Country History Traditions 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 1st century BC
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 5th 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