The UK- Quiz 5

1. What is the main official language spoken in the United Kingdom?

A) French B) English C) Spanish D) German

2. What shape is a traditional British Christmas pudding usually served as?

A) Square B) Triangle C) Round dome D) Star shape

3. What color are the traditional mailboxes (post boxes) in Great Britain?

A) Yellow B) Blue C) Green D) Red

4. Which magical school of wizardry is located in Scotland according to the Harry Potter books?

A) Beauxbatons B) Durmstrang C) Hogwarts D) Ilvermorny

5. What kind of animal is Peter Rabbit, created by British writer Beatrix Potter?

A) A fox B) A squirrel C) A hedgehog D) A rabbit

6. What is the national animal emblem of Wales that appears on its national flag?

A) A Red Dragon B) A Golden Eagle C) A Black Bear D) A White Horse

7. Which of these is a popular British sweet treat eaten spread on toast or sandwiches?

A) Maple syrup B) Marmalade C) Soy sauce D) Guacamole

8. How many countries make up the entire United Kingdom?

A) Two B) Three C) Four D) Five

9. What color is the cross of St George on the flag of England?

A) Blue B) Yellow C) Green D) Red

10. What famous fictional bear from Peru wears a blue duffle coat and loves marmalade?

A) Paddington Bear B) Winnie the Pooh C) Yogi Bear D) Rupert Bear

11. What is the name of the famous river in Liverpool mentioned in music and history?

A) River Thames B) River Clyde C) River Mersey D) River Severn

12. What do British children usually leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?

A) Apple juice B) Hot soup C) Ice cream D) Mince pies and milk (or sherry)

13. Which famous clock tower rings every hour in the city of London?

A) Big Ben B) Spinnaker Tower C) Blackpool Tower D) Eiffel Tower

14. What instrument played with air bags and pipes is very famous in Scotland?

A) Guitar B) Flute C) Bagpipes D) Drums

15. What are the police officers in the UK informally called?

A) Rangers B) Marshals D) Sheriffs D) Bobbies

16. Which legendary hero from Sherwood Forest robbed the rich to give to the poor?

A) King Arthur B) Robin Hood C) Peter Pan D) Sherlock Holmes

17. Which famous animal lived in Sherwood Forest with Robin Hood according to stories?

A) Red deer and forest wildlife B) Polar bears C) Lions and tigers D) Kangaroos

18. What is the capital city of England?

A) Liverpool B) Manchester C) Birmingham D) London

19. What color are the taxis (cabs) traditional in London?

A) Bright Yellow B) White C) Black D) Red

20. What is a popular baked potato dish with cheese, beans, or tuna filling called in the UK?

A) Mashed potato B) Potato salad C) French fries D) Jacket potato

21. What mythical sea monster is said to live in a deep lake in Scotland?

A) Big Foot B) Nessie (Nessy) C) Godzilla D) Kraken

22. Which famous queen ruled the UK for over 70 years until 2022?

A) Queen Victoria B) Queen Elizabeth I C) Queen Elizabeth II D) Queen Mary

23. What traditional skirt-like clothing item do Scottish men wear on special occasions?

A) Kimono B) Toga C) Poncho D) Kilt

24. What is the traditional name of the British national flag?

A) The Union Jack B) The Stars and Stripes C) The Tricolour D) The Maple Leaf

25. What animal is featured on the emblem of the England national football team?

A) Three Eagles B) Three Dragons C) Three Lions D) Three Bears

26. What type of bird is traditionally kept at the Tower of London to protect the kingdom?

A) Pigeons B) Eagles C) Owls D) Ravens

27. Which British writer wrote the famous books about Alice in Wonderland?

A) Lewis Carroll B) J.K. Rowling C) Roald Dahl D) C.S. Lewis

28. What famous children's author wrote 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Matilda'?

A) Enid Blyton B) Roald Dahl C) Michael Bond D) David Walliams

29. Which of these is a famous huge park in central London where people enjoy walks and picnics?

A) Central Park B) Golden Gate Park C) Hyde Park D) Stanley Park

30. What popular British dish consists of roasted meat, potatoes, vegetables, and gravy served on Sundays?

A) Fish and Chips B) Shepherd's Pie C) Full English D) Sunday Roast