UK General Knowledge #7

Answer the general knowledge questions based on the United Kingdom.

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Question	Answer
Which British nature broadcaster narrates documentaries such as 'Blue Planet' and 'Planet Earth'?	David Attenborough
'Aquae Sulis' is the latin name for which British city?	Bath
What year did Queen Elizabeth II's reign begin?	1952
The London Lions participate in which sport?	Basketball
Which UK city has the highest average price for a pint of beer?	London
Which US singer holds the record for the most Official UK Number 1's	Elvis Presley
What term was associated with the UK's withdrawal from the European Union in 2020?	Brexit
Which British Television Network was launched in 1955 to rival the BBC?	ITV
Sir Steve Redgrave is the most decorated male Olympian in which sport?	Rowing
Which British Nurse is credited as being the 'founder of modern nursing'?	Florence Nightingale
Which island group is located off the west coast of Cornwall?	Isles of Scilly
What is the most common tree species found in the UK?	Oak Tree
The Boer Wars were fought between Great Britain and the Boer Republics in which modern day country?	South Africa
'Caerdydd' is the Welsh name for which city?	Cardiff
Who was the UK Prime Minister between 1997-2007?	Tony Blair
George Best represented which UK nation internationally at Football?	Northern Ireland
In which century did James Watt invent the steam engine?	18th Century
Who is currently second in line for the British throne?	Prince George
What territory did the UK transfer back to China in 1997?	Hong Kong
What London theatre was originally built by William Shakespeare's playing company in 1599?	The Globe Theatre

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