Thames
The Thames runs through the heart of London. This topic is part of Rivers within Geography. This page currently draws on 15 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Thames trivia questions
The River Thames flows through which city?
Answer: London
Bonus fact: The Thames runs through the heart of London.
The Thames empties into which sea?
Answer: North Sea
Bonus fact: Its estuary opens eastward to the North Sea.
Which famous clock tower landmark stands near the Thames at Westminster?
Answer: Big Ben
Bonus fact: Big Ben is the great bell in Elizabeth Tower.
Which national capital is located on the River Thames?
Answer: London
Bonus fact: London, the capital of the United Kingdom, developed along the River Thames.
The Tower of London is located in which city?
Answer: London
Bonus fact: It stands beside the River Thames.
The original Globe Theatre was located in which city?
Answer: London
Bonus fact: It stood on the south bank of the Thames.
The original Globe opened in which city?
Answer: London
Bonus fact: It stood on the south bank of the Thames.
Which Norwegian won Olympic ski jumping gold in 1924 and later an Olympic sailing silver medal in 1936?
Answer: Jacob Tullin Thams
Bonus fact: Thams became the second athlete to win medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympics.
What is the capital of United Kingdom?
Answer: London
Bonus fact: London stands on the River Thames.
Which river runs through London?
Answer: River Thames
Bonus fact: The Thames flows through southern England and London.
In what year was Magna Carta first issued?
Answer: 1215
Bonus fact: The first version of Magna Carta was issued at Runnymede beside the River Thames.
At what place was the first Magna Carta issued in 1215?
Answer: Runnymede
Bonus fact: Runnymede lies beside the Thames between Windsor and Staines.