Great Britain

Country History Traditions

Under what king did the Knights of the Round Table gather together?

Arthur

The Romans first invaded Britain in …

the 1 st BC century

London is more than …

two thousand years old

The Princess Diana was the wife of …

Prince Charles

The legend says that without them the Tower will fall. They are ….

ravens

Where are the British kings crowned?

in Westminster Abbey

What is the name of the British national flag?

the Union Jack

What is the emblem of Scotland?

a thistle

What does the word “Albion”, the poetic name of Great Britain mean?

white

What country of the United Kingdom has the depiction of a dragon on its flag?

Wales

What is the most important airport in Great Britain?

Heathrow Airport

Where is Greenwich?

in England

What lake does the famous Scottish monster live in?

Loch Ness

What is the longest river in Great Britain?

the Severn

What is the name of the highest mountain in Wales?

Snowdon

What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

Belfast

Great Britain is divided into…

4 parts

Where does the British Premier live and work?

at 10 Downing Street

What do the letters MP stand for?

Member of Parliament

What is the highest mark in British schools?

“A”

Who is the “Architect of London?”

Christopher Wren

What is the Scottish national costume for men?

the kilt

What is the most popular drink in Britain?

tea

What do children usually say at Halloween?

“trick or treat”

Which holiday is usually celebrated on the 5 th of November in the UK?

Guy Fawkes Day

What is London residence of Queen Elizabeth II?

Buckingham Palace

Where is Nelson’s Column situated?

in Trafalgar Square

What is the Tower of London now?

a museum

Do you know the complete name of the UK?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Which river does London stand on the banks of?

The Thames

What are the largest islands of the British Isles?

Great Britain and Ireland

What’s the name of the most famous clock tower in London?

Big Ben

Do you know the name of British Queen?

Elizabeth

What colour are the buses, postboxes and telephones in the UK?

Red

What are the colours of the national flag of England?

Red and white

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