Quiz on Britain

Which is the largest island of the British Isles?

• Ireland

• Isle of Man

• Great Britain

Which is the longest river in Britain?

• The Clyde

• The Severn

• The Thames

What is the name of the flag of England?

• St. Andrew's Cross

• St.Patrick's Cross

• St. George's Cross

When was the Great Plague?

• 1665

• 1666

• 1863

How many parts is London divided into?

• Two

• Four

• Three

Who is the official head of the UK?

• The President

• The Houses of Parliament

• The Queen

What place is the official home of the Queen?

• The Tower

• Buckingham Palace

• St. Paul’s Cathedral

What street do many British government offices stand in?

• Whitehall

• Piccadilly Circus

• Fleet Street

What is the name of the poet who was called "The Father of English Poetry"?

• W. Shakespeare

• George G Byron

• Geoffrey Chaucer

What holiday is celebrated in Britain on the 25th of December?

• St. Valentine’s Day

• Mother’s day

• Christmas