10 questions / Mixed difficulty

General Knowledge Pub Quiz Round 1

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Quiz questions

1
What is the capital city of Wales?
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Cardiff - Cardiff has been officially recognised as the capital of Wales since 1955.
2
Which river runs through central London?
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The River Thames - The Thames runs through London before reaching the North Sea.
3
What colour is the cross of St George on the flag of England?
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Red - The English flag is a red cross on a white background.
4
Which UK city is commonly known as the Steel City?
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Sheffield - Sheffield is strongly associated with steelmaking and cutlery production.
5
Which is the largest country in the United Kingdom by land area?
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England - England is the largest of the UK's four countries by land area.
6
Which London Underground line is shown in yellow on the Tube map?
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The Circle line - The Circle line is represented by yellow on Transport for London's standard Tube map.
7
What is the official London residence and office of the UK Prime Minister?
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10 Downing Street - 10 Downing Street is the Prime Minister's official residence and working office.
8
Which sea lies between Great Britain and Ireland?
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The Irish Sea - The Irish Sea separates Great Britain from the island of Ireland.
9
What is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?
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Ben Nevis - Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest mountain in the UK.
10
What currency is used in the United Kingdom?
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Pound sterling - The UK's currency is pound sterling, usually written with the pound sign.

Answer key

1.Cardiff - Cardiff has been officially recognised as the capital of Wales since 1955.
2.The River Thames - The Thames runs through London before reaching the North Sea.
3.Red - The English flag is a red cross on a white background.
4.Sheffield - Sheffield is strongly associated with steelmaking and cutlery production.
5.England - England is the largest of the UK's four countries by land area.
6.The Circle line - The Circle line is represented by yellow on Transport for London's standard Tube map.
7.10 Downing Street - 10 Downing Street is the Prime Minister's official residence and working office.
8.The Irish Sea - The Irish Sea separates Great Britain from the island of Ireland.
9.Ben Nevis - Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest mountain in the UK.
10.Pound sterling - The UK's currency is pound sterling, usually written with the pound sign.

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Accuracy and review notes

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Tracked source references: 10
Latest fact check: 2026-06-05
Review system: Source and tier based

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