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Question 1

What is the capital and largest city of England and the UK?

Answer 1

London

Founded by Romans as Londinium

Question 2

On which river does London lie?

Answer 2

Thames river

Question 3

What is the population of London?

Answer 3

More than 9 million inhabitants

Question 4

What are the four main divisions of London?

Answer 4

• The City
• The Westminster
• The East End
• The West End

Question 5

What is The City in London known for?

Answer 5

The oldest and smallest division; centre of banking

Question 6

What is characteristic of the East End of London?

Answer 6

Cheaper to live; many immigrants

Question 7

What is the West End of London known for?

Answer 7

Shopping and entertainment

Question 8

What is the name of the famous red buses in London?

Answer 8

Red double-deckers

Question 9

What is the underground transport system in London called?

Answer 9

Tube

Question 10

Name the five main airports in London.

Answer 10

• Heathrow
• Gatwick
• Luton
• Stansted
• London City

Question 11

Which iconic structure in London used to be a prison?

Answer 11

The Tower of London

Question 12

What is kept in the Tower of London?

Answer 12

Crown jewels

Question 13

What is the Tower Bridge known for?

Answer 13

Drawbridge near the Tower

Question 14

What are the two houses of the Houses of Parliament?

Answer 14

• House of Lords
• House of Commons

Question 15

What is the name of the bell in the Elizabeth Tower?

Answer 15

Big Ben

Question 16

What is the official residence of the Prime Minister?

Answer 16

10 Downing Street

Question 17

What is the London Eye?

Answer 17

Ferris wheel with city views

Question 18

What type of museum is Madame Tussaud’s?

Answer 18

Wax figurines of famous people

Question 19

Who co-founded The Globe Theatre?

Answer 19

Shakespeare

Question 20

What significant event does Trafalgar Square commemorate?

Answer 20

Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Question 21

What is Nelson’s Column?

Answer 21

A monument in Trafalgar Square

Question 22

What is Buckingham Palace known for?

Answer 22

Monarch’s seat; changing of guards ceremony

Question 23

What is Wembley Stadium known for?

Answer 23

The largest stadium in England; home of football

Question 24

What is the name of London’s tallest skyscraper?

Answer 24

The Shard

Question 25

Who designed Saint Paul's Cathedral?

Answer 25

Christopher Wren

Question 26

What significant events occur at Westminster Abbey?

Answer 26

* Coronations * Weddings * Funerals of royals

Question 27

What is Poet's Corner?

Answer 27

A section in Westminster Abbey where famous writers are buried

Question 28

What is Hyde Park known for?

Answer 28

Speaker's Corner

Question 29

Fill in the blank: _______ is the second largest city in the UK.

Answer 29

Birmingham

Question 30

Fill in the blank: _______ is known for the Beatles.

Answer 30

Liverpool

Question 31

Fill in the blank: _______ is the capital of Scotland.

Answer 31

Edinburgh

Question 32

Fill in the blank: _______ has the largest university in the UK.

Answer 32

Manchester

Question 33

All transports (5)

Answer 33

1. red double-decker 2. black cabs 3. Underground - Tube 4. Airplane 5. Train

Question 34

Airports (4)

Answer 34

1. Gatwick 2. Luton 3. Stansted 4. Heathrow

Question 35

Train station

Answer 35

King's Cross (HARRY POTTer)

Question 36

Landmarks (8)

Answer 36

1. Trafalgar Square 2. Madame Tussaud's Museum 3. The Globe theatre 4. London Eye 5. Buckingham Palace 6. Picadilly Circus 7. Wembley Stadium 8. the Shard

Question 37

Religious buildings (2)

Answer 37

1. Saint Paul's Cathedral - Christopher Wren 2. Westminster Abbey - coronations, funerals, weddings of royals -> poet's corner = poets + Newton/Darwin

Question 38

Greenery (3)

Answer 38

1. Hyde Park - speaker's corner 2. Saint James Park 3. Kensington Gardens