1. What's the capital of the Republic of Ireland?

Cardiff Dublin London Belfast

2. Where in Britain can you find Loch Ness?

England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland

3. What is the highest mountain in Britain?

Snowdon Ben Nevis Ben Macdhui Scafell Pike

4. In which part of Britain can you find the Snowdonia National Park?

England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland

5. Which island lies between England and Ireland?

The Isle of Man The Isle of Skye Sheltand Islands Jersey

6. Which part of Britain is not in the flag of the UK?

England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland

7. What is the flag of the UK called?

Tricolore Union Jack Stars and Stripes United Kingdom

8. In which part of the UK is Dartmoor?

England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland

9. In which part of the UK is the Lake District?

England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland

10. What is the longest river in England?

Severn The Thames Great Ouse Trent

11. Which part of the UK does Anglesey belong to?

Wales

12. What is the biggest town in Scotland?

Edinburgh Aberdeen Glasgow Inverness

13. Which island is the most northerly island in Britain?

Shetland

14. How long is the Channel Tunnel?

about 20 km about 30 km about 50 km about 70 km

15. What is the longest river in Ireland?

River Shannon River Bann River Barrow River Tay

16. Which county is called “the garden of England”?

The County of Kent. Kent has been known as the Garden of England since the seventeenth century when
during the economic development it started to grow more fruit and vegetables to export to other
regions.)

17. Which part of UK consists of Six Counties? Northern Ireland

18. Which cathedral of Britain has the tallest spire? Salisbury

19. Where in Wales is a rack railway? Mount Snowdon

20. What is the official name of Kew Gardens?

Royal Botanic Gardens in southwest London that houses the "largest and most diverse botanical and
mycological collections in the world".

21. Which Midlands city has a Goose Fair on the first Thursday in October? Nottingham

UK Rivers Trivia Questions and Answers

22. What is the longest river in Great Britain? River Severn

23. Which river flows through London? River Thames

24.What is the longest river in Scotland? River Tay

25. Which river flows through Bristol? River Avon

26. Which traditional boating activity can be done on the river in Oxford and Cambridge only? Punting

27.What is the largest city the River Clyde goes through? Glasgow

28. Which river goes through the town known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare? River Avon
(Stratford-upon-Avon)

29. How long is the River Thames?

115 miles, 175 miles, 215 miles, 255 miles

30. Which Roman word was used to name the River Severn?

Seven, Sabre, Sabrina, Soup

31. Which is a commonly described feature of the Loch Ness monster?

a.Long neck, b.Huge feet, c.Single massive eye, d.Beak

32. In which nation in UK is the largest lake by surface area located?

Northern Ireland ,Scotland England Wales

Answer: it is Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland

33. Into which Cornish lake is King Arthur's sword Excalibur supposed to have been thrown?

a.Lake Windermere ,b.Lady Lake ,c.Loch Ness ,d.Dozmary Pool

34. How many lochs are there in Scotland?

More than 11,000

More than 21,000

More than 31,000

More than 41,000

35. What is the only lake in the Lake District that actually has Lake in its name??

Bassenthwaite ,

36. Which poet is famously associated with the Lake District?

William Wordsworth

37. What's Wales's biggest lake?

Llyn Padarn Lake Vyrnwy Llyn Tegid Llyn Llydaw

38. How many lakes are there in the Lake District? 16

39. What is the highest mountain in the UK? Ben Nevis

40. What is the name of the activity in Scotland that consists of climbing as many peaks as they can?
Munro Bagging

41. Which castle is built on Castle Rock in Edinburgh? Edinburgh Castle

42. In which UK city can you find Arthur’s Seat? Edinburgh

43. How tall is Mount Snowdon?

885 m 1,085 m 1,285 m 1,485 m

44. What is the highest mountain in Northern Ireland?

Slieve Donard Slieve Commedagh Slieve Binnian Slieve Bearnagh

45. When does the UK experience its lowest temperatures?

January - February

46 . When is rainfall in the UK the highest?

April - July

47. When did the UK experience a medieval warm period?

900-1300 1300-1600 1600-1900

48. There are regional differences in rainfall in the UK. Which statement about rainfall below is not true.

The south east of the UK is wetter than the north west.

The west of the UK is wetter than the east.

Upland areas of the UK are wetter than lowland areas.

49. There are regional differences in temperature in the UK. Which statement about temperature below
is not true.

The south east of the UK is warmer than the north west.

Upland areas are colder than lowland areas in the UK.

The north-west of the UK is warmer than the south east.

50. There are regional differences in the wind in the UK. Which statement about wind below is not true.
Lowland areas in the UK are windier than upland areas.

Upland areas in the UK are windier than lowland areas.

The west of the UK is windier than the east.

51. Climate is ...

a measure of the average rainfall of an area

an average of the weather over at least 30 years

a way of predicting exactly what the weather will be doing tomorrow

the average temperature for a country

52. What is thought to make the climate of the western coast of Scotland generally milder than the
centre and the east of the country?

The North Atlantic Drift (Current)

It lies below sea level

It gets more sunshine

It hardly ever rains

53. Which of the following terms can be used to describe the climate of the UK?

Polar maritime

Temperate maritime

Polar continental

Temperate continental

The word maritime means something to do with the sea

54. From which direction do the UK's prevailing winds blow?

North west

South west

North east

South east

55. Which of the following parts of the UK has the wettest climate?

North

South

East

West

56. Why do the Lake District and Wales have high rainfall?

They are mountainous which creates relief rainfall

They are on the east coast

There are no trees

Pollution from tourist vehicles causes passing clouds to drop rain

Answer: The air coming in from the Atlantic is warmed and can hold a lot of moisture in the form of
water vapour. As the air is pushed upwards by the mountains, it cools and the moisture condenses. In
winter, the moisture often falls as snow on the high ground but is still counted as rainfall

57. Temperatures in the United Kingdom are affected by which of the following?

Latitude

Longitude

Altitude

All of the above

Average temperatures decrease as you move north, there are some much smaller differences as you
travel east or west and the higher you go, the colder it gets

58. During the 20th century, the average temperatures in the UK have risen. Which of the following
statements is NOT true?

The growing season for UK farmers has increased

The UK will experience severe weather more frequently

In general, winters are getting drier and summers are getting wetter

More flooding is likely to occur because of an increase in precipitation

Climate studies show that winters are actually getting wetter and summers drier. Another impact is that
rainfall patterns are sometimes out of season - a good example of this is the extreme rainfall experienced
during the UK summer of 2007 and 2012

59. During the winter, which of the following bring bad weather to the UK?

Anticyclones

Monsoons

High pressure air masses

Depressions

Make sure that you revise the clouds and weather sequence as a depression (low pressure area) passes

60. For any given location in the UK, there will be fewer than 10 days on which it thunders. In cities like
London and Birmingham, the average is 15 days. Why?

There are more accurate climatic records for these two cities

These two cities are built in areas where thunderstorms are naturally more likely to occur

They both contain many rivers and canals

Large urban areas heat up more than other areas

As they heat up, so does the air in and around them and therefore contains more energy. On particularly
hot days, the air becomes warmer than normal and contains sufficient energy to create thunderstorms.
This is a good example of how humans can affect climate

61. Where does an otter live?

Holt

62. There are 6 reptiles native to Britain: adder, grass snake, slow worm, common lizard, sand lizard,
and...

smooth snake

A very rare inhabitant of lowland heaths.

