London
London is the UK's capital and largest city. This topic is part of Cities within Geography. This page currently draws on 96 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
London trivia questions
London is the capital of which country?
Answer: United Kingdom
Bonus fact: London is the UK's capital and largest city.
What historic fortress in London houses the Crown Jewels?
Answer: Tower of London
Bonus fact: The Tower has served as fortress, palace, prison, and treasury.
The modern circus is often traced to exhibitions organized in 18th-century London by which equestrian performer?
Answer: Philip Astley
Bonus fact: Philip Astley staged equestrian displays in a circular arena and is often called the father of the modern circus.
The Prime Meridian passes through which London district?
Answer: Greenwich
Bonus fact: Greenwich became the international reference for longitude.
What theater in London is closely associated with Shakespeare's plays?
Answer: Globe Theatre
Bonus fact: Shakespeare's company performed at the Globe.
London Bridge crosses which river?
Answer: Thames
Bonus fact: It links the City of London with Southwark.
Is London Bridge the bridge with two famous towers often shown in photos?
Answer: No
Bonus fact: That landmark is Tower Bridge.
A 19th-century London Bridge was dismantled and rebuilt in which U.S. state?
Answer: Arizona
Bonus fact: The bridge was reconstructed at Lake Havasu City.
Which area of London is crossed by the historic Prime Meridian?
Answer: Greenwich
Bonus fact: The Royal Observatory at Greenwich established the historic reference line.
The Tower of London is located in which city?
Answer: London
Bonus fact: It stands beside the River Thames.
What royal treasures are kept at the Tower of London?
Answer: Crown Jewels
Bonus fact: The Jewel House displays the British Crown Jewels.
Live Aid took place simultaneously in London and which U.S. city?
Answer: Philadelphia
Bonus fact: The main U.S. concert was held at JFK Stadium.