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Rivers and Royals

Quiz #33 · 16th August 2026

1. What is the longest river in the UK?

River Thames River Severn River Mersey River Trent

2. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn

3. In which year was the Battle of Hastings fought?

1066 1215 1485 1588

4. Which British composer is famous for the 'Pomp and Circumstance' marches?

Edward Elgar Henry Purcell Gustav Holst Benjamin Britten

5. What is the capital of Italy?

Venice Rome Florence Milan

6. Which English author wrote 'Pride and Prejudice'?

Emily Brontë Jane Austen Charles Dickens George Eliot

7. What is the primary ingredient of the dish 'paella'?

Rice Pasta Potatoes Quinoa

8. Which UK city is known for its historic Roman baths?

York Bath Bristol Glasgow

9. Who painted the Mona Lisa?

Vincent van Gogh Leonardo da Vinci Pablo Picasso Claude Monet

10. Which element has the atomic number 1?

Helium Oxygen Hydrogen Carbon