63. Which wild plant is also known as 'Jack by the hedge'?

Upright hedge parsley

Garlic mustard

Herb Robert

Lords and ladies

64. Which of the following is NOT a moth?

Marbled clover Marbled minor Marbled white Marbled green

The marbled white is a butterfly.

65. In which months do common toads usually migrate?

January and February

September and October

May and June

March and April

In order to spawn.

66. Which of the following deer species is native to Britain?

Roe Muntjac Fallow Sika

Fallow deer were (probably) brought to Britain by the Normans, mainly for hunting.

Muntjac were first introduced to the Woburn Estate in Bedfordshire around 1900, as 'ornamental'
animals.

Sika deer were also mainly imported to 'look nice' in the parklands of the aristocracy, about 120 years
ago.

67. What was the year of the Wildlife and Countryside Act in Britain ?

1981

This Act sought to protect wild species and their habitats. It scheduled some species and made it a
criminal offence to disturb or damage them or their habitats. For example, under the Act it is illegal to
uproot any wild flower without the landowner's permission. However, the Act had flaws and has proven
hard to enforce in some sections.

68. Which native tree is also known as 'Gean'?

Guelder rose

Small-leaved lime

Dogwood

Wild cherry

From the French 'guigne' - cherry.

69. The EU Habitats Directive is intended to safeguard wildlife sites by designating them as...

Special Conservation Areas

Special Protection Areas

Special Areas of Protection

Special Areas of Conservation

Each country has put forward a list of 'candidate' Special Areas of Conservation. The intention is to form
a network of sites that represent all the major semi-natural habitats of Europe.

70. Stag beetles can fly.

True False

Answer: They usually fly in the evening.

71. It has recently been discovered that there are two species of pipistrelle bat in Britain. What
distinguishes them?

Brain activity patterns during hibernation.

Small differences in their dentition.

The frequency of their echolocation.

The size of the testicles in the male.

Answerr: They are known as the '45' and the '55', which refers to the frequency in Hz.

72. Only the queen bumble bee survives the winter.

True

False

Answer: While honey bees live in permanent colonies, bumble bees do not. During the autumn, all
workers and drones die. The queen starts a new colony in the spring.

73. Which of these orchids has little or no chlorophyll?

Marsh fragrant orchid

Ghost orchid
Pyramidal orchid

Burnt orchid

Answer: A clue lies in its pale, 'ghostly' appearance.

74. How many noses does a slug have? 4

75. Which is England’s fastest land mammal? Brown hares

76. What is the smallest mammal in the UK? Pygmy shrew

77. What is the largest animal in England? Red deer stags

78. A snail can sleep for how many years? 3

79. How many pairs of wings does a bee have? 2 sets of wings (so 4)

80. Name three types of dolphin found in England? Bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic white-sided dolphins
and the Common dolphin

81. How many times better is a dogs hearing than a humans? 4

82. How many species of spider are there in Britain? 600

83. What breed is considered the national dog of England? Bulldog

84. What per cent of English households own a pet? Upwards of 50%

85. What colour are the squirrels on the Isle of Wight? Red

86. What is the most common animal in England? The brown rat, at 10 million

87. How many spines does a hedgehog have? 3000? 5000? 7000? 7000

88. True or false… Hamsters cheek pouches actually extend to their hips? True

89. What was the capital of Roman Britain?

Londinium (London)

90.Woodhenge and Stonehenge are 3000 years old. True or False?

False. 5000 years old

91. What was used to give the William the Conqueror an inventory of his new kingdom in the 1080s?

The Doomsday Book

92. Which city was the capital of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex?

Winchester

93. The large earthwork along the border of England and Wales is traditionally believed to have been
built by King Offa in the 8th century. Which English kingdom did he rule?

Mercia

94. What is the name of the Englishman who translated the Bible into English?

John Wycliffe
95. Which English king was defeated at the Battle of Hastings?

Harold II

96. The first known inhabitants of the British Isles are known as:

Celts

97. Which Norman king bested England's King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

William I or William the Conqueror of Normandy

98. Who built Hadrian's Wall?

Romans

99. Which king established the Church of England?

Henry VIII's desire for a divorce started the ball rolling on his break with the Roman Catholic Church.

100. When did Caesar land in Britain?

Caesar's army hit British shores in August of 55 B.C.E., but the Romans didn't conquer Britain until 43
C.E.

101. When did the last Roman soldiers leave England?

Roman rule over England lasted almost 400 years — they cleared out in 407 C.E.

102. What type of boats did the Vikings use when exploring and raiding?

Longships

103. What language was spoken in Ancient Rome?

Latin

104. In Ancient Rome, what was a thermae?

Public baths

105. Boudicca was a Celtic tribal leader who fought the vikings. True or false?

False, she fought the Romans

106. What theory did Charles Darwin write about in his book "On the Origin of Species"?

populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection.

the doctrine of the origin of man from the ape.

107. What group of people conquered England in 1066?

Normans

108. What did the Romans call Scotland?

Caledonia

109.Which nowadays’ country invaded England in 1066?

France

110. England is one nation of the United Kingdom. What are the other three?
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

111. Which nation of the United Kingdom is not a part of Great Britain?

Northern Ireland (The UK is referred to as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland).

112. What nation does Wales share a border with?

England

113. What’s the UK’s flag called?

Union Jack (also known as the Union Flag)

114. What’s the capital city of England? London

115. What’s the capital city of Wales?Cardiff

116. What’s the capital city of Scotland? Edinburgh

117. What’s the capital city of Northern Ireland?Belfast

118. Which of these four capital cities in UK has the largest population?London(9 mln people)

119. What’s the highest mountain in the UK? Ben Nevis (Scotland- 1,345m)

120. What’s the longest river in the UK? Severn (354km/220 miles – The Thames is 346km)

121. There is only one country that shares a border with a non-UK country. What’s the non-UK country?

Ireland

122. The first stamp in UK was released in 1840 and showed a portrait of a queen. Which queen?

Queen Victoria

123. What was this first stamp in UK called?

Penny Black (it was worth one penny and was black)

124. By AD 600, the Anglo-Saxons had divided most of England into separate kingdoms. How many
kingdoms were there?

Seven

125. What important document provides us with a year-by-year account of Anglo-Saxon times that dates
back to the reign of Alfred the Great?

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

126. Place names can often give us a clue about their Anglo-Saxon past. What does the ending - wich
mean at the end of a place name?

Wich means ‘farm’

127. The Anglo-Saxons believed in many different gods. What was their chief god called?

Woden (Один)

128. Which Anglo-Saxon king had a reputation for being merciful and who wanted to improve his
people’s lives?

King Alfred the Great

129. What is the name of the Anglo-Saxon monastery the Vikings attacked in AD 793?

Lindisfarne

130. What famous battle saw the end of Anglo-Saxon rule in Britain?

The Battle of Hastings in 1066 when William the Conqueror became king.

