Fun Trivia Questions On England

15 Questions | By Thames | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 4484

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In this quiz, we’ll be looking at the wonderful country of England, located at the heart of the United Kingdom and serving as the homeland of Queen Elizabeth II. What can you tell us about the country?

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1.

Who was the first English monarch to have more than one name?
- A.
  
  King Henry VIII
- B.
  
  Prince Charles
- C.
  
  King James I
- D.
  
  King Henry III
2.

In which of these years did the Great Fire of London occur?
- A.
  
  1542
- B.
  
  1666
- C.
  
  1890
- D.
  
  1703
3.

What large WWII battle cruiser is permanently docked on the south side of the River Thames?
- A.
  
  HMS Belfast
- B.
  
  HMS Queen Mary II
- C.
  
  HMS Brittania
- D.
  
  HMS Queen Elizabeth
4.

Which bridge marks the oldest crossing of the River Thames?
- A.
  
  Runnymede Bridge
- B.
  
  Tower Bridge
- C.
  
  Westminster Bridge
- D.
  
  London Bridge
5.

What birds protect the kingdom from the Tower of London?
- A.
  
  Buzzards
- B.
  
  Ravens
- C.
  
  Wood Pigeons
- D.
  
  Barn Owls
6.

Who had Princess Elizabeth imprisoned in the Bell Tower of the Tower of London in 1554?
- A.
  
  Sir Thomas Wyatt
- B.
  
  Robert Dudley
- C.
  
  Lady Jane Grey
- D.
  
  Queen Mary
7.

Within the Tower of London, where have British monarchs made their home since William the Conqueror?
- A.
  
  Bloody Tower
- B.
  
  Brick Tower
- C.
  
  Salt Tower
- D.
  
  White Tower
8.

Which of these was known as the official London residence of Queen Elizabeth II of England?
- A.
  
  Westminster Abbey
- B.
  
  Buckingham Palace
- C.
  
  Tower Of London
- D.
  
  Kensington Palace
9.

Which of these fictional characters is honored by a statue in Kensington Gardens?
- A.
  
  Oliver Twist
- B.
  
  Peter Pan
- C.
  
  Mickey Mouse
- D.
  
  Paddington Bear
10.

King William III of England suffered from which of these conditions?
- A.
  
  Asthma
- B.
  
  Polio
- C.
  
  Gout
- D.
  
  Diabetes
11.

What royal residence in England was best known as the official home of Diana, Princess of Wales?
- A.
  
  Windsor Castle
- B.
  
  Kensington Palace
- C.
  
  St. James's Palace
- D.
  
  Buckingham Palace
12.

What is the street address of City Hall in London?
- A.
  
  Parliament Square
- B.
  
  Pudding Lane
- C.
  
  The Queen's Walk
- D.
  
  Buckingham Gate
13.

How many London Underground stations were there in 2007?
- A.
  
  38
- B.
  
  169
- C.
  
  400
- D.
  
  275
14.

What royal officers advised the monarchy during Elizabethan England?
- A.
  
  Village Voice
- B.
  
  Privy Council
- C.
  
  Opus Dei
- D.
  
  Yeoman Warders
15.

What country borders England to the north?
- A.
  
  Scotland
- B.
  
  France
- C.
  
  Wales
- D.
  
  Ireland