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UK General Knowledge Quiz 2026

Q: Which river flows through the centre of London?

River Thames — The River Thames runs through central London for approximately 50 miles, passing landmarks including the Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge.

Q: In what year did the UK vote to leave the European Union in a referendum?

2016 — The Brexit referendum took place on 23 June 2016, with 51.9% of voters choosing to leave the European Union.

Q: Which mountain is the highest peak in the British Isles?

Ben Nevis — Ben Nevis in the Scottish Highlands stands at 1,345 metres (4,413 ft), making it the highest mountain in the British Isles.

Q: What is the official residence of the UK Prime Minister?

10 Downing Street — 10 Downing Street in Westminster has served as the official London residence and office of the Prime Minister since 1735.

Q: Which author created the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes?

Arthur Conan Doyle — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock Holmes, who first appeared in the 1887 novel A Study in Scarlet.

Q: How many permanent members sit on the UN Security Council, of which the UK is one?

5 — The UN Security Council has five permanent members — the United Kingdom, United States, France, Russia, and China — each holding veto power.

Q: Which English city is known as the 'Steel City'?

Sheffield — Sheffield earned the nickname 'Steel City' due to its dominant steel and cutlery manufacturing industry, which peaked in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Q: Who was the British monarch at the start of World War II?

King George VI — King George VI was on the throne when Britain declared war on Germany on 3 September 1939, and he remained a symbol of national resilience throughout the conflict.

Q: What is the national flower of Scotland?

Thistle — The thistle has been the national emblem of Scotland since the reign of Alexander III in the 13th century, according to legend chosen because a Norse invader cried out in pain after stepping on one.

Q: In which year did England last win the FIFA World Cup?

1966 — England won their only FIFA World Cup on home soil in 1966, defeating West Germany 4–2 in the final at Wembley Stadium.

Test your knowledge of Great Britain — history, geography, culture and current affairs.

12 questions · ~6 mins ·

Question 1 of 12

1. Which river flows through the centre of London?

2. In what year did the UK vote to leave the European Union in a referendum?

3. Which mountain is the highest peak in the British Isles?

4. What is the official residence of the UK Prime Minister?

5. Which author created the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes?

6. How many permanent members sit on the UN Security Council, of which the UK is one?

7. Which English city is known as the 'Steel City'?

8. Who was the British monarch at the start of World War II?

9. What is the national flower of Scotland?

10. In which year did England last win the FIFA World Cup?

11. Which UK city hosts the annual Fringe festival, the world's largest arts festival?

12. What does the 'B' stand for in the broadcaster BBC?

UK General Knowledge Quiz 2026

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