This lesson contains 115 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
Lesson duration is: 60 min
Introduction
A 'pub-quiz' style general knowledge test! How well will your team do?...
Instructions
Load up the quiz and hit 'teach' - LessonUp will track the scores of your contestants. Let us know if any answers are incorrect at support@lessonup.com.
Items in this lesson
UK Summer Pub Quiz - 2023
Slide 1 - Slide
Who sang the famous song 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?
A
The Beatles
B
Queen
C
Led Zeppelin
D
Pink Floyd
Slide 2 - Quiz
Which band wrote and performed the iconic song 'Stairway to Heaven'?
A
AC/DC
B
The Eagles
C
Led Zeppelin
D
Guns N' Roses
Slide 3 - Quiz
What is the capital city of Germany?
A
Paris
B
Madrid
C
Berlin
D
Rome
Slide 4 - Quiz
Which city is the capital of France?
A
Berlin
B
London
C
Rome
D
Paris
Slide 5 - Quiz
What is the capital city of Italy?
A
Amsterdam
B
Rome
C
Vienna
D
Athens
Slide 6 - Quiz
Which city is the capital of Spain?
A
Warsaw
B
Prague
C
Madrid
D
Lisbon
Slide 7 - Quiz
What is the capital city of Greece?
A
Dublin
B
Budapest
C
Athens
D
Stockholm
Slide 8 - Quiz
What is the capital city of Japan?
A
Kyoto
B
Osaka
C
Tokyo
D
Beijing
Slide 9 - Quiz
Which city serves as the capital of India?
A
Bangkok
B
Mumbai
C
New Delhi
D
Kolkata
Slide 10 - Quiz
What is the capital city of South Korea?
A
Incheon
B
Seoul
C
Busan
D
Pyongyang
Slide 11 - Quiz
Which city is the capital of Thailand?
A
Hanoi
B
Chiang Mai
C
Phuket
D
Bangkok
Slide 12 - Quiz
What is the capital city of China?
A
Tokyo
B
Beijing
C
Shanghai
D
Hong Kong
Slide 13 - Quiz
Which state is known as the 'Sunshine State'?
A
California
B
Florida
C
Texas
D
New York
Slide 14 - Quiz
Which state is home to the Grand Canyon?
A
Arizona
B
Nevada
C
Utah
D
Colorado
Slide 15 - Quiz
Which state is nicknamed the 'Lone Star State'?
A
California
B
Texas
C
Ohio
D
Florida
Slide 16 - Quiz
Which state is the smallest by land area?
A
Rhode Island
B
Delaware
C
Connecticut
D
New Jersey
Slide 17 - Quiz
Which state is known for its maple syrup production?
A
Maine
B
Wisconsin
C
Oregon
D
Vermont
Slide 18 - Quiz
Which city is famous for its university and punting on the River Cam?
A
Glasgow
B
Cambridge
C
Oxford
D
Bristol
Slide 19 - Quiz
Which city is known for its historic Roman baths and Georgian architecture?
A
Liverpool
B
Cardiff
C
Leeds
D
Bath
Slide 20 - Quiz
Which city is home to the Beatles and the Cavern Club?
A
Liverpool
B
Sheffield
C
Newcastle
D
Manchester
Slide 21 - Quiz
Which city is famous for its castle, Royal Mile, and annual Fringe Festival?
A
Leicester
B
Plymouth
C
Belfast
D
Edinburgh
Slide 22 - Quiz
Which British TV show features a time-traveling alien called 'The Doctor'?
A
The Crown
B
Doctor Who
C
Sherlock
D
Downton Abbey
Slide 23 - Quiz
In which British TV show does a high-functioning sociopath solve crimes with his loyal friend?
A
Black Mirror
B
Sherlock
C
Broadchurch
D
Peaky Blinders
Slide 24 - Quiz
Which British TV show revolves around the lives of the Crawley family and their servants?
A
Downton Abbey
B
The Great British Bake Off
C
Game of Thrones
D
The Office
Slide 25 - Quiz
Which British TV show chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II?
A
The IT Crowd
B
The Inbetweeners
C
The Crown
D
Fawlty Towers
Slide 26 - Quiz
Which British TV show follows the lives of a gangster family in post-World War I Birmingham?
