomach?
a) Haggis b) Black Pudding c) Shepherd's Pie d) Bangers and Mash
Question 59: Which of the following is NOT one of the largest cities in the United Kingdom?
a) Liverpool b) Bristol c) Leeds d) Glasgow
Question 60: What is the name of the famous bridge that links England with Wales?
a) Tower Bridge b) Golden Gate Bridge c) Humber Bridge d) Severn Bridge
Question 61: Which famous British scientist is known for his theory of evolution by natural selection?
a) Sir Isaac Newton b) Charles Darwin c) Stephen Hawking d) Marie Curie
Question 62: What is the traditional British dish made of sausages wrapped in Yorkshire pudding batter?
a) Bangers and Mash b) Toad-In-The-Hole c) Black Pudding d) Shepherd's Pie
Question 63: Which UK city is famous for its shipbuilding history and the construction of the RMS Titanic?
a) Glasgow b) Belfast c) Cardiff d) Manchester
Question 64: What is the traditional Scottish musical instrument, often played at events and gatherings?
a) Bagpipes b) Harp c) Flute d) Violin
Question 65: What is the name of the famous public square in the heart of London, known for its iconic lion
statues?
a) Trafalgar Square b) Piccadilly Circus c) Leicester Square d) Covent Garden
Question 66: Which British monarch reigned for 70 years and 214 days, making her the longest-reigning royal
in the world?
a) King Charles III b) Queen Elizabeth II c) King George VI d) Queen Victoria
Question 67: What is the traditional British dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake, jam, and cream?
a) Trifle b) Bread and Butter Pudding c) Sticky Toffee Pudding d) Eton Mess
Question 68: What is the name of the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, located in Scotland?
a) Snowdon b) Ben Nevis c) Scafell Pike d) Slieve Donard
Question 70: Which country shares the longest land border with the United Kingdom?
a) France b) Ireland c) Belgium d) Spain
Question 71: What is the traditional British dish made of minced meat, vegetables, and topped with mashed
potatoes?
a) Bangers and Mash b) Black Pudding c) Shepherd's Pie d) Haggis
Question 72: What is the name of the famous London museum that houses a vast collection of art and artifacts,
including the Rosetta Stone?
a) British Museum b) Tate Modern c) National Gallery d) Victoria and Albert Museum
Question 74: What is the name of the famous English author known for his detective character Sherlock
Holmes?
a) J.R.R. Tolkien b) Charles Dickens c) Arthur Conan Doyle d) George Orwell
Question 75: Which famous British pop band is known for their hit song "Yellow"?
a) The Rolling Stones b) The Beatles c) Coldplay d) Queen
Question 77: Which of the following is NOT one of the UK's overseas territories?
a) Falkland Islands b) Bermuda c) Isle of Man d) Gibraltar
Question 78: What is the name of the famous ancient road built by the Romans that stretches across England?
a) Roman Way b) Hadrian's Wall c) Roman Road d) Via Appia
Question 79: What is the name of the traditional Scottish dish made of oats, cream, and whisky?
a) Black Pudding b) Haggis c) Porridge d) Neeps and Tatties
Question 80: Which British monarch was famously known as "The Virgin Queen"?
a) Queen Victoria b) Queen Elizabeth I c) Queen Mary d) Queen Anne
Question 81: What is the famous fictional wizarding school in the 'Harry Potter' series?
a) Hogwarts School of Magic b) Merlin's Academy c) Wizardry School of England d) Gandalf's Academy of
Magic
Question 82: What is the term used for the ceremony where the changing of the guard takes place at
Buckingham Palace?
a) Royal Parade b) Changing of the Crown c) Trooping the Colour d) Palace Guard Exchange
Question 83: Which river in London is known for its iconic views of the Tower Bridge and the Tower of
London?
a) Thames b) Severn c) Mersey d) Tyne
Question 84: What is the famous road network that runs across the UK connecting major cities and regions?
