United Kingdom Quiz - 77 Trivia Questions!
The United Kingdom Quiz is a journey through the history, culture, and politics of the UK. Test your knowledge of the British monarchy, iconic landmarks, and the diverse regions that make up this island nation. Dive into discussions about Brexit, the NHS, and the evolving identity of the United Kingdom in the modern era.
Which English playwright is widely regarded as the greatest dramatist of all time?
Which is the most successful band in the history of popular music, selling over a billion records?
Who is the head of government in the UK?
Which British city was designated a UNESCO City of Music in 2008?
In which country did British troops fight the war on terror in the early 21st century?
Which Celtic language became extinct as a first language in the late 18th century?
Which British territory was invaded by Argentina in 1982?
What is the name of the company that provides water and sewerage services in Scotland?
What is the central bank of the United Kingdom?
Who became British Prime Minister in 1940?
Who was the leader of the British Conservative Party in the 1980s?
What is the largest lake in Northern Ireland?
Who is the current First Minister of Wales?
What language is most associated with British literature?
What is the name of the planned state-owned public body that will oversee rail transport in Great Britain?
Which building in London is the seat of the British Parliament?
Who was the most famous Welsh poet of the 20th century?
What is the highest mountain in Wales?
Which London railway line was renamed the Elizabeth Line in 2016?
Which British city has the oldest black population?
What is the second most popular sport in the UK after football?
The UK is the second-largest economy in which continent?
What is the name of the London institution that promotes the visual arts in the UK?
Which King of England was executed during the English Civil War?
What is the second most spoken language in the UK after English?
How many regions are there in England?
Which British university was named the number one university in the world for producing successful technology founders?
What is the name given to the United Kingdom, its overseas territories and Crown Dependencies?
Which country has a special relationship with the UK?
Who first drew up the rules of football in 1863?
Which luxury car manufacturer is based in the UK?
Which British city is known as the birthplace of heavy metal?
Which is the second largest oil company in the UK?
What was the official name of the United Kingdom from 1707 to 1801?
Who is credited with the laws of motion and illumination of gravity in the 17th century?
Which London building is the defining point of the Prime Meridian?
What was the name of the pre-historic people who settled in Britain around 30,000 years ago?
What group invaded England in 1066?
What is the annual turnover of the UK space industry?
What were established at the end of the 20th century to govern Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
What trade was banned in Britain in 1833?
Who was the first Prime Minister of Great Britain?
Who is the First Minister of Scotland?
What is the capital of Scotland?
Which British dish is a hybrid of Indian and Pakistani cuisine?
What is the highest mountain in England?
What is the fastest growing source of electricity in the UK?
At which venue are the Proms held?
In which British city would you find the Roman Baths?
What is the population of England as at 2011?
In which year did the Battle of Britain take place?
What is the capital of Wales?
Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?
What is the busiest airport in the UK?
What is the national anthem of the United Kingdom?
Which is the most mountainous country in the UK?
What is the name of the local government units in Northern Ireland?
What is the official term for the increase in the population of the UK between 2009 and 2010?
What is the name of the British monarch who will succeed to the throne on the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022?
What is the name of the criminal court in England and Wales?
What was the name of the 1706 treaty that united the two Kingdoms of England and Scotland?
Which British Prime Minister introduced the National Health Service in 1948?
Which British Prime Minister led the government during the General Strike of 1926?
What is the second largest religion in the UK after Christianity?
Which country has the highest level of income inequalities in the world?
What is the name of the publicly funded healthcare system in the UK?
In which part of the UK did the 'Troubles' occur?
What was the name given to the period of relative peace between the Great Powers between 1815 and 1914?
John Locke, George Berkeley and David Hume are famous exponents of which branch of philosophy?
What is the most common nationality of British citizens?
What was passed in England in 1689 to establish a constitutional monarchy?
Who are the leaders of the Coalition Government in the UK?
Which war was fought between England and France?
What is the name of the governing body for the profession of medicine in the UK?
The prevailing wind in England is from which ocean?
In 1952, the UK was the third country to develop what?
In 1801 the parliaments of Great Britain and Ireland passed what act to unite the two kingdoms?