British Culture and General Knowledge Quiz

Where are coronations and royal funerals held in London?

• Buckingham Palace

• Saint Paul’s Cathedral

• Westminster Abbey

• Leeds Castle

Which of these sports is the national game of England in terms of symbolic sense (symbolizing a slow and peaceful life)?

• motor racing

• horseracing

• cricket

• football

Which of the following can an English pub name NOT refer to?

• Oceans

• Landmarks

• Cities

• Beasts

At midnight, on December 31st, when entering into someone’s house, “the first footer” usually brings:

• a loaf of shortbread, a bottle of whisky, a bunch of flowers

• a bunch of flower, a bottle of whisky, a candle

• a piece of paper, a loaf of bread, a bunch of flower

• a piece of coal, a loaf of bread, a bottle of whisky

The lake best-known for its monster Nessie is:

• Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland

• The Severn

• Lake Districts

• Loch Ness in Scotland

How many members does the House of Commons consist of?

• 669

• 650

• 569

• 559

After divorce in Britain, who usually wins the custody?

• the mother

• the father

On what occasion in Britain does egg-rolling take place?

• Halloween

• Pancake Day

• Christmas

• Easter

What are the Seven Sisters?

• a famous city in Scotland

• royal family members

• a river in Scotland

• cliffs of white chalk

What is London Underground also called?

• Eurotunnel

• Le Shuttle

• Chunnel

• the Tube