England
- 1 Welcome to England
- 2 The sound of English
- 3 Flying the flag
- 4 The Eden Project
- 5 Metric or imperial?
- 6 Shop till you drop
- 7 The must-see list
- 8 Famous for ever?
- 9 Quiz
Quiz
Are you a fun fact genius? Try this quiz about England! See how fast you can find the right answers.
- Where in England do they have a liquorice festival?
- How far apart are England and France?
- What is the highest temperature ever recorded in England?
- How many times have the Olympic Games been held in London?
- How many bridges and tunnels are there over/under the River Thames?
- What is England’s oldest tourist attraction?
- What was the official language in England from 1066 to 1362?
- Are public schools open to all children?
- Which English village declared itself independent from the UK in 1977, and what else is it famous for?
- Which English city was ruled the longest by the Vikings?
- Which is the oldest publishing house in the world?
- Why is there no country name on British stamps?
- What is the statue of Eros at Picadilly Circus in London made of?
- Where was the world’s first computer made and when?
- How many people died in the Great Fire of London?
- What English play is produced most often in the world?
- How many umbrellas are lost on the Tube every year?
- Who was the last prisoner to be held at the Tower of London?
- The Beatles used two other names first. What were they?
- Where is the original London Bridge now?
You get 1 point for every correct answer.
17−20 | An absolute genius! |
13−16 | Some good guesswork? |
9−12 | Not too bad. |
8 or under | Better luck next time! |