131. As well as stories and poems, what did Anglo-Saxons like to tell each other that can be found in the
Exeter Book (The Exeter Book is the largest and perhaps oldest known manuscript of Old English
literature, containing about a sixth of the Old English poetry that has survived. )?

Riddles

132. The rivers of the Great Britain (the Thames, the Tyne, the Severn, the Mersey etc.) are abundant,
and they never freeze. True or false

True

133. This sometimes is made severe by mixture with London city smoke, has worldwide reputation.
What is this?

The fog

134. Stonehenge is older than the Pyramids. True or false

True

Answer: located in the south of England and one of the UK’s most famous tourist attractions –
Stonehenge was believed to be created in around 3000 BC, meaning it’s older than Egypt’s pyramids that
date back to 2600 BC.

135.Great Britain is comprised of …

England, Scotland and Wales.

136. Great Britain is a …

a) group of islands b) country c) state d) island.

137. The United Kingdom is …

a) a constitutional monarchy b) a state c) an absolute monarchy d) a limited monarchy.

138.The UK’s current monarch and head of state is …

a) King Arthur. b) Queen Elizabeth I c) Queen Elizabeth II d) King Charles III

139. The United Kingdom monarch also reigns in 15 countries that are

known as…

a) Commonwealth Realms b) Commonwealth Kingdoms c) Commonwealth Countries d) Commonwealth

States.

140. Another name of the Church of England is…

a) “Lords of God”, b) “Lords Spiritual”, c) “Lords Sacred”, d) “Lords Devotional”.

141. The national anthem for the UK is …

c) “God Save The King”,

142. Tower Bridge is …

d) a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, over the River

Thames.

143. Westminster Abbey is …

b) a large, mainly Gothic church, in the City of Westminster,

144. Nelson’s Column is …

c) a monument in Trafalgar Square in central London,

145. Buckingham Palace is …

a) the official London residence and principal workplace of the British

monarch,

146. The “Iron Lady” is …

b) Margaret Thatcher,

147. Complete the sentence: … is a popular global racquet sport played by

two (singles) or four players (doubles) in a four-walled court with a small,

hollow rubber ball.

Squash.

148. Snooker is …

a) a billiards-based game played on a large baize-covered table,

149. Who is often called the “Bard of Avon”?

W. Shakespeare,

150. The “Land of Songs” is …

Wales

DOOMSDAY BOOK QUESTIONS

151. How much land did the Church have according to Doomsday Book ?

1/4

152. What language was the Doomsday book written in?

Latin

153. Who was the Doomsday book created for?

William

154, What does the Doomsday book not show us? Choose all right answers

Total population

Who lived in major cities

How many slaves there were

Number of children in Britain

155. Why did William the Conqueror have the Doomsday book made

Choose all right answers He wanted…

To know who owned what it worth

To know what was owed in taxes

Something to read

To know what was owed in rents and military service

156. Doomsday book includes…click all correct answers

Number of monks and nuns

Number of freemen

Castles and towns

Landowners and the manors they held

Unfree peasants and slaves

157. How many Anglo Saxons kept the title of tennants -in - chief during the rule of William the
Conqueror?

158. William the Conqueror was born in what modern day country?

France

159. Which of the following best describes William the Conqueror's childhood?

He was an orphan who made his way to the top through talent and hard work

He grew up in the royal palace with his father the King and his mother the Queen

He was an illegitimate child who became Duke of Normandy at the age of 7

He grew up on a small farm in northern England

He spent much of his youth on a pirate ship before he discovered he was royalty

160. Why did William the Conqueror think he should be crowned King of England?

Because he was related to Edward the Confessor and claimed that Edward had promised him the crown

161. What was the name of the battle where William defeated the English army and King Harold II was
killed?

Battle of Hastings

162. What year was William the Conqueror crowned King of England?

1066

163. What was the Domesday Book?

A listing of all the land and property owners in England

164. How did William the Conqueror die?

He was killed in battle in northern France

165.The king of what country was forced to sign the Magna Carta?

England

166. Which king signed the Magna Carta?

John Lackland

167. What year was the Magna Carta signed?

1215

168. What happened after Magna Carta was signed?

Civil war between the barons and king broke out

169. In what language was the Magna Carta written?

Latin

170. What government body was eventually formed from the council of 25 barons after Magna Carta
was written ?

Parliament

171. True or False: Some of the clauses of the Magna Carta are still in force as English law.

TRUE

172. What finally put an end to the civil war between the barons and the king during the reign of John
Lackland?

King John died

173. Which of the below was NOT a part of the Magna Carta?

The protection of church rights

A council of 25 barons to watch over the king

The right for each free man to vote for king

No new taxes without the agreement of the barons

Protection from illegal imprisonment

The Roman Empire

174. Who led the first Roman invasion of the island of Britain?

Julius Caesar
175. What was the Roman interest in Britain after Julius Caesar successfully invaded the land the second
time?

a. The local kings agreed to pay Rome tribute

176. How long did it take for Rome to conquer the southern region of Britain

.30 years

177. Who decided that Rome should conquer Britain and make it part of the Roman Empire?

Emperor Claudius

178. What was the name of the wall that was built all the way across Britain?

Hadrian`s Wall

179. Why did Rome leave Britain?

They needed their armies to defend against barbarians attacking the city of Rome

180. What did Rome leave as a lasting legacy on the culture of Britain?

a. The Julian calendar b. Roman laws and government c. Buildings such as baths and temples

d. Roman roads e. All of the above

181 True or False: The city of Londinium, which would later become London, was an important center of
trade during the Roman Empire.

a. TRUE

182. About how long was the Roman Empire in control of much of Britain?

400 years

Vikings.

183. What land did the Vikings originally call home?

Scandinavia

184. What years cover the Viking Age of expansion?

. 800 to 1066

185. Why did the English consider the Vikings to be barbarians?

c. Because they raided religious monasteries

186. What does the word Viking mean in Old Norse?

To raid

187. What countries did the Vikings settle during the Viking Age?

a. England and Scotland b. France and Russia c. Germany and Iceland

d. All of the above e. None of the above

188. What helped to put an end to the Viking Age and expansion?
When the Vikings converted to Christianity

189. The end of the Viking Age is often marked by the Vikings losing a battle to what peoples?

The English

190. What type of ships did the Vikings use when exploring and raiding?

Longships

191. What type of shipbuilding method did the Vikings use to build their ships?

c. Clinker building

The Reformation

192. What was the Reformation?

a. When protestant churches and ideas formed, breaking away from the Catholic Church

