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1 Which prestigious independent co-educational boarding and day school is located near Godalming in Surrey?
A Charterhouse. Some other key schools include Prior’s Field School, St. Hilary’s School, and Barrow Hills School.
2 What number Pennsylvania Avenue is the address of the White House in Washington, D.C.?
A 1600, it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800
3 In which county is Alton Towers Theme Park?
A Staffordshire. Alton Towers is the largest theme park in the UK, spanning 550 acres of land in central Staffordshire
4 What does the word “Ynys” typically mean in Welsh place names?
A Island. However, it can also refer to a protruding piece of land above a river meadow, or a landform situated in a valley. Examples of place names using “Ynys” include Ynys Mon (Anglesey), Ynys Byr (Caldy), and Ynys Enlli (Bardsey).
5 What name did the Romans give to the Isle of Wight?
A Vectis (or Insula Vecta). The name “Vectis” is still used today in some contexts, such as the Southern Vectis bus company.
6 Which cathedral stands at the southern end of Moscow’s Red Square?
A Saint Basil’s Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed. This iconic landmark is a prominent feature of the square and a recognizable symbol of Russia.
7 In which county is Great Hangman, England’s highest sea cliff?
A Devon. It’s situated on the North Devon coast, near Combe Martin.
8 In which African country is the Danakil Desert primarily located?
A Ethiopia, also known as the Afar Desert. It also extends into southern Eritrea and north-western Djibouti.
9 Whose official residence is No.12 Downing Street?
A The Chief Whip. However, it also houses the Prime Minister’s Press Office, Strategic Communications Unit, and Information and Research Unit. The Chief Whip’s offices are actually located at Number 9 Downing Street.
10 In which African country is The Serengeti National Park?
A Tanzania. Specifically, it’s in the northern part of the country, bordering Kenya. The park is part of the larger Serengeti ecosystem, which also includes game reserves. The city most safari tours begin from is Arusha.