THE Brit QUIZ

Find out how well you know your nation

1 What was the top prize in the national lottery launched by Elizabeth I in 1569?

a) £5,000 b) A medal c) Silver cups d) £10

2 When did The Thames Barrier become operational?

a) 1970 b) 1982 c) 1999 d) 1966

3 In which county is Tintagel?

a) Devon b) Somerset c) Cornwall d) Dorset

4 At what age did Shakespeare die?

a) 61 b) 52 c) 90 d) 47

5 Who was the only English Pope?

a) Anton Rodgers b) Nicholas Shakespear c) Nicholas Breakspear d) Nicholas Clay

6 In 1665-6, how many Londoners died from The Great Plague?

a) 1 million b) 100,000 c) 50,000 d) 17,000

7 Who was the first England footballer to earn 100 caps?

a) Billy Wright b) Gary Lineker c) David Beckham d) Peter Shilton

8 Where did King John supposedly lose the crown jewels?

a) Lake Windermere b) The English Channel c) The Thames d) The Wash

Answers

1 a; 2 b; 3 c; 4 b; 5 c; 6 b; 7 a; 8 d