193. What monk began to question the teachings of the Catholic Church in 1517?

Martin Luther

d. Richard of Wallingford e. William of Normandy

194. What practice allowed people to gain forgiveness by giving the Catholic Church money?

Paying indulgences

195. What did the Catholic Church do to Martin Luther for publishing his 95 Theses?

Kicked him out of the church for being a heretic

196. What did Martin Luther do with his 95 Theses when he was done with it?

Nailed it to the door of a church

197. Why did King Henry VIII form the Church of England?

Because the Catholic Church would not allow him to divorce his wife

198. What war was the result of the Reformation?

The 30 Year War

199. What led to the Reformation?

a. More people reading b. The invention of the printing press c. More people able to read the Bible

d. All of the above e. None of the above

200. What was the worst punishment for being named a heretic by the Catholic Church?

Put to death

The Black Death Plague

201. What was the Black Death?

A disease that killed many people in Europe

202. What animal carried the Black Death and transferred it to humans?

Fleas

203. Where do historians think that the Black Death started?

In Asia

204. What did people do when the disease started killing people?

a. They locked their doors b. They burned down houses and villages c. They panicked

d. They tried to run and hide e. All of the above

205. What is the Black Death called today?

Bubonic Plague

206. True or false: If you caught the Black Death today you would likely die from it.

FALSE

207. Around what percentage of people in Europe during the Middle Ages died from the Black Plague?

33

208. When did the Black Death take place?

1347 to 1350

209. What did some people during the Middle Ages think caused the Black Plague disease?

a. They thought it was punishment from god

b. That the Jewish people caused it to kill Christians

c. That pockets of bad air from earthquakes released the disease

d. All of the above

e. None of the above

210. What happened to most of the people who contracted the Black Death in the Middle Ages?

Their skin turned black and then they died

Hundred Years War

211. Who fought each other during the Hundred Years War?

France and England

212. How long did the Hundred Years War last?

116 years

213. What were chevauchees during the Hundred Years War?

War raids where the army caused havoc and pillaged the land

214. What was the cause of the Hundred Years War?

a. King Edward III of England claimed to be king of France b. Disputes over areas of land around France

c. Control of the wool trade d. All of the above e. None of the above

215. Who was the Black Prince during the period of the Hundred Years War?

The son of King Edward III

216. True or False: The Hundred Years War was a constant battle with fierce fighting and no periods of
peace.

b. FALSE

217. Who was Joan of Arc?

A French peasant girl who led the army to victory

218. How did Joan of Arc die?

d. She was burned at the stake

219. What English weapon played a major part in their early victories during The Hundred Years War?

Longbow

220. Who won the Battle of Agincourt during The Hundred Years War?

English

Daily Life in the Middle Ages

221. What was the most common job for people living in the Middle Ages?

Farmer

222. Who did most of the peasants work for during the Middle Ages?

The local lord 253. What word below best describes life in the cities?

c. Crowded

223. True or False: Most people during the Middle Ages lived in nice comfortable castles with many
rooms. FALSE

224. What were sumptuary laws during the Middle Ages?

Laws that said what class of people could wear what types of clothing

225. True or False: People during the Middle Ages ate meat for nearly every meal.

FALSE

226. What did most people drink during the Middle Ages?

Ale or wine
227. What would happen to a peasant who killed a deer on the land of a noble?

He would be punished or even killed

228. True or False: Most children, rich or poor, attended school at the monasteries and learned to read
and write.

FALSE

229. What was the main food that peasants ate on a daily basis?

Bread and stew

Wars of the Roses

230. Who fought each other in the Wars of the Roses?

House of York and Lancaster

231. What were the two sides fighting over during Wars of the Roses?

Who should be king

232. What new royal house took control at the end of the Wars of the Roses?

Tudor

233. What title did Richard of York give himself while ruling England?

Protector

234. The insanity of this king was one of the causes for the start of the war?

Henry VI

235. Who was king for most of the Wars of the Roses?

Edward IV

236. At which battle did Henry Tudor defeat Richard III to bring the war to an end?

Battle of Bosworth

237. True or False: Many of the English nobles switched sides throughout the war trying to figure out
who would win.

a. TRUE

238. About how long did the Wars of the Roses last?

30 years

Becoming a Knight

239. How did someone become a knight during the Middle Ages?

By training with another knight for many years

240. True or false: Anyone could become a knight. It did not matter if they were rich or poor.

FALSE

241. What was the first job a boy had when training to become a knight?

Page

242. What sort of tasks did a squire have?

a. Taking care of the horses b. Accompanying the knight into battle

c. Cleaning armor and weapons d. All of the above e. None of the above

243. About how old was a boy when he became a page ( before become a knight) ?

Seven

244. What was a typical task for a page?

Serving meals

245. About how old were boys when they became squires( before become a knight)?

Fifteen

246. What was a dubbing ceremony ?

When a man was officially made a knight

b. FALSE

247. What was the order of jobs most young men had in training to become a knight?

Page, squire, knight

Medieval Monasteries

248. What was a monastery in the Middle Ages? A place where monks lived and practiced their religion

249. Why were monasteries important to our knowledge of the Middle Ages?

c. Because they were the only people recording events and history

250. What was the title of the person in charge of the monastery?

Abbot

251. What was the job of the Cantor?

To lead the choir

252. True or false: The monks in the typical monastery had no contact with outside world.

FALSE

253. What did the monks spend most of the day doing?

Praying, worshiping, and meditating

254. Besides being a place for weary travelers to rest overnight, what other service did the monastery
provide to the local community?
a. They fed the poor b. They provided soldiers for protection c. They put on shows and theatre

d. All of the above e. None of the above

255. What job did monks have while living at the monastery?

a. Copying manuscripts b. Washing clothes c. Farming and cooking food

d. All of the above e. None of the above

256. Which of the statements below was NOT part of the vows typically took by monks?

a. Vows of poverty b. Vows to talk a lot c. Vows of obedience

d. Giving up worldly goods e. Devoting their lives to God

Elizabethan Era.

257. Who is the Elizabethan Era named after?

Queen Elizabeth

258. What form of fine art is the Elizabethan Era most famous for?

Theatre

259. What famous writer from the Elizabethan Era is considered by many to be the greatest writer of the
English language?

William Shakespeare

260. What type of plays were performed at the English theatre?

a. History plays b. Comedies c. Tragedies d. All of the above e. None of the above

261. True or False: During the Elizabethan Era, people wore plain clothing with little decoration and drab
colors.

FALSE

262. What was the Privy Council?

a. A group of advisors to the monarch

263. Which of the following was NOT a body of the government of England during the Elizabethan Era?

a. Privy Council b. House of Lords c. Monarch d. House of Commons e. Senate

264. What was it that Queen Elizabeth I said she was married to?

Her country

265. When did the Elizabethan Era take place?

1558 to 1603
 Anglo-Saxons

266. Where did the Saxons originally come from?

Northern Germany

267. What country did the Anglo-Saxons form from 550 to 1066?

England

268. Which Anglo-Saxon kingdom began to dominate in the 800s?

Wessex

269. What peoples began to invade and settle in England in the 800s?

Danes

270. What was a churl in Anglo-Saxon England?

A freeman

271. What were the nobles called in Anglo-Saxons period who owned land and reported to the king?

Thanes

272. What king of Wessex defeated the Danes and established a treaty with them?

Alfred the Great

273. In the Anglo-Saxons when king of Wessex defeated the Danes and established a treaty with them,
what was the name of the land where the Danes lived?

Danelaw

274. What was the wergild (ˈwɜːˌɡɪld )in Anglo-Saxon England?

A fine paid by someone who injured or murdered another person

275. What event brought the end of the Anglo-Saxon rule of England? Norman Conquest

BRITISH PARLIAMENT

276. Which two bodies form the British Parliament?

B.The House of Lords and the House of Commons

Explanation

The British Parliament is made up of The House of Lords and The House of Commons. The two houses
were created to check and balance each other and to make sure that the monarch didn’t gain too much
power.