a) The M1 Motorway b) The Great North Road c) The Ring Road d) The A1 Expressway
Question 85: What is the traditional British dish made of a pastry filled with various sweet or savory fillings?
a) Pie b) Pudding c) Crumpet d) Scone
Question 86: Which UK city is known for its annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo event?
a) London b) Cardiff c) Edinburgh d) Glasgow
Question 87: What is the name of the famous British scientist known for his theory of gravity after observing an
apple falling from a tree?
a) Isaac Newton b) Albert Einstein c) Stephen Hawking d) Charles Darwin
Question 88: Which of the following is NOT one of the countries that make up the island of Great Britain?
a) England b) Scotland c) Wales d) Ireland
Question 89: What is the name of the traditional Scottish dish made of oats and served with salted fish?
a) Haggis b) Porridge c) Kedgeree d) Neeps and Tatties
Question 90: What is the name of the famous British detective known for his magnifying glass and pipe?
a) Sherlock Holmes b) James Bond c) Hercule Poirot d) Miss Marple
Question 91: What is the term for the United Kingdom's political system, where there is a monarch but the real
power lies with elected officials?
a) Autocracy b) Oligarchy c) Constitutional Monarchy d) Theocracy
Question 93: What is the name of the national flag of the United Kingdom?
a) Union Jack b) St. George's Cross c) St. Andrew's Cross d) St. Patrick's Cross
Question 94: Which of the following is NOT one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom?
a) Ireland b) England c) Scotland d) Wales
Question 95: What is the name of the official currency used in the United Kingdom?
a) Euro b) British Pound (GBP) c) Dollar d) Franc
Question 96: What is the highest mountain in the UK, located in Scotland?
a) Snowdon b) Ben Nevis c) Scafell Pike d) Slieve Donard
Question 97: Which British author became the first to earn one billion US dollars in her career as a writer?
a) Charles Dickens b) William Shakespeare c) J.K. Rowling d) George Orwell
Question 98: What is the traditional Scottish dish made with lamb's offal, minced with onions and spices?
a) Shepherd's Pie b) Black Pudding c) Haggis d) Bangers and Mash
Question 99: Which UK city is known for its shipbuilding history and the construction of the RMS Titanic?
a) Glasgow b) Belfast c) Cardiff d) Manchester
Question 100: What is the term used for the ceremony where the changing of the guard takes place at
Buckingham Palace?
a) Royal Parade b) Changing of the Crown c) Trooping the Colour d) Palace Guard Exchange
Question 101: Which of the following terms refers to the collection of four separate countries on the British
Isles, namely England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales?
a) Great Britain b) Britain c) United Kingdom d) British Isles
Question 102: In what year did the United Kingdom officially proclaim its existence as a nation?
a) 1607 b) 1707 c) 1807 d) 1927
Question 103: Which city in the United Kingdom was part of the European Union from 1973 until the
completion of Brexit on December 31, 2020?
a) London b) Cardiff c) Edinburgh d) Belfast
Question 104: Which of the following natural resources is NOT mentioned as being found in the United
Kingdom?
a) Coal b) Petroleum c) Natural Gas d) Gold
Question 105: What is the term used to describe the largest city in the UK during the period from 1835 to 1925?
a) Megalopolis b) Megacity c) Metropolitan d) City of London
Question 106: Which of the following is NOT one of the major Celtic languages spoken in the UK?
a) Scottish Gaelic b) Irish Gaelic c) Welch d) Cornish
Question 107: What is the traditional Scottish dish made with minced meat, oatmeal, and spices, often served in
a sheep's stomach?
a) Shepherd's Pie b) Black Pudding c) Haggis d) Bangers and Mash
Question 108: Which of the following cities in the UK is famous for its annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
event?
a) London b) Cardiff c) Edinburgh d) Glasgow
Question 109: Who is the British monarch known as "The Virgin Queen"?
a) Queen Victoria b) Queen Elizabeth I c) Queen Mary d) Queen Anne
Question 110: What is the name of the famous ancient road built by the Romans that stretched across England?
