Which river flows through London and is the longest river in England?
a) River Severn
b) River Mersey
c) River Tyne
d) River Thames
Answer: d) River Thames
The source of the River Thames is located in which county?
a) Oxfordshire
b) Buckinghamshire
c) Gloucestershire
d) Wiltshire
Answer: c) Gloucestershire
What is the approximate length of the River Thames?
a) 150 miles (240 km)
b) 215 miles (346 km)
c) 270 miles (435 km)
d) 350 miles (563 km)
Answer: b) 215 miles (346 km)
The “Thames Barrier” is a structure designed to prevent what?
a) Flooding
b) Pollution
c) Navigation
d) Drought
Answer: a) Flooding
The River Thames is known for having a series of locks and what other waterway features?
a) Waterfalls
b) Tunnels
c) Rapids
d) Weirs
Answer: d) Weirs
Which historic royal palace is located on the banks of the River Thames?
a) Buckingham Palace
b) Tower of London
c) Hampton Court Palace
d) Windsor Castle
Answer: c) Hampton Court Palace
The “University Boat Race” between Oxford and Cambridge takes place on which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: b) Middle Thames
“Isle of Dogs” is an area in which part of London located along the River Thames?
a) East
b) West
c) North
d) South
Answer: a) East
The River Thames flows into which body of water?
a) North Sea
b) English Channel
c) Irish Sea
d) Bristol Channel
Answer: b) English Channel
The “Globe Theatre,” a reconstruction of Shakespeare’s original theatre, is situated on the bank of the River Thames. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
Which iconic bridge crosses the River Thames and is a symbol of London?
a) Tower Bridge
b) Millennium Bridge
c) Westminster Bridge
d) London Bridge
Answer: a) Tower Bridge
The River Thames is connected to the “Grand Union Canal” via which waterway?
a) Regent’s Canal
b) Kennet and Avon Canal
c) Oxford Canal
d) Paddington Arm
Answer: c) Oxford Canal
Windsor” is a town located along the River Thames and is famous for its royal residence. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “Chiswick Eyot” is a river island located in which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: b) Middle Thames
Which monarch’s reign saw the construction of “London Bridge” that spanned the River Thames?
a) King Henry VIII
b) Queen Elizabeth I
c) King Charles II
d) Queen Victoria
Answer: b) Queen Elizabeth I
“Richmond” is a borough in London that is situated along which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: b) Middle Thames
The “London Eye” is a prominent observation wheel located on the bank of the River Thames. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “Thames Path” is a long-distance footpath that follows the course of the River Thames. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
Which part of the River Thames is known for its historic docks and maritime heritage?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: c) Lower Thames
The “Royal Observatory Greenwich” is located near the River Thames and is known for what landmark?
a) Big Ben
b) The Shard
c) London Eye
d) Prime Meridian
Answer: d) Prime Meridian
“Shepperton Lock” is a lock on the River Thames located in which county?
a) Surrey
b) Oxfordshire
c) Berkshire
d) Middlesex
Answer: a) Surrey
“Isleworth Ait” is an island located in which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: b) Middle Thames
The “Royal Regatta” is an annual rowing event that takes place on which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: b) Middle Thames
“Reading” is a town located along the River Thames and is known for its annual music festival. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
Which part of the River Thames is characterized by its maritime industries and port facilities?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: d) Outer Thames
“Eel Pie Island” is a private island on the River Thames known for its artistic community. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames” is located in which part of London along the river?
a) East
b) West
c) North
d) South
Answer: b) West
“Hammersmith Bridge” is a suspension bridge that crosses which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: b) Middle Thames
“Windsor Castle” is situated on the banks of the River Thames in which county?
a) Berkshire
b) Surrey
c) Oxfordshire
d) Middlesex
Answer: a) Berkshire
The “Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant” was held in 2012 to celebrate whose reign?
a) Queen Victoria
b) King George VI
c) Queen Elizabeth II
d) Queen Anne
Answer: c) Queen Elizabeth II
“Marlow” is a town located along which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: a) Upper Thames
“Chertsey Bridge” is a road bridge that crosses which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: b) Middle Thames
Which part of the River Thames is characterized by its urban development and iconic landmarks?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: b) Middle Thames
“Molesey Lock” is a lock on the River Thames located in which county?
a) Surrey
b) Oxfordshire
c) Berkshire
d) Middlesex
Answer: a) Surrey
The “Henley Royal Regatta” is a prestigious rowing event held on which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: a) Upper Thames
“Runnymede” is a historic site located along the River Thames where what significant event took place?
a) The signing of the Magna Carta
b) The Battle of Hastings
c) The Gunpowder Plot
d) The English Civil War
Answer: a) The signing of the Magna Carta
The “Dartford Crossing” consists of two tunnels and a bridge that cross which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: c) Lower Thames
“Boveney Lock” is a lock on the River Thames located in which county?
a) Surrey
b) Oxfordshire
c) Berkshire
d) Middlesex
Answer: c) Berkshire
“The Swan Upping” is an annual event on the River Thames involving the counting of what birds?
a) Swans
b) Ducks
c) Geese
d) Herons
Answer: a) Swans
Kew Gardens” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located along the River Thames. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The “Battersea Power Station” is an iconic building located on the banks of the River Thames. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
“Radcot Bridge” is a historic bridge that crosses which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: a) Upper Thames
The “Richmond Lock and Footbridge” is located in which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: b) Middle Thames
“Chiswick House” is a historic villa located near the River Thames. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
“Kingston upon Thames” is a town located in which part of London along the river?
a) East
b) West
c) North
d) South
Answer: b) West
The “Great Fire of London” in 1666 was largely extinguished by using water from the River Thames. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
“Waterloo Bridge” is a road and foot traffic bridge that crosses which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: b) Middle Thames
“Crayford Ness” is a point on the River Thames located in which county?
a) Kent
b) Essex
c) Surrey
d) Middlesex
Answer: b) Essex
“Lechlade” is a town located in which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: a) Upper Thames
The “Henley Bridge” is a historic bridge that crosses which part of the River Thames?
a) Upper Thames
b) Middle Thames
c) Lower Thames
d) Outer Thames
Answer: a) Upper Thames
