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Who is the patron saint of England?

✓ St George

On what date is St Andrew's Day, Scotland's national day, celebrated?

✓ 30 November

Who is the patron saint of Wales?

✓ St David

St Patrick's Day, the national day of Northern Ireland, falls on which date?

✓ 17 March

The established Church of England is which type of church?

✓ Anglican (Protestant Christian)

Who is the head (Supreme Governor) of the Church of England?

✓ The monarch

The famous tennis championships held in London each year take place where?

✓ Wimbledon

Which sport is traditionally associated with Lord's cricket ground?

✓ Cricket

Which city hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012?

✓ London

Sir Roger Bannister was the first person in the world to do what?

✓ Run a mile in under four minutes

The poem 'Auld Lang Syne', often sung at New Year, was written by which poet?

✓ Robert Burns

Which of these authors created the character Sherlock Holmes?

✓ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Edinburgh Festival is best known for what?

✓ Performing arts and theatre

The Turner Prize is awarded in which field?

✓ Contemporary art

Which annual series of classical music concerts ends with the 'Last Night'?

✓ The Proms

Which of these is a famous British landmark in the Lake District?

✓ Scafell Pike and lakes such as Windermere

The Giant's Causeway is a natural landmark found where?

✓ Northern Ireland

Snowdonia (Eryri), a national park with mountains, is located in which country of the UK?

✓ Wales

At what age can you legally buy alcohol in the UK?

✓ 18

The tower at the Houses of Parliament that holds the bell known as Big Ben is officially called what?

✓ The Elizabeth Tower

Which of these is a famous British author known for novels such as 'Pride and Prejudice'?

✓ Jane Austen

Is the statement TRUE or FALSE? 'The UK has a single national flower for the whole country.'

✓ False

The Grand National, a famous event in the UK sporting calendar, is what kind of race?

✓ A horse race

Which composer wrote 'Pomp and Circumstance Marches', including the tune known as 'Land of Hope and Glory'?

✓ Sir Edward Elgar

The floral emblem of England is the what?

✓ Rose

Which sport, played at Twickenham, is a famous British team sport?

✓ Rugby

Which Scottish event is celebrated on the evening of 31 December?

✓ Hogmanay

Robert Burns is celebrated each year on Burns Night, held on which date?

✓ 25 January

Sir Christopher Wren is best known for designing which famous London building?

✓ St Paul's Cathedral

Which of these is a famous British author of children's books featuring a young wizard?

✓ J.K. Rowling

The painter J.M.W. Turner is famous for his work in which field?

✓ Painting (landscapes and seascapes)

Which mountain is the highest in Scotland and the UK?

✓ Ben Nevis

The Eisteddfod is a traditional festival celebrating the culture of which nation?

✓ Wales

Which famous flower show is held in London each year by the Royal Horticultural Society?

✓ The Chelsea Flower Show

Is the statement TRUE or FALSE? 'The Notting Hill Carnival in London celebrates Caribbean culture and communities.'

✓ True

Cricket is thought to have originated in which country?

✓ England

Which UK city is famous for hosting an annual arts Fringe festival each August?

✓ Edinburgh

Is the statement TRUE or FALSE? 'Pantomime is a traditional form of family theatre often performed around Christmas.'

✓ True