How British are you? Take the true British quiz

What does it take to be a true Brit at heart? We have put together 15 questions to truly test how British you really are. Take this fun quiz and find out if you make the cut!

What time is the perfect time for a cup of tea?

Started off with a trick question... anytime is a good time for us Brits to drink tea! However, traditionally, tea time is around between 3 pm and 4 pm.

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What is the traditional dance in England?

Morris dancing. When looking at other countries particularly South America, where they have the Tango, the Samba, and the Salsa; waving handkerchiefs and shaking bells looks a bit silly, to be honest.

What curry is ‘typically British’?

Tikka masala, of course! In fact, in 2001 British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook gave a speech in which he hailed chicken tikka masala as a symbol of modern multicultural Britain. Many believe it originated in Scotland in the 1970s.

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At what time do most football matches start on a Saturday?

Most football matches on a Saturday start at 3 pm. Interestingly, it is still illegal to show a live game in England at this time on a Saturday. This is due to the fact that when the big T.V. companies started showing live games, the football clubs were worried that nobody would go to the stadiums if they could watch the game at home.

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Where would you chase a wheel of cheese?

At Cooper’s Hill, Gloucestershire, every Spring Bank Holiday Monday of the year, participants from all around the world gather at midday to participate in - or watch - this ridiculous spectacle that dates back to the 15th century.

Would you ever jump a queue?

Good Gracious! Queuing is as British as afternoon tea, and don’t think about jumping the queue as the consequences are severe. Queue jumpers belong in the Tower of London.

What is the longest river in the UK?

This is one of those questions that you would feel incredibly silly getting wrong at your local pub quiz. The river Severn, stretching between England and Wales, runs a total of 354km.

Can you name two Christmas day customs in Britain?

It’s a long list, but if you have at least one of the following on your list, you are halfway to enjoying a typical British Christmas!
The Queen's speech (Christmas just won’t be the same this year)
A selection box of chocolates
Christmas jumpers!
A board game where the family gets traditionally frustrated at one another
Falling asleep on the sofa
Watch a Bond or Harry Potter film
Doctor Who Christmas special
Eat until you feel sick but continue eating
Dressing up for the Christmas meal
Turkey and all the trimmings
Crackers
Booze for breakfast. Bucks fizz or Irish coffee, it doesn’t matter. It’s Christmas.

What is the muddiest music festival?

Glastonbury is the most celebrated music festival in the UK that lasts for a couple of days every summer (a bit like summer itself). Festival clothing and camping tents are recommended but not obligatory to enjoy the vibes of the festival. Buying the ticket is always tricky because the Glastonbury festival golden tickets typically sell out in a few hours after going on sale.

What’s the most common British sense of humour?

British people are said to use sarcasm on a daily basis. Brits try to find humour in almost everything and tend to use sarcastic remarks to make fun of the situation.

Can you name three traditional foods?

Well, here is a tricky one. Of course, the Brits have fish and chips, the full English breakfast, shepherd's pie, and sticky toffee pudding. However, the diverse multicultural society means that foods like the Balti (created in Birmingham) and delicious meals imported by integrated cultures take the stage with Britain boasting a rich and diverse menu.

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When do the Brits celebrate bonfire night?

A strange and dark tradition is celebrated on November 5th. The Brits remember Guy Fawkes who, due to religious oppression, formed part of a group that planned to explode parliament and kill the king. He failed and was brutally executed and tortured. It is now an evening celebrated with fireworks, toffee apples, warm drinks, and sparklers for the children.

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Britain boasts an incredible selection of British artists over the decades, can you name some of the most famous?

The Brits practically invented popular music. So many incredible artists have come from such a small and wet island. The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Queen, Bowie, Elton John, George Michael, Adele, Rod Stuart, Amy Winehouse, Oasis, and The Who - to name but a few.

Do the Brits eat anything special on a Sunday?

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Though it may be said the Brits are not really renowned for culinary excellence, the Sunday Roast is a true British institution. A joint of beef, pork, lamb, or even a roast chicken with delicious Yorkshire puddings, vegetables, roasties, and a drop (or ladle!) of sumptuous gravy: all you need now is a Victoria sponge and you’ve got the full British Sunday package!

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Apologies for bringing our British Quiz to an end - but how often do the Brits really apologise?

Possibly the most British of all the British traits - saying sorry pretty much all the time. Even when we are not. How many times have you apologised to the person who bumped into you, while quietly seething as you walk away?