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Quiz about Britain
Quiz about Britain

Britain Trivia Quiz


If you know the British Isles then you should do well. If you don't, then you may learn a thing or two. The Republic of Ireland is not included.

A multiple-choice quiz by doomed. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
doomed
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
153,305
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
4746
Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (6/10), Rowena8482 (10/10), Linda_Arizona (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. How many countries (not including the Republic of Ireland) are there in the British Isles? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which country has a capital called Belfast? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In which country of the British Isles would you find the city of Swansea? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In which country of the British Isles would you find Loch Ness? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Where are the Houses of Parliament found in England? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In ancient times, what was the purpose of Hadrian's wall? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where is the Giant's Causeway? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is a typical British meal? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What number house does the Prime minister live at in Downing Street? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who is the Head of State of Britain? Hint





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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. How many countries (not including the Republic of Ireland) are there in the British Isles?

Answer: Four

They are England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
2. Which country has a capital called Belfast?

Answer: Northern Ireland

The country of Northern Ireland has been divided into two religious groups, Catholics and Protestants, which has caused some very troubled times.
3. In which country of the British Isles would you find the city of Swansea?

Answer: Wales

Swansea is Wales' second biggest city after its capital Cardiff.
4. In which country of the British Isles would you find Loch Ness?

Answer: Scotland

Legend says there is a monster living in Loch Ness, but no one has really proven this to be the case.
5. Where are the Houses of Parliament found in England?

Answer: London

The Houses of Parliament can be found in Westminster, London. There are two parts to the Houses; the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The Houses can be found on the banks of the River Thames and the famous Big Ben stands close by.
6. In ancient times, what was the purpose of Hadrian's wall?

Answer: To divide England from Scotland

Built in Roman times, it was designed to keep the Scottish tribes out of England.
7. Where is the Giant's Causeway?

Answer: Northern Ireland

The Causeway is a mass of basalt columns packed tightly together. Altogether there are 40,000 of these stone columns, mostly hexagonal but some with four, five, seven and eight sides. The tallest are about 40 feet high. It can be found in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
8. What is a typical British meal?

Answer: Fish and Chips

Fish and chips has been a typical British meal for many generations. Almost every town has a fish and chip shop; if not then there is one close by!
9. What number house does the Prime minister live at in Downing Street?

Answer: 10

The Prime Minister lives at number 10 Downing Street. It is famous for having a shiny black door with a police officer always standing outside.
10. Who is the Head of State of Britain?

Answer: The King or Queen

The Queen or King is Head of State of Britain and also for many of the world's Commonwealth nations, such as Australia and Canada.
Source: Author doomed

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