Discover the rich history and geography of the United Kingdom in this captivating trivia challenge. From capital cities and historic events to iconic landmarks like Stonehenge, you’ll put your knowledge of the UK to the test. Whether you know about the Prime Minister or the geographic distinctions of Great Britain and Ireland, this quiz offers a fascinating journey through the British Isles.
Perfect for fans of world history and geography, these questions will keep you engaged and eager for more. How well do you remember the timeline of Britain’s EU departure or the major cities across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland? Dive in and find out if you have what it takes to answer correctly!
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What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Manchester
Manchester
Cardiff
Cardiff
London
London
What is the monetary unit of the United Kingdom?
dollar
dollar
shilling
shilling
euro
euro
pound sterling
pound sterling
Who is the Head of the Commonwealth?
His Majesty King William V
His Majesty King William V
His Majesty King Charles III
His Majesty King Charles III
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Prime Minister of the UK
The Prime Minister of the UK
Who is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Theresa May
Theresa May
Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer
Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak
Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson
When did King Charles III ascend to the British throne?
September 2021
September 2021
September 2022
September 2022
May 2023
May 2023
June 2022
June 2022
What constitutes Great Britain?
England, Scotland, and Ireland
England, Scotland, and Ireland
England and Scotland
England and Scotland
England, Wales, and Scotland
England, Wales, and Scotland
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
What historic countries is the United Kingdom composed of?
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland
England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland
England, Scotland, and Wales
England, Scotland, and Wales
Great Britain and Ireland
Great Britain and Ireland
What constitutes the island of Ireland?
Northern Ireland and England
Northern Ireland and England
The Republic of Ireland only
The Republic of Ireland only
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
What is the geographic term for the group of islands including Great Britain, Ireland, and many smaller islands?
The Home Nations
The Home Nations
The Anglo-Celtic Isles
The Anglo-Celtic Isles
The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom
The British Isles
The British Isles
What sea separates Great Britain from Ireland?
The Irish Sea
The Irish Sea
The Celtic Sea
The Celtic Sea
The North Sea
The North Sea
The English Channel
The English Channel
Which major cities are in England?
Glasgow, Belfast, and London
Glasgow, Belfast, and London
Edinburgh, Cardiff, and London
Edinburgh, Cardiff, and London
Swansea, Liverpool, and Manchester
Swansea, Liverpool, and Manchester
Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester
Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester
Which major cities are in Scotland?
Edinburgh and Glasgow
Edinburgh and Glasgow
Cardiff and Glasgow
Cardiff and Glasgow
Aberdeen and London
Aberdeen and London
Dundee and Belfast
Dundee and Belfast
Which major cities are in Wales?
Belfast and Cardiff
Belfast and Cardiff
Wrexham and Liverpool
Wrexham and Liverpool
Swansea and Cardiff
Swansea and Cardiff
Newport and Bristol
Newport and Bristol
Which major cities are in Northern Ireland?
Dublin and Belfast
Dublin and Belfast
Derry and Cork
Derry and Cork
Belfast and Londonderry
Belfast and Londonderry
Galway and Londonderry
Galway and Londonderry
Where is Stonehenge located?
Wiltshire, England
Wiltshire, England
Wales
Wales
Somerset, England
Somerset, England
Scotland
Scotland
When did the UK formally leave the European Union?
2020
2020
2019
2019
2021
2021
2016
2016
When did the UK vote to leave the European Union?
2017
2017
2015
2015
2016
2016
2018
2018
When did Britain host the Summer Olympics and Paralympics?
2008
2008
2016
2016
2012
2012
2004
2004
What was the population of the United Kingdom in 2022?
58.5 million
58.5 million
62.0 million
62.0 million
67.2 million
67.2 million
75.0 million
75.0 million
What is the area of the United Kingdom in square kilometres?
200,000
200,000
150,000
150,000
242,500
242,500
300,000
300,000
How far from the sea is no part of the United Kingdom?
More than 100 miles (160 km)
More than 100 miles (160 km)
More than 50 miles (80 km)
More than 50 miles (80 km)
More than 75 miles (120 km)
More than 75 miles (120 km)
More than 25 miles (40 km)
More than 25 miles (40 km)
How long is the United Kingdom from the northern tip of Scotland to the southern coast of England?
About 800 miles (1,290 km)
About 800 miles (1,290 km)
About 600 miles (1,000 km)
About 600 miles (1,000 km)
About 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
About 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
About 400 miles (640 km)
About 400 miles (640 km)
When did the Good Friday Agreement for a political settlement in Northern Ireland approved by voters?
2000
2000
1993
1993
1995
1995
1998
1998
When did the Republic of Ireland gain its independence?
1916
1916
1922
1922
1949
1949
1937
1937
When did World War One occur?
1939-1945
1939-1945
1914-1918
1914-1918
1910-1915
1910-1915
1900-1904
1900-1904
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