About This Quiz
Think you're up to date on all things British? Take this quiz to find out.
So, what is the difference between an Anglophile or a Britophile? Well, an Anglophile is someone who admires all things related to the people, places, and culture of England, whereas a Britophile (yes, it's really a word) refers to someone who admires all things related to the people, places and culture of Great Britain. So, if your admiration of the British is limited to the people, places, and culture of England alone, you're an Anglophile, but if your admiration extends to all of the more than 6,000 British Isles, then you're a Britophile.
Since most of us are relatively unfamiliar with most of what goes on in the British Isles, fans of England and Britain are probably best described as Anglophiles. In fact, they are described as Anglophiles. The term Britophile is a relatively obscure term. We might even bet that you've never heard it before. Conversely, someone who is not enamored at all with all things British would be called an Anglophobe. Although Anglophobe could refer to the fear or hatred of England, its people, its places, and its culture, the term is most often used today to describe anti-British sentiment.
Do you think you can ace this British general knowledge quiz? Let's get started.
Robert Walpole was the first British Prime Minister. He served from 1721 to 1742.
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About 20% of the British population was killed during the Black Death. The Black Death was the plague. It killed many more people throughout the rest of Europe.
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The Magna Carta helped establish the British Parliament. The Magna Carta was signed in 1215.
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Serfdom was common under Feudalism. Feudalism was once common in all of Europe.
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The Potato Famine resulted in the deaths of about one million people in Ireland. More than one-third of the Irish population was dependent on potatoes, so the famine was particularly devastating in Ireland.
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Bermuda, the United States and Hong Kong were all British colonies at one time. Many other countries throughout the world were once part of the British Empire.
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Elizabeth II is the Head of State of Canada. Canada is a commonwealth of Britain.
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The British call cookies "biscuits." This is the case throughout the UK.
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Haggis is the national dish of Scotland but is enjoyed in Britain. Haggis is a combination of sheep's liver, heart and lungs, combined with spices and onions and encased in the sheep's stomach.
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Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein. Shelley published the novel anonymously when she was only 20.
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British citizens receive a personalized card from Queen Elizabeth Ii when they reach their 100th birthday. Other UK citizens also receive a card from the queen.
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It is illegal to die in the British House of Parliament. One must wonder why that law became necessary.
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Canada is a British commonwealth. Queen Elizabeth II is the official monarch.
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Queen Elizabeth II does not have a British passport. Because all British passports are issued in her name, she does not need one.
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Eggs are not washed in the UK. Eggs must be washed in the U.S.
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Prince William's wife is Kate Middleton. Together, they are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
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Margaret Thatcher was the first female prime minister of Britain. She was also a Baroness.
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This is false. The death penalty has been outlawed in Britain.
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The British call the restroom the "loo." They might say, "I'm going to the loo."
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The basic monetary unit in Britain is the pound. The pound may also be referred to as British Sterling.
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England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all part of the UK.
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Prince Charles is next in line for the throne. Charles is the father of William and Harry.
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King Richard III's bones were uncovered from under a parking lot. The parking lot was located where there once was a church.
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The Thames river runs through London. It is the longest river in England.
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The British call french fries "chips." They are usually larger than American fries, sort of like our "steak fries."
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The tower of London is located in the middle of London. The official name of the Tower of London is Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London.
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The name of the bell in the clock at Westminster Palace is called Big Ben. Big Ben weighs more than 13 tons.
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The Ferris wheel on the Thames is called the London Eye. The London Eye opened to the public in 2000.
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London is the capital of England. It is also the most populated city in England.
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The British call an apartment a "flat." Other UK countries do this as well.
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Northern Ireland is NOT part of Great Britain. It is part of the UK, but Great Britain includes only England, Wales and Scotland.
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King Henry VIII established the Church of England. He broke with the Catholic church so he could marry Anne Boleyn.
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Britain, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all part of the UK. Wales is also part of the UK.
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Theresa May is the current Prime Minister of England. She assumed office in 2016.
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England conquered Wales in 1282. The country was conquered by British King Edward I.
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