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WorksheetsQuiz about the UK & English speaking countries
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which city is the capital of Australia?
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Brisbane
What is the national animal of Scotland, a part of the UK?
Lion
Unicorn
Dragon
Eagle
What is the largest state in the USA by area?
Alaska
Texas
California
Montana
In Australia, which iconic rock formation is also known as "Uluru"?
The Twelve Apostles
Great Barrier Reef
Ayers Rock
The Kimberleys
Which British prime minister led the country through most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
Margaret Thatcher
Tony Blair
Theresa May
What is the largest lake in the USA by surface area?
Lake Michigan
Lake Tahoe
Lake Superior
Great Salt Lake
What is the national currency of the United Kingdom?
Euro
Franc
Dollar
Pound sterling
What is the official language of the United States?
Spanish
French
English
The USA has no official language
Which river is the longest in the United States?
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Colorado River
Hudson River
In the UK, which famous clock tower is often mistakenly referred to as "Big Ben"?
The Shard
The Gherkin
The London Eye
The Elizabeth Tower
What is the native name of the indigenous people of New Zealand, a country closely tied to Australia?
Māori
Inuit
Aborigines
Zulu
Which US state is known as "The Sunshine State"?
California
Florida
Hawaii
Arizona
Who was the first President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
John Adams
What is the name of the famous UK tennis tournament held annually in London?
The US Open
The French Open
Wimbledon
The Australian Open
Which landmark in the USA is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor?
The Statue of Liberty
Mount Rushmore
The Golden Gate Bridge
The White House
What is the longest river in the United Kingdom?
Severn
Thames
Trent
Clyde
Which mountain is the highest in the UK?
Snowdon
Scafell Pike
Ben Nevis
Slieve Donard
Which city is known as the "home of The Beatles"?
Manchester
Liverpool
Birmingham
London
What is the official residence of the British Prime Minister?
Windsor Castle
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
10 Downing Street
What is the national flower of Wales?
Rose
Thistle
Daffodil
Shamrock
Which UK city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympic Games?
London
Manchester
Glasgow
Cardiff
What is the name of the ancient stone monument in Wiltshire, England?
Stonehenge
Hadrian's Wall
The Tower of London
Bath Abbey
Who was the longest-reigning British monarch before Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Victoria
King George III
Queen Anne
Henry VIII
Which famous UK university is the oldest?
Oxford University
Cambridge University
University of Edinburgh
University of London
What year was the Brexit referendum held?
2016
2012
2020
2018
What animal is the symbol of England?
Dragon
Unicorn
Bear
Lion
What is the official national anthem of the United Kingdom?
Rule, Britannia!
God Save the Queen/King
Land of Hope and Glory
Jerusalem
Which British author created the famous detective Sherlock Holmes?
J.R.R. Tolkien
Agatha Christie
Arthur Conan Doyle
Charles Dickens
Which British king is known for having had six wives?
Richard III
B) Henry VIII
C) George V
Henry VI
What is the traditional dish of fish and chips usually served with in the UK?
Ketchup
Mustard
Barbecue sauce
Malt vinegar
Who was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Margaret Thatcher
Theresa May
Elizabeth II
Nicola Sturgeon
Which British actress played Queen Elizabeth II in the 2006 film The Queen?
Emma Thompson
Helen Mirren
Judi Dench
Maggie Smith
Which British holiday is known for fireworks and the burning of an effigy of Guy Fawkes?
Boxing Day
B) Bonfire Night
May Day
St. George's Day
Which famous British street is home to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes?
Downing Street
Abbey Road
Oxford Street
Baker Street
Which British chocolate bar is known for its slogan "Have a break, have a ____"?
Mars Bar
Kit Kat
Cadbury Dairy Milk
Crunchie
What is the name of the official London residence of the British monarch?
Kensington Palace
Windsor Castle
Buckingham Palace
Sandringham House
In the UK, what do people traditionally shout when someone accidentally breaks a plate or glass?
“Oops!”
“For the Queen!”
“Whoops-a-daisy!”
“Cheers!”
What’s the name of the bear who comes from “deepest, darkest Peru” and loves marmalade sandwiches?
Winnie the Pooh
Baloo
Rupert Bear
Paddington Bear
What traditional British dessert is made from layers of sponge cake, fruit, jelly, custard, and cream?
Eton Mess
Bakewell Tart
Trifle
Sticky Toffee Pudding
What is a “Jaffa Cake”?
A cake
A biscuit
A chocolate bar
a pastry
