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In which nation is limey a slang expression for a British person; especially a British sailor?
Germany
Australia
USA
France
Ans: USA |
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Which Somerset village, famous for its gorge, gives its name to a type of cheese?
Wensleydale
Lymeswold
Stilton
Cheddar
Ans: Cheddar |
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Conkers is a popular playground game amongst schoolboys in the UK. Which of these are used to play the game of conkers?
horse chestnuts
dice and counters
cards
coins
Ans: horse chestnuts |
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On what date do we traditionally celebrate Bonfire Night in the UK?
5th December
5th September
5th November
5th October
Ans: 5th November |
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Which British seaside resort boasts a Royal Pavilion built in an Oriental style?
Blackpool
Brighton
Portsmouth
Southend
Ans: Brighton |
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In which part of the UK was the industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie born?
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Ans: Scotland |
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What are the main ingredients of the British dish known as bubble-and-squeak?
potato and cabbage
minced beef and beans
porridge and syrup
eggs and ham
Ans: potato and cabbage |
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Which of these is a traditional English folk dance?
fire dance
sabre dance
morris dance
river dance
Ans: morris dance |
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What is stored in an oast house; a circular building with a conical roof?
hops
grain
coal
potatoes
Ans: hops |
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Where was the English writer William Shakespeare born?
Stockton-on-Tees
Stoke-on-Trent
Stratford-on-Avon
Walton-on-Thames
Ans: Stratford-on-Avon |
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Hogmanay would be celebrated in which of these UK cities?
Swansea
Edinburgh
Belfast
Coventry
Ans: Edinburgh |
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In which century was British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval assassinated?
17th
18th
19th
20th
Ans: 19th |
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What was Diana, Princess of Wales's surname (family name) prior to her marriage to Prince Charles?
Simpson
Simmons
Spicer
Spencer
Ans: Spencer |
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On which day of the year are pancake races traditionally held in the UK?
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Shrove Tuesday
Ash Wednesday
Ans: Shrove Tuesday |
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What family relationship does Queen Elizabeth II have with Prince Philip - other than by marriage?
second cousin
cousin
none of these
third cousin
Ans: third cousin |
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