Test your knowledge of Britain with questions spanning history, geography, culture, and notable facts. Learn interesting and fun insights about the UK!
1. Which king united England and became the first sovereign of the unified nation?
King Harold
King Alfred
King Athelstan
King Arthur
2. What is the capital city of Scotland?
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Inverness
3. Which river is the longest in the United Kingdom?
River Thames
River Mersey
River Severn
River Trent
4. Which famous playwright is known as the 'Bard of Avon'?
Jane Austen
William Shakespeare
Charles Dickens
George Orwell
5. In which year did the UK vote to leave the European Union (Brexit)?
2014
2018
2020
2016
6. What is the official currency of the United Kingdom?
British Shilling
Pound sterling
Euro
US Dollar
7. Which iconic British landmark is often referred to as 'Big Ben'?
The Tower of London
Buckingham Palace
The Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster
Westminster Abbey
8. Which mountain is the highest peak in the United Kingdom?
Slieve Donard
Scafell Pike
Ben Nevis
Snowdon
9. Who was the British Prime Minister at the start of World War II?
Anthony Eden
Winston Churchill
Clement Attlee
Neville Chamberlain
10. Which island is situated off the southern coast of England?
Shetland Islands
Isle of Wight
Isles of Scilly
Isle of Skye
11. What significant event does Bonfire Night in the UK commemorate?
The Battle of Hastings
The signing of the Magna Carta
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605
The end of World War I
12. Which sport was invented in the UK and is often associated with Wimbledon?
