British Culture #10

A mix of questions about British history, society, culture and traditions. British people may well find most of these questions straightforward, but they may be more challenging for people from other countries. Enjoy!

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Nicola Sturgeon was First Minister of which country from 2014 to 2023?

Scotland

Which popular TV series featured the aristocratic Crawley family?

Downton Abbey

Carol-Ann Duffy was the first woman to be appointed to which position?

Poet Laureate

Which puppet shows are a traditional element of British seaside resorts?

Punch and Judy Shows

Richard Whiteley presented which quiz from its start in 1982 until 2005?

Countdown

Singer & TV star Priscilla White was better known by which stage name?

Cilla Black

Yeoman Warders (aka Beefeaters) ceremonially guard which building?

The Tower of London

Which city’s Crucible Theatre hosts the World Snooker Championship?

Sheffield

What is the name for the test taken by London hackney carriage drivers?

The Knowledge

What has been advertised by the slogan ‘Love It Or Hate It’ since 1996?

Marmite

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Level 88

May 2, 2022

Great stuff

Level 71

May 2, 2022

Thanks for the feedback, I’m glad you enjoyed it :0)