Quiz – How good is your general knowledge?

Think you know your stuff when it comes to the world around you? Whether you’re a trivia master or just fancy testing your brain, this quick quiz is the perfect way to find out. From British landmarks to pop culture and a touch of history, these ten questions will give your general knowledge a gentle workout. Grab a cuppa, have a go, and see how many you get right — no Googling allowed!

What is the capital city of Wales?

Cardiff

Swansea

Newport

Which British author wrote The Hobbit?

J.R.R. Tolkien

C. S. Lewis

Roald Dahl

What is the largest lake in the UK by surface area?

Loch Ness

Windermere

Lough Neagh

Which British monarch had the longest reign before Queen Elizabeth II?

Queen Victoria

King George III

King Henry VIII

In which year did London host the Summer Olympics for the third time?

1948

2000

2012

What is the name of the highest mountain in the UK?

Snowdon

Ben Nevis

Scafell Pike

Who sang the 2017 hit single “Shape of You”?

Ed Sheeran

Sam Smith

Adele

Which UK city is famous for its annual Fringe Festival?

Glasgow

Belfast

Edinburgh

The River Thames flows through which English city?

Manchester

London

Birmingham

Which flower is traditionally associated with Remembrance Day in the UK?

Rose

Poppy

Daffodil

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0-4 correct

Better luck next time! Time to brush up on your trivia — maybe it’s time for a pub quiz practice round.

5-7 correct

Not bad at all — your general knowledge is solid, but there’s room to boost it even more.

8-10 correct

Brilliant! You’re a general knowledge whizz — get yourself on a quiz team, pronto!