A
The Great British Sewing Bee
B
Peaky Blinders
C
The X Factor
D
Love Island
Slide 27 - Quiz
Which iconic landmark is located in London?
A
Big Ben
B
Eiffel Tower
C
Taj Mahal
D
Statue of Liberty
Slide 28 - Quiz
Which famous university city is home to the spires of King's College Chapel?
A
Stanford
B
Cambridge
C
Harvard
D
Oxford
Slide 29 - Quiz
What is the minimum age requirement to become a teacher in the UK?
A
18 years old
B
30 years old
C
21 years old
D
25 years old
Slide 30 - Quiz
Which qualification is required to teach in most UK schools?
A
Bachelor's Degree
B
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
C
Ph.D.
D
Master's Degree
Slide 31 - Quiz
What is the maximum number of hours a teacher can legally work per week in the UK? 🙃
A
56 hours
B
48 hours
C
40 hours
D
35 hours
Slide 32 - Quiz
Which festival is known for its bonfires and fireworks?
A
Oktoberfest
B
Notting Hill Carnival
C
Guy Fawkes Night
D
St. Patrick's Day
Slide 33 - Quiz
Which festival celebrates the arrival of spring with colourful costumes and parades?
A
Diwali
B
May Day
C
Hogmanay
D
Carnaval
Slide 34 - Quiz
Which festival is associated with the patron saint of Wales?
A
St. Patrick's Day
B
St. Andrew's Day
C
St. George's Day
D
St. David's Day
Slide 35 - Quiz
Which band is often referred to as the 'godfathers of rock and roll'?
A
Led Zeppelin
B
The Beatles
C
The Rolling Stones
D
The Who
Slide 36 - Quiz
Who is known as the 'King of Rock and Roll'?
A
Elvis Presley
B
Bruce Springsteen
C
Mick Jagger
D
Bob Dylan
Slide 37 - Quiz
Which iconic rock band released the album 'Dark Side of the Moon'?
A
AC/DC
B
The Eagles
C
Pink Floyd
D
Guns N' Roses
Slide 38 - Quiz
What ingredient is commonly used to thicken sauces and soups?
A
Sugar
B
Flour
C
Salt
D
Cornstarch
Slide 39 - Quiz
Which of the following is a main ingredient in guacamole?
A
Lemon
B
Tomato
C
Avocado
D
Onion
Slide 40 - Quiz
What spice is often used in Indian curry dishes?
A
Cinnamon
B
Five Spice
C
Paprika
D
Turmeric
Slide 41 - Quiz
What is the primary ingredient in a classic margherita pizza?
A
Pepperoni
B
Tomatoes
C
Pineapple
D
Mushrooms
Slide 42 - Quiz
Which ingredient is commonly used to leaven bread?
A
Salt
B
Yeast
C
Baking Powder
D
Sugar
Slide 43 - Quiz
What is the national animal of India?
A
Peacock
B
Tiger
C
Lion
D
Elephant
Slide 44 - Quiz
Which animal represents Canada as its national animal?
A
Beaver
B
Moose
C
Bison
D
Polar bear
Slide 45 - Quiz
Which animal is the national symbol of Australia?
A
Kangaroo
B
Koala
C
Platypus
D
Emu
Slide 46 - Quiz
What animal is considered the national emblem of the United States?
A
Grizzly bear
B
Bald eagle
C
American bison
D
Rattlesnake
Slide 47 - Quiz
Which animal is the national symbol of South Africa?
A
Lion
B
Springbok
C
Elephant
D
Cheetah
Slide 48 - Quiz
What is the nickname of the national football team of Brazil?
A
Seleção
B
Samba Boys
C
Auriverde
D
Canarinhos
Slide 49 - Quiz
Which nickname is associated with the national rugby team of New Zealand?
A
All Blacks
B
Silver Ferns
C
Maori Raiders
D
Kiwi Warriors
Slide 50 - Quiz
What is the nickname of the national cricket team of Australia?
A
Kangaroo Crew
B
Aussie Stumpers
C
Wallaby Wickets
D
Baggy Greens
Slide 51 - Quiz
Which nickname is associated with the national basketball team of the United States?
A
Dream Team
B
Ballers Inc.
C
Stars and Stripes
D
Patriot Hoopers
Slide 52 - Quiz
What is the nickname of the national ice hockey team of Canada?