277.The first British Parliament was called together in:

.1265

Explanation

In 1265, the first Parliament called together during the reign of King Henry III. Simon de Montfort called
together a group of his supporters including knights, bishops, archbishops and burgesses. He was
rebelling against King Henry III, and called together this group without permission from the King.
However, the bicameral Parliament wasn’t put in place formally until the 14th century.

278. Which of the two bodies is considered the “upper chamber” in The British Parliament?

A.The House of Lords

Explanation

The House of Lords is considered the upper chamber, and is made up of hereditary lords (known as
peers and peeresses) who hold their position for their life time. Also, two archbishops and 24 senior
bishops from the Church of England sit in the House of Lords.

279. The main responsibility of the “lower chamber” in The British Parliament is:

To vote on legislation

Explanation

The main responsibility of the lower chamber, the House of Commons, is to pass legislation. Because the
House of Lords only has suspension powers, the House of Commons holds all of the legislative power.

280. The main responsibility of the upper chamber in The British Parliament is:

The upper chamber has no real power except to suspend bills passed in the lower chamber

Explanation

Today the upper chamber, the House of Lords, has no real power. They can suspend bills passed in the
lower chamber for up to one year, but cannot prevent it from passing. The upper chamber is the highest
court of appeals in criminal cases, but this is not the main purpose of the House of Lords.

281. How long is one term in the lower chamber of the The British Parliament?

5 years

Explanation

One term in the House of Commons lasts 5 years

282. Who holds the power to dissolve the lower chamber in The British Parliament?

B.The monarch

Explanation

The monarch holds the power to dissolve the lower chamber of the British Parliament, the House of
Commons. He or she may do this before the eng of the five-year term of the House of Commons at the
request of the prime minister.

283. A bicameral legislature is one that:

made up of two houses

Explanation

The British parliament is a bicameral legislature, meaning that it is made up of two bodies. The British
Parliament is made of the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

284. Who is the head of the British Parliament?

A.The King

Explanation

The Queen or King is the third component of the Parliament, today the head of the Parliament is Queen
Elizabeth II.

285. Who is the head of the state in the UK?

The Queen/The King

286. What is the building where the British Parliament sits called?

Westminster Palace

287.How many Houses does the Parliament consist of?

288. Which House represents the people of Britain?

The House of Commons

289. How often do British people vote for MPs?

every 5 years

290. MPs in UK are members of ...

The House of Commons

291. What are the duties of the Lord Chancellor in England?

By law, the lord chancellor is the minister of the Crown responsible for the administration of the courts
and legal aid in England and Wales. In their capacity as secretary of state for justice, the lord chancellor
also administers the prison system and probation services in England and Wales.

292. What is the wool sack in the parliament?

The Woolsack is the seat of the Lord Speaker in the House of Lords, the Upper House of the Parliament
of the United Kingdom. Before 2006, it was the seat of the Lord Chancellor.

UK Government

293. What is the address of the official home of the British Prime Minister ? 10 Downing Street

294. Who is the current British Prime Minister Keir Starmer from summer 2024

295. Where does the British parliament meet? Palace of Westminster

296. Who appoints the British Prime Minister? The Monarch, King Charles III

297. Who was the first woman British Prime Minister in? Margaret Thatcher

298. Which political party is also known as the Tories? Conservative Party

299. How often is a general election held? Every 5 years

300. Which day of the week does Prime Minister’s Questions take place? Wednesday
301. How many senior ministers are there in the Cabinet?

20

302. Who is responsible for the economy?

Chancellor of the Exchequer

303. When was the Scottish Parliament formed?

1999

304.Which colour are the seats for the house of commons? Green

305. Which act removed from the House of Lords the power to veto a Bill? Parliament Act of 1911

306. What is the name of the official report of all Parliamentary debates? Hansard

307.What is the official residence of the monarch in Northern Ireland as well as the residence of the
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland? Hillsborough Castle

308. Who lives at Number 11 Downing Street? The Chancellor

309. In which case would a by-election be held in British Parliament? If an MP dies or resigns

310. On average, which nation of the UK has the largest electorate across its constituencies? Northern
Ireland

Questions on Scotland

311. What is the national animal of Scotland? Unicorn

312. What is the name of Scotland’s Saint Patron? St Andrew

313. Which sport was invented in Scotland? Golf

314. Which colours are on the Scottish flag? White and blue

315. What is the name of the Scottish flag? Saltire

316. Which famous annual festival takes place in August in Edinburgh? Edinburgh Fringe Festival

317. What is the name of the breed of cattle found in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides?

Highland Cow

318. What is the most popular soft drink in Scotland? Iron Brew

319. What are the 3 officially recognised languages in Scotland? English, Scots and Scottish Gaelic

320. What is haggis made of? Sheep’s heart, liver and lungs, and stomach (or sausage casing); onion,
oatmeal, suet, spices

321. What’s the name of the famous Scottish pattern? Tartan

322. What is Scotland’s national instrument? Bagpipe

323. What is the Loch Ness Monster’s nickname? Nessie

324. Which piece of clothing is typically Scottish? Quilt

325. What is the Scots word for the last day of the old year? Hogmanay
326. What is the biggest loch in Scotland? Loch Lomond

327. What is the highest mountain in Scotland? Ben Nevis

328. What is the longest river in Scotland? River Tay (119 miles)

329. What is the biggest city in Scotland (by population)? Glasgow

330. How many cities are there in Scotland? 8

332. What is the name of the wall between Scotland and England? Hadrian’s wall

333. What is the oldest university in Scotland? Saint Andrews University

QUESTIONS on WALES

334. What is the Welsh name of Wales? Cymru

335. What creature is on the Welsh flag? Red Dragon.

336. Who is the patron saint of Wales? Saint David

337. What is the national anthem of Wales? “Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau” “Land of My Fathers”

338. What are the official languages in Wales (1 point per language)? Welsh and English

339. How many countries does Wales share a border with? 1, England

340. What does the Welsh motto “Cymru am byth” mean in English? “Wales Forever”

341. What is the capital city of Wales? Cardiff

342. What is the sea between Wales and Ireland called? Irish Sea

343. What is the largest stadium in Wales? Millennium Stadium

344. How many cities are there in Wales? Six

345. When is St David’s Day celebrated? 1st of March.

346. Who was the Princess of Wales in 1990? Princess Diana

347. What type of food is bara brith, the traditional welsh dish? Fruit bread.

348. According to the legend, which vegetable were Welsh soldiers asked to wear on their helmet?
Leek

349. How many national parks are there in Wales? Three. Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons and
Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park.

350. What is the highest peak in Wales? Mount Snowdon

351. What is the largest natural lake in Wales? Llyn Tegid

352. Which Welsh festival is considered the largest music and poetry festival in Europe? The National
Eisteddfod.
 Northern Ireland

353. What ill-fated ship was built in Belfast, Northern Ireland? Titanic

354. What is the highest mountain of The Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland? Slieve Donard

It is situated near the town of Newcastle in Co. Down and rises to 2,516 feet. Despite being the highest
mountain in Northern Ireland it is only 19th highest peak in Ireland. The Mournes are situated in Co.
Down. They are remembered through the song "The Mountains O'Mourne" where they sweep down to
the sea.

