Test your general knowledge and learn interesting facts about the United Kingdom.
What is the currency of the United Kingdom?
Euro
Pound Sterling
Dollar
Yen
Which university is the oldest in the United Kingdom?
University of Cambridge
University of Oxford
University of Edinburgh
University of St Andrews
What is the official residence of the British Prime Minister?
Windsor Castle
Downing Street 10
Buckingham Palace
The White House
Which of the following cities hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?
Glasgow
Cardiff
London
Birmingham
What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?
Manchester
Edinburgh
What is the national flower of England?
Thistle
Daffodil
Rose
Shamrock
Which UK Prime Minister was in office during World War II?
Margaret Thatcher
Winston Churchill
Tony Blair
David Cameron
Which famous prehistoric monument is located in Wiltshire, England?
Hadrian's Wall
Stonehenge
The Roman Baths
Big Ben
Which British band was famously known as the 'Fab Four'?
The Rolling Stones
The Who
The Beatles
Queen
Which British author wrote the 'Harry Potter' series?
J.K. Rowling
Charles Dickens
Jane Austen
George Orwell
Which river flows through London?
Thames
Seine
Clyde
Tyne
Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom (as of 2023)?
Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Charles
King Charles III
Prince William
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Lion
Dragon
Unicorn
Eagle
In which city is the UK Parliament located?
Liverpool
Leeds
Which UK city is known for its shipbuilding history and the Titanic?
Belfast
What is the national sport of England?
Rugby
Football
Tennis
Cricket
What is the largest country within the United Kingdom?
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
England
In which year did the UK vote to leave the European Union (Brexit)?
2015
2016
2017
2018
Which is the tallest mountain in the UK?
Snowdon
Scafell Pike
Ben Nevis
Slieve Donard
Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
St. George
St. David
St. Patrick
St. Andrew