Study

British Geography and Culture

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

  • What's the capital of the Republic of Ireland?
    Dublin
  • Which London train station lends its name to the beloved literary character of a bear in a duffel coat?
    Paddington
  • What is the capital of the UK?
    London
  • Which languages are spoken in Ireland?
    English and Gaelic (Irish)
  • Who is the reigning monarch of the UK?
    King Charles III.
  • Which is the second-largest city in the UK?
    Birmingham
  • Where can you see the famous Crown Jewels of the Royal Family?
    Tower of London
  • What do Londoners call their underground train system?
    the Tube
  • Who became the first Norman king of England in 1066?
    William the Conqueror
  • Where was the legendary Robin Hood rumoured to reside?
    Sherwood Forest
  • What's the name of the Scottish national dish made with sheep's organs?
    Haggis
  • Where does the British parliament gather?
    Palace of Westminster
  • How many parts does the United Kingdom consist of?
    four
  • What's the capital of Wales?
    Cardiff
  • Which famous fictional agent was created by British writer Ian Fleming?
    James Bond
  • What's the Beatles' home city?
    Liverpool
  • Who created the characters Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?
    Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Which people first inhabited the British Isles about 1000 BC?
    the Celts
  • What's the name of the UK flag?
    Union Flag
  • What's the capital of Northern Ireland?
    Belfast