Sights of the United Kingdom Quiz

What is the famous prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England?

• Stonehenge

• Taj Mahal

• Great Wall of China

• Eiffel Tower

Which royal residence is the London home and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom?

• Westminster Abbey

• Buckingham Palace

• Tower of London

• Windsor Castle

Which historic fortress is located on the Castle Rock in Edinburgh, Scotland?

• Glasgow Castle

• Aberdeen Castle

• Dundee Castle

• Edinburgh Castle

What is the historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London?

• Eiffel Tower

• Great Wall of China

• Sydney Opera House

• Tower of London

What is the nickname of the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London?

• Huge Henry

• Massive Mike

• Giant George

• Big Ben

What is the purpose of Stonehenge according to historians and archaeologists?

• To provide shelter for ancient nomadic tribes

• To mark the location of a lost ancient city

• To serve as a burial ground for ancient kings and queens

• Religious and ceremonial purposes, as well as for astronomical observations

Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms who resides in Buckingham Palace?

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Prince Charles

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Victoria

Which Scottish regalia are kept in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle?

• Scepter of the Isles

• Honours of Scotland

• Crown of Thorns

• Royal Banner of Scotland

What is the function of the Tower of London throughout its history?

• Airport, hotel, and restaurant

• Royal palace, prison, and fortress

• School, hospital, and park

• Shopping center, museum, and library

What is the height of the Elizabeth Tower, which houses the Great Bell Big Ben?

• 400 feet (122 meters)

• 250 feet (76 meters)

• 316 feet (96 meters)

• 500 feet (152 meters)