British Pub Quiz - End of the Year - In English

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End of the school year

The Great British Pub quiz

            Pub Quiz

                     Round 1 - Facts about Britain

 Round 2 - Geography

  Round 3 - Music                     

                   Round 4 - Food                                                             Round 5 - Random British Facts                                                                

Round 1 - Facts about Britain

What is the name of the flag of the UK?

1. Union Peter
2. Union James
3. Union Jack
4. Union Bob

What is the currency called they use in the UK?

1. Dollar
2. Pound
3. Euro
4. Bitcoin

In 2022 we celebrated the jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. How long had she been the queen for at that time?

1. 40 years
2. 50 years
3. 60 years
4. 70 years

How many people live in the UK?

1. 18 million
2. 43 million
3. 67 million
4. 109 million

Round 2 - Geography

How many countries are in the UK?

1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6

The UK

The UK consists of England, Scotland, Wales & Northern-Ireland. 

Its full name is: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

But... what is Great Britain?

1. Great Britain is only England.
2. Great Britain is the Island of England, Wales & Scotland.
3. Great Britain is all the previously named countries + Ireland.
4. Great Britain consists of all English speaking countries.

England

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

Cardiff

London

Belfast

Edinburgh

Round 3 - Music

This is one of the most popular British bands ever! Who do you hear?

1. Coldplay
2. One Direction
3. Queen
4. The Beatles

The Beatles - 1960-1970

A song you've all probably heard on TikTok before. What song do you hear?

1. One Direction - One thing
2. Harry Styles - As it was
3. Harry Styles - Late night talking
4. Ed Sheeran - 2step

This British singer received special honour from the Queen. Who is it?

1. Amy Winehouse
2. Dua Lipa
3. Adele
4. Ellie Goulding

From which English speaking country is this singer?

1. England
2. Wales
3. America
4. Canada

Round 4 - Food

What is not included in a full English Breakfast?

1. Baked Beans
2. Tomatoes
3. Eggs
4. Avocado

Included in that lovely breakfast is something called Black Pudding. What is it made off?

1. pig liver
2. pig eyes
3. pig blood
4. pig heart

Something that can't be left out of an English afternoon tea is scones!
What should you put on your scone first according to the Queen?

1. Jam
2. Clotted cream

Fish and Chips is a real British delicacy. In what would they typically serve you this food in the 1980's?

1. kranten
2. plastic zakjes
3. kartonnen bakjes
4. op een gouden bord

Tea is an absolute favourite for Brits. How many cups of tea do Brits drink a day all together?

1. 98 million
2. 132 million
3. 163 million
4. 212 million

Round 5 - Random British Facts

The London Eye, the biggest Ferris wheel in London. If you were to stretch out the wheel, how many football fields in length would that be?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

Queen Elizabeth II is still on many stamps. What would happen if you stick the stamp on wrong side up?

1. Life long prison sentence!
2. Your letter cannot be send.
3. The Queen would have received a letter about this.
4. Nothing happens.

What is this?

"Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch"

1. A character from Lord of the Rings.
2. A village name.
3. A sound you make when choking.
4. Je head fell on the keyboard.

The town of .......

What is the real cheese related event in Gloucester, Engeland?

1. Chuck a wheel of cheese from a hill and run after it!
2. A cheese fondue party with 100s of people.
3. Building small houses made of cheese.
4. None, cheese is forbidden in Gloucester.

Seriously....

Final Question: Watch the video and count how many accents this man is using.

How many accents did you hear?

1. 11
2. 12
3. 13
4. 14

The End!

Enjoy your holidays!