355. What is the largest lake in Northern Ireland? Lough Neagh

Lough is the equivalent of the Scottish Loch or lake. Lough Neagh is the biggest area of inland fresh
water in the UK and Ireland at 151 square miles.

It provides the water supply for a great part of Northern Ireland. On the shores of the Lough is the Lough
Neagh Discovery Centre, which offers many exhibitions, birdwatching opportunities and walks. The
Lough is also home to a great variety of waterfowl. Many rivers flow into this lake.

356. Which is the nearest other UK country to Northern Ireland? Scotland

Scotland lies approximately twelve miles to the northeast across the North Channel.

357. Which sea is to the east of Northern Ireland? Irish Sea

358. Northern Ireland is known for its textile industry. For which particular fabric is it best known? linen

Linen is made from the fibres of the flax plant.

359. The failure of which crop grown in Ireland contributed to the depopulation of Ireland in the 19th
century? potatoes

It was the potato famine in 1845 and 1846 that caused many Irish to leave Ireland. Potatoes remain an
important crop for Ireland, along with wheat and barley.

360. Belfast is the capital and an important port. Which of these was once a major industry here?

shipbuilding

The Titanic was built in Belfast.

361. What is the unusual basalt rock formation off the coast of Antrim known as? Giant's Causeway

There are over 40,000 of these unusual basalt columns. Irish folk lore says they were put there by the
giant Finn McCool. Actually they are the result of volcanic activity.

Questions on England

362. What is England’s largest National Park? The Lake District National Park

363. What is the National fruit of England? apple

364. In which English City were the rock band The Beatles formed? Liverpool

365. What is the largest city in England ? London

366. Which famous English writer died in April 1616 on what was believed to be his birthday?

William Shakespeare

367. Which historic King of England began his reign in 1066?William the Conqueror

368. Tower Bridge crosses which English river?The river Thames

369. Who is the Patron Saint of England?St George

370. Who was the first English royal to live in Buckingham palace?

Queen Victoria moved in in 1837 and was the first English royal to have Buckingham Palace as her
residence.

371. What is the common name for Guy Fawkes night in November?Bonfire Night

372. What year did Margaret Thatcher become UK Prime Minister ? Margaret Thatcher became Prime
Minister on 3rd May1979

373. What is the second largest City in England?Birmingham in the West Midlands is the second largest
City in England

374. Where does Sherlock Holmes live? Sherlock Holmes lives at 221b Baker Street in London

375. Which English sport has a red rose flower as their emblem?The E52d Rugby team

376. Which direction do horses race in England?Horses race counterclockwise in England

377.What colour is the cross on the flag of England?The flag of England has a red cross

378. Where was the RMS Titanic sailing to after it left England when it sank?

The Titanic was sailing to New York City

379. What was the official language of England from 1066 to 1362? French

380. What is the traditional wedding transportation for the bride and groom in the UK?

A horse-drawn carriage

381. During 1850’s, Britain came to be known as

workshop of the world

382. Magna Сarta is also known as the

) Bible of the English Constitution

383. The oldest residential university in Britain is the –

Oxford University

384. The first attempt at printing was made in England by

William Caxton

385. National game of England –

Cricket

386. Heathrow Airport is located in –

London

387. Which of these was a nickname for Elizabeth I?

Gloriana (c) Ellie the Great (d) Liza with a ”Z”

388. The famous British one-eyed Admiral was –

Nelson Ceylon

389. The first British university to admit women for degree courses was –

London University

390. Where is the United Kingdom’s National Space Centre?

Leicester

391. Who was the first British monarch to be named “Empress of India”?

Victoria

392. The first British Prime Minister was –

(a) Sir Robert Walpole

393. The national flower of Britain is

Rose

394. What is known most usually in the UK as ”The Sport of Kings”?

Horse racing

395. The name of the large clock on the tower of the House of Parliament in London is called –

Big Ben

396. In 1707, the two countries who became united were

England and Scotland

397. The first woman Prime Minister of Britain was –

Margaret Thatcher

398. In England, what are Lloyds, Barclays, Westminster, Midland and National Provincial?

Banks

399. The word for a territory under British rule that was not part of Great Britain itself was “colony” or
“Crown colony”, until the British Nationality Act 1981 which called each one a “British-Dependent
Territory”. What name are most of them known by since?

British Overseas Territory

400. Although the position was not officially designated as such for nearly 200 years who was the first
person (in 1721) un¬-officially called the Prime Minister of the British Parliament?

Sir Robert Walpole

401. Winchester was the capital of which Anglo-Saxon kingdom?

Wessex

402. The site of what modern landmark residence in London, UK, was at one time owned by King Edward
the Confessor, William the Conqueror, the monks of Westminster Abbey, King Henry VIII, Sir William
Blake and Lord Goring?

Buckingham Palace

403. What post was held by Winston Churchill during the 1926 General Strike in the UK?

Chancellor

404. Which college was founded by Henry VI in 1440?

Eton

405. What mythical creature is a symbol of Wales?

Dragon

406. Who was known as the ‘morning star of the English Reformation’ ?

) John Wycliffe

407. Which river runs through London?

Thames

408. The United Kingdom is …

a) a constitutional monarchy

409. The UK’s current monarch and head of state is …

King Charles III

410. Complete the sentence: The Statue of …locates by London’s Westminster Bridge.

Boudicca.

Questions on Education in UK

411. Education in UK is compulsory from the age of

5-16

412. Two main types of schools in Britain are

State and private

413. You don’t have to pay…

State school

414. Which schools don’t have to follow National curriculum?

Private

415. Prince Harry and William both went to

Eton college
416. In GCSE they generally take

9 subjects

417. In England undergraduate of Bachelor’s degree takes

3 years

418. First big exam at the age of 16 is called

GCSE

419. How many stages are there in British system of Education?

420. What are the tree R’s?

Reading/WRiting/ ARithmetic

421. Development which allows people to study for a degree through distance education names…

The Open University

422. Since 1970s most 11 year-olds have all gone on to the same local school known as

Comprehensive school

423. Are English children allowed to drop foreign languages completely from their studies?

Yes after the age of 14

424. How many holidays do the children have during the year?

Customs and traditions in UK

Christmas

425. Santa has 9 reindeer. Can you name them?

Santa's sleigh is pulled by nine reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
and Rudolph.

426. What meat do people traditionally eat on Christmas dinner in Britain?

Turkey

427. What type of pie is typically left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?

Mince pie

A mince pie (also mincemeat pie in North America, and fruit mince pie in Australia and New Zealand) is a
sweet pie of English origin filled with mincemeat, being a mixture of fruit, spices and suet. The pies are
traditionally served during the Christmas season in much of the English-speaking world.

428. Who are Santa’s most famous helpers?

The Scout elves

429. What do we decorate with lights, baubles and tinsel at Christmas?

Christmas Tree

430. What has wings and often sits at the top of a Christmas tree?

An Angel

431. What is the main colour of Santa’s sleigh?

Red

432. What is the day after Christmas day called?

Boxing Day

433. How does Santa get into people’s houses?

Down the chimney

434. Where does Santa live?

The North Pole

435. What colour is Rudolph’s ( Santa’s deer )nose?

Red

436. What present does Santa give you if you have been naughty?

A piece of coal

437. Santa Claus is also known as Saint who?

Nicholas

438. What form of transport does Santa use to deliver the presents across the world?

A sleigh

439. “Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh”are the opening line sto which Christmas
song?

