This document contains questions about various aspects of the United Kingdom including:
- The four countries and their capitals
- Flags and symbols of the UK countries
- Members of the royal family
- Famous places and landmarks in the UK
- British literature and film characters
- Famous British historical figures
- Transport and culture in London
- British sports and tournaments
The questions cover a wide range of topics related to geography, history, culture and famous individuals and events of the United Kingdom.
The four countries and capitals of the United Kingdom
1. 1.Name the four countries of the United
Kingdom?
2.Name the four capitals of the UK
countries.
2. Can you match the flags to the countries?
A B
D
C
FLAGS
3. 1. Match each symbol with its country.
2. Which animal represents England?
3. What mythical creature can you see on the Welsh flag?
4. The flag of the UK has a special name. What is it
called?
THISTLE
LEEK
ROSE
SHAMROCK
4. 1.What is the name of the Queen of England?
2.What is her son’s name?
3.Who did he marry in 2005?
5. 1. Can you name Prince Charles’ two chidren?
2. Do you know the other members of the Royal family?
8. 1.Who lives in that house?
2. What are the names of these squares?
9. 1.Name the characters.
2.All five have been made into films.
Which character has apeared in
the most films?
3.What is the name of Harry Potter’s
school?
10. 1. Name these famous characters from British legends.
2. In which country does this animal supposedly live?
3. What city do you associate with this character?
12. 1. What colour are London buses and taxis?
2. Can you name the bus in the photo?
3. The London Underground train system was the first in the world.
When did it start?
4 . What is the popular name of the London Underground system?
13. 1. Name the different guards from
United Kingdom.
15. 21
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1. Can you name three things you can have in a traditional
English breakfast?
2. This is the UK’s most popular food. What is it?
3. What is the most popular drink in the UK?
16. 1. Name of each sport.
2. What are the most important football teams in the UK?
3. Every summer the UK has a world-famous tennis tournament.
What is it called?