a) Roman Way b) Hadrian's Wall c) Roman Road d) Via Appia
Question 112: What is the name of the traditional British dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake, jam, and
cream?
a) Trifle b) Bread and Butter Pudding c) Sticky Toffee Pudding d) Eton Mess
Question 113: Which of the following authors is NOT mentioned as a famous person from the United
Kingdom?
a) George Orwell b) Charles Dickens c) Jane Austen d) Mark Twain
Question 114: Which river in London is known for its iconic views of the Tower Bridge and the Tower of
London?
a) Thames b) Severn c) Mersey d) Tyne
Question 115: What is the term used for the political system in the United Kingdom, where there is a monarch
but the real power lies with elected officials?
a) Absolute Monarchy b) Constitutional Monarchy c) Republic d) Dictatorship
Question 116: Which of the following is NOT one of the major British overseas territories mentioned in the
provided information?
a) Cayman Islands b) Gibraltar c) Isle of Man d) Saint Helena
Question 117: Which British author became the first to earn one billion US dollars in her career as a writer?
a) Charles Dickens b) William Shakespeare c) J.K. Rowling d) George Orwell
Question 118: What is the tallest building in the European continent, located in London?
a) Eiffel Tower b) Big Ben c) The Shard d) Tower Bridge
Question 119: Which of the following sports is NOT mentioned as one of the most popular sports in the UK?
a) Cricket b) Tennis c) Rugby d) Golf
Question 120: Which of the following is the national animal of the United Kingdom?
a) Dragon b) Unicorn c) Lion d) Panda
Question 121: What are the four separate countries that make up the United Kingdom?
a) England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales b) England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales c) England,
Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland d) England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
Question 124: What type of government does the United Kingdom have?
a) Absolute Monarchy b) Parliamentary Monarchy c) Republic d) Dictatorship
Question 127: Which city in the UK is known for having the tallest building on the European continent?
a) Edinburgh b) Manchester c) Birmingham d) London
Question 128: What is the name of the oldest monument in the world, located in the UK?
a) Stonehenge b) The Pyramids c) Machu Picchu d) The Colosseum
Question 130: Who is known as the world's biggest playwright and authored works like 'Romeo and Juliet' and
'Macbeth'?
a) William Shakespeare b) Charles Dickens c) J.K. Rowling d) Jane Austen
Question 131: Which of the following is NOT a popular food in the UK?
a) Fish and Chips b) Bangers and Mash c) Sushi d) Haggis
Question 132: What is the main language spoken in Wales, often used on road signs alongside English?
a) Welsh b) Irish Gaelic c) Scottish Gaelic d) Cornish
Question 133: What is the highest mountain in the UK, located in Scotland?
a) Snowdon b) Ben Nevis c) Scafell Pike d) Mount Everest
Question 134: Which of these statements about the UK's economy is true?
a) The UK has the world's largest economy. b) The UK has the second-largest economy in Europe. c) The UK's
currency is the Euro. d) The UK is not part of any economic organizations.
Question 136: What is the name of the national flag of the United Kingdom?
a) Stars and Stripes b) Maple Leaf c) Union Jack d) Tricolor
Question 137: What is the traditional light meal of tea and sandwiches or pastries served in the UK?
a) Breakfast b) Dinner c) Lunch d) Afternoon Tea
Question 138: Which UK city was once the largest city in the world from 1835 to 1925?
a) Manchester b) Birmingham c) London d) Glasgow
Question 139: What is the national animal of the United Kingdom?
a) Unicorn b) Dragon c) Lion d) Bear
Question 140: Which UK city is famous for its International Fringe Festival, attracting over 250,000 visitors
annually?
a) Cardiff b) Belfast c) London d) Edinburgh
Question 141: Which of the following is NOT one of the countries in the United Kingdom?
a) Ireland b) Scotland c) Wales d) England
Question 142: What is the national holiday celebrated on the second Saturday in June in the UK?