Jingle Bells

440. Which plant with prickly green leaves and red berries is a traditional Christmas decoration?

Meaning of Christmas Holly. Known primarily for its bright red colour berries and prickly green leaves. Its
religious significance pre-dates Christianity. It's origins can be traced back to Northern Europe and was
actually first celebrated as a plant of great importance by the Pagans.

441. When building a snowman which vegetable is used for its nose?

Carrot

442. Which colors are traditional Christmas colors?

Red and green

443. On which day is Christmas celebrated?

25th December
444. Why is Christmas celebrated?

The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated as Christmas.

445. Which tree is traditionally used as a Christmas tree?

Pine or fir tree

446. What does the star on the top of a Christmas tree signify?

The star of Bethlehem. Bethlehem Is the birthplace of Jesus

447. Which cake is traditionally made for Christmas?

Plum cake

448. Which Santa’s reindeer shares its name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day?

Cupid

449. Name a well-known Christmas carol?

Jingle Bells

450. Which is the first company which used Santa Claus for their advertisement?

Coca cola

451. How much time does a Christmas tree need to reach average height?

15 years

452. What does the color red symbolize during Christmas?

It is considered to be the blood of Jesus.

453. Which country sends a big Christmas Tree to London almost every year?

Norway

454. Name the famous scientist who was born on 25th December?

Sir Isaac Newton

455. Who is the writer of the song Christmas Carol?

Charles Dickens

456. Which is the traditional food and drink left for Santa on the day of Christmas eve?

Milk and Cookies

457. What is the color of the holly berry?

Red

458. What piece of clothing is hung near the fireplace on Christmas eve?

Stockings

459. Name the Christmas decoration that was made from strands of silver.

Tinsel
460. What kind of food do you leave for Santa’s reindeer?

Carrots and oats.

461. Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?

Saint Nicholas

462. What are the three words that Santa usually greets people with?

Ho Ho Ho

463. Who made Frosty, the snowman, come to life?

Santa Claus

464. What is the name of the green and red plant that is used to decorate houses during Christmas?

Poinsettia

465. Where are Poinsettias used to decorate houses during Christmas originally from?

Mexico

466. Who spies on naughty kids and reports them to Santa?

The Elf on the Shelf

467. What happens to the person who finds the pickle ornament first on the Christmas tree on
Christmas Day?

They get an extra present from Santa

468. Before Christmas lights were invented, what did people put on their Christmas tree?

Candles

469. People in Australia celebrate Christmas in Summer. True or False?

True

470. Who invented the first strand of Christmas lights?

Thomas Edison

471. What should people do when they stand under the mistletoe?

Kiss the person next to them

472. What is the name of the famous British Christmas dish made up of little sausages wrapped in
bacon?

Pigs in a blanket.

473. Which particular Christmas dish is said to bring you luck if you eat one for the 12 days of Christmas?

Mince Pies

474. What is Santa’s wife’s name?

Mrs. Claus

475. Celebrating Christmas was once banned in England, true or false?

True. In 1647 Puritans saw Christmas as a Pagan festival and claimed the 25th December was not a
named day in the bible. They enforced the ban on Christmas and all shops and markets had to stay open
and many churches were locked to prevent them holding a Christmas service.

476. What is the name of the parasitic evergreen used in Christmas decorations?

Mistletoe

477. What is the name of the most famous Christmas ballet of all time?

The Nutcracker

478. How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

Four — the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, and Jacob Marley

479. What do people traditionally put on top of their Christmas tree?

An angel

480. Where was baby Jesus born?

Bethlehem

481. What colour are mistletoe berries?

White

482. Where did the tradition of Christmas stockings come from?

According to tradition, the original Saint Nicholas put gold coins in the stockings of three poor sisters

483. What are the traditional 12 days of Christmas?

The Twelve Days of Christmas are the last six days of the old year (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 December ) and
the first six days of the New Year (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 January)

484. How many years do Christmas trees grow for before they are sold?

15 years

485. When do the royal family exchange their presents?

Christmas Eve

486. How many Christmas trees are in Buckingham Palace?

Three trees

487. Where does the word 'winter' come from?

The word winter comes from the Germanic wintar which in turn is derived from the root wed meaning
'wet' or water'

488. What King was crowned on Christmas Day?

King William I of England in 1066

489. How many Christmas cards are sold in the UK every year?

Over three billion Christmas cards

490. What is the most fragrant real Christmas tree?

Balsam Fir

491. What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?

Silver coins

492. What sauce is traditionally served with Christmas pudding?

Brandy sauce

493. What is the most recorded Christmas song in history?

Silent Night

494. When should Christmas decorations typically be taken down?

Twelfth Night is the night before Epiphany and is the night, tradition says, when Christmas decorations
should be taken down

495. What is the meaning of the 'bank' holidays in the United Kingdom ?

days on which banks are legally closed. Most fall on a Monday.

496. When is Scotland’s National Day

St. Andrew’s Day (30 November), which has now largely been overshadowed by Burns’ Night.

497. What is the name for an X-shaped cross, on which St.Andrew was crucified

the Saltire.

498. When is the National Day of Wales.

St. David’s Day (1 March)

499.What plants are traditionally regarded as the national emblems of Wales

The wearing of daffodils or leeks by patriotic Welsh people commemorates the day of St. David

500. When is the national day in Northern Ireland

St. Patrick’s Day (17th March)

501. When is England’s National day

St. George’s Day (23 April).

502. According to legend, which creature that was terrorizing a town was fought and defeated by St.
George

a fire-breathing dragon

Questions on Boxing day

503. When is Boxing Day?

26th of December

New Year

504. What word do the Scottish people give for the last day of the year and its celebration?

Hogmanay
505. Who wrote the song ‘Auld Lang Syne’?

Robert Burns

506. What is the translation of the title of the song “Auld Lang Syne”?

Times gone by

507. About 360 million glasses of what drink are served in the United States each New Year’s Eve?

Champagne

508. In Scotland, 'first-footing' is a tradition which involves visiting homes with a gift of whisky and which
other item?

A lump of coal

509. What ceremony is performed by a tall dark-haired man at midnight on New Year’s Eve is supposed
to promote the luck of the household?

First-footing

Halloween

510. Which fruit do we carve and use as lanterns on Halloween?

Pumpkin

511. Which animal can vampires supposedly turn into?

Bat

512. What’s Halloween night also known as?

All Hallows’ eve

513. Which animal is a witch’s best friend?

Black cat

514. Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

a fruit

According to expert Joe Masabni, Ph. D., Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service vegetable specialist in
Dallas, scientifically speaking, a pumpkin is a fruit simply because anything that starts from a flower is
botanically a fruit.

515. What animal is considered to bring bad luck on Halloween?

Black cats

516. Halloween is celebrated the night before which day?

All Saint’s Day

517. Bobbing for apples originates from which ancient civilisation?

Ancient Rome
518. What vegetable was originally carved to create a Jack-o’-lanterns before pumpkins?

