Which river flows through London?
AnswerRiver Thames
The Thames runs through the heart of London.
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The basics
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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