A
Canuck Crushers
B
Maple Leafs
C
Team Canada
D
Northern Blazers
Slide 53 - Quiz
What is the national flower of Japan?
A
Cherry blossom
B
Sunflower
C
Tulip
D
Rose
Slide 54 - Quiz
Which flower is the national flower of India?
A
Marigold
B
Lotus
C
Rose
D
Jasmine
Slide 55 - Quiz
What is the national flower of England?
A
Rose
B
Tulip
C
Lily
D
Sunflower
Slide 56 - Quiz
Which flower represents France as its national flower?
A
Daisy
B
Orchid
C
Lily
D
Tulip
Slide 57 - Quiz
What is the national flower of Australia?
A
Kangaroo paw
B
Golden wattle
C
Banksia
D
Waratah
Slide 58 - Quiz
What fashion trend of the 2010's involved the use of high-waisted bottoms and crop tops?
A
Bohemian
B
90s revival
C
Glam rock
D
Military-inspired
Slide 59 - Quiz
Which fashion trend of the 2010's became popular due to its minimalistic design and neutral colours?
A
Streetwear
B
Gothic
C
Normcore
D
Boho chic
Slide 60 - Quiz
Which fashion trend of the 2010's was characterized by oversized silhouettes and sporty influences?
A
Preppy style
B
Athleisure
C
Vintage-inspired
D
Retro glam
Slide 61 - Quiz
What iconic accessory of the 2010's featured a small square shape and a long chain strap?
A
Crossbody bag
B
Statement necklace
C
Ankle boots
D
Bucket hat
Slide 62 - Quiz
Which film holds the record for the most weeks at number one in the box office?
A
Avatar
B
Gone with the Wind
C
Titanic
D
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Slide 63 - Quiz
Which film won the most Academy Awards in history?
A
The Godfather
B
La La Land
C
Titanic
D
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Slide 64 - Quiz
Which country is not part of the United Kingdom?
A
Ireland
B
Scotland
C
England
D
Wales
Slide 65 - Quiz
What is the typical duration of a Bachelor's degree in the UK?
A
2
B
4
C
5
D
3
Slide 66 - Quiz
Which is considered the 'highest' level of education in the UK?
A
Diploma
B
Master
C
Doctorate
D
Bachelor
Slide 67 - Quiz
What is the legal age for compulsory education in the UK?
A
5
B
3
C
7
D
10
Slide 68 - Quiz
Who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
A
Germany
B
Brazil
C
France
D
Italy
Slide 69 - Quiz
Which technology giant released the first iPhone in 2007?
A
Samsung
B
Apple
C
Microsoft
D
Google
Slide 70 - Quiz
Which country hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics?
A
Australia
B
China
C
United States
D
Russia
Slide 71 - Quiz
Who won the 2000 US presidential election?
A
Bill Clinton
B
Al Gore
C
Barack Obama
D
George W. Bush
Slide 72 - Quiz
Which painting features a woman holding a torch and a book?
A
The Birth of Venus
B
Liberty Leading the People
C
American Gothic
D
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Slide 73 - Quiz
Who painted 'The Creation of Adam' on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
A
Pablo Picasso
B
Michelangelo
C
Rembrandt
D
Leonardo da Vinci
Slide 74 - Quiz
Which artist painted 'The Starry Night'?
A
Salvador Dalí
B
Claude Monet
C
Edvard Munch
D
Vincent van Gogh
Slide 75 - Quiz
Which painting is known for its melting clocks?
A
Starry Night
B
The Last Supper
C
The Persistence of Memory
D
The Scream
Slide 76 - Quiz
Who painted the 'Mona Lisa'?
A
Michelangelo
B
Pablo Picasso
C
Vincent van Gogh
D
Leonardo da Vinci
Slide 77 - Quiz
Who sang the hit song 'Nothing Compares 2 U' in the 1990s?
A
Natalie Imbruglia
B
Alanis Morissette
C
Sinead O'Connor
D
Joan Osborne
Slide 78 - Quiz
Which hit song by Britney Spears was released in the 1990s?
A
...Baby One More Time
B
Crazy
C
Oops!... I Did It Again
D
Toxic
Slide 79 - Quiz
Which boy band released the hit song 'I Want It That Way' in the 1990s?
A
Backstreet Boys
B
Take That
C
NSYNC
D
98 Degrees
Slide 80 - Quiz
Who sang the hit song 'Wannabe' in the 1990s?