a) Independence Day b) Queen's Official Birthday c) Christmas d) New Year's Day
Question 145: Which city is known as the "City of Arcades" and is the capital of Wales?
a) London b) Manchester c) Birmingham d) Cardiff
Question 146: Which city in Northern Ireland is known for its shipbuilding history and the construction of the
RMS Titanic?
a) Dublin b) Belfast c) Cork d) Galway
Question 147: Which famous author wrote the 'Harry Potter' book series and became a billionaire from her
writing career?
a) J.R.R. Tolkien b) Agatha Christie c) Charles Dickens d) J.K. Rowling
Question 148: What is the town with the longest name in the world, located in Wales?
a) Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch b) Aberystwyth c) Cardiff d) Swansea
Question 149: What was the first postage stamp used in the UK in 1840 called?
a) Penny Red b) Penny Blue c) Penny Black d) Penny Green
Question 150: Which of these sports is NOT mentioned as one of the most popular sports in the UK?
a) Soccer b) Rugby c) Cricket d) Tennis
Question 151: What type of government system does the United Kingdom have?
a) Republic b) Absolute Monarchy c) Parliamentary Monarchy d) Federal
Question 152: Which building in London is the tallest in Europe, reaching a height of 310 meters (1,015 feet)?
a) The Gherkin b) The Shard c) The Tower of London d) Westminster Abbey
Question 153: What is the largest lake in the UK, located in Northern Ireland?
a) Lake District b) Loch Ness c) Lough Neagh d) Lake Windermere
Question 154: Which river marks the Greenwich meridian timezone (GMT) and runs through London?
a) Thames b) Severn c) Mersey d) Clyde
Question 155: Which city is known for its castle and the Royal Mile?
a) Belfast b) Glasgow c) Edinburgh d) Manchester
Question 156: What is the traditional British dish made with sausage and mashed potatoes?
a) Fish and Chips b) Bangers and Mash c) Yorkshire Pudding d) Black Pudding
Question 157: What is the smallest of the UK islands, located off the Scilly Isles in southern England?
a) Isle of Man b) Isle of Skye c) Bishop Rock d) Isle of Wight
Question 158: What is the traditional Scottish dish made with lamb's offal minced with onions and spices?
a) Haggis b) Black Pudding c) Bangers and Mash d) Shepherd's Pie
Question 159: Which city in the UK is famous for its International Fringe Festival, attracting more than 250,000
visitors annually?
a) Liverpool b) Manchester c) Cardiff d) Edinburgh
Question 160: Which ancient language was the official language in the UK from 1066 to 1362?
a) Welsh b) Scottish Gaelic c) Breton d) French
Question 162: Which European continent does the United Kingdom belong to?
a) Asia b) Europe c) North America d) Australia
Question 166: How many countries are included in the United Kingdom?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
Question 167: What is the name of the national flag of the United Kingdom?
a) Stars and Stripes b) Maple Leaf c) Union Jack d) Tricolor
Question 171: What is the name of the capital city of the United Kingdom?
a) Dublin b) Edinburgh c) Cardiff d) London
Question 172: Which country was the UK a part of until it officially proclaimed itself in 1927?
a) European Union b) United States of America c) Kingdom of England d) Kingdom of Great Britain
Question 176: Which city in England is famous for its universities, including Oxford and Cambridge?
a) Manchester b) Birmingham c) London d) Oxford
Question 177: What type of government system does the United Kingdom have?
a) Absolute Monarchy b) Republic c) Parliamentary Monarchy d) Dictatorship
Question 179: Which of the following is the largest airport on the European continent?
a) Heathrow Airport b) Charles de Gaulle Airport c) Frankfurt Airport d) Schiphol Airport
Question 180: What is the name of the oldest monument in the world, dating back over 3,000 years, located in
the UK?
a) Stonehenge b) Pyramids of Egypt c) Great Wall of China d) Colosseum