Turnips

Easter

519. The first Easter eggs were dyed what colour?

Red

520. Which country started the tradition of the Easter bunny?

Germany

521. What is the tradition behind the hot cross bun?

The bun represents the cross on which Jesus Christ died

522. What is the Sunday before Easter Sunday called?

Palm Sunday the Sunday before Easter Sunday called

523. What is the official flower of Easter?

White Lilies

524. What is Easter named after?

Easter is named after the Anglo-Saxon Goddess called Eostre

525. Besides bunnies, what animal is considered an Easter symbol?

A lamb

526. What popular game is traditionally played at Easter?

An Easter egg hunt

527. Where is Easter Island located?

The Southeast Pacific

528. When was the first recorded use of decorated Easter eggs?

In the 13th century

529. What meat is traditionally consumed on Easter Sunday?

Lamb

530. When do Easter egg hunts traditionally take place?

On Easter Sunday morning

531. What happens on Maundy Thursday?

Maundy Thursday marks the night of the Last Supper as told in the Bible. Christians often partake in a
simple meal of bread and wine — commonly known as the Lord's Supper or Communion

532. Why is it called Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday was when Jesus entered into Jerusalem greeted by the people waving palm branches
533. What dance traditionally takes place at Easter?

Morris dancing

534. Easter Sunday is also called what?

Resurrection Day

535. Why does the date of Easter change every year?

Because it is based on the moon's cycle

536. Which day does Easter falls on?

On a Sunday between 22 March and 25 April, according to the church calendar.

Pancake Day

537. Pancake Day is also called Shrove Tuesday, but what does ‘shrove’ mean?

Absolution of sins

‘Shrove’ is the past form of the verb ‘shrive’ which means receiving absolution for one’s sins after
confession and penance

538. Why were pancakes traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday?

To use up eggs and fat before Lent begins

Long ago, Christians fasted for 40 days during Lent. Valuable foods like fat and eggs were eaten before
then to stop them from being wasted

539. Pancake Day is known as Mardi Gras in French. What does Mardi Gras translate into English as?

Fat Tuesday

Note: Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is traditionally marked by carnivals and parades

It was created in Rochdale in 1994, and had the following dimensions: diameter 15.01 m, thickness 2.5
cm, and weight 3 tonnes! I don’t know if they managed to flip it!

540. Which day follows Pancake Day?

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. It gets its name from the practice of putting the ashes of
palm leaves on the forehead as a form of repentance

541. As well as a pancake race, the seaside town of Scarborough celebrates Shrove Tuesday with which
activity?

Rope skipping

Remembrance day (Poppy Day)

542. Why is Remembrance Day held on 11th November?

It is the anniversary of the end of World War 1

543. What artificial flower is commonly worn for Remembrance Day as a symbol of mourning?

poppy

544. Which monarch oversaw the first Remembrance Day memorial?

King George V

545. World War One officially ended with the signing of which treaty?

Treaty of Versailles

546. At what time is a minute’s silence held on Remembrance Day?

11 am

547. In what year did World War I end?

1918

548. The King lays the first wreath at The Cenotaph on Remembrance Day. True or false?

True

549. What colour poppies are worn to honour animals who were victims of war?

Purple

550. What is another name for Remembrance Day?

Armistice Day

551. In what year were artificial poppies first sold in Britain?

1921

552. Which charity provides support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces?

Royal British Legion

553. Where is The Cenotaph located in London?

Whitehall

554. Traditionally, what is the first song played during the National Service of Remembrance?

Rule, Britannia!

555. In 2014, a commemorative art installation saw 888,246 ceramic poppies placed outside of which UK
landmark?

Tower of London

556. What is Cenotaph in London?

a memorial to those who died during the two world wars.

557. What does ‘cenotaph’ mean?

Empty tomb

558. Which famous clock marks the beginning of the minute’s silence on Remembrance Day?
Big Ben

559. The Festival of Remembrance is separate to Remembrance Day and held on which day every year?

The Saturday before Remembrance Day

560. Remembrance Day is observed in Commonwealth countries alongside Britain. True or false?

True

Afternoon tea

561. At what time is ‘afternoon tea’ traditionally taken?

At 4 o clock in the afternoon

Typically, you eat afternoon tea around 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Any earlier and it counts as lunch,
and any later it is given the name "High Tea" instead. A high tea may also contain extra food, such as
fish- which you don't usually see in an afternoon tea.

562. In which country was tea first drunk?

China

563. Who, or what, is Mrs Pottsin the Disney film Beauty and the Beast?

A teapot

564. What is the world’s best-selling tea brand?

Lipton

565. What is afternoon tea?

Tea with scones, sandwiches, and cakes

Afternoon tea includes scones, sandwiches, and cakes! It originated in 1840 when Anna Maria Russell,
the seventh Duchess of Bedford became hungry in her house at around 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Her
dinner was served at 8 o'clock in the evening, so she would have "afternoon tea" as a snack before
dinner.

566. Who started the tradition of afternoon tea?

Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford in 1840

567. Which feature of a traditional afternoon tea was only introduced in the 20th century

Scones

A scone is a traditional British baked good, popular in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is usually
made of either wheat or oatmeal with baking powder

568. Where did scone originate from

Scotland

569. What is the most popular sandwich filling at an afternoon tea?

Smoked salmon and cream cheese

 Questions on religion in UK

570. Who is the nominal head of the established Church of England, with the Archbishop of Canterbury
below her .

The Queen (King)

571. Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic bishops in England and Wales

The Archbishop of Westminster

572. What is the main religion according to the 2001 UK census, followed by Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism,
Judaism and Buddhism in terms of number of adherents.

Christianity

573. What is the second largest Christian church across England and Wales with around five million
members, mainly in England.

the Roman Catholic Church

Mass media in UK

574. Which of these can all be classified as ‘red top’ newspapers?

Daily Mail, Daily Star, The Sun

The Sun, Daily Mirror, The Guardian

The Sun, Daily Mirror, Daily Star

575. What is defined as ‘copy’?

Articles written by journalists

576. Around which London street were most national papers based until the 1990s?

Fleet Street

Fleet Street has been a centre of publishing since the 16th century. From the 1700s, it grew into the
centre of newspaper publishing, and it is still a synonym for the national UK papers.

577. Which of the following statements best defines the differences between broadsheet and tabloid
newspapers?

Broadsheets have a higher news content and cost more to buy than tabloids

578. Tabloids have more in-depth and detailed reporting and cost less to buy than broadsheets

A tabloid headline is more likely to…

Use puns, rhyme, and alliteration

579. Which of these is an advantage of an online newspaper?

They can be updated in real-time with breaking news

580. How does a broadsheet’s style of writing differ from a tabloid?

It uses longer sentences and paragraphs

581. Which of these events is likely to have a higher news value?

A fatal road accident

582. What does the term 'readership' mean?

It refers to the newspaper's circulation multiplied by the average number of people who read each copy

Sport in UK

583. Which sport does the idiom ‘rain stopped play’ come from? Cricket

584. In which country was golf invented? Scotland

585. What is the most popular sport in the UK? Football

586. Which two universities take part in The Boat Race? Oxford and Cambridge