Test Your Knowledge About England
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What flag was adopted to unite the whole of Great Britain under a common banner?
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The Three Lions
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The Red Cross
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The Union Jack
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The Saltire
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Explore key aspects of England's rich history, from Shakespeare's birthplace to pivotal events and figures like Sir Francis Drake and the English fleet. This quiz assesses knowledge of historical and cultural significance, enhancing understanding of England's past.
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In 1588, who was the vice admiral in command of the English fleet?
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Geoffrey Chaucer
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Derek Jarman
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Sir Francis Drake
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William Harding
Correct Answer
A. Sir Francis Drake -
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King Edward VIII gave up the throne in 1936 in order to do what?
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Enter A Monastery
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Start A Coffee Business
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Marry A Divorcee
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Join The French Army
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A. Marry A Divorcee -
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The members of the cabinet are taken from what two groups in the United Kingdom?
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Churches Of England And Scotland
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House Of Commons And House Of Lords
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New Labour And Conservative Party
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House Of Lords And British Army
Correct Answer
A. House Of Commons And House Of Lords -
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What is the name of the city in England known to be the home to William Shakespeare?
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London
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Liverpool
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York
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Stratford-upon-Avon
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A. Stratford-upon-Avon -
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Who is the supreme governor of the Church of England?
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Pope
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Monarch
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Prime Minister
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Bishop Of Canterbury
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A. Monarch -
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What feature was added to London's City Hall in 2007, to make the building more energy efficient?
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Air Conditioning
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Halogen Lamps
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Recycling Bins
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Solar Panels
Correct Answer
A. Solar Panels -
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In 2005, how many constituencies were represented in the British House of Commons?
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544
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646
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910
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308
Correct Answer
A. 646 -
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April 23rd celebrates what patron saint of England?
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Saint Peter
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Saint Andrew
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Saint George
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Saint Michael
Correct Answer
A. Saint George -
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A tower named for what animal was the home of a zoo inside the Tower of London?
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Peacock
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Lion
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Zebra
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Elephant
Correct Answer
A. Lion -
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Who became notorious for trying to blow up the English Houses of Parliament?
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Oliver Cromwell
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Robert Devereux
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Geoffrey Chaucer
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Guy Fawkes
Correct Answer
A. Guy Fawkes -
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What is the national flower of England, which by any other name smells as sweet?
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Carnation
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Orchid
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Gladiola
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Rose
Correct Answer
A. Rose -
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An outbreak of what disease spread through England in 1967, 2001 and 2007?
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Smallpox
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Foot And Mouth Disease
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Leprosy
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Mad Cow Disease
Correct Answer
A. Foot And Mouth Disease -
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What color was the rose that symbolized the end of the "War of the Roses"?
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White
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Yellow
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Pink
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Red
Correct Answer
A. White -
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In 1981, Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer at what church?
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St. Paul's Cathedral
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St. Peter In Chains Cathedral
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St. Joseph's Cathedral
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Christ Our Father Church
Correct Answer
A. St. Paul's Cathedral -
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