A
En Vogue
B
TLC
C
Destiny's Child
D
Spice Girls
Slide 81 - Quiz
Which hit song by Nirvana was released in September 1991?
A
In Bloom
B
Lithium
C
Smells Like Teen Spirit
D
Come as You Are
Slide 82 - Quiz
Who performed the hit song 'I Want to Dance with Somebody' in 1987?
A
Janet Jackson
B
Mariah Carey
C
Whitney Houston
D
Cyndi Lauper
Slide 83 - Quiz
Which group had a hit with the song 'Every Breath You Take' in 1983?
A
Queen
B
The Police
C
The Rolling Stones
D
U2
Slide 84 - Quiz
Which band released the song 'Sweet Child o' Mine' in 1987?
A
AC/DC
B
Bon Jovi
C
Guns N' Roses
D
Metallica
Slide 85 - Quiz
Who sang the hit song 'Like a Virgin'?
A
Cyndi Lauper
B
Tina Turner
C
Madonna
D
Whitney Houston
Slide 86 - Quiz
Which hit song by Michael Jackson was released in January 1983?
A
Bad
B
Beat It
C
Thriller
D
Billie Jean
Slide 87 - Quiz
Which British scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin?
A
Isaac Newton
B
Alexander Fleming
C
Stephen Hawking
D
Charles Darwin
Slide 88 - Quiz
Which monarch ruled the British Empire for the longest period?
A
Queen Victoria
B
King Henry VIII
C
Queen Elizabeth II
D
King George III
Slide 89 - Quiz
Which British author wrote the dystopian novel '1984'?
A
George Orwell
B
Aldous Huxley
C
H.G. Wells
D
Ray Bradbury
Slide 90 - Quiz
Which British author wrote the famous play 'Hamlet'?
A
Agatha Christie
B
William Shakespeare
C
J.K. Rowling
D
Emily Bronte
Slide 91 - Quiz
Who is the author of the book 'Pride and Prejudice'?
A
Jane Austen
B
George Orwell
C
Charles Dickens
D
William Shakespeare
Slide 92 - Quiz
Which house does Draco Malfoy belong to?
A
Ravenclaw
B
Slytherin
C
Hufflepuff
D
Gryffindor
Slide 93 - Quiz
What is the name of the Weasley twins?
A
Neville and Seamus
B
Fred and George
C
Ron and Harry
D
Draco and Crabbe
Slide 94 - Quiz
What is the name of Harry Potter's owl?
A
Hagrid
B
Hedwig
C
Ron
D
Dumbledore
Slide 95 - Quiz
Which song is considered the last recorded by The Beatles?
A
Hey Jude
B
Let It Be
C
Yesterday
D
The End
Slide 96 - Quiz
Which album features the song 'Hey Jude'?
A
Abbey Road
B
Revolver
C
The Beatles (White Album)
D
Rubber Soul
Slide 97 - Quiz
Who played the character of Neo in 'The Matrix' trilogy?
A
Keanu Reeves
B
Leonardo DiCaprio
C
Tom Cruise
D
Brad Pitt
Slide 98 - Quiz
Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020?
A
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
B
Joker
C
1917
D
Parasite
Slide 99 - Quiz
Which actor played the character of Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
A
Chris Evans
B
Robert Downey Jr.
C
Chris Hemsworth
D
Mark Ruffalo
Slide 100 - Quiz
Who directed the movie 'The Shawshank Redemption'?
A
Frank Darabont
B
Quentin Tarantino
C
Martin Scorsese
D
Steven Spielberg
Slide 101 - Quiz
What was the year of the Great Fire of London?
A
1914
B
1485
C
1801
D
1666
Slide 102 - Quiz
Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?
A
David Cameron
B
Margaret Thatcher
C
Winston Churchill
D
Tony Blair
Slide 103 - Quiz
What year did the United Kingdom join the European Union?
A
1973
B
1945
C
2000
D
1918
Slide 104 - Quiz
Which royal couple got married in 2011?
A
Prince William and Kate Middleton
B
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
C
Prince Charles and Princess Diana
D
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Slide 105 - Quiz
Want to create your own?
Simply copy, paste and reuse the quiz templates below to add your own custom questions to your quiz.
Why not try and add some picture or audio-based questions?