British Trivia Questions

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Which of the following languages was the official language of England for about 300 years, from 1066 till 1362?

       a. French
       b. English
       c. Spanish
       d. French


Which of the following items do most British police officers NOT carry?

       a. CS/PAVA spray
       b. Gun
       c. Batons
       d. Handcuffs


Which of the following canals is considered to be the oldest canal in England that is still in use?

       a. Grand Union Canal
       b. Slough Arm
       c. Foss Dyke
       d. Annery Kiln


Which religion is the most widely practised in England?

       a. Scientology
       b. Wicca
       c. Christianity
       d. Judaism


In what year did Shakespeare's Globe open its doors?

       a. 1883
       b. 1995
       c. 1925
       d. 1968


Which of these famous explorers was not British?

       a. Drake
       b. Columbus
       c. Cook
       d. Raleigh


Which London landmark is commonly known as The Gherkin?

       a. 30 St. Mary Axe
       b. Broadgate Tower
       c. Big Ben
       d. Wellington Arch


Where is Osborne House located?

       a. Jersey
       b. The Isle of Wight
       c. Guernsey
       d. The Isle of Skye


London held the Olympic Games in 2012. Before this when did London hold the games?

       a. 1972
       b. 1948
       c. 1956
       d. 1924


What was William Crooke’s claim to fame?

       a. Novelist
       b. Photographer
       c. Explorer
       d. Scientist


Who was the last person hung in the UK?

       a. Dennis Nilsen
       b. Peter Allen
       c. Steve Wight
       d. Trevor Hardy


Which British criminal was dubbed "The Angel of Death"?

       a. Beverley Allitt
       b. Amelia Dyer
       c. Annie Walters
       d. Rosemary West


What is England’s national sport?

       a. Cricket
       b. Rugby
       c. Rowing
       d. Tennis


Which family was behind the Red half of the War of the Roses?

       a. Tudor
       b. Lancaster
       c. York
       d. Windsor


Which country launched the "Invincible" Armada against England?

       a. Spain
       b. United States
       c. Germany
       d. France




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