British Culture Quiz

How many countries are part of the United Kingdom?

• Four

• Five

• Three

• Seven

Answer explanation

The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Where can you see wax sculptures of the famous people in London?

• National Art Gallery

• National History Museum

• Science Museum

• Madame Tussauds

How many accents are there in the United Kingdom?

• 23

• 68

• 50

• 43

Answer explanation

In reality, there are almost 40 different dialects in the UK that sound totally different from each other, and in many cases use different spellings and word structure. In fact, there's pretty much one accent per county.

Where do people keep the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom?

• Black Tower

• Big Ben

• Tower Bridge

• Tower of London

Answer explanation

The Crown Jewels have lived in the Tower of London for more than 800 years

Which of these things originated from the UK?

• Gunpowder

• Tea

• Porcelain

• Stamps

Which of these foods is the national dish in England?

• Crepe

• Spaghetti

• Chicken Tikka Masala

• Feijoada

Answer explanation

Chicken tikka masala is now a true British national dish, not only because it is the most popular, but because it is a perfect illustration of the way Britain absorbs and adapts external influences.

Which is the national animal of England?

• Lion

• Unicorn

• Bear

• Eagle

Answer explanation

The national animal of the United Kingdom is the lion. It has been a symbol of strength and courage for the country for centuries, and it appears on the coat of arms of both England and the United Kingdom.

Which title do British women use to avoid indicating whether or not they are married?

• Ms

• Miss

• Mrs

• Mst

Answer explanation

Mrs is used by married women and Miss by single women but many women prefer using Ms as it doesn’t reveal their marital status.

After English and Welsh in Wales, which language is the most commonly spoken mother tongue in the UK?

• Punjabi

• French

• Polish

• Indian

Which of the following was not invented in the UK?

• Peanut butter

• Chicken Tikka Masala

• Marmite

• Tin can

Answer explanation

Chicken tikka masala is one of the UK’s most popular dishes. Although it is a curry, it is credited with being created in Britain, some say in Glasgow. Marmite, either loved or hated by the Brits, is a British-born spread made from brewer’s yeast, and Peter Durand, a British merchant, received the first patent for the idea of preserving food using tin cans.