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7 fact-checked facts about England's geography, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

Which river flows through London?

AnswerRiver Thames

The Thames runs through the heart of London.

Big Ben is the nickname of the great bell at which building?

AnswerThe Palace of Westminster

Big Ben hangs in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament.

Going deeper

What is the highest mountain in England?

AnswerScafell Pike

Scafell Pike in the Lake District is 978 m high.

Who built Hadrian's Wall?

AnswerThe Romans

Emperor Hadrian ordered the wall built across northern Britain around AD 122.

Which is the longest river entirely within England?

AnswerRiver Thames

The Severn is longer but starts in Wales, so the Thames is England's longest.

Expert level

Magna Carta was sealed in 1215 at which place?

AnswerRunnymede

King John agreed to Magna Carta at Runnymede, beside the Thames.

What is the longest river in Great Britain?

AnswerRiver Severn

The Severn runs about 350 km from Wales through England.

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